I wondered if you’ve given any thought to something.
[She doesn’t sit down, but she does begin perusing the shelves as she weighs her words.]
Why did Monika choose you to frame? Was it simply a matter of your similar builds and hair colors? Though she surely knew we’d discover the hair belonged to her.
I was the first one to speak up when everyone was checking the brunettes.
[Another shrug, this time more exaggerated.]
Monika wasn't exceptionally forthcoming. Go figure. That's my best guess, since, yeah, her naming me came clear out of the blue as far as I'm concerned.
[Well, Katy did basically prompt that, so even though she bristles at the insult to Haymitch, she'll give Edelgard a pass.]
He saw through Monika, for starters. Flaws aside, he's worth plenty.
[She's like this close to shoving them into a get-along sweater.
Though, hm, yes, there is still the issue of the demon... She chews on that for a moment before standing up, holding out a hand for Edelgard.]
In any case, friendly sounds just fine to me. If you're not a demon, let's shake on it and call it good. I'm not in the business of stirring up distrust without cause.
[And off they go! Katy leads the two of them back to the elevators and back up to the floor with all the rooms... Though that's as far as she gets, since she's not exactly sure which one belongs to Edelgard.]
[Lo and behold, Katy is indeed in the clinic. Her burns have healed pretty significantly since last week, so she's actually here poking through the supplies to see what all they have to work with.
She stiffens when Edelgard comes in. Of course, the one time she's not hanging out with Haymitch...]
Edelgard.
[She says it in greeting, giving the other woman a little nod. She may not be happy about the events at trial, but far be it from her to be rude about it.]
[She appreciates the businesslike attitude, at least.]
I wanted to speak to you. Though I was unsure whether I ought to. [Pausing for a second.] I'm sure I'm not your favorite person on this ship today, but would you mind giving me a few minutes to pass along some information?
Exactly, well done. It's precisely as you say - if the person who was protected from exorcism that week, or any week, is chosen, no one would have to die.
I'm not confirming anything. Nor would I think it really wise for someone to try something like that when there are actual demons close to being caught.
Well, you should confirm it. I spoke with Nathan after the trial, and he says we have no reason not to trust each other. Our only enemy here is the demon, meaning we shouldn't be making enemies with each other.
At the beginning, I knew very little about whether there was anyone here trustworthy. I didn't have much to go on, and didn't want to chance preventing a demon from being executed. I felt I at least had some reasons to think you weren't one.
...Now, of course, I no longer think my logic coming to that conclusion was sound. But I did have to choose someone.
[Katy shifts her weight. This is oddly relatable.]
It sucks, being in the dark, but taking a shot is always better than sitting on your hands. Your logic was sound enough for what you knew at the time. I would've appreciated a heads up, but we're all trying to survive. I get it. We're square.
He certainly feels quite free sharing others' business. At this point, I honestly wonder what the point even is of secrecy, besides the strict requirements. Whoever the demons are, they surely already know as much as anyone does.
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monday; 5:20 pm
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How're ya now?
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[She doesn't know her well enough to easily make small talk, but she glances at the book.]
You can't be too poorly, I suppose. But I was wondering if I could speak to you about something.
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[She nods, setting the book aside. It's just like rando fiction for killin' time.]
What's up?
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[She doesn’t sit down, but she does begin perusing the shelves as she weighs her words.]
Why did Monika choose you to frame? Was it simply a matter of your similar builds and hair colors? Though she surely knew we’d discover the hair belonged to her.
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I asked her about it afterward. She said she picked me because my name had already come up as suspect.
[She shrugs. Monika was also possessed by a demon, so. Grain of salt.]
Trying to frame anyone was a stretch. I'd call it her grasping for straws.
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[Nothing about Katy strikes her as particularly suspect.]
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[Another shrug, this time more exaggerated.]
Monika wasn't exceptionally forthcoming. Go figure. That's my best guess, since, yeah, her naming me came clear out of the blue as far as I'm concerned.
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That - admittedly - means very little now. But it does mean that there’s at least some reason to think you’re trustworthy.
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I see your point. You took a bit of a back door to get there, but the logic tracks.
[She sits up.]
I'm not a demon, that's true. Haymitch can vouch for me. I know you two are BFFs.
[lol.]
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[Dislike!! But Haymitch aside, turning to look her over.]
It’s no matter. I would like us to be friendly. Though I have no way to confirm for you I’m not a demon.
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He saw through Monika, for starters. Flaws aside, he's worth plenty.
[She's like this close to shoving them into a get-along sweater.
Though, hm, yes, there is still the issue of the demon... She chews on that for a moment before standing up, holding out a hand for Edelgard.]
In any case, friendly sounds just fine to me. If you're not a demon, let's shake on it and call it good. I'm not in the business of stirring up distrust without cause.
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Taking her hand, and shaking on it.]
I'm not a demon, if you can take me at my word. Good. Though if you really think we ought to get to know one another, there are better ways to do so.
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Can confirm. Your place or mine?
[Though she does glance around the library. It's not like anyone's around...]
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Or what, the library? I'm not a school girl fumbling around in the dark.
[Actually, she kind of doesn't hate that idea.]
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[And off they go! Katy leads the two of them back to the elevators and back up to the floor with all the rooms... Though that's as far as she gets, since she's not exactly sure which one belongs to Edelgard.]
Week 4; Monday afternoon
Given Katy’s burns, she checks the clinic pretty early on.]
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She stiffens when Edelgard comes in. Of course, the one time she's not hanging out with Haymitch...]
Edelgard.
[She says it in greeting, giving the other woman a little nod. She may not be happy about the events at trial, but far be it from her to be rude about it.]
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[She appreciates the businesslike attitude, at least.]
I wanted to speak to you. Though I was unsure whether I ought to. [Pausing for a second.] I'm sure I'm not your favorite person on this ship today, but would you mind giving me a few minutes to pass along some information?
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You really aren't, but getting all of us out of here alive is more important than holding a grudge. I'm listening.
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You've had the misfortune of being framed twice. But the week between, Tamamo was framed. Did you ever come to learn why?
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[She paces a little around the clinic, checking out the supplies.]
Are you aware, by the way, that there are certain people here with special roles and abilities? And did you know Escha had one?
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...She could protect people from getting exorcised. Shit.
[And then the other shoe drops as she realizes, right, it didn't work. That's... unfortunate, to say the least.]
If we would've fallen for it, no one else would've had to die.
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I was protected. That's why you named me.
[She blows out a breath. Well that certainly changes some things.]
Well played, I'll give you that.
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[But she looks a little relieved, too.]
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[There is a demon, but...]
I confirm it. I may not be particularly soft, but I'm not in the habit of condemning anyone to death without reason.
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...And, hm.]
I've played this game before. I know the rules. You're the one that chose to protect me.
[Is she sure? No, but like she said, she knows the rules.]
Why?
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At the beginning, I knew very little about whether there was anyone here trustworthy. I didn't have much to go on, and didn't want to chance preventing a demon from being executed. I felt I at least had some reasons to think you weren't one.
...Now, of course, I no longer think my logic coming to that conclusion was sound. But I did have to choose someone.
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It sucks, being in the dark, but taking a shot is always better than sitting on your hands. Your logic was sound enough for what you knew at the time. I would've appreciated a heads up, but we're all trying to survive. I get it. We're square.
[She holds out a hand so they can shake on it.]
Does anyone else know you have a role?
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[Taking her hand, shaking it.]
A few do, yes. Quite a few, at this point.
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[...]
I'd talk to Junpei if you haven't already.
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[Though honestly at this point anyone will just assume Katy is being framed even if she does murder.]
I have. Have you been talking to Junpei?
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[She doesn't sound the most impressed by it all.]
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He certainly feels quite free sharing others' business. At this point, I honestly wonder what the point even is of secrecy, besides the strict requirements. Whoever the demons are, they surely already know as much as anyone does.
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That's exactly right! Nathan told me flat out that the demons could give a shit who's got which role! The whole point is to work together!
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