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Post by Collin1002 on Mar 23, 2023 17:37:29 GMT
Felix buried his face in his palms, doing everything he could do prevent himself from breaking down sobbing. "T-This isn't..." he weakly croaked out before being stopped as his voice caught and wavered before trailing off entirely. Ignoring Kenji’s rant, Nico makes his way over to Felix’s podium. “Hey.” He said, extending a comforting hand out to the other boy, for him to take if he wants to. Felix rather suddenly jerked away from Nico, heavily panting as tears flowed down his face. "I-It-- it's happening again, it's happening again... no, god, please not again..." he shakily muttered to himself, staring off into the distance for a good few moments before snapping himself out of his little trance.
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Post by Kachu on Mar 23, 2023 17:48:15 GMT
Mikoto took a deep breath. "Be calm, everyone. Imagine yourselves to be as still as gentle water."
"Stay strong. We still have each other."
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Post by Panda on Mar 23, 2023 17:51:16 GMT
"Well! Seems everything's sorted? You've all said your shit?" Aardok's voice cut uncaringly through the room. "You know, I was really hoping to get a different slave out of this. That dead guy seemed pretty strong; or maybe you, sword guy. Still, I get extra value from a loser that doesn't sleep much!" He leered at Kenji. "Not sure what I'll do with the lazy bat though. Seems a bit useless to me." Bruce squeaked in shock, perhaps not having expected to be included in the servitude contract. "See you soon!" He slammed his fist into the side of his chair, and in a flash of light similar to the one Aardok always moved about in, Kenji and Bruce disappeared.
While Aardok chuckled to himself, Zofra was next to speak. "Aardok... takes the living. I... the dead. I can... grant. A moment."
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Post by Panda on Mar 23, 2023 17:51:34 GMT
[Kameron's Theme: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkbgGmMYBHg]A dark blue glow shone in the centre of the room, and a faint projection of Kameron faded into view. He was briefly surprised to be here, but seemed to understand the situation. "Okay, hmm, don't have much time, it seems," he said, before clearing his throat. "Sorry I, uh, left so soon. I wanted to be there, to help all of you through this. Still, if anyone had to die, I'm glad it was an old man like me rather than someone young and full of potential like you guys. "I know I might have mocked this school a little, but I really do believe in its message. I really do believe - and brace yourself, this will be corny - that you all represent hope for the future. So I want you to hold on to that, and focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't cry for me: I had a job to do as an educator and I think I achieved it. I'm satisfied with this. Well, okay, maybe cry for me a little, I won't judge." He grinned, and held up an arm in a falconer's pose. Gusty the Griffon appeared in a similarly-spectral form, flew in a circle around Kameron's head and then landed on his arm, letting out a Hollywood-eagle cry. "I'll be fine on my end. Whatever awaits me, beyond this. So look out for each other, and hold on to your hope, your humanity." His image began to fade, and his words along with it. "Remember to exercise regularly! Keep up with your studies!" He was almost gone now. "And above all else, stay true to yourselves! Hold tight to those special, brilliant talents you all possess." And then there was silence.
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Post by Panda on Mar 23, 2023 17:51:52 GMT
The silence was, predictably, broken by Aardok. "Ahh, there he goes, that big slab of muscle. Still, no point lingering! We're done here, pile on back into the elevator. Go on, shoo!"
The remaining players were all shepherded over to the elevator. The doors closed, and then it shot upwards, returning to the school. The trial was officially over.
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Post by Neotelenta on Mar 23, 2023 18:06:41 GMT
Korrigan feels the strange need to salute Kameron before he disappears, and he does so.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 23, 2023 18:11:40 GMT
"...W-Well, that's that, then," Ige said, breaking the silence. "...Do you guys need anything? Like, some, uh...ice water, or a hot towel...or a cucumber facial?"
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 23, 2023 18:57:09 GMT
Yves shakes her head dejectedly, hanging her head low to hide her face from the others' view, clenching her fists together tightly.
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Post by Joker on Mar 23, 2023 19:31:23 GMT
"I think I'm just gonna... Yeah." Nico said, sounding tired and defeated by the events of the day.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 23, 2023 20:36:34 GMT
Yugi quietly thanks Hawk, appreciative of the security officer for comforting her. She remains with a dark expression for a while longer, deep in thought. “Well, like Mr. Fields said, looks like we’ll be looking after each other, huh? And exercising and doing our studies.” [ Yugi’s First Theme] “I want to prevent things like this from happening. And I apologize for allowing it happen, as your president, friend, and peer!” She bows deeply in a sudden show of energy. “I failed Kenji and I failed you all, and I’m going to rise to the challenges that we face with my head held high from now on!” As her head comes up, there’s a clear look of urgency in her gaze. “I know that it’ll be difficult, and I know we are all in pain, but I’m not going to let us be so simply defeated!”
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Post by Neotelenta on Mar 23, 2023 22:13:58 GMT
"Don't take this the wrong way, Yugi, but..." Korrigan begins, as the group is walking.
"People cannot be controlled. You haven't failed us. But what can be controlled is whether or not we speak of our pains. If Kenji's words were correct, he felt he had no-one to talk to, and no better way to resolve his pain other than killing. That being said, don't cause yourself undue pain by trying to do something no human can do." the helmeted man turns slightly towards Yugi.
"Like I spoke of at the dinner...We are Ultimates secondly, but humans first. That distinction is what ought to separate us from the demons that haunt this place. We should continue trying to find solace in the club and school activities. It's what Kameron would have wanted, and it's..." Korrigan pauses.
"It's what will ideally help us get along with each other and see this through."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 23, 2023 22:23:07 GMT
Yugi glances at Korrigan, her gaze still fierce.
“I understand Mr.Magno! And I’ll make sure nobody feels like Kenji does!”
“I appreciate your kind mentorship!”
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Post by rei. on Mar 23, 2023 22:25:08 GMT
Felix rather suddenly jerked away from Nico, heavily panting as tears flowed down his face. "I-It-- it's happening again, it's happening again... no, god, please not again..." he shakily muttered to himself, staring off into the distance for a good few moments before snapping himself out of his little trance. "...You should probably take a rest." Neuron seemed to want to ask Felix about what he said. However, he'd have to put it off due to Felix's state of mind. Seeing the librarian's familiar be hateful towards its owner, Nueron caressed his familiar. "Sorry that I tried to eat you. Don't get mad, okay?" The octopus didn't seem to care much and simply looked happy. Due to it always being on Neuron, no one really noticed that it hovers over the ground up until now. [#spoiler="つかいまちゃん"] [/spoiler] "I agree. Perhaps, us teachers were trying to look after the students too much that we forgot that the adults can also have troubles." It didn't seem intentional, but he peeked at Ige, seemingly worried.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 23, 2023 22:33:51 GMT
“That’s right! Lots of ugly words came out during the trial, but Ige’s very special to me and hopefully everyone else here! He doesn’t really have any connection to anything so let’s make sure he is welcome!” Yugi gives an ostensibly assured grin to the assistant.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 23, 2023 23:21:57 GMT
"Um...I appreciate that," Ige started.
"...B-But you guys are planning on carrying on as normal? We're still going to hold classes, have school lunches, hold school events..."
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Post by Joker on Mar 23, 2023 23:26:53 GMT
"Well, it's still a school for us." Nico replied. "What else do you want us to do?"
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Post by pancakes on Mar 24, 2023 0:13:36 GMT
Ige pursed his lips, unsurprised at Nico's answer. "Nothing...Nothing, I guess..."
The unlucky assistant stepped away from the others. "I...Um, I'm still good for helping out where I can. That's my job, after all. And I'm still technically an adult, here..."
"I just hope you all have a plan. I'm not the Ultimate, here, after all."
Ige gave a solemn bow before retreating back to his room.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 24, 2023 0:57:57 GMT
“Have a good evening, Ige!” Yugi waves to the man as he leaves the room.
“Well, shall we have a dinner together? Like I told you, it’s what we did at my old school! We can’t call the restaurant this time, but it’s what we should do as a group, you know?” She looks hopefully at the others. “I can cook as long as people want to eat!” She does her best to acknowledge that Felix is feeling down.
“Also, Su-Ah, I have urgent non-council related business when you have time!”
Yugi actually just enters the kitchen and makes everyone some enchiladas and ginger salad, the only two recipes she knows.
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Post by Joker on Mar 24, 2023 1:37:27 GMT
"Well, we did have plans for another dinner, didn't we?" Nico asked. "I don't know how much of an appetite I have, but it'd be a shame to let the plans go to waste. Do you need a hand in the kitchen?"
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 24, 2023 1:45:34 GMT
Yugi grins at Nico, “Sure! Awesome! You can help by cleaning dishes!” Looking around it was obvious that Yugi was not particularly well-trained in this subject and had dozens of bowls out already each with 1 or 2 ingredients in them.
“Plus setting tables! And if that’s not enough, I need you to grate a bunch of ginger!”
“Let’s help give them a good meal!”
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Post by Joker on Mar 24, 2023 1:57:02 GMT
"Leave it to me!" Nico exclaimed.
He starts by setting the tables.
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Post by rei. on Mar 24, 2023 2:32:50 GMT
Worried, Neuron decided to help. "I'll assist you. I might add a dish or two." The dishes he would add are fried calamari and takoyaki. Strange. Didn't he just say wouldn't eat his familiar?
He looks at Felix and says, "We'll take care of cooking for today. I don't know what you've been through but either way, you don't look like you're in the proper mood to cook. Maybe having our creations fill your stomach will get you on a change of pace."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 24, 2023 2:41:29 GMT
After the plates and food is prepared Yugi takes a moment to eat her salad and enchiladas and takoyaki.
“Thanks Nico. You’ve been so reliable in these times! Let’s take a rest and eat.”
”Oh and thanks Neuron, this looks super yummy! Have you been feeling lonely like Ige? I feel like you really endangered yourself, Neuron!”
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Post by NIKI on Mar 24, 2023 2:44:36 GMT
““Also, Su-Ah, I have urgent non-council related business when you have time!” Yugi actually just enters the kitchen and makes everyone some enchiladas and ginger salad, the only two recipes she knows. "..." Su-Ah, who had been quiet this entire time, stared at Yugi for a couple seconds. She shook her head and smiled once more. "...Sure thing, Yugi! What do you need?"
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 24, 2023 3:02:25 GMT
“An outfit!” Yugi says.
“It can be anything, and I won’t force you to do the sewing or cutting. And I’ll pay you back somehow.”
She looks at her Ernie-patterned sweater, “Yeah, I’ve been wearing these types of clothes for four years now and it’s because of my mom, so I just, like, want to dress myself at least once or twice before something else bad happens! Not that I want anything bad to happen or anything, but, you know…”
Yugi looks at Su-Ah pleadingly.
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Post by dootdoot on Mar 24, 2023 3:16:49 GMT
"Are you all... Sure about this?" Faye, who had been silent ever since Kenji was taken away, finally spoke up. "I mean, Ige has a point. Can you really just go back to normal after someone died?"
"And next sin level we get Ffasâd..."
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Post by mec on Mar 24, 2023 3:24:48 GMT
"The hell are you talking about?" Hella abruptly asks towards Faye, seeming broken out of her previous silence . "People would kill to leave not to use more demon magic. That they get after killing someone. And Ffasâd can almost ensure a clean get away."
"Oh fuck."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 24, 2023 3:29:10 GMT
"Well, if y'all like, I could cook up some steaks." Calvin said as he goes to cook some steaks. "If you would like a steak, just pray tell how you'd like your steak cooked."
"Some steamed vegetables will goes nicely with the steaks, I reckon." He adds on.
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Post by NIKI on Mar 24, 2023 3:35:38 GMT
“An outfit!” Yugi says. “It can be anything, and I won’t force you to do the sewing or cutting. And I’ll pay you back somehow.” She looks at her Ernie-patterned sweater, “Yeah, I’ve been wearing these types of clothes for four years now and it’s because of my mom, so I just, like, want to dress myself at least once or twice before something else bad happens! Not that I want anything bad to happen or anything, but, you know…” Yugi looks at Su-Ah pleadingly. Su-Ah's eyes sparkle. "Gladly! Oh, you can't even begin to imagine how much I hate the sweater you're wearing right now! I'm so glad that's not actually what you consider to be your personal style!!" She jumps and claps, clearly overjoyed. She then takes out a little notepad and pen. "So, what kind of style were you thinking? I also have a bunch of old clothes I brought with me from home, if you'd like to take a look at those instead of having something entirely custom, I think we're about the same size and height. What's your favorite color?! By the way, I really like your hair, it's magnificent! Oh! Would you rather have this talk privately?" Su-Ah could go on and on and on asking questions, but she decides to stop and give Yugi a chance to speak. "And next sin level we get Ffasâd..." "...That does sound quite alarming, doesn't it...?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Mar 24, 2023 4:18:56 GMT
Worried, Neuron decided to help. "I'll assist you. I might add a dish or two." The dishes he would add are fried calamari and takoyaki. Strange. Didn't he just say wouldn't eat his familiar? He looks at Felix and says, "We'll take care of cooking for today. I don't know what you've been through but either way, you don't look like you're in the proper mood to cook. Maybe having our creations fill your stomach will get you on a change of pace." Felix had calmed down somewhat thanks to the passage of time, but there was still a slight wide-eyed look of fear etched in his expression. He looked up to Neuron, his eyes still red and puffy, and slowly, hesitantly nodded. "I-I wanna cook to try to make everyone else feel better, but... okay. D-Dunno if I can really cook properly right now anyway, with-- with my thoughts all messed up. It'll be nice to try other people's cooking, at least..." he said with a weak smile.
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