WEEK 5

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WEEK 5

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Was what happened on Friday yet another tragedy in a string of them or just a complete shitshow? Well, regardless of which line of thought you subscribe to, the reality of it is that another three of your number are no longer in this realm with you. At least the remains of what had happened last week have been neatly cleaned up as always, even if that might not change what’s been etched in your memories. The drum set in the jazz bar remains busted though, because the masterminds aren't that generous. At least the tarot shop and boutique remain fine even if the vanished crystals and women's clothing aren't going to be restocked.

But either way, it’s a new week, and that means new locations to explore as the fog gives way to more of the city and its lamplit streets. The new moon waxes to half this week, appearing as a crescent moon for most of the week. It's far from optimistic, but maybe the brightening is a sign that this will be over soon...? Or maybe it just means the worst is yet to come, it's hard to say.

[[Welcome to Week 5! Note that new areas have been added, and can be found under the Week 5 tab on our Locations page. Once again, feel free to make top levels at your discretion, and remember to note it in your header if you plan on investigating any locations. You can also privately contact The Lady or Rembrandt.]]

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church;

[reanbeans]

[ Rean came in here himself...to pray no one would act, as useless as it might be. But goddess, he had to at least still had faith. Jesus is actually mentioned in Trails world, so he at least recognizes the one ]

...It would be nice, wouldn't it? If they were able to talk back, or give some indication they were listening.

[baitless]

...Indeed, it would.

[He ponders continuing, but...]

...

That is the thing about faith, though, is it not? You have to simply trust that they do.

[reanbeans]

Haha, yeah.

It seems that's really the one constant between all faiths. Though, I also think that kind of thinking also helps to have when you're pushing forward relentlessly in a difficult situation.

[ To have that trust that you're able to get done what must be done. To never give up when all was seemingly lost, and the skies had darkened pitch black with darkness. To keep moving forward, no matter what. ]

[baitless]

It's true, isn't it? Even if an intervention would be preferred, I've generally found it more helpful to try and ask for strength to deal with things than to wait around for something.

[...]

I just hope everyone at home stays safe in the coming days. I do not want to give the Lady her satisfaction, and I am not even sure if she is capable of delivering on her threat, but...

[reanbeans]

I feel that exact same way.

[ And he's really glad, honestly. That Seteh would. ]

...I understand. It's still something that she's never done before, and I have my doubts myself that she could extend her reach in telling so many people secrets of others across a multiple of worlds. So at the least, I think there's comfort in that.

Even if it's still something to worry about. I know you have got your situation back home, and someone among us might consider acting anyway.

[baitless]

I think there is too, but... hm. She has already accomplished several things that seemed impossible to me before this.

[worry worry worry worry worry...]

...I suppose whatever happens will happen, and we will simply have to deal with them as it does.

[reanbeans]

While that's certainly true, I'd like to think that there was a limit to her capabilities. She's not really some kind of god or goddess.

[ Oh Seteth...he'll try to give the other a light reassuring pat on the shoulder. ]

But yes, that's true.

...Still, whatever comes, I'm sure we'll be able to end up facing it like we've always have. So let's do our best to make sure the Lady isn't the one who's victorious in the end.

[baitless]

Oh, of course not. It's just... the uncertainty, you know. What if she can do it, through some means we don't entirely understand.

...but yes. That's the most important thing. I cannot imagine that if we fail, she will just stop at us.

[reanbeans]

I understand.

[ ...Really, he did. ]

Speaking of stopping her...I wonder when we're able to do that, what we could even do with her? I don't think she'll be easy to keep locked up, but considering her ability, it doesn't seem like the alternative will make it easier.

[ He didn't want her to like. Hop bodies? That'd just suck. ]

[baitless]

...I have absolutely no idea, honestly. Perhaps there's some way to just... seal her away somehow, like some sort of ancient evil?

[it's half in jest, but honestly, he would almost not be surprised if that was the solution....]

[reanbeans]

Sealing her away...

[ He practically lights up at that, though it shifted to something less enthusiastic because he didn't want to count his chickens before they hatched. ]

If there's a method to do that, that'd be the perfect way to deal with her. Seriously, nice thinking Seteth.

[baitless]

...I was mostly throwing ideas at the wall, but honestly, that seems like the best course of action in the long run. Of course, you would have to find a way to ensure she couldn't break out...

[reanbeans]

Yeah. It'd have to be a very tight seal and then maybe wherever she was sealed we'd make sure no one could reach it to break her out.

[baitless]

It's really difficult to say whether or not you should mark it or leave it unmarked... on the one hand, you don't want people to get curious, but on the other hand, people should be warned of the clear and present danger...

[reanbeans]

Maybe it should be marked in a way that makes it appear appropriately ominous?

People tend to have enough self-preservation that, if something looks like it could be dangerous or hazardous to their health, they'd think twice about going anywhere near it.

[baitless]

Hmm... maybe some sort of plaque about how it's not a place of honor or something like that.

...

I know people who would be attracted to something like that, though...

[reanbeans]

Maybe if we put a skull and crossbones on it...? And a warning that if it's touched, it'll mean instant death?

[ ...No one can say he wasn't creative. ]