week 5, friday

[18x0]

[So. Everything sure keeps happening, doesn't it.

Akane is waiting patiently in whatever room she's being kept in idek who's staying where right now??? She's just sitting on a bed there, hands neatly folded in her lap.]

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[18x0]

[She's unpredictable like that!!

It's a short hug, and she returns to the bed after pulling away, but there's still warmth in it.]

I know. I just wish I could help you, but... we're on opposing sides in this matter.

[nowyouseeit]

[short, but warm, and surprisingly enough. . . he isn't nearly as tense as he was when this conversation started]

Are we?

'Cause I'm not getting that impression.

[18x0]

If I'm not executed for murdering Quer, I'm going to do whatever it takes to make it to the end of this game. Isn't that at odds with your goal?

[nowyouseeit]

No.

[he answers immediately]

Don't you see? The last three survivors don't necessarily need to be us.

As long as at least one of the three is willing to take the deal to raise the dead. . . our goal will be realized. Even if we're executed or lynched before seeing it come to fruition.

[18x0]

[She studies him for a moment before speaking.]

Then maybe you're right. We just might be on the same side after all.

[Her mouth curls into a small smile.]

You know why I was so upset with you earlier? I didn't think you were responsible enough for this path that you've chosen. It seems I was wrong.

[nowyouseeit]

[his eyebrows shoot up, another flicker of surprise]

. . .

Y'know, that seems to be a theme? Andersen kinda hinted at the same thing.

What about me makes me seem so irresponsible and cowardly?

[18x0]

Well, you are a teenager.