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critter ([personal profile] gamehead) wrote2013-06-10 10:22 pm
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graveyard part five

hunter's game the graveyard




You wake up in an unfamiliar cabin.

At first, it almost seems like you're in an entirely different place and that everything had been just a dream. The interior of the cabin looks nothing like the run-down, old-timey shacks that you had been living in before. Everything in here is sleek and modern, from the enormous flat-screen TV mounted on the wall to the fridge and mini-bars stocked with all your favorite foods. There aren't any individual rooms in here, just a common area large enough to house everyone comfortably, no matter how many more people join you...and there will be plenty more people joining you before the week is over.

Because if you look outside the window, it quickly becomes clear that not only are you still in Prayer's Pass, but that you are no longer among the realm of the living. Judging from the tombstones directly outside, you're now in what had been the abandoned broken-down cabin in the graveyard. The cabin's not all that changed; the world outside has gone completely grey and everything you see appears to be faded and blurry. The only things that remain sharp and in color are what's inside the cabin, including your fellow ghosts. Occasionally, people who are still alive may enter, but it's clear that what they're seeing is completely different from what you're seeing. The door's unlocked; however, a mysterious force prevents you from stepping beyond the threshold, no matter how hard you may try. After all, this cabin is a cage for the dead - a gilded one, perhaps, but a cage nonetheless.

On the flat-screen TV plays everything that is currently happening in the town. It will shut off once night starts...and something else will appear instead.

(The graveyard so far)
speakveryclearly: Kanaya drawn in sketchy black outline on jade background, suppressing a protest. ((>BT)) (Reluctant)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Literally begging to get lynched!

He's implied he's deduced our afterlife exists, but holy mother of god, we aren't technically alive, we're technically dead.

This is disgusting. If they're not going to try to lynch a wolf then at least go through with Mayu's plan now that Mondo is dead.
tsunneverset: (pic#6046428)

[personal profile] tsunneverset 2013-06-11 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
W-well, it is quite noble of him. Yes. Sacrificing himself for Clara and children, I'm not surprised...

[and then the Doctor claims to be a hunter and England joins the facepalming party]
speakveryclearly: Kanaya grumbling with one hand pressed to her face. Jade lipstick. (Frustration)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
The worst part is - the worst part is that it's an astonishingly plausible lie. After all, he and Clara are virtually the only people who came here with a prior acquaintance and weren't placed on opposite sides, are they not? He could easily fit the profile of a hunter like Naegi, valuing the cleanliness of his own hands over actually contributing to either side. The only flaw is his apparent disregard for the value of wolf victory.
tsunneverset: (why do i bother with these muggles)

[personal profile] tsunneverset 2013-06-11 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
That, and the fact that it should be beyond obvious by now that the hunters can't simply reveal themselves out of the blue, not even to people they trust. And none of us would ever forfeit the game.

[His lips thin. It's always a bitter feeling, when one of your idols wind up disappointing you.] He promised he would take care of Clara. He can't do that if he's dead.
speakveryclearly: Kanaya looking down with shades on and a thin, grim glow. (Displeased)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
This is really just... sad. I'm so sorry to you wolves, having him claim to be one of you - I heard how the appropriation of "honorary wolf" stacked up when Lithuania was the only prey who actually turned against his own. And now this...

And if Clara follows his example -- what then? Does he really think that another collection of clues will follow... there aren't any left, they don't know that but there aren't and--
vytis: (it's a beautiful day)

[personal profile] vytis 2013-06-11 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe they'll let you send a "we're done now" banner!

[Lithuania is remarkably zen, hello Miss Maryam.]
speakveryclearly: Kanaya jabbering snarkily. Jade lipstick. (Bored)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
I've had my turn, unfortunately, or else I'd consider it in a very serious manner.

That was before the incredibly grand gesture that brought you here, in case you're curious. I gave up some memory to unlock the gallery. All I did for you was encourage spreading the burden across multiple people.

[Beat. She throws her mind waaaaaay back and...]

Thank you for finding my diary, by the way.
vytis: (I just want to live simple and free)

[personal profile] vytis 2013-06-11 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, you're welcome--it was no trouble, really. What was in the gallery? I suppose you opened that sometime after I died?
speakveryclearly: Kanaya talking calmly, possibly reiterating orders. Jade lipstick. (Words)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, right after - you've heard by now there were two triple rounds for a total of six? I was part of the first. The gallery functioned almost as a second trophy room... but it was the resting place of several very good other clues.
vytis: (I just want to live simple and free)

[personal profile] vytis 2013-06-11 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Lithuania nods.] Hopefully those remaining will be able to figure things out, then. Thank you for opening one of the buildings.

[Not that he was there to take advantage of it or anything, but still.]
speakveryclearly: Kanaya with mercilessly raised eyebrows and a wide smirk on her teasing lips. (Smug)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
You should really be thanking Kyouko. Her gloves are associated with the absolute lynchpin therein.

You're one of the only people who has the honor of actually being universally popular here. You did your best for everyone.
vytis: (it's a beautiful day)

[personal profile] vytis 2013-06-11 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
I hope it ends up being worth it. As long as I helped a little, though, it's better than doing nothing at all.
speakveryclearly: Kanaya looking up with bright eyes. Wearing her red dress modestly with black gloves. (Learned)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-11 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Here's to hope. [Raising her glass.]
vytis: (it's a beautiful day)

[personal profile] vytis 2013-06-11 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Ä® sveikatÄ…! [Lithuania hasn't had anything to eat or drink yet, but that will not stop his good mood.]
tsunneverset: (pic#6083667)

[personal profile] tsunneverset 2013-06-12 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
Arrogant child. [His voice is low and angry as he listens to the Doctor continue talking.] I've been in existence for over twice his lifespan, and he thinks he can somehow come up with a way out of here I haven't considered yet? If it was to save Clara from the risk of dying by being randomly chosen in a tie, I'd understand...but he just wants to play hero. Does he think so little of us to believe us in need of him?

I am the United Kingdom, the former British Empire, and I have survived turmoils even he can't imagine for two thousand years. I don't need to be rescued. What I need is someone who will make sure that my last remaining citizen in this town is safe and not make her cry.
speakveryclearly: Kanaya jabbering snarkily. Jade lipstick. (Disapproval)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-12 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't be quite so sure of that.

[Biting sarcasm.]

After all, if there's one thing this entire endeavor of his has demonstrated, it's that he has a very active imagination.
tsunneverset: (why do i bother with these muggles)

[personal profile] tsunneverset 2013-06-12 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
So does America. That doesn't make him any less of a blithering idiot.

Well, at least Clara isn't putting up with any of this rot. Good for her.
speakveryclearly: Kanaya and Vriska are in schoolgirl uniforms. Vriska has a bandage on her neck and her hand on Kanaya's tie. (Schoolgirl)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-12 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
That's at least one good outcome of all this.