SCREAMING

[swordhandled]

[ owain -> gerome -> cinque??? ]

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[swordhandled]

[ Owain walks up to Cinque, Gerome close at his side. They both look serious and it's easy to know what this is about ]

We need to talk.

[maskarang]

[ To be fair, he always looks serious. Going to stand next to Owain for now and watch Cinque closely. ]

[whirlingmace]

Hey... [ She's doing a lot of talking. Looking at Owain and then Gerome before nodding. ]

Yeah, we do. We do.

[swordhandled]

[ Owain takes a moment, shifting slightly in place as he figures out how to start, where to start. ]

Is there a reason why you chose until this week to act?

[maskarang]

And why you chose to imitate Owain.

[whirlingmace]

[ She will address the more important thing, as she looks at Owain. ]

I didn't choose Owain. I love Owain. I wasn't lying about any of that.

[ Shifting from side to side. ]

I knew he would be with you, Gerbear. [ They invaded his room before ]

I didn't act before because I didn't really want to. I don't really want to kill anyone here or hurt anyone.

[swordhandled]

You didn't... does that mean the Jorogomo or the Barghest chose me?

[maskarang]

[ He places his hand at his chin thoughtfully. For now, he'll think this over and leave Owain to his question. ]

[whirlingmace]

Bae Bae- [ Pausing and then shaking her head ] Ami suggested you.

[swordhandled]

[ freezing there. the barghest, that would mean-- ]

[maskarang]

[ Glancing over at Owain before looking back to Cinque. No comforting handholding here, not right now. ]

Did she say why?

[whirlingmace]

Because Sataling suspected him.

[swordhandled]

From the first trial, when I spoke about spiders, right?

[maskarang]

[ The spiders again. A light sigh. ] Ridiculous.

[whirlingmace]

[ Sorry, but she has to laugh about it. ]

Yup! Really dumb, riiiight? You are just a super duper dork.

[swordhandled]

Bugs are just really cool-- [ is this the time ]

[maskarang]

Biased as ever. [ Giving Owain a smile as he says this.

And then back to Cinque. ] Another question. From your actions and words, it seems as though you care more about your bonds with us than the Barghest's ritual. Is this true?

[whirlingmace]

Hehe. That's what makes Owain really cute.

[ Whoops. They are...supposed to be talking. ]

That's only Barghest. It's like they really really believe in sacrificing to a God or something. While Cinquey likes everyone here and is really sad.

[swordhandled]

And what about the Jorogumo? Do they want to sacrifice to a God as well?

[maskarang]

Unlikely, she already said it was only the Barghest. [ Hm. ] I'd like to know more about you instead. And Cinque. Is she... unharmed?

[whirlingmace]

I'm unharmed. See?

[ Turning around slowly to show. ]

That's where we're different, too. Doppel and Cinque are one now. We're the same person. We have all the same feelings and care about the same people and stuff.

[swordhandled]

[ thinking about this and speaking outloud as he does so ]

These spirits are all different, like breeds of dogs. When they inhabit their hosts, they react differently.

[maskarang]

Not... quite like dogs. [ Barghest is the only dog, near as he can tell. ] Tell me, is Cinque happy?

[ A beat. ] No. My apologies, are you happy?

[whirlingmace]

Yeah, but not as cute. Well, I'm cute, but Jojo and Ami aren't so much.

[ Giving a nod at Gerome. ]

I'm happy. Doppel being here means I'm not alone.

[swordhandled]

[ look gerome let him have that crappy analogy ]

--You're our friend, Cinque. We wouldn't have let you be alone, no matter what.

[maskarang]

[ no, don't offend dopquelfriend ]

[whirlingmace]

[ She likes dogs! Look how much she loves the puppy? ]

You're really nice, Owain. [ It makes her happy. ] I know, I just feel complete like this. And I really want to help Doppel.

[swordhandled]

Was Doppel alone too?

[maskarang]

[ Waiting for the answer. ]

[whirlingmace]

I think so. She didn't have a host for a long time or a home. It's why she wants to do her best to protect this place.

[swordhandled]

She... considers this resort her home.

[maskarang]

[ ... ]

When did she find her way here?

[whirlingmace]

I can't say when... she spent a long time ago wandering lost.

[swordhandled]

If she had a new home, would she want to leave this place?

[maskarang]

[ Waiting for the answer! ]

[whirlingmace]

We'll leave when we can. Once the Resort is safe again.

[swordhandled]

Doppel wants the Resort to be safe before she can leave, if I'm understanding right?

[maskarang]

I'll add a question to that. What does she intend to do once she leaves?

[whirlingmace]

That's right. She doesn't have any plans. I think she just wants to stay with me. And I'm okay with that.

[swordhandled]

If you're sure about that Cinque... You've seem to have accepted this pretty well.

[maskarang]

Better than most would.

[whirlingmace]

Because I can understand wanting to do anything for what counts as home. For me it's Mother and the rest of Class Zero.

[swordhandled]

[ a side glance at gerome there ]

Does the Doppelganger know if this sort of game has been run at this Resort before?

[maskarang]

[ returning the glance as he crosses his arms ]