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WEEK 2

[The unfortunate death, and subsequent execution, has no doubt weighed on everyone's minds since. The dam has burst, and now, the idea that someone may kill another in this place is not just a possibility anymore. It is reality, and a very terrifying reality at that.

Yet, there is a strange side effect to the murder's aftermath. When the Titled go to sleep on Saturday evening, they will dream, even if they don't normally do so. When they wake up, their dream stays with them, and a thought comes to everyone. A realization.

Their dream had been a memory they lost. Now, they have it back, as if they had never lost it.

Nor is that the only change. They also feel just a little more confident in their power. Confident enough that they find that their ability has evolved to become stronger. Whether that's a good or a bad thing, well...

Soon enough, too, the Titled's phones start pinging, and when they open up their LIME app, they receive a simple message:]

Your Mall Map has been updated!

[And indeed, those who go to check the Food Court will find an elevator on the eastern end which leads to a brand new wing that had previously been obscured by the barrier.

Dio and Wake's information is also slightly different from before on the LIME app, but...maybe it's best not to think about it. Last week had been...disheartening.

Hopefully, this week will be better, right? Surely, this week, temptation won't win out again....right?

Well.

There's only one way to find out.

Welcome to Week 2, Titled.

There are thirteen strangers in this place.

This week's crab is Dungeness.]

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[ Nodding his head in response to Akira's thanks, he wasn't quite expecting to see that brief touch of surprise on the other's face. Karma was an observant person so he picked up on little things here and there, even if he wouldn't directly voice them aloud.

There was clearly a lot on Akira's mind, so he'd let him have that for what it was worth. No need to rush things, after all. ]

Good. Glad to hear you've still got fight left in you.

[ Closing his eyes, Karma tilted his head to the side amidst his thoughts while fingers drummed idly along the floor. ]

You know, if I ever feel like you lose that fight and try to sacrifice yourself like an idiot? Expect a couple hits from me, and I won't be holding back. Got it?

Edited 2017-12-07 06:10 (UTC)

[ A-ah...

That latter part has his eyebrows lifting for a split second, clearly at a momentary loss for words. Until... suddenly... there's a laugh slipping out. It's... actually a genuine laugh, something that's stemming from the minor reminder of his best friend. Of the fact that he really does have friends here who are willing to support him to the extent of keeping him from being too reckless. And... it's such a strong reminder that it's actually caught him off-guard.

One hand lifts to cover a part of his face until the laugh dies down.

Though, in spite of the laugh, his smile softens quickly -- a tired, weary look returns, but some of that overly serious sadness has faded. There's a moment where he's staring at the floor, but he soon trades that out for looking up at Karma. ]

You'll be one of the first I'll come to whenever the urge to be stupid surfaces.

[ A hint of warmth enters his gaze before he closes his eyes and shakes his head. ]

... Thanks.