The Twenty Second Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: You
When: Day 49, Morning
Where:

The entrance today is a huge, ornate stone archway. A gossamer veil glittering like starlight upon water hangs inside it, fluttering as if caught in a gentle breeze. It's impossible to say what might lie beyond; even if you walk around the other side — and it's perfectly possible to do so — you just see the same thing.

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Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

Is that...

[ The only meat in those rooms was

Uh ]

...You know what? I don't want to know.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

I had permission and he was already dead.

[That's all that matters here!! He's going to finish his fuckin snack.]

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

Well, at least you covered the important details.

[ But also: Yikes. ]

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

You're intelligent enough to figure out the rest.

[Yikes indeed.]

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

Yeah, I've got it covered.

[ Rean died, but gave Rufus permission to eat him first. He's not thrilled, but he's also not about to jump in between their... thing. ]

How'd he die?

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

He laughed himself to death at my remarkably witty jokes.

[for real that's what happened]

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

....Seriously?

[ He has a hard time believing it. ]

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

Seriously.

[sigh]

He was coughing blood and he choked.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

That would do it. Too witty for your own good, huh? Or maybe for Rean's.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

Yes, well. To my credit, I was getting along with him up until that moment, so I can only be lauded for my efforts.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

Damn, that's practically a miracle all by itself.

[ Seriously. ]

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

I am capable of progress, it turns out.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

Looks like it! Though it doesn't really surprise me.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

I'm flattered. You should consider getting that ear taken care of.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

[ Crow touches the area near the ear and scowls. ]

Yeah, I'm gonna ask 80H for help. And then I've gotta figure out who's responsible.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

Oh? It wasn't us, I can tell you that much.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

[ Crow considers the possibility that Rufus is lying, but...

Jusis is on the team. Somehow, that makes it easier to believe. ]

Good to know. That's one off my list, just gotta look at everyone else.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

[Yes exactly.]

It will never be us, if I'm present. Just so you're aware. I have no reason to risk Jusis' well-being.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

That's fair. I'll be sure to remember that.

[ He really will. ]

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

Thank you. I may be a dangerous man, but I do have my limits.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

I know. I'm definitely not intending on underestimating you, but I don't doubt you love your brother.

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

As you love Rean, yes? Admit it or not.

[but Rufus knows better than to think that means Crow wouldn't backstab anyone if he felt strongly about it...]

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

--Excuse me?

[ Hey, dON'T CALL HIM OUT LIKE THIS?? ]

Re: ENDGAME

[ruinatings]

You can pretend it's not true if it'll make you feel tougher.

Re: ENDGAME

[bad_crowmance]

What, are you trying to be a matchmaker now?

[ Butt out of Crow's love life! ]