[and sure enough, they'll be in the music room the next time that she looks. they're actually playing the violin - practicing their part, anyway. they pause, when they see primrose.]
Are you able to tell me anything? You knew the truth of that matter and from the arrangements, all of you expected it to come to this. Was there something the murderer knew that we didn't? Was there additional incentive?
We figured that putting a bunch of people like the group of you would end in murder, yes.
The murderer didn't know anything more than what you guys did. They decided to do it because they wanted to. [wrath checks their nails.] Incentives, though... hm. Good question.
[you know i forgot about that and now i'm just wheezing all over again
she takes their hand, and it's very, very warm. covered in cracks of lava, too. primrose feels a burst of heat in her chest for a moment, before it spreads out through her entire body. she'll instinctively know that she now has a skill called Myrrhdur - she can now summon either a ring that creates and manipulates fire for 15 minutes or a bell that can animate a dead body for up to 10 minutes. either, not both! one time use. ]
[ Wonderful! And by wonderful, it's really that she would like to just call it an early night but. Needs must, so she'll head to the music room to see if Wrath is doing rad music again. ]
[they admit this freely!] I think, uh, they're just not so good at not hyperfixating on chocolate crimes. But - you got away with it, and so I promised you something in return for it.
Let me ask you first, though - if there was anything you could have while you were here, what would it be?
There's really nothing I need, in a material sense... [ She shakes her head. ] I know my ability to use spells has been sealed, so I've accepted that, and I already have my most important item.
[they offer her a hand. if she takes it, she'll feel a rush of warmth through her whole body, and - will instinctively know she has one canon power back, one time use!]
[sloth is floating in a seated position over a bench in the garden. they wave when primrose appears, and then they bounce up off the bench in curiosity.]
[they start, as if they recognize her offering. hurriedly, they sweep forward to her and gather it up in their hands to look it over. ohhh, sweet, lovely, red quilted blankie.
they bring it to themselves to hug, and then they flip it around to drape it over their shoulders. they sit in the expanse of it while floating.]
Aww, thanks! I thought I wasn't ever going to see it again! Wow! I really owe you!
[yeah, they are holding hands! it's cute. well, sloth's hand is a little chilly, but still. they pull the hand up toward their hood.]
Oh, I had it with me all the time! I think it might've been stolen. Crazy, huh?
[they pull her hand into their hood and kiss the knuckles. primrose is overcome with warm, easy exhaustion. she is so tired she can't keep her eyes open at all. and then she just doesn't. they shut, and she has a dream.
she's swinging back and forth in a comfortable hammock with high sides, and everything feels safe and good. the sun is warm on her skin, and the sounds of crashing waves are nearby. she stretches gently, but doesn't feel like moving just yet. so she lies there and enjoys the fact she feels extremely good, and she closes her eyes again.
when she wakes up, she's in her own bed. her phone pings. there is an attachment which reads: Good Night's Rest
You're granted protection from a single boon's effect after activation.
if she downloads it, the message will disappear. the ability will be available to use for two weeks, and then it will disappear.]
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week 1, tuesday
music room?
[and sure enough, they'll be in the music room the next time that she looks. they're actually playing the violin - practicing their part, anyway. they pause, when they see primrose.]
What's up?
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[ Gotta appreciate the music first. ]
... I'm certain you've likely received many questions about this already, but I would like to discuss this murder situation in more depth.
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[they seem pleased.]
I've been asked so much about murder, but yeah, sure. Go for it.
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The murderer didn't know anything more than what you guys did. They decided to do it because they wanted to. [wrath checks their nails.] Incentives, though... hm. Good question.
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Sassy! I like you. Why are you asking about incentives, just for fun?
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Then I will do so. If, however, it proves to be not worth my efforts, I will simply refocus those efforts on other things.
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Well, how about this. [they hold out a hand.] Are you planning on killing someone? Because I might have something for you if you are.
You might get something if you get away with it, too.
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[ As she sighs. ]
But yes. That is my intention-- to have a better understanding, more or less.
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[they keep their hand outstretched, but...]
I'm here to help you indulge in whatever way you think is necessary.
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I see. This is not my favored kind of indulgence, but I do believe I'm intrigued by these incentives of yours.
[ She takes Wrath's hand like she's about to lead them to the dance floor?? ]
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she takes their hand, and it's very, very warm. covered in cracks of lava, too. primrose feels a burst of heat in her chest for a moment, before it spreads out through her entire body. she'll instinctively know that she now has a skill called Myrrhdur - she can now summon either a ring that creates and manipulates fire for 15 minutes or a bell that can animate a dead body for up to 10 minutes. either, not both! one time use. ]
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But Primrose merely blinks at the... admittedly bizarre feeling and the knowledge that comes with it. Huh.
Yeah, they're definitely encouraging this. ]
Thank you, I think.
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You're welcome, I think.
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I hope you do.
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[ And she'll offer a faint smile before excusing herself. ]
w1, saturday, post trial
come to the music room
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Well, look at you. Girl of the hour. I don't think a single person suspected you. [they hum.]
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[ With a faint, tired smile. ]
Though I don't know if that success was due to my own efforts or their softheartedness.
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[they admit this freely!] I think, uh, they're just not so good at not hyperfixating on chocolate crimes. But - you got away with it, and so I promised you something in return for it.
Let me ask you first, though - if there was anything you could have while you were here, what would it be?
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[ So... ]
Forgive me, I know that's unhelpful.
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Okay, so - here's the deal. You can pick. You can have a power from me, a power from you, or something from home.
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... Then again, given the suspicion that fell upon you today, it might be better to avoid dragging you further into my own choices...
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and then they laugh.] Oh - no, don't worry about that. I thought that was funny.
Power from me would be similar to the ring, for sure, but probably something more supercharged, since you literally got away with murder.
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[ Primrose is bad at asking for help. ]
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[they offer her a hand. if she takes it, she'll feel a rush of warmth through her whole body, and - will instinctively know she has one canon power back, one time use!]
w2, saturday
maybe! do you have one?
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It was discovered on our little... Adventure.
For some reason, it appeared in my room today.
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you said blanket, right?
can you think of anybody in particular that seems in need of a blanket?
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I hesitate to say Sloth simply because they seem perpetually drowsy, but...
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Thank you, Wrath. As always.
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be careful out there, okay?
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week 2, saturday
Did you really find a red blanket?!
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Is this yours?
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they bring it to themselves to hug, and then they flip it around to drape it over their shoulders. they sit in the expanse of it while floating.]
Aww, thanks! I thought I wasn't ever going to see it again! Wow! I really owe you!
[they hold out one of their hands.]
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If I may ask... if it's that important to you, how did you manage to lose it? I would have thought you'd be able to keep what you cherish close.
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Oh, I had it with me all the time! I think it might've been stolen. Crazy, huh?
[they pull her hand into their hood and kiss the knuckles. primrose is overcome with warm, easy exhaustion. she is so tired she can't keep her eyes open at all. and then she just doesn't. they shut, and she has a dream.
she's swinging back and forth in a comfortable hammock with high sides, and everything feels safe and good. the sun is warm on her skin, and the sounds of crashing waves are nearby. she stretches gently, but doesn't feel like moving just yet. so she lies there and enjoys the fact she feels extremely good, and she closes her eyes again.
when she wakes up, she's in her own bed. her phone pings. there is an attachment which reads: Good Night's Rest
You're granted protection from a single boon's effect after activation.
if she downloads it, the message will disappear. the ability will be available to use for two weeks, and then it will disappear.]