auroraexpress | The Twenty Second Trial

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The Twenty Second Trial

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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....Seriously?

[ He has a hard time believing it. ]

Seriously.

[sigh]

He was coughing blood and he choked.

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

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

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

[ Seriously. ]

I am capable of progress, it turns out.

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

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

[ 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.

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

[ 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.

[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.

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

[ He really will. ]

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

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

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...]