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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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[ Wow, is that actually a small cringe? Has Goro managed to find a weak point in the unshakable, the Joker's kryptonite?

Or is he simply playing it up?

Spoiler: It's a bit of both. ]

You know, some part of me does wanna test this to see just how sadistic you can be...

[ With the medicine and the wrap purchased, he's going to head over to a sitting area. With everything set out, he tilts his head at Goro, tone playful. ]

After all, isn't it the duty of every rebellious, adventurous soul to test their limitations?

[He doesn't let a smirk show, this is too public to let that side of him out, but there's definitely a mischievous glint to his eye.]

I could always try my hand at those health drinks they sell at the Shibuya subway station. There's one of them that's particularly repugnant.

[ ... is that the sound of victory over in Goro's corner? Because, he's talking about Aojiru isn't he...

Try as he might, there's a flicker of dread in his eyes. Once was enough??? ]

... Well played.

[ Granted, he'd been joking to begin with. Still, he's about 99.99998% sure that's a promise for whenever Akira does something stupid. ]

[He might be looking a little smug now.]

I thought that might work. Now, let me see that hand. It's difficult to wrap them by oneself.

[ The most hurtful person is you, Goro Akechi.

At the smug look, he gives a very gentle huff-like sigh -- he's not annoyed, of course. But who said he can't pretend to be?

In any case, he's holding out his hand. It's still visually injured, discoloration already prominent. ]

Never thought I'd see the day I'd have someone capable of playing me like a violin.

[ His life is so hard. ]

[He gives a disappointed sounding sigh when he sees the injury, then starts wrapping it firmly. His fingers are nimble, and he's as good at it as you'd expect of someone who claims to be doing a good job of taking care of himself.]

I guess you ought to have considered that before befriending a detective. Identifying people's motivations is an important career skill, after all.

[ And he's a good little patient who doesn't even flinch... except maybe once, just a tiny bit, when there's some pressure to the most damaged part of his hand... ]

Sadistic and smart... [ A defeated sigh. ] Guess they say curiosity killed the cat for a reason...

Calling someone sadistic is a serious accusation, Akira.

[Except it's true, but that's beside the point.]

I'm just making an attempt to discourage you from being careless.

I'm a serious guy.

[ Most serious. ]

But... [ small smile ] I know you are. I appreciate it.

[He straightens up once he secures the bandage, then offers Akira a hand to help him up.]

Then you can show that appreciation by making certain you don't make that injury even worse.

[ He accepts that hand, suppressing the urge to kiss it once he's standing. There's a faintly sheepish look as he responds. ]

I'll do my best, then.

[ Very softly, he flexes the fingers of his freshly bandaged hand. The movement isn't too restricted... Good. ]

Good work, Doctor Akechi.