I don't know whether they coordinated, or if most of them... didn't want me to have to hear it after last weekend... but one of them did let me know. Famine and Pestilence both confirmed it really was what it sounded like.
He told me that it would be unwise to rush to get to that number, because the cult would likely bring in a new set of sacrifices if the number dwindled too far. So for now, we should continue as we have been. Evidently, they'll be able to bring another veil in the week leading up to the ritual so we can get the number down to what's needed, and then the cult won't have time to bring in anyone new.
Y-yes. That's... what I had heard, about not needing to move quickly, but... not about that plan, yet.
[and, well, his emotions when it comes to this are still... turbulent. how are they supposed to just go on as normal, knowing this? knowing what's eventually going to come?
(when it does come-- how are they going to decide how to get the numbers down?)]
It makes everything up until now feel a bit pointless, doesn't it? Why have trials to stop monsters from killing more of us if most of us need to die anyways?
Why-- why do we have to go through dying, anyway-?
[a little more distraught.]
Scien... said that it's something to think about differently, here, but it-- it isn't that easy...! Even if they're all right wherever they are, they were still killed! If it's this way, then why did we have to be separated for so long...?
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w5, wednesday
Mathis - do you have a moment?
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[a little curiosity blips through his vibes, there.]
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[the vibes are grim, but it's probably fine.]
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Y-yes. I did. I... I assume you heard the same thing that I did.
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I just hadn't heard anyone say they were going to tell you, so - I wanted to be certain you knew.
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I don't know whether they coordinated, or if most of them... didn't want me to have to hear it after last weekend... but one of them did let me know. Famine and Pestilence both confirmed it really was what it sounded like.
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[she nods, and since it's after npc reveals:]
Scien told me the same.
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[there's a sense of relief there. phew.]
...but I wish that it wasn't, either. I don't know what we're going to...
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He told me that it would be unwise to rush to get to that number, because the cult would likely bring in a new set of sacrifices if the number dwindled too far. So for now, we should continue as we have been. Evidently, they'll be able to bring another veil in the week leading up to the ritual so we can get the number down to what's needed, and then the cult won't have time to bring in anyone new.
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[and, well, his emotions when it comes to this are still... turbulent. how are they supposed to just go on as normal, knowing this? knowing what's eventually going to come?
(when it does come-- how are they going to decide how to get the numbers down?)]
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[imagine volunteering for survival pool and getting got on thursday night]
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[a little shake of his head.]
...so it's all going to have to be done right at the end, isn't it.
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[taking a breath, a little shaky.]
At least - we know what we have to do, now.
[even if it doesn't feel particularly relieving.]
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[...]
It makes everything up until now feel a bit pointless, doesn't it? Why have trials to stop monsters from killing more of us if most of us need to die anyways?
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[a little more distraught.]
Scien... said that it's something to think about differently, here, but it-- it isn't that easy...! Even if they're all right wherever they are, they were still killed! If it's this way, then why did we have to be separated for so long...?
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[not scolding, but concerned, as she reaches towards his arm.]
You don't have to do anything you don't want to.
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[he can't... just do nothing.
but he doesn't know what he is going to do, in this situation.]
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[...]
If it comes down to it - I know ways that are as painless as possible.
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[even if the temptation is there.]
But it isn't only my decision, anyway. I have a partner.
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[and from her emotions, it really seem like she does.]
There are ways to get around that. Repartnering, and such.
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[a little hesitance, before he just says-]
I was Iwatooshi's partner. I-it's... scary, being in that position.
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[after a moment:]
I don't know what to say.
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[who ever thought these were discussions they'd be having?]
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[not happy, that's probably been taken out of their hands - but happier, comparatively.]
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