07 - the final week

[afflictionmods]

FINAL WEEK

You returned safely from the island, with fresh fruit and plenty of seafood, and your Saturday comes to an end. There was much less betrayal, much less turmoil, this past lesson… but does that mean you’ll have time to relax?

The fog has pulled back, revealing the rest of the university’s campus. ... Actually, the fog is completely gone. Interesting, that. You'll also notice that at night, there are no orbs to be found. It looks like Lorelei was true to her word regarding Saturday's activity being the final orb.

There are also, occasionally, other figures that come into view when you look around. Other figures that look like...people. People you haven't seen before, roaming the streets. Some of them look like they're seeing Estelline for the first time in a long while. Others look like they're exhausted and seem to be making their way towards the Residential Area, presumably to rest. There aren't many of them, come Sunday...but they're here.

The end is finally near – and Lorelei confirms that with another 8am announcement on Sunday. She is also, notably, wearing a more visible set of earrings.

"Good morning, students. I would like to formally congratulate you on surviving these last few weeks. This week should be your last, and I will be dedicating it to your evaluations. I'm aware that you know the nature of this "course" by now, but you will be able to return home soon. Regardless, I thank you for your participation.

You are free to contact me through the phone booth for the next few days. Thank you."



SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

FLORENCE / LORELEI

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Comments

[festiverogue]

[He brushes her hair back with one hand and looks at her gravely.]

I'm gonna try to stop them, you know. If I can.

[cheerfuldays]

I know.

( inhale, exhale...

there's still a hot pit in her chest, because- because how dare they talk to the group like this, confirm they don't care about how they were treated, that they want to do worse to other people from other dimensions- that they'll go after their homes, and that something is wrong with florence?

after a moment, she sighs and flumps against him. )

I've never felt this way before. ... I don't like it.

[festiverogue]

[And he's unceasingly felt this way since he was a young child. So he just holds her.]

You have to turn it into something productive or it'll make you bitter.

[A smile, as he strokes her hair.]

You never got mad at your old group?

[cheerfuldays]

Not really. Hurt, yes, and disappointed but not mad.

( his hand in her hair feels nice though. soothing. )

[festiverogue]

You're deeefinitely a better person than I am.

[She's everything, and he wishes he could really tell her that without regrets.]

I'd tear your old group to shreds, you know.

[cheerfuldays]

I know you would. ... Airi wanted to, too. But I don't think it really mattered in the end. They'll learn, or they'll destroy themselves. And I will sing anyways.

( it's not as nice when put into words, but. well. it's the truth. )

[festiverogue]

I know you will, but it sure would make me feel better. And again, I'm begging you, tell Airi she's a badass.

[He chuckles faintly.]

Sorry. We both love you a lot, huh. Are you ready to see her again?

[cheerfuldays]

I'm hoping you'll be able to tell her yourself.

( she leans against him, looking downward almost. )

I am. I just... I want you to be there too. And I want to see you meet Kohaku again.

( she just doesn't want this to be wishful thinking. )