[Monika does not quite have her face pressed against it, but it's a damn near thing with how she's been dragging her hand against the edge as she walks.]
Right? I never thought I'd get to see something like this with my own eyes... [Too bad it's all musty as heck, but...] Hey, actually, do you read a lot of science fiction novels?
[Susato is in the garden on Monday, examining some of the unusual plants and considering them in comparison to her recollection of other plants she's seen. She'll smile when she sees Monika.]
Good morning. A decent change of pace, isn't it?
[However, as she says that, she bends to pick up a shard, a memory plays.]
[Monika, of course, smiles and opens her mouth to greet her — though she doesn't get a single word in before the memory plays. After it ends, she simply stands there for a moment, a hand over her mouth as she stares at Susato in surprise.]
... Oh, my gosh. I knew you were bright, but I didn't realize you actually won a case in court. And at your age, too? That's amazing, Susato!
[Monika can be found in [throws dart] the tavern! It seems like she has washed off the blood, her hair kind of moist and tied up in a messy bun. It takes her, like, a second to recognize her and respond.]
Therefore, we have no choice but to believe that the presence of this "Dust" is naught but evidence for the original sin that caused humanity to stray from the path of light. If it is at all possible to find our way back, the secret must lie in this Dust, and how to eradicate it. Una ecclesia super omnibus
Oh, jeez. Why did it have to be Latin...? [HER LANGUAGE SETTINGS...] Well, here, let me show you what we found.
[Her satchel is looking a little extra crispy on this fine evening, but she pulls out one of her notebooks to read:]
Project: Shadow and Gold. Test number twenty-four. The Magis.
Purpose: Does eradicating “gold” result in the destruction of Subject A.
Results: Overall favorable. Detonation and elimination of desired target was mostly successful. Test provided to yield results within the parameters expected with the standard deviation of 5%. Error margins likely the result of the quantities of DNA supplied.
Short term effects provided to be successful. Long term effects unknown. Bigger sample required for more testing. Long term effects of testing required.
Conclusion: More testing required—new subjects needed. New location needed.
[And, tucking her notebook away...]
... The people of Ahnkeen brought up a group that was making deals with higher beings. The magisomethings.
I'm so glad. [She smiles a little.] When I realized, I simply -
I thought about how I felt, after that trial. How alone I felt. Xie Lian was one of the people who found me, and who made it so I wasn't alone. I'd hoped maybe he could also help you.
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friday, week zero.
Hey, are you okay?
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Oh. Yes, I'm only. . . well, it's all rather troubling. Are you alright, Miss Monika?
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[Town's extremely cursed.]
What do you think happens now?
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monday; week 1
. . . It's incredible.
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[Monika does not quite have her face pressed against it, but it's a damn near thing with how she's been dragging her hand against the edge as she walks.]
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I have always been most partial to detective stories, of course.
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[Time... is extremely fake, apparently.]
... Ahaha, seriously? You know, I'm not surprised. When we're all together, you bring up a lot of good points.
week 2; monday
Good morning. A decent change of pace, isn't it?
[However, as she says that, she bends to pick up a shard, a memory plays.]
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... Oh, my gosh. I knew you were bright, but I didn't realize you actually won a case in court. And at your age, too? That's amazing, Susato!
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I did have father there to assist me. He is a most brilliant man - he easily helped to turn it around.
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sunday, week three.
Today was horrifying.
Wherever they are, Monika will approach Susato after she runs into her.]
... How are you feeling?
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. . . That was awful.
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I knew today would be a horrible day, but not like this.
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week 4; thursday
Miss Monika?
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... Susato?
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[Well, if they're in the tavern, maybe she didn't need to bring tea, but she needs to find a way to help.]
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[. . .]
Whatever may have happened in there, the important thing is you all survived.
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[They're alive, regardless of whatever the heckie happened.]
By the way, Susato, did you find something strange when you disappeared last month?
[Last month......]
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[Oh.]
A note, do you mean?
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Yeah... Did you find one?
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Therefore, we have no choice but to believe that the presence of this "Dust" is naught but evidence for the original sin that caused humanity to stray from the path of light. If it is at all possible to find our way back, the secret must lie in this Dust, and how to eradicate it. Una ecclesia super omnibus
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Oh, jeez. Why did it have to be Latin...? [HER LANGUAGE SETTINGS...] Well, here, let me show you what we found.
[Her satchel is looking a little extra crispy on this fine evening, but she pulls out one of her notebooks to read:]
Project: Shadow and Gold. Test number twenty-four. The Magis.
Purpose: Does eradicating “gold” result in the destruction of Subject A.
Results: Overall favorable. Detonation and elimination of desired target was mostly successful. Test provided to yield results within the parameters expected with the standard deviation of 5%. Error margins likely the result of the quantities of DNA supplied.
Short term effects provided to be successful. Long term effects unknown. Bigger sample required for more testing. Long term effects of testing required.
Conclusion: More testing required—new subjects needed. New location needed.
[And, tucking her notebook away...]
... The people of Ahnkeen brought up a group that was making deals with higher beings. The magisomethings.
sunday, week four.
... Are the locals still willing to sell to us?
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[She still feels bad about that.]
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[They really do keep showing up in these worlds and ruining everything for everyone, huh.]
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[She sighs, looking around the markets, as Ryutaro, a small white hare, hops ahead to scope out the goods.]
Are you well enough to be walking about, Monika?
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[Well. She is putting most of her weight on her other leg, but.]
To be honest, I think I'll feel worse if I stay in my room until tomorrow.
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How are you feeling?
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[In this house, we make light of our trauma.]
... Honestly, I'm just happy to be alive.
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[She saw how Sheba was after, to say nothing of Flat.]
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... Myself and everyone who has disappeared on a Thursday. I really wish I knew why.
friday, week seven.
Oh... [A little unsure, but she smiles.] It's been a while, Susato.
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Monika, hello. It's good to see you again.
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[Even if the land of the dead is kind of depressing.]
By the way, I sent some stuff last week. Did you get it?
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[But no, she didn't receive anything.]
. . . Rather a lot doesn't come through to this side, we have been finding.
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[She frowns, though, a little disappointed.]
I sent you a couple of books and a letter. It's a shame, I really wanted to thank you.
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[She touches her face gently.]
That is a shame - I would have liked to have heard from you, as well. And to make sure that my message came through to you.
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I thought about how I felt, after that trial. How alone I felt. Xie Lian was one of the people who found me, and who made it so I wasn't alone. I'd hoped maybe he could also help you.