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Posted: Wed, 30/11/2022 02:40 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian hesitated a moment as he looked at her, but then nodded. Slowly, he pulled his hands away from her.
"...okay. I'll see you soon."

"I promise."

I think... she might actually be trying to protect me.

He appreciated that, for sure. A person he could count on.

Lucian took a deep breath. But...

"Here. You might need it." He headed over and pressed the book into her hand. "...just in case."

If she's going to go out of her way to protect me, I want to protect her too. So... let me give this to you. So you can be safe.

Darcy Harper's POV

Darcy clasped her hands together, and closed her eyes...

The chocolates were done. Time to get them to... Sawyer.

Do I really have to do this for them?

Then again, why not?

Mei drifted into her mind as Darcy took the chocolates out...

...her face was warm.

Oh God. Please, don't tell me.

Must be the heat from the oven.

"Hey, Darcy-Marcy! Good to see you!" Sawyer grinned at her.

Darcy flinched. "Good to... see you too?" Are they acting nice to me for the chocolate?

Ugh... what am I even doing.

"For you, I guess." Darcy handed Sawyer the sugar overdose of a mess of chocolates, decorated with various sprinkles, gumdrops, and sauces, and, sugar itself and...

Why the hell do they like it with this much stuff? Why do I even remember?

"YAYYY! Thank you!" Sawyer took the chocolates and began aggressively nomming them using their mouth and not even using their hands.

"Oh, what the heck."

Sawyer Laurens's POV

Aw, Darcy was back! And with chocolates!

...why did she look so upset? What was that about?

Oh, maybe she thought the chocolates weren't good enough?

"Thesmf armf amfamfzing!" Sawyer exclaimed, muffled from eating it in-between bites.

"Thank you, Sawyer!" But there was something off about how she said it...

...

What was going on?

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Posted: Wed, 30/11/2022 00:00 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

"...thank you." He smiled. "But, if it was between me and someone else, I..."
He glanced down at the floor. It meant a lot to him that his friend thought that.
I was never really of much use. Sometimes, I wonder if it would have been better...
He closed his eyes and took a breath.
If I had just died back then.
His eyes reopened.
But, I'm a therapist. People need me for something now.
"Where are we going, Kaoru?"

Sawyer Laurens's POV

Sawyer scowled a moment, but then a smile appeared upon their face. "Ah well! I wonder when Darcy'll be back."
It was okay, really. Mei was just not what they were used to! It didn't mean she was mean or anything, right?
They'd both be friends eventually!!

Darcy Harper's POV

The next batch of chocolates were put on. Sawyer always liked... a mix of everything. Always caused them to fail Home Ecs class. Darcy recalled they'd always say to the teacher, "Well, I couldn't decide between the ingredients! And I wanted to experiment a little, haha!"
Darcy shook her head. They were always terrible at following instructions.
But in a way...
She almost envied that.

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Posted: Tue, 29/11/2022 22:41 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

"You're welcome." He shook his head at her. "...it's not me I'm worried about. I could die, maybe..."
A strange look came over him. "...It's not that I want to. But, people get to go out if someone does, right? Why not just take one for the team? It's my job, after all."
To die... For all these people, he barely knew. It wasn't that Lucian lacked self-preservation, but what was one person, as opposed to seventeen others?
"...wouldn't it be worth it?"

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Hey, come back here!" Sawyer cried out, about to run over. "We haven't even started yet!"
Darcy appeared behind Sawyer, hand on their shoulder. "...Just let it go, Soy Milk. There was no point in this in the first place. I doubt Mei would have changed her behavior."
Sawyer gritted their teeth. "But she can't just insult people like that. And why are you giving me actually helpful advice?"
"Because, I know this would go nowhere, and there's no point to it?" Darcy replied. "Obviously."
But as Sawyer looked at her, they couldn't help but wonder if it was something else. They said nothing, though, for a moment.
"Do you have any more of those chocolates?"
"Do you think I'd make any for YOU?"
"Please?"

Darcy Harper's POV

When did things get like this?
Sometimes, she wondered if she should try to get along with them. But it seemed like the two of them couldn't agree on anything.
And yet, maybe that was what made things work back then. At first.

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...
It was a cold and rainy day, after school let out.
She hadn't decided to head straight home like she usually did.
Darcy found herself sitting down on the swings, slowly swinging back and forth, alone. All alone.
That was when they burst out, tilting their head.
"Hey, Darcy! Whatcha doing out here in the rain?" Sawyer chirped, jumping onto the swing beside her.
Darcy evaded their eyes. "I don't know. The better question is, what are you doing out here without a raincoat on?"
"I dunno! I just didn't bring one, I guess. And I like the rain."
You like the rain, huh? I wonder how. It's so... gloomy. And you're literally wearing a T-Shirt and shorts, how are you not freezing?
Darcy sighed. "Do you... want to know why I'm out here?"
"Yeah, that's why I asked! So... what is it?"
"You remember Will, right?..."
Sawyer nodded. "You told me about him."
"Well, it... didn't go the way I planned. I just don't get it. What's wrong with me?"
Sawyer smiled reassuringly at her. "Hey, it's okay. Maybe you can try again some other time! And if not, it's not the end of the world!"
She never understood it, how they could always look so happy. So unbothered, by everything.
So much so that they literally wore that stupid propeller hat to school.
"Not the end of the world, huh?..."

...well. They were always kind of a mess. But...
Something felt different back then.

"Okay, I'm sorry. It doesn't seem fair for me to not make any for you. I guess."
"Yay! Thank you, Darcy!" They charged forward and hugged her. Darcy did a rude finger gesture and pushed them away with her other arm. "Just, wait here, okay?"

They nodded. "Okay!"

She slowly walked off to the kitchen, knees still shaking.

Ugh.

Why is it... so hard?

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Posted: Tue, 29/11/2022 00:36 (2 Years ago)

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"None of your business! Okay, next question, how many cells are in your body?"
"Is this a challenge or a science exam?" Darcy commented.
"No idea! I'm just bored!"
Darcy sighed. "Of course."

Darcy Harper's POV

Oh...
Chocolate girl, huh?

...

Oh...

"Soy Sauce. Why are we even doing this?"

Sawyer put their hands on their hips. "I ACTUALLY-" Their hands slipped down. "--literally don't remember!"

"Um, right. So in that case, shouldn't we just leave and get the plot moving?"

"Why do we keep breaking the fourth wall?! No one reading this will ever take it seriously!"

"Oh, that's a good counter-point! Um, and this is entertaining. I guess..."

What is wrong with me... I can't be...

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 23:37 (2 Years ago)

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Oh, okay! But are you allergic to stress? But anyway, next question! How do you feel about Idris?"
Darcy facepalmed. "Why do you never stick to asking the same questions whenever you do it?"
"Because it's boring!"

Darcy Harper's POV

"Welp. Can't argue with that." Why am I here... and what the heck is it with Mei that's... that's what?

What?...

I really shouldn't be here. I need to find it.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 23:15 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

He brightened. "Gardening..." he murmured, dreamily. "It sounds... nice." It sounded calming. He imagined him and his friend, side by side, placing seeds into the ground, ever so carefully, watering them and watching them grow...

Carrying the food back inside to share with their weird little family.

They could all just live together here, for the rest of their lives.

...if only that were true.

But he smiled at Kaoru. "...that sounds like a great idea."

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Yep! Rigged to fail, basically. Kobayashi Maru test, you could call it!" Sawyer exclaimed, doing finger guns. "Vwimmmm!! Okay, the second question is, what are your allergies?"

Darcy slammed her head against a wall with another groan. This was going to take forever...

Darcy Harper's POV

"A-Aww, I love youuuu too!" Darcy replied. That was the first time anyone here had told her that...

She was glad to see Mei was enjoying the chocolates. She slowly turned away, face flushed.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:56 (2 Years ago)

Darcy Harper's POV

Dang it. Of course it wouldn't be here.

...why did Darcy think it could have been there?

...why was I even...

No, not now. It'll have to wait.

Ugh.

Her hand clapped to her forehead. She was struck by a near-paralyzing headache, her legs shaking... shaking...

Okay, calm down. You can make these.

Darcy finished making the chocolates in a very unrealistic span of time and came back to the gym with them.

"I made dark, milk, and white, because... well... I wasn't sure which you'd like. I- I could make for you. If you want." She slowly handed them to Mei, looking away.

Sawyer Laurens's POV

The rule was supposed to be the person being challenged had to come up with their least favorite activities. But Sawyer didn't want to discourage them, and gave a thumbs-up. "YUS! Anyone else have any suggestions?"

Sawyer blinked. What was with Darcy? It was just a box of chocolates!

Ugh. Sawyer wanted chocolate. They were still hungry!

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:46 (2 Years ago)

Darcy Harper's POV

Darcy headed off to the kitchen. Alright, time to create something great! Far better than...
Wait a minute, did the fire alarm ever go off for Horatia's knife soup?
Why was Dorky's wondering inserted into this post when Darcy had no knowledge of this? Oh, never mind.

She took out some ingredients and got to baking the chocolate. Had she had to be so rude about it?

Darcy did grab something from the kitchen for herself.

...

No, that wasn't what she was looking for.

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"I'm glad you asked!" Sawyer exclaimed. "My first question... name each physical activity you dread the most! That'll help to determine the challenge!"

Sawyer didn't consider the fact the question literally didn't begin with a question mark, and may have been more of a statement. Whatever.

"Oh, right, kinda backwards today. Basically, you answer some questions, and based off of it, we do certain things for the challenge! Because-- the questions determine it. Yeah. That!"

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:31 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

Kaoru was talking sense. She was a very sensible person, after all. "...good idea. Then maybe we can all figure out a way out of here... or..." He froze, remembering. He made air quotes. "...all live here together forever? ...but, I know there's a chance the bear might starve us or something."

Lucian bit his lip. "And that... is what worries me. He'll force us to kill."

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Ah, Saeko!" Sawyer brightened. "Glad to see you could make it tooooo- THE GRAND HONORABLE CHALLENGE! The final destination!" They waved their arms emphatically, eyes sparkling.

Darcy groaned in eternal pain. "...they do this a lot, trust me."

"And what's wrong with that?"

"I don't know. You're just weird, that's all."

Sawyer frowned. "Touche. Oh!! Is Idris there with you?"

Darcy Harper's POV

Oh, right. I was going to go get Mei chocolates but her roleplayer hasn't responded yet. Completely assuming what Mei wanted, Darcy sneaked off to the kitchen.

"Come back soon, Darcy!" Sawyer yelled. "You don't want to miss the finale!"

"I VERY MUCH DO!" she shouted while running off.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:27 (2 Years ago)

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Dorky OFFLINE Forum Posts: 47	Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:19 (2 Years ago)
	Arden Vasilyev's POV Arden glanced around his strange surroundings, wondering when they'd all be allowed to speak again. It was hard not to utter a remark of surprise at this place, but they restrained themself. Just focus, on the task at hand. You'll be there soon. For what you're meant to do. [Read more]

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:14 (2 Years ago)

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"I don't know, could we?" Sawyer stuck their tongue out.

"...are... we... hfff... almost there?" Darcy asked.

"Yeah, I think so! Is that an infested beetle nest or the gym?"

"It's the gym, Sawyer. Why the heck do you always see something else?"

"Aww, that would have been fun though. Alright, we're here!" Sawyer stated, because the narrator was also getting tired of Sawyer and Darcy's arguing. "It is time for our challenge! ANY QUESTIONS?" they asked, dramatically turning to Mei who they and Darcy plopped down on the floor.

Darcy was panting. "...how... was... that not hard for... you?"

Sawyer shrugged. "I dunno! How was it hard for you? You had another person helping you do it!"

"Well jeez, no need to flaunt your muscular status to me, SOY BEAN."

"Soy Bean" ignored the last comment. "Anyway! Um, do you have any questions about the challenge?"

"...you just asked that."

"I did?!" Sawyer looked genuinely surprised.

"Can I go now?" Darcy asked nervously.

Sawyer shrugged. "Do you want to?"

"yes, but the character interactions in this instance are too valuable to waste."

"Okay! That's a no, then!" Sawyer exclaimed, ignoring the weirdness of that statement.

Darcy Harper's POV

"Ummm, can I get some chocolates for you, Mei?" Darcy asked. "Would you like that?"

"But you'll miss the challengeeee!" Sawyer whimpered.

"No, I won't, I'll be fast. Why am I doing this..."

"Oh, okay!"

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian looked perplexed. I don't know if I've ever thought of it like that before. He was... him, huh? And Kaoru was... Kaoru.

He slowly took her hands in his and nodded. "...okay. So, what should we do about... this whole Killing Game situation?" He looked at the wall. "...I thought I'd try to stop anyone from being killed." He took out the decent-sized, non-lethal book. "You know, just in case. It wouldn't kill anyone to use. But I can't be everywhere at once. ...I have a bad feeling..."

He breathed out heavily.

"...what if, someone dies? I have a really bad feeling..."

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Dorky OFFLINE Forum Posts: 47	Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 22:01 (2 Years ago)
	Arden Vasilyev's POV They wanted to talk to the competition. Scope 'em out. But, eh, this woman ordered them all to stay silent. Arden knew better than to question authority like that, so they just crossed their arms and stayed silent as they followed the woman, trying to gauge what he could from looking at them all. [Read more]

Dorky OFFLINE Forum Posts: 47	Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 21:55 (2 Years ago)
	Arden Vasilyev's POV Arden nodded and their eyes scrolled to the surrounding competition, following the woman. Today and onwards, they would prove themself worthy. And show their remarkable skills were better than all the rest. [Read more]

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 21:49 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian's eyes widened and he stared at Kaoru, blinking wildly. "...okay." He was taken off-guard by her hugging him like that. He couldn't help but want to ask. His mouth opened, and then closed, and opened and then closed again, in hesitation.

"...thank you. Kaoru, why are you so nice to me?" He stared down at the bedding. "I'm supposed to be the therapist here. So why aren't we talking about your issues?"

Is it... because we're friends?

I guess that might be it.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 21:40 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian let out a wistful sigh. "...we had issues. I had parents, stepparents, step-siblings, half-siblings... it was a mess. My family, let's just say they-- weren't very nice people. But I want to be better than that."

He clutched at the blanket on the bed and studied it (not where the gameboy was hidden).

"...my family, they yelled a lot, they fought a lot, we moved a lot... they'd say hurtful things. If you ask me, they all needed a good therapist." He laughed. "It's funny, I... was wondering if I might actually be needed here. Considering our situation."

("LUCIAN, YOU'RE SPEAKING TOO MUCH!!" Dorky screeched.)

("...what do you want me to do, say it telepathically?")

("YES. EXACTLY.")

("...how am I supposed to do that, this roleplay has at least some logic?")

("...-sigh-... fair point, carry on.")

Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Ufff, why are human beings so heavy?"
"STOP COPYING MY LINES, SAWYER!!"
"Hey, wait, you said that earlier?"
"...something like that." Darcy glanced away.
"Hey, is it just me, or is our "hostage" weirdly quiet?"
"...why are you calling Mei a hostage?"
"I dunno, isn't that kinda what this is like?"
"...why am I helping with this again?"
"BECAUSE, the challenge is important and I must fight for everyone's hon-!!"
"Okay, I get it," Darcy interrupted. "Sometimes I wonder if you have a Savior Complex or something."
"Well," Sawyer shrugged, "You've known me this long, I guess."

Darcy Harper's POV

Why, oh, why, was she helping with this? Curiosity?

I mean... oh boy. It would've been better just to let it go.

...right?

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 21:32 (2 Years ago)

Arden Vasilyev's POV

Arden headed towards the portal, a confident smirk upon their face. Oh, they'd be the best here, for sure! They would make sure of it.

They knew, they knew, they had to be the best, that was all there was to it. And if other people were just rocks, waiting to be kicked aside? So be it. There was no point in getting involved with anybody anyway! Especially when they were inferior.

"They only matter as your competition. For you to crush."

Yes, he was sure he could do this. They adjusted their glasses and took the final step into the awaiting gateway.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 21:16 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

"You okay?" Lucian asked, noticing her flinching. Had he said something wrong?... had he reminded her of something?
He listened intently to her story. "Wow," he breathed. The things she trailed off about...

"Ah... well..." He trailed off himself for a moment, seemingly drifting somewhere else.

"...city life. Apartment. We were always moving."

...always moving.

"My family's... complicated." That's one way of putting it.

"...so I guess you could say, we were always camping."

He twisted a lock of hair around his fingers, avoiding eye contact.

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Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 20:41 (2 Years ago)

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian nodded in agreement, and smiled slightly at Kaoru. "It is. I'm glad to have a friend." How kind of her, to want him inside the Hope's Peak Family. Whatever that meant. He felt like there was something here he wasn't getting. But he was glad to have her company.

He realized, he didn't actually know all that much about Kaoru. "Have you ever... gone camping?" he asked, feeling like Sawyer for asking such a random question.

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Dorky OFFLINE Forum Posts: 47	Posted: Mon, 28/11/2022 20:30 (2 Years ago)
	Lucian Arbred's POV Lucian nodded. "...guess we are." He was glad Kaoru was here. He wasn't sure what he'd do without her... "It's great. That you're here, I mean." He looked over in her direction, rolling to the side. "...it feels like I can trust you." Somehow... but that feeling... what if it's wrong? [Read more]

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