[ Everything is more similar than it is foreign to them. At least, that's how Dokja feels. Following with Yoo Joonghyuk in step, no different were this back home, were this the end of a scenario. But there is no text in the sky, no ping of rewards or coin.
Not too surprising given the execution was handled by the culprit's cousin. However, the things leading up to it... he nods slowly, Jin in her black hognose snake form slithers quietly up his arm, shifting over a shoulder to carefully attach herself around his neck with a flick of her tongue. ]
The spectres... Eerily silent until now. All this time that we've been here, but they don't show up until an ongoing execution? Would you call that convenient?
Hmm, doing what we can to live for sake of entertaining another.
[ Jin bleps, tongue flicking out. ]
Speaking about higher power, that voice at the end of the execution. Sounds a little familiar to the one we heard before we passed out and awoke again. [ a lot was happening so he could be wrong on it being the same voice but. ] It's probably safe to assume that's who is in charge of everything.
[ The ability to lock everyone in, to cause them to sleep, then keep everything hidden until the time they deemed was right, and likely summon spectres? What else could have such power? ]
Everything could have been handled a lot differently. But it's likely it'll stay as it is now. The question is: is this the dispute that we're meant to deal with? If so, is this it? Or will we expect more kills and executions?
[ How long until it stops? They'll have to see how the coming week turns out. Will it be the same? Or will a different scenario crop up? At the very least, they likely should expect something to happen Thursday night. ]
Mm. I don't think any of the Watchers will be able to give us an answer if we ask them directly. [ Quietly, he glances back to Joonghyuk with a lower tone. ] Qi Rong's arrival to the execution. You noticed, didn't you?
[ Showing up looking already roughed up. What's the point of beating him up if he was going to get executed anyways? ..A certain dokkaebi comes to mind, ah. Nevermind that earlier thought then. ]
If this is considered the “dispute,” then there must be a set number that would end this all. [ There’s so much they don’t quite know yet. ] While the Watchers don’t seem informed, it doesn’t mean they won’t be later. They’re unavailable right now, but it may be worth to talk to them when they’re open for communication again.
[ He doesn’t look at Dokja, just keeping his eyes straight ahead. ]
I’m not sure what they thought to accomplish. “Justice” was going to be served, the Watchers said.
A set number.. [ What kind of number would that be? ] Well, that's assuming they're able to tell us whatever they learn after today doesn't cost them poofing into dust.
[ A hand raises to rub the top of Jin's head, the snake bumping against the finger. ]
Maybe to take off some of their frustrations. [ Hmm, back to his earlier thought. ] At the start of the trial, Baraqiel had claimed Marius Pontmercy as "one of ours." Which should mean he was on the Celestials team like I am. Now, the question is, was Qi Rong a Temporal? And if so, it'll correspond with the competition of pitting one team against the other.
[ His hand raises to tap his chin now. ] There was forty of us total at the start. If we're splitting everyone between two teams then to balance it would be twenty for each team. But, with both Marius and Qi Rong gone now that leaves thirty-eight of us leftover.
[ So, either there's nineteen left of each team or there's still twenty Temporal and eighteen Celestials. ] ..We might be here for some time.
Them exploding into dust is of little concern. It only indicates to us what cannot be known yet. [ Joonghyuk: keep asking keep asking keep asking. ] A set number because we are a total of forty, unless they intend that we wipe out the opposite team completely.
[ Which, to be honest, just makes the game harder, but Joonghyuk isn't sure what kind of entity it is. Sometimes the stars want carnage only and nothing can stop it from wanting. ]
They were roommates. [ AND THEY WERE ROOMMATES. ] It could be coincidence, but I wonder if that was also intended. Qi Rong said he chose to murder on whim, merely wanting a room for himself.
Hmm, it does make it a clear indicator. [ Listen, poof them as you please, but not Suriel. They need at least one. (Dokja-ya, are you bias?) ] Wouldn't be the first time we faced harsh conditions.
[ In which case, both Dokja and Joonghyuk are from opposite sides. That certainly spells something. ]
He was stupid enough that I can believe a reason like that coming from him. [ chin tap. ]
.. No. I have not. Which I can understand, not everyone will fight against the impulse that strongly suggests you keep it a secret. And it isn't as if we can look at their coin and figure it out ourselves. [ hum ] We'll have to be a little creative with it.
I can as well... Though I wonder if there may be more to this. I plan to ask the Watchers later.
[ YEAH. Joonghyuk also passes a note into Dokja's hand, written in Hangul:
Reze claims to see a comet on her coin and she wants to be allies nevertheless. It's confirmation for me, but ask the Celestial Watchers a general question about verifying group members.
Keep in mind, Reze appears to be a practiced liar. I haven't told her either of ours.
There's no pause between Dokja's question and Joonghyuk's answer, though. ]
These symbols seem to be unique to the coin... The Watchers wear the symbols on their masks, but that doesn't necessarily mean people can assume they would be on the coin. [ However: ] I do think it's logical to assume, though.
[ Aw ye, Hangul. If there's one thing that Dokja is good at, it's reading and talking at the same time.
I'll speak with Suriel once they're available. If we're to be working with our team, I don't see why we can't have a way to verify.
So while he writes, he nods and continues talking without missing a beat. ]
Well, the Watchers have claimed publically there are sides. That there exists both the Celestials and Temporals. Just a matter of people putting two and two together. They at least know what side they're on.
[ Though, he wonders... what are the chances there exists another fraction they aren't aware of? ]
[ He doesn't sound angry, just tired... Hopefully Watchers will welcome him and not fear him (but they should). Joonghyuk will take the paper back and burn it as soon as he can get to a flame. ]
Unveiling what group you are in early is dangerous, if we want to assume killing is part of the game.
[ Joonghyuk isn't going to focus on a possible third party here. Dokja can big brain it, though. ]
It's one thing to confide in someone that's in the same team as you, but it's another if they happen to be someone that can't keep secrets. We just have to play our cards right.
[ Some of the other people here have quite the mouth. ]
Anyways, at least it'll be a new week. We were able to explore more last time so we might have even more to see.
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Not too surprising given the execution was handled by the culprit's cousin. However, the things leading up to it... he nods slowly, Jin in her black hognose snake form slithers quietly up his arm, shifting over a shoulder to carefully attach herself around his neck with a flick of her tongue. ]
The spectres... Eerily silent until now. All this time that we've been here, but they don't show up until an ongoing execution? Would you call that convenient?
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[ Damn. Sometimes you want to slay?? Niah's tail swishes back and forth, agitated. ]
Even in a world far from the Star Stream, we're fighting as entertainment for a higher power.
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[ Jin bleps, tongue flicking out. ]
Speaking about higher power, that voice at the end of the execution. Sounds a little familiar to the one we heard before we passed out and awoke again. [ a lot was happening so he could be wrong on it being the same voice but. ] It's probably safe to assume that's who is in charge of everything.
[ The ability to lock everyone in, to cause them to sleep, then keep everything hidden until the time they deemed was right, and likely summon spectres? What else could have such power? ]
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[ But, no, they are going to make it a show. Also, going to pit cousins against each other. ]
The voice was familiar. [ So he mostly agrees. ] We can say that the “trial” and the “execution” is according to their will.
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[ How long until it stops? They'll have to see how the coming week turns out. Will it be the same? Or will a different scenario crop up? At the very least, they likely should expect something to happen Thursday night. ]
Mm. I don't think any of the Watchers will be able to give us an answer if we ask them directly. [ Quietly, he glances back to Joonghyuk with a lower tone. ] Qi Rong's arrival to the execution. You noticed, didn't you?
[ Showing up looking already roughed up. What's the point of beating him up if he was going to get executed anyways? ..A certain dokkaebi comes to mind, ah. Nevermind that earlier thought then. ]
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[ He doesn’t look at Dokja, just keeping his eyes straight ahead. ]
I’m not sure what they thought to accomplish. “Justice” was going to be served, the Watchers said.
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[ A hand raises to rub the top of Jin's head, the snake bumping against the finger. ]
Maybe to take off some of their frustrations. [ Hmm, back to his earlier thought. ] At the start of the trial, Baraqiel had claimed Marius Pontmercy as "one of ours." Which should mean he was on the Celestials team like I am. Now, the question is, was Qi Rong a Temporal? And if so, it'll correspond with the competition of pitting one team against the other.
[ His hand raises to tap his chin now. ] There was forty of us total at the start. If we're splitting everyone between two teams then to balance it would be twenty for each team. But, with both Marius and Qi Rong gone now that leaves thirty-eight of us leftover.
[ So, either there's nineteen left of each team or there's still twenty Temporal and eighteen Celestials. ] ..We might be here for some time.
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[ Which, to be honest, just makes the game harder, but Joonghyuk isn't sure what kind of entity it is. Sometimes the stars want carnage only and nothing can stop it from wanting. ]
They were roommates. [ AND THEY WERE ROOMMATES. ] It could be coincidence, but I wonder if that was also intended. Qi Rong said he chose to murder on whim, merely wanting a room for himself.
Have you discovered anyone else's team?
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[ In which case, both Dokja and Joonghyuk are from opposite sides. That certainly spells something. ]
He was stupid enough that I can believe a reason like that coming from him. [ chin tap. ]
.. No. I have not. Which I can understand, not everyone will fight against the impulse that strongly suggests you keep it a secret. And it isn't as if we can look at their coin and figure it out ourselves. [ hum ] We'll have to be a little creative with it.
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[ YEAH. Joonghyuk also passes a note into Dokja's hand, written in Hangul:There's no pause between Dokja's question and Joonghyuk's answer, though. ]
These symbols seem to be unique to the coin... The Watchers wear the symbols on their masks, but that doesn't necessarily mean people can assume they would be on the coin. [ However: ] I do think it's logical to assume, though.
[ sweats. ]
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[ Aw ye, Hangul. If there's one thing that Dokja is good at, it's reading and talking at the same time.
So while he writes, he nods and continues talking without missing a beat. ]
Well, the Watchers have claimed publically there are sides. That there exists both the Celestials and Temporals. Just a matter of people putting two and two together. They at least know what side they're on.
[ Though, he wonders... what are the chances there exists another fraction they aren't aware of? ]
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[ He doesn't sound angry, just tired... Hopefully Watchers will welcome him and not fear him (but they should). Joonghyuk will take the paper back and burn it as soon as he can get to a flame. ]
Unveiling what group you are in early is dangerous, if we want to assume killing is part of the game.
[ Joonghyuk isn't going to focus on a possible third party here. Dokja can big brain it, though. ]
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[ Some of the other people here have quite the mouth. ]
Anyways, at least it'll be a new week. We were able to explore more last time so we might have even more to see.
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[ AND PEOPLE HERE BE STINKY? ]
Yes. Maybe the perception filter or whatever people have been calling it will lift a bit again.
[ sucks to be them takes off mask NEW CITY COMPLETELY. ]
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[ don't worry???? ]
Ah, so that's what they've been referring to it as. [ Oh well. Curiously, he glances over to Joonghyuk. ]
What are you planning to do now?
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[ Just… Going to loot things. ]
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Time to split up and cover more ground then. I'll let you know if I find anything.