One of the Celestials. [ Clearly he doesn't want to say who exactly. If because he's asked a lot from them as is already. ]
I've only been able to figure out Celestials so far but, that's a given. [ At the question, he goes quiet. Jin slowly slithers down his arm, the snake coiling onto the bar counter to peer at Reze curiously with a flick of her tongue. Despite the topic, they are both calm. ]
I won't force you to do something like that. Especially considering the consequences of being caught. But if it came down to it, I wouldn't mind if it was you. [ A reassuring smile shows as he looks at her. ]
As you know, that Dark Castle Scenario you went through had been my path. I had to have my companions kill me for the sake of living. I know I shouldn't ask of it again from anyone but... I do want to buy everyone a bit more time. Even if it's just a little.
It's like we're a couple of magnets attracting each other. [ She hates that fact, the words come out of her mouth like venom; figuring out who is on "your side" doesn't help her relax. In the end they're meant to sacrifice to a being that won't even so much as show their face to them -- cowards.
She clenches her jaw for a brief moment. ]
If I went through with it, and I did get caught, I wouldn't be upset. [ It's what I deserve for agreeing to this. ] Still, though...
Ahjussi is an absolute fool. [ And like that, it's a switch. ] I understand why Yoo Joonghyuk is the way he is -- you just can't stop making these decisions that will make everyone cry. I feel like if I reached out to hug you right now, it'd be like wrapping my arms around a thousand blades stabbing into me. Sinking further and further until all the blood in my body is drained.
But even then, I'd only want to ensure that you know that you are loved. So I'd never let go.
[ With that being said -- ]
If... you're confident in what you say... I'll kill you.
Of course, she's right. Kim Dokja has always been one insufferable fool. He has made so many promises, asking for those he cares about time again and again to trust him. Giving those he loves pain and suffering over. And over. Always asking for so much and giving so little in return. He is not a good person. He does not deserve those that love him. They deserve so much better.
To hear those words it would be a lie to say it doesn't hurt. Everything she says is right. If this happens, Yoo Joonghyuk will likely not trust him ever again. He will hate him more than he does now. He holds his hand out, palm open. A silent invitation but he asks for nothing. ]
I'm keeping my promise no matter what in the end. We will go back home together. [ Even though he was asked earlier to not do anything rational... he doesn't want it to be too late. He has promises he intends to keep. Everyone else don't really know the kind of man Kim Dokja really is. Some may not even care if he dies, but that's alright. He's not doing this to be a hero or savior of sorts. He just wants to buy everyone some more time. ]
I'm sorry, Reze-yah. [ Kim Dokja, you are a fool. ]
[ She answers, but she crosses her arms and leans down to hide her face. Her chest feels tight, she breathes in and then out, attempting to relax. ] I believe you...
It doesn't hurt any less, but I'll get the job done.
[ "You don't have to do this. It doesn't need to be you." or "Maybe we can get by with doing something else."
None of those words come out. He just quietly watches her, the only further movement being Jin coiling around his hand and making her way back onto Dokja's shoulders. Still, she looks to Reze, just as Dokja finally reaches over and gingerly pats the top of Reze's head.
There's no point in saying sorry again and sounding like a broken record. Maybe something will happen before then and these plans won't follow through. Anything could happen? a mystery! ]
In the coming week, let's spend more time together.
He stills completely for a moment as if his body is unsure how to respond or even react, but once it eventually fades he blinks a few and he carefully continues on. Anyways, still patting now that it's over. ]
...Not the most pleasant of feelings. [ He's felt his midsection explode, felt his entire body get torn and disintegrate. A lot of things, really. But that is... uh, new. ]
If it's just one Temporal, that should be fine. Yes, what we're aiming for is a balance on both sides, since if one side is completely wiped out then I'm sure this dispute will end which will take away any time we have left.
[ His hand rests on the counter, tapping idly at it. ] I'm not sure on the exact numbers for Temporal but there can't just be one left. I feel like things would be much more urgent if that were the case.
[ Arms cross after that, leaning back in his seat. ] As long as it buys us the time we need to figure out how to bring back the dead, to get out of this dispute... it'll be fine.
I do believe that Mikotoba Susato was one of them. [ But, well, she was also the victim of this week. ]
Otherwise, given what I know, I am familiar with one other person. She would be tied to the case with Ulrika Mulberry. [ Taps against his own arm, head tilting. ] But the Watcher will always be able to alert everyone whether the Killer is a new one or a repeat. So I'm sure she hasn't killed anyone else since.
[ Which means she must have been coerced by an Angel, at least that's his assumption. ]
Monika, right? [ Even though she was buddy-buddy with her earlier in the week, when they found out about their location. She's not afraid to room with her, but she always feels as if there's something off. ] I think so, too.
Plus there were the marks on Spike that weren't accounted for -- I hate mentioning him this many weeks in, but it's still suspicious. I...
[ She pauses, briefly. ]
I want to believe that Flat, Xie Lian, Yoo Joonghyuk, and Yuri haven't done anything. I also think the same of Alphinaud and Alisaie -- Akira, too, cause despite his bad boy appearance he's not going to kill someone.
There are a few others that I'm neutral about, and we already know about Rin, but he did mention that there was potentially five killers among us. If we include Susato... we're missing one more.
[ Dokja doesn't deny it, but Monika has certainly become more proactive with everything since then. Maybe she feels bad about what she was coerced to do. Well, there was nothing else that could be done just as Rin. With every new trial- there's someone else to look for. ]
Spike was certainly suspicious that week, I'll say that. If he killed that week I wouldn't be surprised.
[ But maybe like Monika, he hasn't killed since? Who knows. Please look forward to end game where we're like SHUT UP NO WAY REALLY?!?! ]
..I can't really think of any at the moment other than who we've named.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
I've only been able to figure out Celestials so far but, that's a given. [ At the question, he goes quiet. Jin slowly slithers down his arm, the snake coiling onto the bar counter to peer at Reze curiously with a flick of her tongue. Despite the topic, they are both calm. ]
I won't force you to do something like that. Especially considering the consequences of being caught. But if it came down to it, I wouldn't mind if it was you. [ A reassuring smile shows as he looks at her. ]
As you know, that Dark Castle Scenario you went through had been my path. I had to have my companions kill me for the sake of living. I know I shouldn't ask of it again from anyone but... I do want to buy everyone a bit more time. Even if it's just a little.
no subject
She clenches her jaw for a brief moment. ]
If I went through with it, and I did get caught, I wouldn't be upset. [ It's what I deserve for agreeing to this. ] Still, though...
Ahjussi is an absolute fool. [ And like that, it's a switch. ] I understand why Yoo Joonghyuk is the way he is -- you just can't stop making these decisions that will make everyone cry. I feel like if I reached out to hug you right now, it'd be like wrapping my arms around a thousand blades stabbing into me. Sinking further and further until all the blood in my body is drained.
But even then, I'd only want to ensure that you know that you are loved. So I'd never let go.
[ With that being said -- ]
If... you're confident in what you say... I'll kill you.
no subject
Of course, she's right. Kim Dokja has always been one insufferable fool. He has made so many promises, asking for those he cares about time again and again to trust him. Giving those he loves pain and suffering over. And over. Always asking for so much and giving so little in return. He is not a good person. He does not deserve those that love him. They deserve so much better.
To hear those words it would be a lie to say it doesn't hurt. Everything she says is right. If this happens, Yoo Joonghyuk will likely not trust him ever again. He will hate him more than he does now. He holds his hand out, palm open. A silent invitation but he asks for nothing. ]
I'm keeping my promise no matter what in the end. We will go back home together. [ Even though he was asked earlier to not do anything rational... he doesn't want it to be too late. He has promises he intends to keep. Everyone else don't really know the kind of man Kim Dokja really is. Some may not even care if he dies, but that's alright. He's not doing this to be a hero or savior of sorts. He just wants to buy everyone some more time. ]
I'm sorry, Reze-yah. [ Kim Dokja, you are a fool. ]
no subject
[ She answers, but she crosses her arms and leans down to hide her face. Her chest feels tight, she breathes in and then out, attempting to relax. ] I believe you...
It doesn't hurt any less, but I'll get the job done.
no subject
None of those words come out. He just quietly watches her, the only further movement being Jin coiling around his hand and making her way back onto Dokja's shoulders. Still, she looks to Reze, just as Dokja finally reaches over and gingerly pats the top of Reze's head.
There's no point in saying sorry again and sounding like a broken record. Maybe something will happen before then and these plans won't follow through. Anything could happen?
a mystery!]In the coming week, let's spend more time together.
no subject
Anyway, you touched the forbidden spot and now Dokja's gonna feel like his head just exploded during this touching moment. ]
no subject
He stills completely for a moment as if his body is unsure how to respond or even react, but once it eventually fades he blinks a few and he carefully continues on. Anyways, still patting now that it's over. ]
...Not the most pleasant of feelings. [ He's felt his midsection explode, felt his entire body get torn and disintegrate. A lot of things, really. But that is... uh, new. ]
no subject
...
[ Reze is so accustomed to it that he doesn't even flinch. Only holds her breath, releasing it soon after and shrugging her shoulders. ]
I got a question, though... if I'm not caught and they end up convicting someone who is a Temporal, what then?
no subject
[ His hand rests on the counter, tapping idly at it. ] I'm not sure on the exact numbers for Temporal but there can't just be one left. I feel like things would be much more urgent if that were the case.
[ Arms cross after that, leaning back in his seat. ] As long as it buys us the time we need to figure out how to bring back the dead, to get out of this dispute... it'll be fine.
no subject
Do you have any suspicions of past murderers we couldn't figure out?
no subject
Otherwise, given what I know, I am familiar with one other person. She would be tied to the case with Ulrika Mulberry. [ Taps against his own arm, head tilting. ] But the Watcher will always be able to alert everyone whether the Killer is a new one or a repeat. So I'm sure she hasn't killed anyone else since.
[ Which means she must have been coerced by an Angel, at least that's his assumption. ]
no subject
Plus there were the marks on Spike that weren't accounted for -- I hate mentioning him this many weeks in, but it's still suspicious. I...
[ She pauses, briefly. ]
I want to believe that Flat, Xie Lian, Yoo Joonghyuk, and Yuri haven't done anything. I also think the same of Alphinaud and Alisaie -- Akira, too, cause despite his bad boy appearance he's not going to kill someone.
There are a few others that I'm neutral about, and we already know about Rin, but he did mention that there was potentially five killers among us. If we include Susato... we're missing one more.
no subject
Spike was certainly suspicious that week, I'll say that. If he killed that week I wouldn't be surprised.
[ But maybe like Monika, he hasn't killed since? Who knows. Please look forward to end game where we're like SHUT UP NO WAY REALLY?!?! ]
..I can't really think of any at the moment other than who we've named.
[ spoopy. ]
no subject
[ ???? she’s gonna crack without him ]
If I survive, at least.
no subject
Are you aware of what team she's on? If she's Celestial...
[ He supposes it's not that terrible idea but. Well, he won't exactly be here to tell her what to do or not to do. ]
no subject
... I'm just kidding.
[ She's gonna snap but she's not gonna go on a rampage. ]