[ She gives a nod and then looks back at Makoto. ]
Mimi.
[ Looking down. ]
And anyone else you and Akira are close to. Bae wanted to hurt you as well, Makoto. I was hoping I'd find out enough before then. I had a plan in mind, but I don't know if it would have worked.
[... He nods quietly in response to Cinque's glance over to him; it's a little humbling to know that Cinque's been trying to look out for him like this.
And Akira and Makoto as well...
Softly, he adds on:]
How long have you been working on this, Cinque-san...?
And that's why you went along with the barghest's plan to frame Owain last week as well? So I'd continue sharing the information I learned?
[she doesn't move-- she's trying to be understanding, because honestly... she really should be grateful for what Cinque had done. She's just trying to understand her motives.]
[she... doesn't know what to say to that. She honestly doesn't. Hold please while she processes that with a-- slightly ill look on her face.]
...
Why do you need to know more about the Outsider? Do you want to possess him like the Barghest did?
[she's moving past that because she honestly. doesn't know what to do with that information. But her knuckles are white from how hard she's clenching her fists.]
She shakes her head at the question making a face. ]
I don't want to possess him. I only want to get him to stop hurting the Resort and leave here. If we can do that, then all of this will stop. And I think Jojo wants to eat him.
I already talked to Jojo. I don't think I have anything to worry about with them.
[ She'll shake her head at Mimi. ]
I can't answer for Jojo, but the Resort gave Doppelling a home. Doppel was wandering a really long time without a host or some where to belong. The Resort was super duper kind.
[ She lifts her head up, eyes widening for a moment. OH. oh :< ]
I. I think we heard the gunshot... there was a boom just before things changed. Before that it was normal. I think I do remember seeing the Outsider and Appy before, but it's like sharing a public space with a stranger. You don't really think about them other than existing in the same place, you know? So I don't really have a clear memory of them or didn't really care about them until the Resort asked me to find them.
[she glances back at Minato. ... maybe she's missing something. Maybe...]
... Thank you.
[she looks back at Cinque. She still looks a little-- well, spooked. but there's something else, now. Something she can work with, something past the game.
She owes her a lot. And regardless of her own uncertainties and reservations, she knows that.]
This was very illuminating, Cinque-san. And... I'm glad you were willing to have this conversation with me.
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Hey hey Mimi and Makoto.
[ She already reaches for Minato, but stops herself. Just going to fold her hands. ]
Just Cinque works.
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Cinque. [she pauses] You said we could talk earlier.
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[That's his quiet input, offering her a small smile as Makoto takes charge of the conversation.]
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Yup yup. Whatever you need. Let me know if you need a break or anything, too.
[ Since she is still recovering from all of that. ]
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[and an inhale]
Why did you betray the barghest? I'm grateful, but I still... want to know why.
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But for now? It's just time to listen.]
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I was going to do it eventually, but this week we're now the same. Doppel is now me and so she cares about what I do.
[ A look over to Mimi. ]
So when we almost lost Mimi and Sataling... we decided it was enough.
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[there's a renewed pressure in those words, Makoto knew exactly who it wanted to kill next. Using her body.]
As soon as you knew who I was?
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It's not impossible to believe that Akira was the Barghest's next target, considering...the Barghest.
But.
It still...is not at all fun to hear.
(And what does Cinque mean by the Doppelganger now being her...?)
A LOT OF QUIET, SIMMERING CONCERN OVER HERE.]
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Mimi.
[ Looking down. ]
And anyone else you and Akira are close to. Bae wanted to hurt you as well, Makoto. I was hoping I'd find out enough before then. I had a plan in mind, but I don't know if it would have worked.
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... It succeeded at that.
[one step at a time though.]
What do you mean "find out enough?" What plan?
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And Akira and Makoto as well...
Softly, he adds on:]
How long have you been working on this, Cinque-san...?
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Since I failed the execution.
[ Closing her eyes to try not to copy anything while she explains her plan. ]
I needed more information on the Outsider. Ami was super smart and was in the place to get it, but...
[ Well it was bad news too ]
So I was planning on being Akira the next murder night and wait for Ami.
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And that's why you went along with the barghest's plan to frame Owain last week as well? So I'd continue sharing the information I learned?
[she doesn't move-- she's trying to be understanding, because honestly... she really should be grateful for what Cinque had done. She's just trying to understand her motives.]
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Cinque-san...
[That's...too much.]
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The Staff knows if anything happens to me, that Blueski and Sataling both can take my diary. I wrote every thing in there.
[ And then there's kind of a smile. ]
I was also pretty sneaky with that. I knew Owain would be in Gerome's room, but I didn't tell that to Ami or Jojo. So I was hoping.
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...
Why do you need to know more about the Outsider? Do you want to possess him like the Barghest did?
[she's moving past that because she honestly. doesn't know what to do with that information. But her knuckles are white from how hard she's clenching her fists.]
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She shakes her head at the question making a face. ]
I don't want to possess him. I only want to get him to stop hurting the Resort and leave here. If we can do that, then all of this will stop. And I think Jojo wants to eat him.
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[ She'll shake her head at Mimi. ]
I can't answer for Jojo, but the Resort gave Doppelling a home. Doppel was wandering a really long time without a host or some where to belong. The Resort was super duper kind.
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[she glances at Minato. but uh, yeah, just chiming in with that one.]
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[Still...]
But then again, doppelgangers and barghests are very different types of creatures. It could make sense.
[He doesn't really disbelieve it.]
Then... Cinque-san, what are your goals here? What would be the best outcome for you?
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[ And then she'll tap her fingers together. ]
To leave with everyone here. Nine is part of the Foundation, so I want to see him again.
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[Makoto doesn't remember. Or maybe she never knew.]
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That's...a very, very good question, and Minato's quiet as he waits for the answer.]
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I think when he disappeared. That's when things started to slowly change and get worse.
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And nothing before then?
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Minato's still quiet, expression contemplative as he listens.]
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I. I think we heard the gunshot... there was a boom just before things changed. Before that it was normal. I think I do remember seeing the Outsider and Appy before, but it's like sharing a public space with a stranger. You don't really think about them other than existing in the same place, you know? So I don't really have a clear memory of them or didn't really care about them until the Resort asked me to find them.
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[she pauses.]
I-I see.
[That sounds... suspiciously like when Ichigo said he was killed?]
Was there ever another gunshot? Or just the one...?
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I don't know. I only remember hearing the boom sound once. If it happened again, we might have missed it.
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... Thank you.
[she looks back at Cinque. She still looks a little-- well, spooked. but there's something else, now. Something she can work with, something past the game.
She owes her a lot. And regardless of her own uncertainties and reservations, she knows that.]
This was very illuminating, Cinque-san. And... I'm glad you were willing to have this conversation with me.
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[It's said softly, and he'll continue:]
What did you mean... by how you said this week you're the same? You and the doppelganger?
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Thank you. I can let you know if I remember anything new.
[ Though Mimi's question has her looking over at him. He miiiight not like this answer. ]
For the first two weeks we weren't together. Cinquey struggled really hard with it, but then this week we became one.
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You mean... you're really-really the Doppleganger now?
[she's wracking her brains for information on this legend, but honestly. The minute Barghest took over her body, her research completely stopped.]
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[Really, truly happy?]