WEEK 7.

[trustwellness]

WEEK 7 Oerba Dia Vanille, Phi, and Gangrel have joined the deceased, dropping your number even further. This is the second week that the death toll has risen by three, just by way of murder alone. With well over half of your number deceased, how much longer can this go on? Saturday is given to regrouping and rest; on Sunday morning the clock chimes as it always has, but at least there are no bodies to find today. It seems you're safe for now. The night before wasn't necessarily a peaceful one, however; you'll probably feel a bit groggy when you wake up, and it seems you've regained something that you didn't realize you'd lost... As before, it seems that door at the bottom of the stairwell has been unlocked, allowing you to descend even further into the depths of the university; perhaps the new floor holds something promising for you. Or perhaps you'll "christen" this one with another murder. Given the current pattern, that probably wouldn't be a surprise. APPRENTICES REMAINING: 12

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[OOC: Welcome to week seven of Trustfell! Feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget to save those threads for coins and the activity check!

If you'd like to get in contact with the Wordsmith, you can do so through letters or the switchboard!]

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[oyashiromama]

[It's hard for Hanyuu to wrap her mind around, because it's horrifying, but... No, it makes complete sense to her. After all, Rika, for the past hundred years...

She runs her hands over Elda's head and back, soothingly.]

I... I'm so sorry...your family, that she has to experience this. When we are out, I... I want to do anything I can to help.

[She isn't sure what that would entail right now, but she knows if she confers with the others...]

[matchbreaker]

[ . . . Hah. That's so backwards.

In fact, it's so backwards Elda can't help but respond in kind: ]

I had intended to be your spear, you know. And here you are, offering to help with my family's burdens.

[ she said this into Hanyuu's stomach though, her head now turned to get the mot body contact possible. ]

[oyashiromama]

I don't fault you. We had no idea, what could be waiting for us, with our memories...

[She speaks gently, quietly, and-]

...And your presence has helped me here more than you could ever imagine, Elda. It's okay.

[matchbreaker]

[ That is a comfort to her, actually. She inhales, and she ... ends up nibbles a little bit at the clothes Hanyuu is wearing . Ooops. ]

... I will appreciate the help. Thank you.

[oyashiromama]

[It's like dating a cat in a way... Don't bite a hole in her pajamas, Elda.

Hanyuu continues to rub Elda's back, and for a moment she's quiet, then:]

Do you want to brush my hair?

[matchbreaker]

[ . . . Ah. She nods, and she pulls her mouth back and: ]

Yes. Yes, please, I would love to.

[ And she's actually making to sit up now. She's not quite as bouncy, but. ]

[oyashiromama]

[It's alright, she can take her time. The brush is nearby, set on the desk, and Hanyuu will grab that, and then get into position.

She finds she likes when Elda brushes her hair. It's a relaxing time for her, and she knows it is for the other woman too.]

[matchbreaker]

[ It is relaxing. Relaxing... affirming. It's a little ritual that Elda can perform to better express her love, reaffirm her desire for a future. She's going about it slow today, but by the time that she gets in position behind Hanyuu, she's smiling as they get to it.

... Karin's plight in incredibly dire. But Hanyuu got assured of her victory. The two of them are still trapped in this deathtrap, but it is the two of them. It's probably a net positive overall.

As she's weighing all this, Elda yawns a little. It seems even now she can't help but be tired first thing in the morning. ]

[oyashiromama]

[Hanyuu can't help but let out a small chuckle. Yesterday, Elda was back asleep by now. Quite likely, this is her up much earlier than she's used to.] If you're in need of more rest, we can always resume later, you know?

[matchbreaker]

Y-you wouldn't go back to sleep anyway. I--- [ No, don't yawn. Don't yawn... ] can finish this much, at least, to make you presentable.

[ Huff! ]

[oyashiromama]

Alright, alright. [Giggle.] Until I look presentable...and then right back to sleep.

[Can't have her drowsy throughout the day.]

[matchbreaker]

I... I enjoy fixing up your hair. It makes me feel - [ yawn, shakes her head ] ... Rather, it allows me to know that others will see that I've cared for you.

[ Even if they don't know that's why. ]

[oyashiromama]

[That's interesting- and not very surprising. It's such an Elda thing to do, a kind of...declaration. A statement. It's bound to get a little overwhelming, sometimes, but it's also incredibly endearing.]

To fix me up, and send me out into the world. Like you're a stylist, Elda.

[She's teasing, but she's mostly talking to keep Elda up, really. Keep her from yawning too much.]

[matchbreaker]

[ . . Will Hanyuu allow her this, to be perhaps a little bit overbearing? She- decides not to hesitate. She flushes a little at that quip and responds back just as fast, smiling as she works around her horns now ]

More a lover than a stylist I should hope!

[ She laughs, somewhere between her gentle laugh and evil old lady laugh. ]

[oyashiromama]

[A little's good. ...For now, it's more than good, it'll be something to get used to, but affection's so very nice.]

A- au, auu, y-yes, I think that is what everyone would assume first.

[...guzma asking when's the wedding hahaha]

[matchbreaker]

[ Puts that letter to Alani in a new context, doesn't it?

Elda keeps laughing though! ... But it trails off into a little chuckle ]

That's what I'm counting on. [ . . . "For them to know you're mine." she almost says, but catches it on her tongue. That would be too much she...

... she's aware Hanyuu has yet to really respond beyond an examinaton of a future. ]

[oyashiromama]

[Ohhh, her ears are getting warm she's blushing so much...!!!

There is... It's not fair to really leave Elda hanging, she knows. She's still feeling everything out, she's still getting used to...all of this. But, moments like this, she feels like...

...it's all going to work out. To sort itself out. That she's nothing to worry about.]

I think...there's no mistaking it...now.

[matchbreaker]

[ Ba-bump.

She swears, in her ears, her very pulse sounds like "Han-yuu." She knows she's rushing into this, Elda Marker is far from foolish. Some of their connection, perhaps most of it, wouldn't work under other circumstances. But never once to examine such things, Elda knows that she loves Hanyuu now, that she means the world to her now, that she... ]

No... no, I sure hope not. [ She... ] Your hair is so gorgeous.

[ She's giving herself an out, as much as Hanyuu. ] Will you wear the flower today? I ought to part it by your horns differently if you do.

[oyashiromama]

[That out is appreciated. She was sure Elda would push her more, for more of an answer, for... But she's not, and that means so very much to her, more than she could ever describe.]

Aah? I... Yes, I would...love to, especially since you can probably...fix it better, than I did.

[Like Vanille had, Hanyuu placed the flower in water for the night, so it wouldn't dry out.]

[matchbreaker]

Of course I can. Who do you take me for?

[ Elda sighs. ]

... You should let me touch up your nails with my polish later this week, too.

[ You always wanted red nails, right, Hanyuu? You can be like Elda! ... And Lusamine! ... And Gangrel before he died!

But true to her word, either way, Elda is now shifting how she's doing the hair around the chipped horn, in preparation for the flower. ]

[oyashiromama]

Aah- I've never worn nail polish... Ohhh, you know, even in Hinamizawa, not many of the kids wore anything like it either.

[Maybe Shion? ...Shion definitely wore nail polish at least a few times.]

I-it could be fun, to try, yes.

[matchbreaker]

Then we'll do that, later this week! I'm sure you would look wonderful! [ Red might be... only dubiously Hanyuu's color? No, it's definitely her color. Elda nods to herself. ]

For now, though...

[ She finishes up this part and- ]

You're closer to the flower, can you grab it? I'll work it in.

[oyashiromama]

Oh, of course.

[She's got a long enough reach that she can snatch it up, out of the little bowl she uses to soak it. The water means she has to let it drip on to the floor, for a few moments, but she has it ready for when Elda needs it.]

[matchbreaker]

It really is a fairly nice looking flower.

[ The woman says idly, still back here and focusing more on it and on Hanyuu's hand than anything. She might just be trying to focus to not like... nod off... ]

[oyashiromama]

Yes, it is. ...I wonder what kind it is. If it's exclusive to Akopos.

[A slight wistful tone. She should ask Alani.]