WEEK 4

[whimsicalism]

WEEK FOUR

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes, it would seem.

The students of Ira Academy will find themselves entering the new week with their hunger sated, but it's likely the grisly scene of Friday's murder and the demonstration of the execution make the food hit much heavier. The risk of death is still very real, and astute watchers might also find it haunting to think about what sort of twisted game could have forced Yuta to lose control of his own actions. Or perhaps, for the fifth week in a row, people are just finding themselves angrier at their circumstances and their captor than ever.

After her release from the washing machine last week, Nanami Kiryuu can be found more often shadowing the other students around, hanging out in the periphery and putting in appearances even if she doesn't have information to share or announcements to pass on to the rest of the group - as long as no one makes an attempt to shoo her away.

The stairs open up to another newly remodeled floor, offering new locations that may prompt more answers to your dilemma--or more questions. There's no way to know which it will be. Thankfully, there's always a new mind-numbing relaxation activity to take in.

How long can this keep going on?

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OOC NOTES

Welcome to Week 4! New locations are now open, a couple of old ones have been tweaked, and characters have started the next week of their education. Please hit the mods with a ping in Discord and put INVESTIGATE in your subject line if you're interested in exploring a new location. Nanami may be putting in some public appearances in threads this week; otherwise, please ping + Discord tag her or the (SHEEP) if you want to speak with then. All NPCs are still available for their private contacts as well!

As a reminder, AC runs Sunday to Sunday concurrent with these posts and is collected based on the prior week; this means you have a whole week to get in AC for the week prior. AC for week 3 should be submitted no later than this coming Sunday. Remember to submit your regains, and sign up for a spot exploring this week's mystery if you want to!

Comments

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[While still running towards the dorms-]

THE OWL-LUZ'S OWL THING! YUTA TOOK IT IN-WHO KNOWS HOW LONG IT'S GONE WITHOUT FOOD-

[please don't let them find a tiny owl corpse, please don't let them find a tiny owl corpse-]

[canreallymove]

OH NO-

[HE'S RUNNING, HE'S RUNNING, SAVE THE OWL-]

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[thank you for being one of the most reasonable people here, Sonic T. Hedgehog

Maybe it's the head start Dylan had, maybe it's his speed not being taken like Sonic's was, but the Dalmatian gets to the door first, jumping to turn the handle, revealing-

A very freaked out small owl, flying out of the room quickly.]

Oh thank dog...

[He wasn't sure if he could handle small owl corpse...]

[canreallymove]

...Oh, hey, he's cool! He's all right!







Should I catch him?

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

That...might help? At the very least, we're...we're going to have to explain it to him.

[How do comfort small, non-animal animals about the death of their second human...]

[canreallymove]

Yeah, lemme try somethin'.

[He goes to the kitchen quick and comes back with a bowl of raw meat.]

Hey there little guy, you hungry? I bet you are!

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[The owl, previously flying around in circles and presumably searching for it's last human, does look down to the animals and-oh, meat

He lands at the edge of the bowl, and begins pecking at the food.]

Well, that part's easy, at least.

[Now they just have to do the hard part...]

[canreallymove]

Yeah...

[He goes to carefully stroke the owl's back as he eats.]

Yeah, you must've been wantin' grub for awhile now, huh? Can't blame you.

...So, uh...I dunno if you understand me or not, but...Yuta's...not here anymore. So we're gonna figure this out, yeah?

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[The little owl looks up at Sonic when the pets begin, leaning into it a bit. Eyes closed, trying to take in the comfort while he can.

When it's said, that another human is gone, his eyes open wide for a moment, before closing again, leaning even more into the gloved hand.

Some tears are starting to form in his eyes.]

I...think he understands.

[Dylan steps closer, joining in on the petting.]

[canreallymove]

[He's gentle as the owl leans in, sadness radiating off of him.]

...Don't you worry man. As long as even one of us is around...we won't let you down. And we'll make sure that Father pays for takin' away your friends.

1/2

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

Agreed. He's not going to get away with this, this, that's for sure.

[The owl is still silent for a moment, before it takes in a breath and gives a small "Hoot."

He takes to the air then, going above both boys and...]

2/2

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[...turns into a staff.]

Wh-what-

[Wait, HE'S FALLING!

Thank goodness for dog-like reflexes still existing, even if that means Dylan catching the staff with his teeth.]

...did tha' jush happen?

[canreallymove]

Yup, yup, that just happened. Owl turned into a stick.

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[Small nod]

Good. Good. Not crashe.

[...]

Should...should I take him in, or...do you...

[canreallymove]

Well, I can take him in if you're cool with it. I don't wanna not give you the chance, obviously, and...well.

[Actually, no, not gonna voice that either of them could die at anytime-]

Yeah, you know what, if you're cool with it I can take him in.

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

[Moving the staff so it's actually held in his paws instead of his teeth. The shock is starting to die down now-out of all the magic stuff he's seen here, bird turning into a staff is probably harmless.]

I...think I can handle it. Not exactly the first time I've been in charge of someone small that I don't fully understand.

Might even have idea to communicate with him. So long as he recognizes the alphabet.

[canreallymove]

Well, I can back you up too if you need it. That way someone's got an eye on him just in case!

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

Thanks. I...would appreciate it. I'm still trying to accept all the-the magic and stuff. So some support with...this little guy, would be helpful.

Also, do you know what his name is? I...don't think I heard Luz say it...before...

[canreallymove]

...Uh, no gonna lie, I don't know the little guy's name. But I'm sure we can figure it out, right?

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

...I really hope he understands the English alphabet, otherwise I'm going to have to make up a name for him.

[How many star names start with O again...]

[canreallymove]

I mean, Luz spoke English, right? So maybe he does!

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

Probably, but it's good to be prepared.

[Would really stink to get an alphabet set-up prepared only to find out Luz also spoke Russian.

Glancing at the meat bowl.]

It's alright if I take that, right? I'm...not sure how much he may need to eat.

[canreallymove]

Yeah, that's cool. He's an owl so he needs raw meat. Fish and rabbit meat oughta do it.

[canismajorcontrolfreak]

Good to know, thank you.

[don't think about squirrels don't think about squirrels don't think about squirrels...]

Any way to tell the difference with what's in the fridge?

[canreallymove]

Well, fish meat tends to smell fishy for one.

[Obviously.]

Rabbit meat looks like chicken, but it's a little bit darker and pinker?