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WEEK 6
WEEK 6
Five weeks. It's been five weeks, and twenty-seven has now dwindled down to eleven. And while only two passed this week, this trial may have been the most devastating in its own way, as threads of patience frayed and fragments of trust fractured. Nevertheless, if The Lady is to be believed, that may very well have been the final set of sacrifices that she was waiting for, so perhaps the end is in sight.
Of course, the fact that everyone is still stuck in Krakow means that it's not over yet, and who even knows what's happening over in the Twilight?
And so, some more changes are in store for this week, even if it may not be the same ones that you've gotten used to. For one thing, the fog stays put and no new areas of the city are revealed under the light of the lampposts. Secondly, The Lady is nowhere to be found in the city, with her bookstore office vacated and abandoned with nary a trace as to where she went. And third, the clock tower will no longer operate, which-- well. Actually that's not new at all, but it certainly may make it difficult to keep up with the facade of passing days. At least the moon still serves as a reminder of that, gibbous phase waxing into something fuller over the course of the week even if the color looks a bit off.
It may not be a fresh new start, but it's not time to give up yet, is it? After all, you are all Survivors.
[[Welcome to Week 6! Note that there are no new locations this week, but feel free to make top levels at your discretion, and remember to note it in your header if you plan on investigating any locations. As alluded above, The Lady will be unavailable, while Rembrandt will still be around on Monday and Tuesday before disappearing for the rest of the week.]]
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That is a dangerous offer. I'm likely to never let you go.
[That was supposed to be teasing, but it... really doesn't sound like it... This is supposed to be Dazai's walkie-talkie but what if he just... steals this too.......???
Anyway. Just... gonna move on, okay!!]
I won't let you down. I haven't so far, have I? [just ignore that your trial nearly ended in losing cumore or mikami shhhh] Nothing is going to stop me from putting an end do this and reuniting with you. There's nothing I could ever want more.
[...He just sort of said it without thinking but... hmm. He's not in the habit of lying to Dist, so maybe it's true. Gods, he really is glad he's alone, he's definitely bright red now...]
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On the other end, Dist feels his heart leap upon hearing those words. Ah, he loves Iago so much... Perhaps when this is over, he will be able to say so in person.]
You haven't, and I certainly don't expect you to start now. Give the Lady and Rembrandt what's coming to them, and perhaps put in an extra punch on my behalf.
[Listen, he loves the idea of Iago throwing a punch at the Lady now that he knows about the Ango ordeal. (hahaha...)
Anyway, after a thoughtful pause, his voice comes through again.]
I have a request. It is unrelated to all of this, but it is important nevertheless. When we meet each other again, would you mind helping me test something? Would you call me "Saphir"?
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Oh? Of course, I certainly have no problems with that. I'll wait until we can meet in person - and I'll want to ask you about it too.
[But that's something to hold onto for now, something else to keep driving him forward. "Saphir", huh...]
Thank you, for everything. I feel as though I can accomplish so much more now that I've heard your voice. I... [He pauses for a moment, long enough for him to cut the feed as he tries to consider exactly how to end that. But after a moment—] I miss you. So much it's unbearable.
[He still doesn't like showing any weakness, but he told Dist he'd be honest with him and he certainly has no plans on changing that now.]
But that's only even more reason to keep moving forward - I look forward to seeing the end of this. Continue to trust in me; I'll ensure everyone who has ever hurt us lies dead at the end of this.
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Thank you. And I will tell you when the time comes, don't worry.
[It's going to be quite the test...but it's one more thing to look forward to.
Hearing Iago say how much he misses him causes his grip on the walkie talkie to tremble slightly, but he's quick to try to steel himself.]
I miss you as well. I know it hasn't been that long, but not being able to see you is excruciating. [It didn't help that a shitshow ensued for the both of them after his unexpected death.] But I am glad to have given you what amount of strength that I am able.
[Sappiness aside, one of his low laughs makes it through the feed. Oh Iago, never change.]
Good. I knew I could count on you to bring them the ruin they deserve.
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Remember, you may talk to me at any time you wish. But at some point, I or any of the others may not answer. Do not fret when this happens. We will be fine, just as I know you will.
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I understand. Thank you for the warning. I trust you completely - if you say that you'll be fine, then I know you will be.
[It's still a terrifying thing to allow himself to lean so heavily on someone else and to fully trust and believe in them. But just like so much else, it's easy with Dist.]
I'll keep in contact with you frequently until that time. Even if we have nothing important to discuss, I... would like to continue hearing from you.
[A soft exhale, but that's followed by a light laugh.]
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm going to put much of what I've learned to the test today. Someone has to study that disgusting sludge Ulquiorra was so kind to leave us.
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[Of which now Iago apparently owns. Once a thief, always a thief...
As for that last bit, Dist's tone switches to that excited curiosity of his.]
Are you? How delightful. [The science part is delightful. The sludge? Not so much. But still. Science.] I cannot wait to hear your findings.
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Of course. I look forward to sharing them with you.
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Thank you again, for everything. I truly do not know where I would be without you. I do need to get to work, but I will keep this close to me. I'll speak with you again soon.
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You are most welcome, but this goes both ways, you know. But we needn't think that way anymore. We won't be without each other. Not now, not ever again.
[He won't hear anything otherwise. These three days were absurdly hard, and he doesn't want any others like them.]
Of course. I will be here. Best of luck with your work, Iago.
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