[Akira confirms quietly, his own expression turning quietly pensive. he doesn't know if he's right about that supposition, but it's the only explanation for Plum's reaction, and for why Peach and Pumpkin avoiding answering his question of whether they enjoyed working for Master Blue]
But even thinking that, I don't have answers for those other questions. You're right; they seem like they were almost expecting what happened to Haruka-san. They do act like they've done this before.
Like they weren't surprised by what happened.
[and that confuses him!!! either way, Akira rakes a hand through his hair]
It's only been a week, but I feel like we're more lost now than we were when we first arrived.
It was like a performance, dude. [ on this point he's insistent. ] There's no way they didn't know! ... I guess ... the real question is how much they knew, and ... I guess ... how much choice they have in it.
[ it's clear akira's gotten through to him, at least. he's no longer spitting mad, and a lot more introspective.
he'll nod, slowly. ]
Like, it was weird enough to begin with when it seemed like they kidnapped us for some kind of party or whatever. Now there's a ... "purpose" for us being here [ that part is pretty mocking ], but there's more questions than ever.
The truth's gotta be out there. We just have to find it.
... not since early in the week, no. The only one I've really spoken to at length is Plum. [ ... he can trust akira with this much, right? ] I, uh, early on, I asked her if we could be friends, and she was okay with it! I saw her last week, but it was just to talk about our hobbies and stuff.
[ ... and now ... well, things have gotten a lot more complicated. ]
Haha, I'm kinda worried she's not gonna want to be friends anymore. I'd only have myself to blame, too. As usual.
[heh. . . despite Plum's no-nonsense exterior, her agreeing to be friends with Isaac sounds like the Plum he's come to know. a nod]
No; I don't think you have to worry about her not wanting to be your friend anymore. Plum-san's pretty tough, and I think she would probably understand why you're so upset.
[ Isaac lifts his chin and just kind of stares at the other boy. It's clear he's genuinely surprised at the thought of someone continuing to be friends with him after he's made a mistake. After a moment he'll glance away, but he's thoughtful now, not quite as self-critical.
Eventually he'll nod. ]
... I wonder what they really think about this stuff. Like, for real, not the answer they give because we're guests and they have to. You think we'll ever find out?
Isaac's brow knits, a look of real concern. He'll glance away, then down, starting to frown. ]
The weirdest part about that is they clearly have special abilities. Powers to move freely around the mansion, learn how the murders happen, perform their tasks... If they can do all that, but they can't stop what's going on?
Just who the hell is Master Blue, anyway? And how powerful is he that he can keep the girls on such a tight leash?
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[Akira confirms quietly, his own expression turning quietly pensive. he doesn't know if he's right about that supposition, but it's the only explanation for Plum's reaction, and for why Peach and Pumpkin avoiding answering his question of whether they enjoyed working for Master Blue]
But even thinking that, I don't have answers for those other questions. You're right; they seem like they were almost expecting what happened to Haruka-san. They do act like they've done this before.
Like they weren't surprised by what happened.
[and that confuses him!!! either way, Akira rakes a hand through his hair]
It's only been a week, but I feel like we're more lost now than we were when we first arrived.
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[ it's clear akira's gotten through to him, at least. he's no longer spitting mad, and a lot more introspective.
he'll nod, slowly. ]
Like, it was weird enough to begin with when it seemed like they kidnapped us for some kind of party or whatever. Now there's a ... "purpose" for us being here [ that part is pretty mocking ], but there's more questions than ever.
The truth's gotta be out there. We just have to find it.
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I finally managed to speak to Peach-san after-- after Nikki-san's death.
[he lifts his gaze to meet Isaac's again, expression curious]
Have you managed to flag any of them down?
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[ ... and now ... well, things have gotten a lot more complicated. ]
Haha, I'm kinda worried she's not gonna want to be friends anymore. I'd only have myself to blame, too. As usual.
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No; I don't think you have to worry about her not wanting to be your friend anymore. Plum-san's pretty tough, and I think she would probably understand why you're so upset.
Why we're all so upset.
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Eventually he'll nod. ]
... I wonder what they really think about this stuff. Like, for real, not the answer they give because we're guests and they have to. You think we'll ever find out?
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I think they hate it.
[Akira answers that pretty easily, without a shred of doubt in his words]
I think they wish things were different.
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Isaac's brow knits, a look of real concern. He'll glance away, then down, starting to frown. ]
The weirdest part about that is they clearly have special abilities. Powers to move freely around the mansion, learn how the murders happen, perform their tasks... If they can do all that, but they can't stop what's going on?
Just who the hell is Master Blue, anyway? And how powerful is he that he can keep the girls on such a tight leash?
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I don't know. Every time I try to get information on them, the sisters avoid answering my questions.
[. . .]
You've seen the bell though, right? The blue one?