[He takes the envelope back, watching him for a moment longer... and nodding. Even though Akira clearly feels angry, Akechi is strangely subdued. Or, perhaps, exhausted is more accurate. Like of course this is happening. What else did he expect? It's not like he isn't used to being the subject of someone else's manipulations.]
Because it is one. [Unfortunate! Don't mind him as he finishes off the mug, sets it down, and moves to tuck the page away again while walking and talking.] But if it's relevant to our situation, it makes things far more complicated than I previously thought. The anomaly present in these guests may be related to the one we're currently up against... and the true reason for our presence in this mansion.
[Emphasis on "guests," a word used by both the sisters and the author of this entry.]
The living dead would fit the theme we've seen so far, after all.
[Akira has never been one to feel things halfway, though that surge of anger does begin to summer into something cooler. less immediate. still present, but more controllable]
Have you tried asking the sisters about it yet?
[because he has no theories himself. all he knows is that the idea of being treated like some kind of experiment makes his blood boil]
[EXASPERATION FEEDBACK LOOP. AKIRA IS EXASPERATED, TOO]
I think it's saying that Valentini killed the horse.
The part about Meltryllis and Galo, though. . . I don't know. It almost seems like it's saying neither of them are fish-snakes— dragons??— but considering Meltryllis killed Nia, that doesn't make sense.
The feedback loop is abruptly broken, because all of Akechi's emotions are suddenly replaced with shock. The kind that turns your insides into ice, your heart plummeting to the bottom of your stomach. Akira will definitely have to analyze what that means, because Akechi's voice is flat when he speaks.]
What do you mean [SLOWLY] that Meltryllis killed Teppelin?
His gaze drifts for a moment, the shock giving way to anger as realization sinks it. Surprisingly, perhaps, it doesn't start off as anger towards Akira. It's anger towards Akechi himself, and maybe Akira will feel the urge to punch him in the face for it. It certainly seems like he's furious, so that's fun.]
I see. [Hah. Haha. Well. The anger has changed direction, at least. Maybe now he's thinking about punching Akira in the face as he meets his gaze.] How long have you known about this? Since Sunday?
[WOW that sure is an urge. Akira's hand even twitches in response to it, before he reins himself in and does his best to respond to that anger with calm.]
[he lifts his chin and nods]
. . . late Sunday, but it was after my conversation with you on that day. I wanted to talk about it as sooner-- Monday, actually-- but we were preoccupied.
[presumably by the emotional bond link AND THEN AKECHI DISAPPEARED ON TUESDAY SO]
What did I say about distractions? Do you even realize what this means?!
[Well. It is absolutely not Akira's fault, but that won't stop Akechi from feeling absolutely pissed off. What the hell, what the hell, what the hell...]
For once in his life, it seems like Akechi is making an effort! Or, well, an effort not to dig this hole any deeper. Redirecting his anger, eyes flickering to the side as he glares a hole into the floor. He's still furious, it still feels like he wants to punch himself, but...
Mumbling, almost:]
... Tch, how could I be so blind?
[Whatever.
Akira's note is still in his hand, though, so he holds it out to him.]
For now, don't show that note to anyone else. It will only create more confusion, as long as the sender's true intentions remain unknown.
[Akira's eyes slip shut as he folds his arms, his head bowing slightly]
It wasn't just you.
[it was Akira too, wasn't it? he was one of those votes for Asch. if he had changed it to Meltryllis like he had planned to, like he had almost done, then. . .]
[. . .]
[. . . he can't dwell. Peach told him not to, so he won't]
I've already showed Wright. [takes the note from Akechi and then pockets it] I tried to get the note-writer's attention earlier, but they didn't respond.
He takes his place against the door once again, squinting at the floor.]
You really think someone who goes through the effort of sending an anonymous "message" [distastefully] would reveal themselves so easily? Don't be an idiot.
Who knows? If they intended to prove her innocence, perhaps it's the very shame of being wrong keeping them silent. It does seem like it was sent by an idiot, after all.
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Because it is one. [Unfortunate! Don't mind him as he finishes off the mug, sets it down, and moves to tuck the page away again while walking and talking.] But if it's relevant to our situation, it makes things far more complicated than I previously thought. The anomaly present in these guests may be related to the one we're currently up against... and the true reason for our presence in this mansion.
[Emphasis on "guests," a word used by both the sisters and the author of this entry.]
The living dead would fit the theme we've seen so far, after all.
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Have you tried asking the sisters about it yet?
[because he has no theories himself. all he knows is that the idea of being treated like some kind of experiment makes his blood boil]
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Not yet. But it's on the agenda.
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Okay.
[the anger continues to cool, but it's replaced by exhaustion. frustration. a silent question— why this again??]
. . . thanks for sharing. I really want to know who wrote that, and if our presence here is another one of those stupid experiments.
But in the meantime, I have something to show you, too.
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What is it?
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[SEE DISCORD FOR WHAT IS ON IT]
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[a beat]
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I think someone was trying to send me a message? I found this in my pocket earlier today.
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Just like that? [Sheesh...] What do you think it means? It's obviously referring to Valentini-san, Meltryllis-san and Thymos-san, but...
[DOES STEFANO IS HORSE?]
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I think it's saying that Valentini killed the horse.
The part about Meltryllis and Galo, though. . . I don't know. It almost seems like it's saying neither of them are fish-snakes— dragons??— but considering Meltryllis killed Nia, that doesn't make sense.
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Well.
The feedback loop is abruptly broken, because all of Akechi's emotions are suddenly replaced with shock. The kind that turns your insides into ice, your heart plummeting to the bottom of your stomach. Akira will definitely have to analyze what that means, because Akechi's voice is flat when he speaks.]
What do you mean [SLOWLY] that Meltryllis killed Teppelin?
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[jerks back in surprise, instinctive defensiveness leaping to life on his end of the connection as soon as he feels that shock]
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. . .
I thought Wright had told you already.
Meltryllis killed Nia. Wright voted for her and received an item for voting correctly. Much like we did the week before.
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For fuck's sake.
His gaze drifts for a moment, the shock giving way to anger as realization sinks it. Surprisingly, perhaps, it doesn't start off as anger towards Akira. It's anger towards Akechi himself, and maybe Akira will feel the urge to punch him in the face for it. It certainly seems like he's furious, so that's fun.]
I see. [Hah. Haha. Well. The anger has changed direction, at least. Maybe now he's thinking about punching Akira in the face as he meets his gaze.] How long have you known about this? Since Sunday?
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[he lifts his chin and nods]
. . . late Sunday, but it was after my conversation with you on that day. I wanted to talk about it as sooner-- Monday, actually-- but we were preoccupied.
[presumably by the emotional bond link AND THEN AKECHI DISAPPEARED ON TUESDAY SO]
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[Well. It is absolutely not Akira's fault, but that won't stop Akechi from feeling absolutely pissed off. What the hell, what the hell, what the hell...]
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[he points out, voice even, and he meets that anger with a bit of resistance. NOT HIS FAULT!!!]
[and then there's more calm. like he's trying to throw a blanket of calm over Akechi's anger. CALM DOWN, PLEASE]
Of course I know what it means. I'm not stupid.
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For once in his life, it seems like Akechi is making an effort! Or, well, an effort not to dig this hole any deeper. Redirecting his anger, eyes flickering to the side as he glares a hole into the floor. He's still furious, it still feels like he wants to punch himself, but...
Mumbling, almost:]
... Tch, how could I be so blind?
[Whatever.
Akira's note is still in his hand, though, so he holds it out to him.]
For now, don't show that note to anyone else. It will only create more confusion, as long as the sender's true intentions remain unknown.
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[Akira's eyes slip shut as he folds his arms, his head bowing slightly]
It wasn't just you.
[it was Akira too, wasn't it? he was one of those votes for Asch. if he had changed it to Meltryllis like he had planned to, like he had almost done, then. . .]
[. . .]
[. . . he can't dwell. Peach told him not to, so he won't]
I've already showed Wright. [takes the note from Akechi and then pockets it] I tried to get the note-writer's attention earlier, but they didn't respond.
[NOBODY APPRECIATES AKIRA'S ART]
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He takes his place against the door once again, squinting at the floor.]
You really think someone who goes through the effort of sending an anonymous "message" [distastefully] would reveal themselves so easily? Don't be an idiot.
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A guy can dream.
Especially since their information about Meltryllis is wrong.
[if he is, in fact, interpreting that part of the message correctly]
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Who knows? If they intended to prove her innocence, perhaps it's the very shame of being wrong keeping them silent. It does seem like it was sent by an idiot, after all.
[does stefano is horse..............]
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I wouldn't say idiot.
But someone trying to obscure their identity.
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