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

[byanyother_name]

While I'm sorry to say the answer to that is yes, because I've seen it before, there are other considerations. Is it still shallow if you need that money back home to save your life or the life of a loved one? There are many reasons people need money besides pure greed.

[Red eyes glaring fit to kill... It's familiar enough that a fond look flickers across Kurama's face for a moment as he sips at his drink.]

[theirmagic]

[ ... Nope. She doesn't buy it. ]

There's always a way. Just off the top of my head, I can think of plenty of examples of people from situations where money was a problem where they worked and found ways out of it. My school defaulted on a loan and an important item to us even got repossessed, but we didn't just give in.

If that's the case for someone here, I would happily be willing to hand over my own salary to help them. They don't need to kill anyone. I'm sure anyone else would feel the same way.

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama finds himself hoping a bit that she never has to see anything to shatter that naively sweet view. Unfortunately, he kind of doubts it, with the situation being what it is. He gives a quiet sigh.]

There is always a way, but not always one that doesn't require a sacrifice of some sort. Your viewpoint does you credit, Callistis-san.

You have a kind heart.

[theirmagic]

[ Oh, Kurama, if only you knew. The thing is, she just... has convictions, in the end. Her worldview was actually shattered pretty badly a long time ago. She just... hides it well. ]

... I don't know about that. I just want to help people. No one deserves to die, or suffer just because they didn't kill someone.

[byanyother_name]

[He may well see through it, with a little more time to get to know her.]

No... No one does. Unfortunately, the world cares very little what anyone might deserve. People like the ones who brought us here, even less.

But that's why people like us need to care more, isn't it? [His smile is gentle.]

[theirmagic]

Yes, it is. I do appreciate I'm not the only one who cares, at least.

[byanyother_name]

Well, I'm glad I can at least give you that assurance, Callistis-san. [It's light, not quite joking but good-humored.]

[theirmagic]

Trust me, Mister Minamino, the reassurance means a lot more than you think.

[ Not knowing everyone is assholes helps her a lot. ]

[byanyother_name]

I'm glad to offer it. I know this is a difficult situation for everyone, so it's important for us to support each other. [He even means it! After all, most of the people here are essentially innocent victims. Kurama might not trust them, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve to get through this with as little damage as possible.

...It's entirely possible to care and still be an asshole.]