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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 21:08 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian winced. "NO ONE deserves to be attacked," Lucian stated firmly. "K-Kubo... Are you feeling okay? We'll just... Solve this case, right? All of us. It'll be okay. Let's just... Try to make sure that no more people die than... Who has to."

A sad look came upon his face. "Let's... Not hurt anyone else in the process. We're all in this together."

He didn't care that Kubo had pushed or insulted him. "Yeah... I am an idiot," he laughed quietly.


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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 21:03 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Look at how she died...

Internal bleeding... What could that be relevant to about what killed her?

If she was bleeding internally, well, he supposed that would mean something that could cause internal hemmorhaging must have killed her.

"Well," he murmured. "...I guess it means, her stab wounds may have posed some other purpose... The way in which her death happened must have been most unusual. The killer must have tried to cause internal hemmorhaging, or... Futatabi may have had a condition that could trigger that. I... Haven't seen the crime scene. So I can't say much on the matter."

"Heh... Dirty little sleeper, huh? Both times you screwed someone... heh... We found a body in the mornin'... How funny is that? Did you at least-"

Lucian's eyes widened, and his face grew redder. He flailed his arms around. "I-I'M- I'M SORRY!" He sputtered, hurriedly putting his hands over the front of his helmet, covering his face. "I... I didn't mean it like that... I JUST MEANT WE SHARED A ROOM!"

He looked gratefully at Akari. "...thank you."

Lucian winced. A... Bad omen?

...

Someone wound up dead. Again.

"...I- I didn't sleep with anyone... Can we just discuss the case?"

He gave Kubo an apologetic glance.

Then, his eyes widened, and he ran over to Kubo.

"KUBO!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? CALM DOWN!"

He grabbed him by the shoulders. "PLEASE, CALM DOWN! WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?!"


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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 20:33 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


"I was... In my bed with... Kubo." Lucian's face reddened, and he wished he could cover it with his scarf. "...you... Can confirm that, right?"

...oh... Dear... God.

HE IMMEDIATELY REGRETTED NOT WORDING THAT DIFFERENTLY.

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy's eyes widened. Um.

Oh. Oh wow.

He... Shared. A bed. With Kubo. Wow.

"I was... Inside my room. With Sawyer." Darcy decided to ignore what Lucian just said. "We slept. In separate bunks. Like a sleepover."

"Congratulations on your sleepover with Kubo, Lucian!" Sawyer exclaimed, beaming. They were, as usual, completely oblivious.


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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 20:05 (1 Year ago)

Omniscient POV


Lucian nodded. "...right. That's always a good place to start." Knowing him... I bet he's got this almost all figured out already.

He couldn't help but wonder about all the things he might not have seen... Still, he hoped he could be of some help here.

Darcy eyed Kubo curiously. "What are you hoping to see there? Something about the cause of death, or the time?" He crossed his arms. "I guess I can't say I disagree with that notion... This seems like a complicated case."

Lucian blinked at Darcy. What exactly had he seen at the crime scene? He frowned. It... Would be bad if this was such a complicated case. They could all be in danger.

And Sawyer was seemingly just super excited at the whole Among Us thing, and probably not going to be much help.

Lucian sighed in frustration. Whatever they may have seen may have been twisted by their mind.

"The time of death might be useful to know," Sawyer chirped. "It would help eliminate who well, couldn'ta done it, say it couldn't have been someone in the dorms for example?"

"We all know how well that worked out," Darcy muttered darkly.


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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 19:56 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian found himself smiling warmly in Kubo's direction. "Kubo... hey. It's good to have you here. I- missed seeing you."

His face flushed, and then he promptly looked away and shook his head. HE NEEDED TO FOCUS!!

Still... He was glad Kubo was here. What a strange new trial system they all had to follow...

But the thing he was most worried about is he had barely gotten a single look at the crime scene. Hopefully, he could still help figure this out.

"...we can all figure this out together. Somehow," he murmured.

If he told himself that enough times... Maybe he'd learn to believe it.

Sawyer Laurens's POV


"AAA! THIS IS SO AMONG US!" Sawyer squealed excitedly, clapping their hands together. "So who is SUS?"

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy frowned, clutching at his own hands. This was a matter of life and death. He just hoped he understood what he saw well enough to help...


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Posted: Mon, 13/02/2023 06:20 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


(Editor's note: If you didn't want Lucian hearing any of these, please let me know so I can edit it out!)

"...Shut up Lucian..."

Lucian gnawed on the inside of his cheek. Had… he said something so wrong? Maybe she was right though. He should shut up.



After all, he couldn't act invasive about the two of them. That just wasn't appropriate.

"...I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said anything."

It's their relationship. I shouldn't interfere with it.

How… typical of the Ultimate Therapist. When he can't handle the way things are going for himself, he turns to others to see what he can help along…?

…that voice. Not that damned voice…

. . .

Lucian winced. He thought he heard something from Mei, he couldn't quite make it out, but…

She seemed frantic. Akari seemed to be breaking down. Idris seemed to be breaking down.

…this wasn't right. They shouldn't all be forced to go to some life-or-death trial.

Everyone needed a chance to breathe. A chance to sit down, and sort their way through their feelings. Maybe over a cup of tea.

Regret stirred in Lucian's gaze. If he had met any of these people, outside of this place… maybe things could have been different.

"...Akari. Mei. Idris." He took a deep breath, and intertwined his fingers together, rubbing his thumbs against one another.

"...I'm so sorry. That we have to go to the Trial Room, right now. It's all wrong. You should all be given a chance to sort through your feelings, and to make sense of this situation that we've all found ourselves in. And… a possibility to overcome your pain."

He paused, deep in thought. "...and I know, things are horrible right now. I'm not going to pretend that they're not. But, let's just all breathe for a moment. We'll face this together. And we'll figure things out from there. And… maybe…"

Lucian's voice faltered, hesitating. "...maybe no more deaths will have to happen. A-After this. We'll figure things out, make sure this doesn't happen again, and… maybe everyone can recover. Maybe we can all…"

No…

Usually, he was so good at this kind of thing. He knew the things he was supposed to say.

But what were you supposed to say… at a time like this?

Maybe we can all be friends? Maybe we can all help each other heal? Maybe we can all live here together? Maybe we can all escape?

He knew how naïve and foolish he sounded.

So… he said the only thing he knew that could be true.

"...maybe things won't turn out as well as they should. But… we'll all help each other through it. And, I want you all to know, I'll always be here if you need me. I swear it, so long as I'm alive, I'll do everything in my power to help you all. So if there's anything you need from me… please, don't hesitate to ask."

"...because I'm everyone's therapist. I'm everyone's friend."

And so long as he was still breathing… so long as his life didn't come to a halt as well…

Lucian decided right then and there, that he'd do everything in his power to help everyone. While he was still here.

"...so. Let's figure out how to get to this room, together, okay?"


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Posted: Sun, 12/02/2023 16:27 (1 Year ago)

Lotion Ourbread's POV


As they all made their way to the Trial Room, Lucian's heart pounded out of his chest. Who would the killer be? Would… would everyone be okay? Well… the killer certainly wouldn't. He hated that he couldn't be much help with the trial, but, at least Mei was alive.

"...Uh huh... I'm sure... You guys are..."

"Mei… of course we are. We all were hoping you'd be alright. Well, of course, with the exception of whoever did this to you…" He narrowed his eyes.

"I told you guys... I can f**kin do it myself..."

Lucian's eyes widened. "No! No you can't! …careful."

"...Fine, jesus christ..."

He sighed. She really wasn't making it easy for them to keep her alive, was she?

"...You sure you still wanna... Carry me? Perfect opportunity to... stab your neck, y'know..."

Lucian felt… disturbed at her saying this to Idris. To say the least. But considering what she was like, and… what she said, and… the way she was laughing. Well… it was just her idea of a joke, wasn't it?

For some strange reason, Lucian found himself smiling. Maybe it was at the absurdity of it all, or maybe he was just glad she seemed to be herself again.

"No one is stabbing anyone," he said firmly, but he couldn't keep the slight amusement out of his voice.

"So... You're sayin' that... That the offer is... still available? Heh..."

Offer? What offer? Was she talking to Idris? Lucian wasn't sure.

"...one thing is for sure, I'm definitely going to have to give some people therapy after all this," he murmured regretfully. His face reddened. "...Darcy, why the hell did you have to go and make that like a date?..."

"Aww... Brighten up, Lucian...! I'm... I'm fine, and... It's gonna be... fun anyways... Don't worry about... Little ol'... me... hehe..."

Lucian gave Mei a concerned glance. "....well. Glad you're enjoying yourself. Just… take it easy, okay? I don't want you reopening your wounds."

How would it… be fun? Someone would die. And it'd be Futatabi's killer (and possibly Mei's attacker, if, the two in question were the same person), or they'd all be killed…

"I suppose we have different definitions of fun though, don't we?"

"Besides... I'll get to... Laugh in their face... Once we... Find out who did it... Yeah?"

Lucian shook his head. "...maybe. But this is more like a funeral," he remarked dryly. "A funeral I couldn't prevent."

There were plenty of those, though, weren't there?

He turned to Akari.

"I... I think I've done enough... B-besides..."

Lucian smiled warmly at him. "you've done plenty. Thank you, for all your efforts."

"...I think she'll be alright… ...So... You sure you can do it? ...You can handle being stabbed... right?"

Lucian's eyes widened, and he went still a moment.

"You can handle getting stabbed… right?"

"You can handle getting stabbed… right?"

"You can handle GETTING STABBED… right?"

Lucian knew he was joking around with Idris. But something in his stomach twisted upon hearing those words.

"...the excruciating pain of the blade," he murmured darkly, "is not for the faint of heart. Those who recover still remain marked forever… be it mentally or physically. Sometimes both."

He blinked. Oh. He… hadn't intended that to come out…

"sorry. That- was weird. I don't know what came over me."

(Trauma at having been stabbed multiple times before, Lotion, you're worth it ™)

"...We should p-probably go... Who knows what'll happen if we keep Monokuma waiting..."

"I agree…" He shivered. "...let's go, everyone…"

"I've been stabbed before. I'm used to the feeling."

"...oh, I'm– quite sorry to hear that." So Idris… had been stabbed before too. He was surprised to hear him be so blunt about it, as though it weren't even a big deal. As though it weren't one of your near-death experiences that made you wonder if your every breath was your last.

And that was part of what made Lucian a ghost. He was already dead. Every day, he lived it like he was already dead.

The coffin was picked out, the hammer was ready to pound the nails in. And Lucian was flickering and fading, one foot in the grave.

I've stopped being human long ago. I learned to live, half-alive.

Dead.

Dead.

Horatia… dead. Kaoru… dead. Futatabi… dead.

Kathryn was dead. Caroline was dead. Caleb was dead. Kaden was dead.

And so were so many others.

Why not complete the pattern?

It gets a little lonely.

His voice barely a whisper on the wind.

Barely comprehensible.

Barely… tangible.

His presence, scarcely meaning a thing.

Just like back home.

Just like… everywhere.

"...yup. C'mon, we don't have long."

Lucian nodded. "...you're right…"

"Thanks Akari....for the help.

And you too Lucian."


"...it's what I'm here for, isn't it?"



"...it's… all I'm here for."

He didn't matter in any other sense.

"Hehe... Pretty fun, isn't... it?"

He could almost feel the knife, carved into his chest. Into his back. Into his arms. Against his neck. Trembling, shaking, pleading, hoping it would all be over soon…

But your blood pooled out mercilessly and all you knew was pain, and laughter. Not your own laughter, but someone else's.

"...no. I wouldn't say it is. Not in the least." He drew in a sharp breath.

"...Yeah... Y-You're welcome, and... T-Thanks Lucian, I... I'm glad you were here..."

"...you're quite welcome, Akari. Really… I'm glad you were here, too. I couldn't help her without you. I'm glad you were there for her too, Idris. She really needed you here."

(Anyway I'm tired of recapping dialogue and it's Mei and Idris talking to each other so-)

Lucian raised his eyebrows. Was it just him or… was there something going on between them? No, he was probably imagining things.

Maybe he just wanted to forget about how dire things were right now.

He whispered to Idris, a little too loudly, so Mei could hear (on purpose), "...so… Mei really is something, isn't she?" He gave a teasing, upturned smile.

Or maybe they were just good friends. It didn't really matter to him.

Well… they were almost at the elevator. Lucian took deep breaths.

This could only go two ways, and both were really bad.

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy… didn't want to talk to anyone. He felt so uncomfortable here. Knowing that someone already here could be a murderer.

And Akari, Lucian, Idris…

Mei…

What was taking them so long?

Mei… she was alright, right?



Of course. If she was dead, they would have come right back, wouldn't they?

She had to be alive. Something had been holding them up.

Darcy sighed. Well… he was glad it was probably much less like a courtroom this time.

He did not do well with courtrooms.



I wish no one had to die…

Was God even out there?...

He had to be.

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Sawyer clicked their tongue and whistled, and their arms swayed back and forth. Maaaan. When would the trial get on?

They were a bit concerned, though. What was keeping them?

Two of those people were their friends and… well, the other two were just to-be-friends! People that weren't your friends were just friends you hadn't made yet!

They were all friends when they thought about–



Someone killed Futatabi.

Isn't killed…

A strong word?

"Maaaan, this is boring," Sawyer grumbled. "Anyone have something we can do?"

Darcy sighed. "Besides waiting in tense silence? Yeah, I feel you."



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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 23:42 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian gave Mei a worried, disapproving look. Here they all were, needing to head to the Trial Room, and they had a heavily injured attack victim on their hands.

He groaned. This was just like back at home, but no, no matter how badly you got hurt, you had to cover it up and head to school. You didn't want anyone asking questions...

He shivered. That was the worst. Interrogations were the worst.

But he couldn't help but admire those who went to the effort of doing them...

He shook his head at Mei. "You're not dying, okay? Come on. You're coming with us, whether you like it or not. Who knows what the bear will do if you don't..."

She was alive. He breathed a sigh of relief. God... He knew she was alive, but it was so good to hear her being snarky again.

"...We're... Really glad you're still here. Thank you for hanging in there. You're really strong, I hope you know that..."

He glanced over at Akari, and then at Idris. "...maybe we could all help carry her. I know I-- wouldn't be that much help. But every little bit counts, right?" He shook his head. "...this is so messed up. She shouldn't be going through this. Not in her condition..."

He almost laughed at the piggy-ride suggestion. Not as in it was stupid, it just...

It was so playful. It reminded him of when nothing really mattered...

But you couldn't turn back time, to the way things were before they all went to hell. You could just make the best of what you had now.

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy Harper made his way to the elevator, albeit reluctantly. God...

He hated this whole thing.

Why did someone have to die... Again?

Why would someone else have to die too?

...why were they all trapped here?

This place was so cold. So cruel, and unforgiving...

He felt Sawyer reaching out a hand to him. "You okay?"

He took it. "I'm... Fine, Sawyer. This whole thing... It's just so messed up."

Sawyer went silent a moment. They glanced off to the side.

"Yeah... It really is."

"Please... Promise you won't let go, until we get there?"

"..." Sawyer took a long look at Darcy. "Okay. I promise."

There was something different about them. That Darcy couldn't quite place.

There was something... So off, about everything. So gruesome. So horrible.

But that was all subjective, wasn't it?

Sins weren't sins, if you didn't think of them that way...

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Sawyer grinned in Miyako's direction, waving with their other hand. "Heyyyyy, Miyako! Good to see youuuu!" Ugh. They wanted to go over and talk to her, but they'd promised Darcy they wouldn't let go of his hand.

What was this, anyway? A little game Darcy was playing?...

...

This was... Truly... A peculiar...

...


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 22:34 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian heard the very loud, very obnoxious announcement.

"DING DONG DING! PUHUHUUHUHU~ MEET UP IN THE MEETING ROOM! WE'RE ABOUT TO HAVE AN AMONG US STYLE DEBATE- DAMMIT, COPYRIGHT, I FORGOT, HOLD ON- BZZT-"

He shook his head at the bear's shameless copyright infringement. "...that sound, it just pierces my ears," he murmured.

He bit his lip. Hopefully he'd be able to help... Although he had barely seen the crime scene.

"How are we going to get Mei to the trial?" he pointed out worriedly.

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy nodded. "Guess... We'll have to figure out where that is." He shuddered.

Something about this whole thing... Just gave him the creeps.

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Sawyer gasped excitedly. "WOOO! COME ON, GUYS! LET'S FIND THE IMPOSTER!" they exclaimed.

Darcy just shook his head and facepalmed.


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 21:51 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian came back with unspecified food and water because tbh I don't know what Mei likes eating so just pretend it's something edible--

"...hey. I'm back. How's she doing?" he asked, carefully bringing it in. "I hope this'll help bring her strength up."

Darcy Harper's POV


Wow.

He seemed to know exactly what he was doing. Darcy couldn't help but find that admirable. His head was spinning as he followed along with the group.

And, truth be told, he felt queasy seeing all this blood...

"Who could have done this? It... Seems so elaborate," he murmured, petrified.

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Sawyer was tapping at the walls with great curiosity. "Woooo. Crime scene! This is so interesting!" They beamed. "Gosh. I do wonder who coulda done it!" They hopped along.

"Glad you're enjoying yourself," Darcy muttered sarcastically. "One of us might as well."


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 21:27 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Akari had told him to be careful, to which he had nodded in understanding.

It occurred to him, then, just how little he valued himself. That he hadn't thought he might be at risk if Mei's attacker found him.

He was more worried about Mei right now... He had to bring her back something soon.

Drat. The question was... What food to bring back?

He got the water ready, and he looked to see what he could find.

Was there anything he saw Mei eating in the cafeteria back before...

...

No, don't cry, dang it.

Back before Kaoru died...

He could almost see her now.

"...Kaoru... I miss you," he whispered, trying to keep tears from leaving his eyes. "I wish you were here..."

She didn't deserve to die...

That should never have happened...

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy watched Kubo with curiosity.

"Someone seems to know a lot," he remarked.

Well... He was the Ultimate Detective, after all. But Darcy still couldn't help but feel surprised. Was there... Something more going on here, that he wasn't aware of?

He paled. "I can't believe she's just dead..."

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Sawyer poked Futatabi's body repeatedly, with their stare fixed upon it. "Huh..."

How curious...

What was going on here?

Well, it could be... Anything, couldn't it?


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 20:04 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian nodded. "...thank you. I hope she'll be okay."

Lucian was a bit nervous about leaving the very injured Mei alone with Idris and Akari.

Idris... And Mei seemed close. (They were Semi-Canon, Close Friends, Mutual Feelings on their Shipping Page after all) So... He probably wouldn't hurt her. Unless it was just an act.

And as for Akari... Well, Lucian didn't know him all too well. But he didn't seem like he'd just kill Mei... Did he?

Lucian searched for the cafeteria.

...were.. things going okay at the murder scene?

He frowned.

Poor Mei... She should be at a hospital right now. But she's trapped up here with us all.

Futatabi's death did provide one reassurance, however. That killing Mei wouldn't solve anything for someone. Unless... Their goal wasn't to leave, but simply to kill her...

His eyes widened.

No. Dear God. This was the PERFECT time for someone to kill her!

...

But... Surely... No one would just... Do that, would they?

How? How do we keep succumbing to murder? How much of our humanity have we lost?

Lucian's fingers tightened into fists.

...

This place... Was just like back at home.

...

Everyone was hiding a knife or a gun behind their back. Some of them also had love letters. But usually, they chose their weapons, rather than their love.

Lucian scrounged around in the cafeteria.

...what kind of food did Mei like? What would be appropriate right now?

He had to find something fast. He didn't like the idea that Mei was trapped in that room with...

...two potential murderers.

He'd finally admitted it to himself.

Anyone here could kill.

There was no law out here.

There was no humanity.

We're all nothing more than savages, although we pretend to be more. We pretend to be warm embraces and kind words and sweet, good, honest truths... But we're all nothing but liars. Lying, brutal killers.


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 19:32 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian stared between Mei and Akari frantically. "Maybe... I should go get her some food and water. You can continue treating her, and, you can both watch over her... Right?"

Oh... God...

...

Even if she would be okay... The question loomed in the air.

Whoever did this might strike again.

Mei...

She probably didn't want him here right now.

And Akari and Idris? Yeah, they didn't need him here.

It was all under control...

And if she lived through this, well, there were other concerns besides that they had no idea who attacked her.

Lucian couldn't help but wonder if it was a detail relevant to the case. That Mei might have known something, or could have known something, and needed to be silenced? Was it merely an attack, or an attempt on her life?

...well... Probably the second. But either was alarming.

One of the worst parts of all this, selfish as it was a thought to have, was that Mei would be as useless as Femi from last game inside of the trials.

...wait, Femi, last game? Lucian blinked. What did those things mean?

It's okay. We'll... Figure it out. We have Kubo with us... After all.

Lucian didn't know exactly why... Maybe it was the previous trial, or the fact he was the Ultimate Detective.

Or just... Something about him.

But he trusted that Kubo would be able to help them all through this.

And they'd... All have each other too... Right?

"Is... It alright with you two, if I go get her some food and water?"


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Posted: Sat, 11/02/2023 05:30 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian saw Akari glancing over at him as he worked, and he smiled slightly over at him.

"Oh, I- just took some tumbles sometimes as a kid. And my sister did too," he explained. "So sometimes... I'd have to patch us up."

Well... It wasn't always tumbles.

Both he and Kathy were... Common targets for bullying.

"Lucian... Huh?"

He gave a nod.

"You like it, don't you? I like it too... It suits you."

Not Luke. Lucian Arbred.

That was who he was.

Who he'd always be.


Akari's voice snapped Lucian out of his thoughts.

"H-Hey, Lucian...? It looks like she'll need... stitches on some of them, d-do you want me to do the rest...?"

"Sure thing... I was thinking she might need stitches." He frowned. "I don't think I've... Really done those all that often. It might be best for you to do the rest. If... You don't mind. Thank you."

He looked directly at him and gave him a warm smile. "I'd appreciate your assistance, Akari."

His eyes widened, and a relieved beam in his eyes and color in his face spread across his features. "Akari! She's- a little bit awake! I think I heard her say something! I couldn't quite make it out..."

His voice faltered. He couldn't afford to get more than cautiously excited. He gazed over at Idris. "It's okay, she might turn out alright..."

He resisted the urge to throw his arms around her in relief. Especially since... They weren't exactly friends. And he didn't want to shock her.

Still... I'm glad you're alive. I hope you'll recover.


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 23:54 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian tilted his head in puzzlement. Idris had been to the Nurse's Office with Mei already? The Nurse's Office in the school was one thing. How had they already been there in the one on the ship?

Lucian nodded. "I'll help Akari carry her if needed."

He looked at Akari and breathed a sigh of relief. "Good... I hope she stays that way."

He inhaled and exhaled sharply. So... She was still breathing. Hopefully she'd be okay.

Lucian glanced in Akari's direction. "...I think I recall her having to be taken to the Nurse's Office back at the school. But... I heard nothing of it happening on the ship (unless Dorky's brain isn't working). I guess... I'm not surprised. Mei can be pretty reckless."

He noticed how worried Akari seemed. He'd... Have to be like Kaoru here. He'd have to be in charge of taking care of her.

"Okay... First thing's first. We all have to stay calm, and stop the bleeding."

Lucian rustled around in the Nurse's Office for some ointment and bandages, and carefully began applying them to Mei's wounds.

"...We should also probably try to get her some water," he murmured, as he worked. "Because she's probably lost a lot of strength. And some food too... Well... When she wakes up. ...if she does."

Just how much blood had she lost? Lucian couldn't help but wonder as he patched her up. Who did this... And why? How?

"...maybe she knew something about Futatabi's murder she shouldn't have, or she could have been a potential witness..." he theorized. The question was if someone had been trying to get her killed, or merely to incapacitate her. Were they being distracted? Was someone tampering with the crime scene as they spoke?

Kubo... Please be careful. I don't know what the killer is up to with this.

Could there have also been... Accomplices?

There was so much Lucian didn't know. And it only made him more uneasy as he attempted to treat Mei into consciousness.

Meanwhile, back at the crime scene...


"Huh. I wonder if the murder occurred here, in this room, or somewhere else?" Sawyer pondered.

Darcy raised his eyebrows. "How come?"

"I don't know, I'm just throwing random ideas out until Serend presents actual information!! I mean-- Setsalsa said "in this room", riiiiight? Wonder if there's something to that..."

Darcy sighed and facepalmed. "His name's Setsuna, Sawyer. But... Yeah. I wonder if there's something to this room... Also, I have no idea who or what "Serend" is and I don't think I want to know."


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 21:17 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian winced, his heart pounding. He could feel the seconds ticking away. How long has Mei been here? If it had been all night... She might already be gone.

He took a deep breath, to clear his mind. He was supposed to be the calm, reliable one, who helped everyone through this. That was who he was.

"I don't know where the Nurse's Office is. But, Kubo and I..." He paused, cursing the redness that spread across his face. "We... Found a map. Pretty early, upon investigating this place together. I remember where it is. So... Either we try to find the office blind, or we head over there. I'm not sure which would be a better option. Mei... Doesn't have much time left. If she's even still alive."

He listened intently. Was... She still breathing?

"Dammit. I'm not losing another one," he whispered. "...not again."

Lucian ached to hear Mei's wicked laughs. See her mischievous smirks, that twinkle in her eye. Her hands on her hips, that arrogant look in her eyes...

"...please. Please be okay."

Sawyer Laurens's POV


Something about her seemed so familiar. Sawyer blinked. Well. They might as well assist with the "investigation", right?

They got up. "Okieeee-donkey! What are we looking for?"

Darcy Harper's POV


Darcy frowned to himself. Was Futatabi stabbed? It seemed it was... Yet another weaponry-related death. Or maybe it was made to look like that.

What was there inside this room? Any sort of... Clue?

Ugh. He was so bad at this.

"I have no idea what we're looking for, Sawyer..."


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 20:16 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


"...yes. and... We found her, alright."

He pointed her out to Akari.

"I... I don't know... If she's okay..."

Tears bubbled up in his eyes.

"H-HEY! Mei? MEI! I SLEPT WITH KUBO LAST NIGHT! W-wake up and make- make fun of me or something! I DON'T CARE!"

He shook her unconscious? body.

"...oh my god. Oh my god. Akari... Idris... We gotta get her to the Nurse's Office! B-Before... It's too late..."

He tried to lift her up, his hands shaking.

"...please. Please be alright."


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 20:08 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian's eyes widened. "S-Sorry. I- didn't mean to. I just... I thought you were hurting yourself. Please don't do that."

He took a deep breath, and opened the door.

"...it's alright."

He walked in, towards Mei. She was... Here. Was...

Please, could she be okay?

He tapped her on the shoulder.

"Mei?... Are you alright?"


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 19:56 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


"...I'm not exactly sure. Maybe... This way?"

Lucian didn't have much of a sense of direction, but for plot reasons, let's pretend he somehow managed to stumble across the room Mei was in.

He glanced back at Idris. He grabbed his wrists.

"...hey. Don't do that. Don't hurt yourself. It's okay. I'm sure Mei's fine. She's a fighter, Idris. I'm sure she wouldn't die that easily..."

He took a deep breath. "sorry." He let go of Idris's wrists. "...that... Was uncalled for. Should we go in?"

"...I... Care about her too, Idris. We may not be on the best of terms. But I really hope she's okay."

Sawyer Laurens's POV


"Why would I hide anything?" Sawyer asked very quietly. "Like, honestly, pfft. I'm not Embry or something like that, Kubooooo! Like, honestly. Go ahead. Come over to my house. There's nothing there! Everything is great."

Darcy looked over at Sawyer with eyes of deep concern. "I--" Then, he looked over at Setsuna. "What did you mean... In this room, Setsuna? Do you... Know something?"

Sawyer hummed to themself.

I'm not particularly concerned. This is a dream, anyway, isn't it?

...

Isn't it?

Darcy Harper's POV


Did Setsuna know something? And what motive could someone have for killing Futatabi?

Darcy hadn't known her, so he couldn't say...

He bit his lip. This was perplexing, to say the least...


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Posted: Fri, 10/02/2023 19:42 (1 Year ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV


Lucian slowed down, and looked behind him. "...Idris? You want to come look for her too?"

He crossed his arms. "...well, I guess... It's understandable. I noticed you two were... Close."

He winced. "...I hope she's okay. Let's go find her, shall we?"

Sawyer Laurens's POV


"Come onnnn, Fantaaaatabi! Smile! It looks good on you!" Sawyer chuckled hysterically. "Smiles for everyone! Happiness to the corpse! Hehehe!"

Darcy's eyes widened. "Sawyer... What... The f**k?"

Sawyer turned to look at Darcy. "Don'tcha agree, Dace? Look at all these smiles! It's so beautiful, isn't it?" They tilted their head.

"I mean, kaaaazoo! Brtbrtbrt dun dun dun! We should investigate, huh? This'll be so much fun!"

"...Sawyer. She's DEAD."

"Well! Naturally, you would think that! But of course this is just a fun little prank! And so well put-together too!" They grinned. "I love the fake blood especially!"

"...j-just... Forget it. I'll try to figure this out."

Darcy Harper's POV


The first question was... How did she die?

Darcy stared at her bloody body, hoping for some kind of answer...


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