[Week 2, Tuesday: Waver, Sousei, Rebecca, Natsuo]

[doublecrows]

[AND SO, history repeats itself, and the long-awaited reunion of the past murder game's alumni occurs. . .]

[. . . in the library!1]

[Akechi is already there by the time people start filing in, his parchment sitting in his lap, quill tucked between his fingers. he doesn't say anything at first, but PRESUMING at some point he and Natsuo exchanged Historian names with each other and then told the others who was part of this group so they'd all know prior to the meeting, he nods at each one in turn]

I imagine you all have been quite busy these past two weeks?

Comments

[disclosures]

[She takes a seat nearby and nods back at him when he nods at her.

As for busy, she gives a little motion of her flatted hand. "Sort of" because clearly she hasn't been as busy as Akechi has.]

[doublecrows]

[. . . OKAY, THAT'S FAIR??]

Ah-- hello, Bunch.

[awkward. she's the only one in this group he hasn't spoken to since his, uh. murder]

[randori]

[ Not even sort of, for Natsuo, who'd spent half of last week stabbed and asleep, and the rest of the days all felt like a blur of yelling and crying. ]

I thought I was doing well, and now I'm back at square one!

[ Yeah! Those objectives he's learned about? Means nothing anymore. ]

[londonstar]

Something like that, yes.

[ waver doesn’t seem to be too outwardly surprised by the group of people in the library. even akechi’s presence doesn’t incite much reaction from him. ]

What a wonderful little reunion. [ can you feel the sarcasm, guys? because waver might as well be drowning in it ]

[disclosures]

[She waves at him, then opens up a fairy tale book she's been carrying around.

"Little Mermaid" and points at herself. Hopefully he can understand what she means with that.]

[randori]

[ People had better be cool with the murder?? Natsuo not so subtly lurks behind Akechi at all times, like a shadow waiting to jump on anybody who says otherwise. ]

[randori]

Isn't it?! I'm glad we all finally got together! Now we don't have to work along anymore!

[ He's glad? So everybody else must be too. With so many people here, it's like a load being taken off his shoulders, and he's grateful. ]

[doublecrows]

[oh. oh! yep, he sure can]

Your timing is a bit. . . [well, anyway] If you have something to say, feel free to borrow my parchment and ink.

[doublecrows]

[Natsuo the guard dog???]

[doublecrows]

[and Akechi, of course, immediately asks]

Why is that?

1/2

[doublecrows]

[AWK. . . WARD. . .]

I feel like I'm a bit too young for my high school reunion.

[he says, with all of the cheeriness of the fake as heck high school detective prince]

[doublecrows]

[. . . and then, more as himself]

I took your recommendation for the chamomile tea.

[he still has the black eye, but. you know]

. . . thank you, I suppose.

[be more grateful, Akechi!!]

[disclosures]

[There's one big shrug! Hey! How was she supposed to know this was going to happen this week.

She forms an X with her fingers. That's a no go, she's not allowed to use spoken or written words this week.]

[disclosures]

[Her expression goes a lot "yeah... not really".]

[randori]

'cause the only progress I made was with Rebecca and Dave! And they're both... you know.

[ A Historian and Dead, respectively. ]

Heh, sorry I'm not pulling my weight.

[randori]

Ah! If you want, I can translate for Rebecca! Or we can play charades!

[disclosures]

[Is he?? She'll mime sleeping.

How many beds has he managed so far?

Before holding up one, two, three fingers.]

[randori]

[ Natsuo flashes her a victory sign!

aka he's only managed the two. ]

Just one more! Souji says it's okay if I come over, so I've got that to look forward to! I'm almost done!

[londonstar]

[ well that’s more than waver expects anyways.

he nods. ]

In the end it’s impossible to go against the wishes of the Crafters, hm? [ a pause ] Which title do you have, Akechi?

[randori]

[ Natsuo the guard puppy tbh, leaning his elbows on Akechi's shoulders whenever he makes the mistake of sitting down. ]

You've been busy, though? Using your wish like that, that's smart!

[disclosures]

[Two thumbs up!! Good job, Natsuo!

That also means he's not really at square one.]

[londonstar]

Agreed, Miss Rebecca.

[ he’s also giving her a very sour look. ]

[doublecrows]

[welp]

Spoken and written word? That makes things quite. . . difficult.

But I'm pleased to see you working on your objective nonetheless.

[doublecrows]

. . . is now really the time to play charades, Natsuo?

[translating: good. games: ???? THEY SHOULD BE SHARING INFO]

[doublecrows]

[. . . ah, well. Akechi wrinkles his nose]

If it makes you feel any better, I've been collecting objectives but have yet to help anyone complete them.

[he frequently feels like a child who forgot their homework in his meetings with the Crafters]