[mikazuki will be summoning all individuals to the wisteria tree in the courtyard again via typewriter. for three out of four, this is probably a familiar enough feeling!
and also a slut is here now.
mikazuki will greet everyone who enters with a tender little handhold.... hi... welcome....]
Good day, good day. I would like to have a conversation on information gathered regarding this hotel.
Perhaps in order then.... [he will begin to count off on his hand]
First, it was discussed that if you wish to see the fine print of your contract that we had trouble recalling in the beginning, you might request to view it with one of our staff members. If you have not seen it and possess further questions, I believe we might be able to help discuss it in more detail. However in that document, the owner of the hotel is named the Nightman.
Second, aside from Room Service, there are two types of tasks that can be completed to perform an exchange with the staff. The first is healing - of which there are the 'usual type' that are normally requested on Thursday for those returning from excursions, but there is a more advanced level of healing with a more difficult task as well. Healing tasks may be discussed openly, whereas Room Service tasks cannot. In addition, you might be able to request cosmetic changes to the environment... though I do not know the details of this.
Third, Mollymauk Tealeaf mentioned this in our past trial, but I believe that there are two types of rewards from the excursions that we are sent upon. One group will receive a locket that bestows upon them one power from home. [and he will adjust his sleeve to reveal the locket that is twined around his wrist like a bracelet] The second group seems to receive information about the hotel - for example, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd's image that he showed us. [the hangman]
Sylvain Jose Gautier... I would hate to dredge up unhelpful memories, but I might ask you if you received any such information during your excursion. I believe that the group last week with Sebastian Debeste, Sheila, Bradley Bain, and Zuko received a journal entry of some sort.
Fourth, after some discussion with others, I believe there reason to suppose that there might have been at least a second shadow that acted this weekend. Perhaps a third, but that is not yet clear. Unfortunately, I cannot say more on this matter.
Fifth, earlier today, Tsurumaru Kuninaga and I performed an inspection of one of the staff member's personal rooms. I was given an unmarked key that I could not discuss with any, but today we found the room that it was marked for. As such, though it was suspected... I believe the staff members to be friends - perhaps even familiar ones. Though out of an abundance of caution, I advise against asking them to reveal their identities to you at this moment.
[he looks at his hand where he's been counting this off - and then he will just go to reach for a cup of tea]
Thank you for sharing, Mikazuki. I admit I have not seen the journal the others brought back last week... does that mean the second piece that was found was that sheet of paper in the lobby...?
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Otherwise, I'm afraid I haven't heard much more than you have. I believe you're correct about the staff—I recognized some of the handwriting on that strange paper [ hangman ] we found, and it is was written by two of the staff during their orientation, though none of them will admit to it specifically.
So in any case, I may have encountered one of the writers before now.
[ he looks a little uncomfortable about all this but it's whatever ]
Beyond the tasks, I have asked about the limitations of the 'deals' we can broker with the staff regarding the hotel. They must be 'entertaining,' the staff cannot assist with any physical work, and while there is no hard limitation, they may reject them if too many are being made in general, or if one person is behind too many of them.
If we are clever, and careful, I imagine these deals could continue being a boon to us.
[ i'm so sorry he has literally nothing useful to offer because: ]
The second note Dimitri's referring to is what my group picked up. There were way fewer names written on the chart at the time we found it... Just a handful of staff member names. Orion, Lepus, Aquila... I don't remember the fourth one. You might wanna ask Estelle. [ since bucky and kazu... are dead... his GROUP... ]
So, someone added more to it after the fact. [ either way it's not. particularly helpful. ]
...I'm sorry but that's all I've got. I appreciate the report, though.
[ she looks up at the wisteria trees for a moment before she addresses everything else. ]
It worries me if the shadows have multiplied to encourage so many. [ she frowns. ] But if that note about the shadow leaving the culprits after trial is over can be trusted, how much should we worry about this week?
... I did ask to see if I could get any information about what could generally count as a "stellar performance" after the second time I received a ticket for such, and all I obtained was a frightfully unhelpful answer.
[ but between mikazuki and what dimitri mentioned below about covers what she's found out, too. ]
It would appear as though I have an admirer, or perhaps a visitor of sorts. A bouquet of flowers has been left in my room: Rhododendrons, angel's trumpets, astilbe, mirabilis, and dogbane. Curious, curious.
May this letter find you in good health and calm tidings.
A request, if you would care to assist. At present, some of the items from the gift shop have been discerned for their use. The 'cross-stitch' is capable of making two individuals dislike one another. The lollipop is capable of answering one question not related to murder. If another of our number would like to purchase the candy, it might be useful to utilize. And it is worth testing to see if only three of the two-ticket item are stocked, or if there are more.
In addition, Tsurumaru Kuninaga has also received a bouquet. It contains messages of gratitude, encouraging energy, and good fortune. It would seem as though the crane was the one to be spoiled. But I do believe that with a delivery to us two, it might imply that they could be from the departed after all. Claude did inform me that he too received a delivery last Monday in the form of a sticker that said 'You tried'. I will continue to inquire if other flowers or items were sent.
I can purchase one, if you know which of the two has been purchased twice already. Alternatively, the Furby is still available if we need to know what ability it has.
And I must apologize that I was not able to speak on this earlier, but I also received a strange key some time ago, which Sylvain and I were able to use for a guest room last night. I assume these are the same keys found in the security office, as it was labeled 'B', and similarly assume that you and Tsurumaru found one as well. It did confirm that the staff are people who are familiar to us.
Additionally, I asked a member of the staff -- as discretely as I was able -- about the bouquets. The most they could say was that it seemed to be someone capable of watching from somewhere, who can follow our movements at all hours, and can send us gifts. So it does seem possible that they are a message from the dead, though of course I cannot be sure.
I have also discerned one of the staff members who wrote the ridiculous notes we have found. The other eludes me still. As ever, I will let you all know if I learn more.
[ hi friends, he'll have gathered everyone in person for this. and it also looks like he barely caught a wink of sleep last night! yeehaw! ]
I've been thinking about a few [ "few" ] things since yesterday.
First, we know from the note in the lobby a week back [ W3 ] that these shadows will leave their possessed killers after the trial verdict has been made. Doesn't matter which way it goes. And it seems that Diluc was able to retain his memories of Alphinaud's murder the week prior to that. [ W2 ] Keeping this in mind...
[ he hesitates noticeably. ] ...I don't say this accusation lightly, and I'm not entirely sure if it's the truth. However we had two murders unaccounted for last week—Aikawa and Zuko's.
Some of the evidence tied to Zuko seemed to point towards Kaeya—the fresh burn on his hand, notably. [ he's not bringing up stilettos in polite company but those would fit too, yeah. ] He claimed to be in the kitchen, and his alibi was vouched for by Diluc and Yuri both. But as far as we know, only Lup and Sheila have access to the kitchen—unless all three of them made a deal to get in, which seems unlikely.
[ unfortunately sylvain and i remembered this far too late ]
Given how close Diluc and Kaeya were, it's possible they may have colluded together. Especially if Diluc had already gotten away with a murder once, and if he knew who Kaeya's hostage was. ...That would mean Yuri could be implicit as well.
Of course, it's possible they were all telling the truth, but with Diluc's untimely confession, it makes things... far more complicated.
[ this is so much to write on a sunday. ftr i've got nothing on aikawa and i'm so sorry to lowe ]
sylvain's countenance immediately shifts to something... almost closed off. but there's misery in his eyes. (i'm sorry for his nonstop manpain) ]
I... I'll begin with saying that I don't remember anything on Thursday after curfew, other than all of us falling asleep in the karaoke lounge and waking up in the same place.
[ he closes his eyes. there's a long pause, before he continues. ]
However, I do remember the rest of the week. I ordered room service from Aquarius on Monday. ...You should all know that 'Thank You for the Venom' leaves a purple lip mark on the victim.
[ in case it ever turns up in trial in the future. he also shows his room key to the four of them—one star still lit. ]
I'm not sure if there's any good way to find out whether I've already used it or not [ well... other than maybe asking an npc, which he'll try once i get my life in order ], but the fact remains it isn't something I would purchase in self-defense. And that the other culprit was never found during trial.
[ his jaw tenses ]
There's more I remember from earlier in the week, too.
[ he looks like he's about to tell them, but he stops and simply finishes with ]
as sylvain speaks, he continues to sip upon this cup of tea, thoughtful and expression neutral. eventually, a smile spreads across his lips even as his eyes remain closed. it is not a joyful smile, but a thoughtful one.]
... I made a promise to one no longer with us, and I intend to keep it. [a beat] But I wonder again - how was it that we came to the conclusion that two shadows might be in our midst?
[anyway he'll leave it at that.
his eyes open afterward, and his gaze falls upon sylvain. the crescents in his pupils flash, and he brings a hand up to sylvain's chin, forcing him to face him.]
... you will say what else you recall. [in a tone with little room for argument] For all others possessed by shadow retain their memories, to the point that it prevents them from confessing even in the midst of trial.
But I advise you not breathe a word of this to any other, just as I will not.
I do not pass judgment upon you.
[grandpa will keep your secret because otherwise the chasmas and 7rs are gonna come for your ass, honey]
[ she has to school her expression so neatly, so completely. her smile is place and still on her face. shadows are a bane that needs to be banished, but it does not make it any easier for her swallow this information.
softly: ]
.... You are already suspected by some others.
[ It's a warning as much as an observation. ]
If those from the station and Kaeya-san's previous round find out, I worry for your safety.
unlike the others, he doesn't really try to keep his expression neutral. his eyes widen for a second, and the corner of his mouth twitches like it's fighting the urge to smile-- he really does love surprises, and this sure is a big one.
yet, it's not a happy smile. ]
I am grateful that you trusted us enough to share.
[ mikazuki already did the "you do NOT share this again" speech because they are truly gonna beat your ass
[ For the first part of this exposition, he looks faintly proud of Sylvain for putting his brain to good use—he's always been confident in his capabilities.
For the second half, he stares at him, wishing distantly that he could kill him and himself on the spot. ]
Sylvain...
[ He rubs his brow, closing his eyes for a long time. His voice crackles when he finds it, torn. ]
I—...I'm sorry. I know you cared for him a great deal—I saw your pain on Friday. Taking the life of a loved one is an abominable feeling. [ After experiencing three murder games and regaining memories from a fourth, he gets it. Sylvain is both his friend and his retainer, and he does ache for him. Still, his voice turns to steel. ] But we will make right as much as we can. I expect that much of you, because we know that if I speak of this someone will seek retribution.
[ Which is deserved and inevitable, to him, but... giving the hotel what it wants is off the table. ]
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week 4, monday
and also a slut is here now.
mikazuki will greet everyone who enters with a tender little handhold.... hi... welcome....]
Good day, good day. I would like to have a conversation on information gathered regarding this hotel.
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she will swing their hands a little before letting go. ]
Good day. Did something happen?
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No idea.
[ he offers tea.... it's not drugged ]
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she will take this tea. tsuru could poison her so easily. ]
I suppose we'll find out soon, won't we?
infodump. hateful,
First, it was discussed that if you wish to see the fine print of your contract that we had trouble recalling in the beginning, you might request to view it with one of our staff members. If you have not seen it and possess further questions, I believe we might be able to help discuss it in more detail. However in that document, the owner of the hotel is named the Nightman.
Second, aside from Room Service, there are two types of tasks that can be completed to perform an exchange with the staff. The first is healing - of which there are the 'usual type' that are normally requested on Thursday for those returning from excursions, but there is a more advanced level of healing with a more difficult task as well. Healing tasks may be discussed openly, whereas Room Service tasks cannot. In addition, you might be able to request cosmetic changes to the environment... though I do not know the details of this.
Third, Mollymauk Tealeaf mentioned this in our past trial, but I believe that there are two types of rewards from the excursions that we are sent upon. One group will receive a locket that bestows upon them one power from home. [and he will adjust his sleeve to reveal the locket that is twined around his wrist like a bracelet] The second group seems to receive information about the hotel - for example, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd's image that he showed us. [the hangman]
Sylvain Jose Gautier... I would hate to dredge up unhelpful memories, but I might ask you if you received any such information during your excursion. I believe that the group last week with Sebastian Debeste, Sheila, Bradley Bain, and Zuko received a journal entry of some sort.
Fourth, after some discussion with others, I believe there reason to suppose that there might have been at least a second shadow that acted this weekend. Perhaps a third, but that is not yet clear. Unfortunately, I cannot say more on this matter.
Fifth, earlier today, Tsurumaru Kuninaga and I performed an inspection of one of the staff member's personal rooms. I was given an unmarked key that I could not discuss with any, but today we found the room that it was marked for. As such, though it was suspected... I believe the staff members to be friends - perhaps even familiar ones. Though out of an abundance of caution, I advise against asking them to reveal their identities to you at this moment.
[he looks at his hand where he's been counting this off - and then he will just go to reach for a cup of tea]
Well, I suppose I've spoken plenty, haven't I?
[sippy.... also swords can only count to five]
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[ he looks curious, but leaves it be for now. ]
Thank you for sharing, Mikazuki. I admit I have not seen the journal the others brought back last week... does that mean the second piece that was found was that sheet of paper in the lobby...?
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Otherwise, I'm afraid I haven't heard much more than you have. I believe you're correct about the staff—I recognized some of the handwriting on that strange paper [ hangman ] we found, and it is was written by two of the staff during their orientation, though none of them will admit to it specifically.
So in any case, I may have encountered one of the writers before now.
[ he looks a little uncomfortable about all this but it's whatever ]
Beyond the tasks, I have asked about the limitations of the 'deals' we can broker with the staff regarding the hotel. They must be 'entertaining,' the staff cannot assist with any physical work, and while there is no hard limitation, they may reject them if too many are being made in general, or if one person is behind too many of them.
If we are clever, and careful, I imagine these deals could continue being a boon to us.
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The second note Dimitri's referring to is what my group picked up. There were way fewer names written on the chart at the time we found it... Just a handful of staff member names. Orion, Lepus, Aquila... I don't remember the fourth one. You might wanna ask Estelle. [ since bucky and kazu... are dead... his GROUP... ]
So, someone added more to it after the fact. [ either way it's not. particularly helpful. ]
...I'm sorry but that's all I've got. I appreciate the report, though.
[ much 2 think about... ]
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[ she looks up at the wisteria trees for a moment before she addresses everything else. ]
It worries me if the shadows have multiplied to encourage so many. [ she frowns. ] But if that note about the shadow leaving the culprits after trial is over can be trusted, how much should we worry about this week?
... I did ask to see if I could get any information about what could generally count as a "stellar performance" after the second time I received a ticket for such, and all I obtained was a frightfully unhelpful answer.
[ but between mikazuki and what dimitri mentioned below about covers what she's found out, too. ]
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later... monday.... bitch.....
Dear trusted friends,
It would appear as though I have an admirer, or perhaps a visitor of sorts.
A bouquet of flowers has been left in my room:
Rhododendrons, angel's trumpets, astilbe, mirabilis, and dogbane.
Curious, curious.
Yours,
Mikazuki Munechika
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You do not suppose it is an innocent gift?
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tuuuuuesday
May this letter find you in good health and calm tidings.
A request, if you would care to assist.
At present, some of the items from the gift shop have been discerned for their use.
The 'cross-stitch' is capable of making two individuals dislike one another.
The lollipop is capable of answering one question not related to murder.
If another of our number would like to purchase the candy, it might be useful to utilize.
And it is worth testing to see if only three of the two-ticket item are stocked, or if there are more.
In addition, Tsurumaru Kuninaga has also received a bouquet.
It contains messages of gratitude, encouraging energy, and good fortune.
It would seem as though the crane was the one to be spoiled.
But I do believe that with a delivery to us two, it might imply that they could be from the departed after all.
Claude did inform me that he too received a delivery last Monday in the form of a sticker that said 'You tried'.
I will continue to inquire if other flowers or items were sent.
Yours,
Mikazuki Munechika
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i do not plan on using it quite yet but
if anyone can think of something to ask
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And I must apologize that I was not able to speak on this earlier, but I also received a strange key some time ago, which Sylvain and I were able to use for a guest room last night. I assume these are the same keys found in the security office, as it was labeled 'B', and similarly assume that you and Tsurumaru found one as well. It did confirm that the staff are people who are familiar to us.
Additionally, I asked a member of the staff -- as discretely as I was able -- about the bouquets. The most they could say was that it seemed to be someone capable of watching from somewhere, who can follow our movements at all hours, and can send us gifts. So it does seem possible that they are a message from the dead, though of course I cannot be sure.
I have also discerned one of the staff members who wrote the ridiculous notes we have found. The other eludes me still. As ever, I will let you all know if I learn more.
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W4 / Sunday / Post-Execution Wild Speculations (1/2)
I've been thinking about a few [ "few" ] things since yesterday.
First, we know from the note in the lobby a week back [ W3 ] that these shadows will leave their possessed killers after the trial verdict has been made. Doesn't matter which way it goes. And it seems that Diluc was able to retain his memories of Alphinaud's murder the week prior to that. [ W2 ] Keeping this in mind...
[ he hesitates noticeably. ] ...I don't say this accusation lightly, and I'm not entirely sure if it's the truth. However we had two murders unaccounted for last week—Aikawa and Zuko's.
Some of the evidence tied to Zuko seemed to point towards Kaeya—the fresh burn on his hand, notably. [ he's not bringing up stilettos in polite company but those would fit too, yeah. ] He claimed to be in the kitchen, and his alibi was vouched for by Diluc and Yuri both. But as far as we know, only Lup and Sheila have access to the kitchen—unless all three of them made a deal to get in, which seems unlikely.
[ unfortunately sylvain and i remembered this far too late ]
Given how close Diluc and Kaeya were, it's possible they may have colluded together. Especially if Diluc had already gotten away with a murder once, and if he knew who Kaeya's hostage was. ...That would mean Yuri could be implicit as well.
Of course, it's possible they were all telling the truth, but with Diluc's untimely confession, it makes things... far more complicated.
[ this is so much to write on a sunday. ftr i've got nothing on aikawa and i'm so sorry to lowe ]
...And then the matter of yesterday's trial.
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sylvain's countenance immediately shifts to something... almost closed off. but there's misery in his eyes. (i'm sorry for his nonstop manpain) ]
I... I'll begin with saying that I don't remember anything on Thursday after curfew, other than all of us falling asleep in the karaoke lounge and waking up in the same place.
[ he closes his eyes. there's a long pause, before he continues. ]
However, I do remember the rest of the week. I ordered room service from Aquarius on Monday. ...You should all know that 'Thank You for the Venom' leaves a purple lip mark on the victim.
[ in case it ever turns up in trial in the future. he also shows his room key to the four of them—one star still lit. ]
I'm not sure if there's any good way to find out whether I've already used it or not [ well... other than maybe asking an npc, which he'll try once i get my life in order ], but the fact remains it isn't something I would purchase in self-defense. And that the other culprit was never found during trial.
[ his jaw tenses ]
There's more I remember from earlier in the week, too.
[ he looks like he's about to tell them, but he stops and simply finishes with ]
...I think I was behind Kaeya's death.
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as sylvain speaks, he continues to sip upon this cup of tea, thoughtful and expression neutral. eventually, a smile spreads across his lips even as his eyes remain closed. it is not a joyful smile, but a thoughtful one.]
... I made a promise to one no longer with us, and I intend to keep it. [a beat] But I wonder again - how was it that we came to the conclusion that two shadows might be in our midst?
[anyway he'll leave it at that.
his eyes open afterward, and his gaze falls upon sylvain. the crescents in his pupils flash, and he brings a hand up to sylvain's chin, forcing him to face him.]
... you will say what else you recall. [in a tone with little room for argument] For all others possessed by shadow retain their memories, to the point that it prevents them from confessing even in the midst of trial.
But I advise you not breathe a word of this to any other, just as I will not.
I do not pass judgment upon you.
[grandpa will keep your secret because otherwise the chasmas and 7rs are gonna come for your ass, honey]
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.... You are already suspected by some others.
[ It's a warning as much as an observation. ]
If those from the station and Kaeya-san's previous round find out, I worry for your safety.
[ she'll just come out and say it. ]
What do you want to happen, Sylvain-san?
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unlike the others, he doesn't really try to keep his expression neutral. his eyes widen for a second, and the corner of his mouth twitches like it's fighting the urge to smile-- he really does love surprises, and this sure is a big one.
yet, it's not a happy smile. ]
I am grateful that you trusted us enough to share.
[ mikazuki already did the "you do NOT share this again" speech because they are truly gonna beat your ass
he doesn't add anything else though. ]
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For the second half, he stares at him, wishing distantly that he could kill him and himself on the spot. ]
Sylvain...
[ He rubs his brow, closing his eyes for a long time. His voice crackles when he finds it, torn. ]
I—...I'm sorry. I know you cared for him a great deal—I saw your pain on Friday. Taking the life of a loved one is an abominable feeling. [ After experiencing three murder games and regaining memories from a fourth, he gets it. Sylvain is both his friend and his retainer, and he does ache for him. Still, his voice turns to steel. ] But we will make right as much as we can. I expect that much of you, because we know that if I speak of this someone will seek retribution.
[ Which is deserved and inevitable, to him, but... giving the hotel what it wants is off the table. ]
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