WEEK 1

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 1

[You now know why you're here, Titled. The question now is, is there a way to get out of here without invoking the rules? What will those who brought you here do to get you to kill?

Time will tell.

There are fifteen strangers in this place.]

Comments

[theirmagic]

Is there even any reason to discuss such a heinous, stupid, and dumb motive? Anything else I could see, but money?

[ It seems Miss I Shouted At My Phone During Lunch is still mad, huh. ]

[foolishjustice]

You should consider potential situations, Callistis-san. Imagine someone was indebted to a yakuza family, under a threat of death should they reveal their situation to anyone else. That would be a valid reason to be truly desperate for money, don't you agree? Not to the point of justifying murder, but to someone who feels as though they have no other path of escape...

[theirmagic]

... But the yakuza aren't here. None of us are home; how would they know if you asked for help from someone here?

[ Hands on her hips. ]

There's always a way out. Besides, if worst came to worst, you could always use a little magic to help someone.

[foolishjustice]

People whose lives are under threat don't always think rationally. If thy lived constantly under the idea that if they reached out, they would suffer for it, they might not consider that the situation has changed now.

And, do remember that not all of our worlds have magic. My own is completely mundane, unless you believe a certain recent urban legend.

[theirmagic]

... I don't believe that for a second. Magic has always been there... it's just whether or not you know how to access it.

[ She pushes her glasses up. ]

[foolishjustice]

I've never heard of any concrete evidence of it existing. People suspect the Phantom Thieves use supernatural means to cause their targets to feel regret for their crimes and confess, but there's been no solid proof of their methods.

[theirmagic]

... Didn't your profile list you as one of those? A "Phantom Thief", I mean.

[ She DID actually bother to read them eventually. ]

[foolishjustice]

Yes, but...

[He shakes his head.]

I have no recollection of being one of their number. In fact, the last thing I remember, I was part of an investigation into their actions.

[theirmagic]

... Isn't that a bit strange? I can't imagine they'd list you as part of them unless it was true... in which case...

[ GLANCING AT AKIRA. ]

[foolishjustice]

[He follows her glance, but doesn't say anything. He...could share his suspicions about the profiles of the Phantom Thieves, but he won't. He has no reason not to leave whether or not to confirm that detail up to Akira.]

It may be intended to confuse us, but...I do agree that it seems strange, that they would ruin the credibility of their knowledge regarding us with clear falsehoods...

[theirmagic]

[ I dunno, you TOTALLY look like you'd be a phantom thief to her, Akechi. Being a detective would be super good cover. But she'll be nice and keep that to herself. ]

... It is a little strange. I admit the only inconsistency on my profile is because of recent events that happened here. My relationship with Professor Croix has been a bit... complex, as of late...

[incrediblystressedout]

Mr. Akechi makes a good point, as did people replying to chat. I still think it's ridiculous, but some people are desperate...

[theirmagic]

A good point if you're a greedy good-for-nothing, sure.

[incrediblystressedout]

Well...

[How to phrase this without actually saying something positive about her father.]

I come here pretty well-provided-for in terms of money and things. Not everyone has that, I guess. And not everyone has magic to cover for their problems, either.

Then again, if everyone's being honest, I don't think there's anyone who seems to be desperate for cash, so maybe this isn't something to worry about?

[theirmagic]

... I really hope it isn't, but it doesn't change the fact I'm going to judge them to not coming to the rest of us for help or bringing their situation forward. Surely there would be something we could do, as I said.

[incrediblystressedout]

Well, I won't judge you for judging, but I'm pretty sure the last thing we should be doing is ticking each other off when we need to be ticked off at the guy who sent the message. Right?

[theirmagic]

The fact remains that if we're all going to be here, we should definitely work together. And they should be honest about what problems they have, if any. Whoever... might go for this, I mean.

Solutions can't be thought up unless we all talk about the problem, after all. We have to know it exists.

[incrediblystressedout]

I absolutely agree. We're not exactly all friends here, but having a problem and not saying anything isn't a good basis for any kind of relationship. Or not getting eaten by zombies.

[There's always that one guy. You know the one I mean. With the hidden bite.]

[theirmagic]

... I should hope no one gets eaten by zombies, raising the undead is an absolutely huge rulebreaker.

[ URSULA YOU'RE NOT AT SCHOOL. ]

Of course, my students did it once anyway and somehow it turned out well, but... not every case is like that!

[incrediblystressedout]

Um.

That was a joke.

And a movie reference.

[Maybe she should reconsider Magic School.]

[theirmagic]

O-oh, I'm sorry! I thought you were serious.

[steelmagnolias]

Joey-chan, no one's going to just flat-out say they're tempted by this.

I mean, I'm still fighting every urge I have to judge 'em if they are.=

[incrediblystressedout]

I mean, they could. We've got some incredibly helpful people here, and I'd rather someone be honest about considering killing me for money than lie about considering killing me for money. I think. It hasn't really come up before.

[steelmagnolias]

[ Oh, to be fourteen again and that naive. Ren takes a deep sigh before continuing. ]

The rules said that the killer has to get away with their murder, though.

[ Not exactly the best idea to go around stating one's intentions, then. ]

[incrediblystressedout]

Oh yeah. You'd have to be pretty dumb to admit it if you were actually going to do it, huh?

[Or to expect people to do so. Way to go, Joey.]

I've decided I'm not a big fan of puzzles that involve murder.