Well, you and I can stay together unless we're stretched thin! But there are some other intelligent people who can probably be trusted to investigate properly.
Most of those would be my picks, too. I don't know Mizuki or Ludger, but they were useful enough today. And I like Catra. We, uh, have a similar sense of humor, hah. Nonon and Sieg are pretty useful too. Sieg is, like, way literal, though.
Yes, the weapons as well. The causes of death were already accounted for, and I.... well, I don't know what that plank with wheels would have been used for.
Yeah, I don't know. I wish we would've had more time to sort out what the hell happened at the school. If Ambition's evidence-planting power is strong enough to magic up all of that, though, we're in trouble.
I don't know. That evidence was obviously fake. There's also the possibility that the killer created fake evidence independent of Blame Game to further confuse us.
That would be a smart thing for a killer to do, yeah. Maybe that means they weren't confident in their own ability to fly under the radar. Why go that extra mile if you aren't scared of getting caught, you know?
Trials really are a disaster in that way, aren't they? We're constantly getting sidetracked. Hell, even our work piecing together the poisoning case ended up being useless, if you think about it.
And yes, I would. If that were to happen, we could vote for Oda or hinder him in some way. I doubt the majority of them would take action. They convinced themselves that they're above this competition, even though they're all complicit of murder by voting every week.
And what did Ruin do to us? She brought us here. She is one of the reasons this killing competition existed in the first place. Yes, the method of death was cruel, but I don't have sympathy for her. She was cruel.
You are my friend. You deserve a chance for your wish as much as anyone else here. Besides, I have not even heard your true reasoning for your actions.
[ he's scientific he's not interested in needless suffering!!! anyway, she goes quiet. she's really not good with these kinds of emotional situations. ]
[He was, but it's a pleasant surprise that it doesn't make her write him off immediately. It should, but it doesn't, and that's... Probably bad for her, but he's glad for the chance to explain himself.]
I know what will happen. The Kaiju will exterminate humanity, and the Precursors will harvest the planet for resources. We're not special. It's how they survive. They'll kill me too.
[He assumes, anyway. He doubts there's much place for him in the Anteverse.]
It's a terrible thing to want, but, I don't know, I just—I have this... feeling that that's why I'm here. I was supposed to win this thing and destroy Earth. I have to.
[ she listens to this story pretty quietly....... and then after that, she laughs. a little maniacally. ]
[ as you do. ]
I knew you were like me.
[ that's... such a weird conclusion to jump to. that's why they're friends! ] I've been.... experimenting with First Ones' tech for so long now. And nothing! Until I joined the Horde. Catra helped me advance my work so much.... we hacked the planet! It was completely out of balance!
[The corner of his mouth ticks up, though he's still pretty confused. Science doesn't really work the same between their worlds, he's assuming. But, still, she's got the spirit.]
And where does the pursuit for knowledge stop being worth it to you? How far are you willing to go, exactly?
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hairckervoice) wrote2019-03-09 10:08 pm
WEEK 3, POST TRIAL
So it seems we were only conclusively able to solve one of the murders...
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We barely even solved that. Rachel gave herself up.
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[ like, it counted for the gods, but also, yikes. ]
I feel like his death could have been entirely avoided.
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[He shakes his head.]
She's an idiot.
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[ sourly!! ]
Maybe in the future, if this happens again, we should split our efforts.
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[Says the pot to the kettle, but whatever. He and Entrapta crushed it today, as far as he's concerned.]
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Well, you and I can stay together unless we're stretched thin! But there are some other intelligent people who can probably be trusted to investigate properly.
[ wow. high praise. ]
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[He doesn't doubt her, but he does want to know who she's thinking of.]
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Catra is intelligent, but difficult to motivate.
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Most of those would be my picks, too. I don't know Mizuki or Ludger, but they were useful enough today. And I like Catra. We, uh, have a similar sense of humor, hah. Nonon and Sieg are pretty useful too. Sieg is, like, way literal, though.
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[ of course she does she likes newt. :/ ]
Catra is an acquired taste! But she is a good one.
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[Or more like he is there, but point is: Relatable.]
What's your take on that handprint, by the way?
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[ all these assholes gotta stick together. ]
I don't believe it was real evidence. I don't see why any killer would intentionally leave something so incriminating there.
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Well, thanks. Right back at you.
[BROFIST.]
We're on the same page, yet again. I was figuring that was Ambition's ability at play.
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Yes, the weapons as well. The causes of death were already accounted for, and I.... well, I don't know what that plank with wheels would have been used for.
[ it's a skateboard entrapta. ]
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[got u fam.]
Yeah, I don't know. I wish we would've had more time to sort out what the hell happened at the school. If Ambition's evidence-planting power is strong enough to magic up all of that, though, we're in trouble.
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I don't know. That evidence was obviously fake. There's also the possibility that the killer created fake evidence independent of Blame Game to further confuse us.
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That would be a smart thing for a killer to do, yeah. Maybe that means they weren't confident in their own ability to fly under the radar. Why go that extra mile if you aren't scared of getting caught, you know?
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[ but yeah, she agrees, it indicates someone inexperienced. ]
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[Don't even get him started.]
Trials really are a disaster in that way, aren't they? We're constantly getting sidetracked. Hell, even our work piecing together the poisoning case ended up being useless, if you think about it.
WEEK 4, POST TRIAL
Hello, Newt. I presume you don't have any way to escape your fate Monday?
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But when Entrapta speaks, the song abruptly changes.]
I don't imagine so, Entrapta. I doubt anyone's going to be asking Disorder to spare me.
[He shrugs.]
Would you want me to wriggle out of this if I could? I think Oda or one of 'em might shank me if I'm spared, anyway.
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[ stop playing piano at her!!! ]
And yes, I would. If that were to happen, we could vote for Oda or hinder him in some way. I doubt the majority of them would take action. They convinced themselves that they're above this competition, even though they're all complicit of murder by voting every week.
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Actually, yes, that does stop him. He falters on the notes and then drops his hands onto the keys like dead weight.]
Why? Why would you do that for me?
[He shivers, his breathing suddenly hard.]
You saw what I did to them.
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You are my friend. You deserve a chance for your wish as much as anyone else here. Besides, I have not even heard your true reasoning for your actions.
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I had planned it to be quicker. She wasn't supposed to feel much, but... She was dead well before I made it to the west wing.
[He turns his head away, but his voice is shaky.]
I'm—it's good that you stopped me. I've been lying about my wish. I don't know why. I don't know why.
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[ he's scientific he's not interested in needless suffering!!! anyway, she goes quiet. she's really not good with these kinds of emotional situations. ]
What was your true wish?
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...To let the Precursors in. To end the world.
[Another few moments, and then, more quietly:]
I don't want that, Entrapta. I don't know why I want that.
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[ not judging him??? if he's expecting the judgment, it ain't coming. ]
Do you want to see what happens?
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I know what will happen. The Kaiju will exterminate humanity, and the Precursors will harvest the planet for resources. We're not special. It's how they survive. They'll kill me too.
[He assumes, anyway. He doubts there's much place for him in the Anteverse.]
It's a terrible thing to want, but, I don't know, I just—I have this... feeling that that's why I'm here. I was supposed to win this thing and destroy Earth. I have to.
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[ as you do. ]
I knew you were like me.
[ that's... such a weird conclusion to jump to. that's why they're friends! ] I've been.... experimenting with First Ones' tech for so long now. And nothing! Until I joined the Horde. Catra helped me advance my work so much.... we hacked the planet! It was completely out of balance!
[ they are two peas in a crazy science pod. ]
Yes, I understand.
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You... understand?
[His brow furrows. There's no way she means what he thinks she's saying.]
What do you mean I'm like you? What are you here to wish for?
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[ continues. ]
Well, I wanted more! To continue the experiment! To see what else we could do, with the power of more runestones... it was truly incredible!
[ she's not quite at the "kill the planet" level but she's like, horny for science enough that she's in his vicinity. ]
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And where does the pursuit for knowledge stop being worth it to you? How far are you willing to go, exactly?
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Oh, as far as I need to! It's all worth it.
I'm sure that as a fellow scientist, you can agree.
[ i wish i was in the gy so they could hang out again!!! ]
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He nods, though there's a hesitation.]
I can... Although, I have to say, now that I'm on the other side of that quest? I'm not sure that it was worth it.