Execution for Week 7

[parasomniacs]

Week 7 ‹ Execution ›

Sunday

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scapegoat

Once everyone has placed their votes in, the trial finally comes to a close. The dream scenery fades from everyone's sight into the oblivion that comes with those sleeping, and the world of the waking materializes in front of everyone as they wake. The tablet beeps obnoxiously with the words urging them all to head to the Ballroom. Once they all gather into the ballroom, the irritating beeping noise stops and the doors close shut behind all of the participants. The room is much more than large enough to fit all the participants, considering so few of them are left, and yet it still feels claustrophobic, perhaps because the robots from Keenan's execution, the lions who executed Nepeta, and the small monsters that executed Leo, are still here.

...Although everyone will notice that Crow is already within the Ballroom before they even entered. Jesus Christ, is he armed?

((Threads contain Trails of Cold Steel endgame spoilers))

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Crow's Remarks and Responses

[parasomniacs]

[Said before Mitsuko rushed at and reached him.]

[nevergraduating]

Heh. Looks like you guys lost this one. You almost had it, though.

[He's standing by with his double saber in hand and sniper rifle. It's up to you how close you want to get to him, although he's not making any aggressive movements at the moment.]

[devilsnight]

[He doesn't seem bothered by any of this, really; he's not getting particularly close, certainly not enough so to constitute any sort of threat, but he's not going to remain completely silent, either.]

...So. Favors.

You passing on that, or you gonna hold me to it?

[nevergraduating]

Heh, still willing to put up with me on that? ...Thanks.

[He'll pull a note out of his pocket.]

You said you wanted to try 'em out, right? Here's your chance.

[devilsnight]

[Oh, that's...hm.]

...Yeah, got it.

[anindomitablewill]

...Haha... If I wasn't worried about you using either of those weapons on me? I would have loved to punch you. Both you AND Rean.

[ Well. He's not in a great mood because christ. You were one of the people he liked here and their fun shenanigans on Monday were unforgettable! What happened to all the fun selfies and the crossdressing stuff?! ]

You BOTH officially lost your damn minds.

[nevergraduating]

Heh. Come at me if you want, I won't stop you.

[He's still holding his weapon, but... he's not making a move to put it up or anything. Crow's willing to give a freebie here, don't miss your chance, Vanitas!]

But maybe you just never knew me as well as you thought you did.

[anindomitablewill]

[ His expression twists into something unreadable and while keeping an eye on the weapons, considers his options before walking right up to Crow and punching him solidly on the right side of his face. You better not try to hurt him for this. ]

That's probably true. You have me outdone in having an impeccable poker face and managing to lie to us all about what was going on with you... I was certainly fooled.

[ Vanitas's tone is dark, angry and almost hurt here. So many feelings. ]

I still think you both are fools. You're actually okay with giving up your life for something he did?

[valimar]

...I won't ask for your forgiveness either. As I've said, I've already known for a while that I don't deserve any of it.

[ Rean looks away, quietly putting his tachi back in its sheath. If not for the fact Crow was dying, he seemingly looks pretty resigned to his fate. ]

Do what you will.

[anindomitablewill]

[ Oh BOY. Considering what he knows about Rean and essentially how he acquired those items from the people who've passed on? He especially has a reason to want to hit him and while carefully keeping an eye on that weapon of his to make sure he wasn't going to draw it?

There was the option to hit someone and he took it. Have a punch to the left side of your face, Rean. ]

Damn right you don't deserve it. Just how many lives have you taken here?

[ He hates feelings make them stop already. ]

That day I found you with Conchita's gardening tools... I thought it was odd how you had them but I didn't question it. Clearly I should have.

[scythegun]

[Hmm. You know, he should prrrrobably say something, given how hard he pushed to execute Crow instead of Rean. And the glove thing at the end there. And uh. Everything else. He was kind of an asshole to both of them!! But he's safe, and Top Dollar and Yuri are safe, and that's the most important thing here!

So after a moment of pause while he considers exactly what would be appropriate to say in a situation like this...]

Whoops~! ☆

[REALLY YEAGER]

[nevergraduating]

Hey, no worries. Actually, I'm pretty sure I should be thanking you here.

[Considering it had looked bad there for a second...]

[scythegun]

You were willing to die instead of your friend, ja? Well, I suppose I can understand that. I can't say I would have done the same, of course!

[Probably. Prrrrobably.]

[inordertobelieve]

You brought this upon yourself...

[ The most Crow is getting from Mikami is a tired look and this one comment. There were things he had to say originally, but he kind of ran out of all of them now. He's just... in the corner of the room, observing.

There also are things he could say about having voted wrong, but nothing really comes to mind anymore. This isn't justice. This isn't justice at all. He wants to go home. ]

[nevergraduating]

Yeah, I did. This was the outcome I was looking for, after all.

[He'll close his eyes for a bit and for a moment, he looks almost... serene. The smirk isn't present, the only thing visible in his face is acceptance of what's to come. He's not planning on weaseling his way out of this one.]

[unlikelyend]

... That we did.

[ Duke just observes from his spot, and he likely has nothing else to say as of the moment (or rather cannot think of anything that can be said). As per the usual, his expression is still, although he's not exactly looking at Crow here just yet (more like looking a little past him). ]

[nevergraduating]

[...]

Heh. I'm sure Leo'd say otherwise, but I'm not itching to see you over on the other side any time soon.

[He'll leave the implication there.]

[unlikelyend]

I thought that... perhaps, you may feel aligned with his wishes. Yet, it makes sense that it may or may not be the case.

[ Well, his eyes are now on Crow's feet. He's been really good at this (not really) so far...or rather sitting through and just observing, no matter what's happened.

His eyes close for a moment as if that would help school his expression. ]

At the beginning of this... mess, I did not think I would have considered the thought that all that was done would lead up to you being in the position you are now.

[ Not the start of the trial, but rather, at the forefront of their introductory, and subsequent interactions. ]

[vigilantims]

... Guess one of you got what you wanted.

[ he ... honestly doesn't have any thoughts about this. though it seems something is on his mind he also looks completely resigned. ]

[nevergraduating]

Yeah, though I'm pretty sure he's gonna be pretty pissed off at me after this.

[...]

Make sure he doesn't do anything else stupid, alright? That goes for you too.

[vigilantims]

If it isn't already.

[ because he sure as hell would be.

... ]

Think you're asking the wrong guy. I can't make anymore promises.

[respring]

...you're that willing to die for him?

[ it's the only question she has at this point that she might get an answer to. (thanks for being vague, boys) ]

[nevergraduating]

If it'll give him a chance to salvage things? You bet I am.

[She can try to ask more, but...]

[tibkins]

...I'm sorry. I should have believed everything instead of overthinking it. I-I'm sorry...

[She can't even look at him]

[nevergraduating]

Hey, you know I wasn't trying to make myself look any better, right? This was what I was aiming for.

[And he's back to his usual grin, with a wink in her direction.]

So keep your chin up. And I better not be seeing you where I'm going anytime soon.