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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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Right.

[ She smiles. ]

... I can make up the charts here, actually... do you want to come with me and help me go get some things for it?

[ A small grin and nod. ]

Sure thing.

[ He shifts in his stance. ]

What kind of stuff are you gonna need for this?

Um, well... pencils, paper. That sort of thing.

[ Nothing huge. ]

Sounds simple enough...

[ He smiles. ]

I'll help you buy some of it. It's the least I can do.

Oh, there's no need. Croix has been helping me pay for most of what I need, I have plenty of money.

[ She's fine, Akira. Don't worry. Her gf is rich. ]

[ Mmmm... He seems ready to argue... ]

... All right. I'll treat you to something instead, then.

... I won't argue that. I wouldn't mind something sweet.

[ She smiles gently. ]

But make sure to get yourself something, too, okay? Have you been eating enough, by the way? Are you drinking enough water? Since we're in a mall, it's too easy to get into bad dietary habits and start drinking too many soft drinks, you know...

[ Heh... just like Goro and Ann... He smiles a bit fondly as he nods. ]

You got it.

[ A blink... ]

Of course. [ chuckling ] I'd get lectured if I didn't...