DOPPEL CHAT

[justfists]

WHAT A CONVO

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[justfists]

... So the Barghest would kill you instead?

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.]

[messianic]

[That's...]

Cinque-san...

[That's...too much.]

[whirlingmace]

[ Giving a slow nod. ]

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.

[justfists]

[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.]

[messianic]

[Minato looks extremely sad about that, but he doesn't pipe up again; he's waiting to hear her answer to Makoto's question, it seems.]

[whirlingmace]

[ :<

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.

[justfists]

... Aren't you worried that the Jorogumo might target you, so it doesn't risk being outed?

[messianic]

... Why are you here, Cinque-san...? Why are you all stuck here too?

[whirlingmace]

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.

[justfists]

The resort was the Barghest's hunting grounds.

[she glances at Minato. but uh, yeah, just chiming in with that one.]

[messianic]

Those are two pretty different reasons for being here...

[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?

[whirlingmace]

And Prince Alfie said that Jojo sees it as a sinking ship that they are trapped on.

[ 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.

[justfists]

... Cinque, do you remember what the catalyst was? That made you want to go after the Outsider?

[Makoto doesn't remember. Or maybe she never knew.]

[messianic]

[...Ah.

That's...a very, very good question, and Minato's quiet as he waits for the answer.]

[whirlingmace]

[ Let's think about it. ]

I think when he disappeared. That's when things started to slowly change and get worse.

[justfists]

[she considers.]

And nothing before then?

[messianic]

[Yeah... there's something weird about this entire situation, and it feels like there's still so much they need to learn.

Minato's still quiet, expression contemplative as he listens.]

[whirlingmace]

[ 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.

[justfists]

...

[she pauses.]

I-I see.

[That sounds... suspiciously like when Ichigo said he was killed?]

Was there ever another gunshot? Or just the one...?

[messianic]

[... Ah. He sees where she's going with this, but he's quiet, waiting for the response.]

[whirlingmace]

[ She shakes her head. ]

I don't know. I only remember hearing the boom sound once. If it happened again, we might have missed it.

[justfists]

[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.

[messianic]

... Do you mind if I ask one more thing, Cinque-san?

[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?

[whirlingmace]

[ It seems like she relaxes for a moment. ]

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.

[justfists]

[well now that it's been asked, she looks a little shocked at the question, and then at the answer. She... pauses.]

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.]

[messianic]

... Are you happy this way, Cinque-san?

[Really, truly happy?]