[ some time after the minievent, or maybe even during but like, when it's time for a break, kate is sitting out by the waterfall at the grotto. she's still in her dress and flower crown, but she's removed her shoes to give her little feet a break. ]
It's nice to get a little fresh air.
[ is it fresh air? in here? probably not, but it is a refreshing little spot away from the crowd. ]
I poked him a couple of days ago about what he was going to do.
[ So yeah, he knows... And seems pleased about it, though there is some skepticism still lingering. It's the paranoia of it all. ]
We're at the last stretch! And there's still time to figure out how to beat the cultists, then you can figure out how to face your friends when you get back. [ Nosy... Curious. ] What did you wish for, exactly?
Originally, I was going to wish to become the new master of the House. That is my goal.
... But I realized that if I die here, that wish would be meaningless. It wouldn't help anyone.
The Lord Grandfather of the Shadows House has a power that allows him to control people's minds. That's what allows him to maintain his twisted rule over humans and shadows alike. So I wished for that power of his to disappear. If I don't return, then the others will succeed.
[ there's a little tension as she tries to hold on to that hope... but at least some of the earlier emotions fade a little as her focus shifts to this. ]
Hold onto that tightly! I heard it's strongest when everything's awful.
[ He says that cheerfully, even though there's a dull sorrow to those words, like he misses someone, but that's whisked away to a calm sea... Pensive... Drumming with uncertainty and skepticism. ]
I partnered up recently, mostly because I wanted to save someone, but now I have to think about the wish seriously. It would be a waste to not use it.
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Week 5, Wednesday
It's nice to get a little fresh air.
[ is it fresh air? in here? probably not, but it is a refreshing little spot away from the crowd. ]
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It's good to see everyone in a good mood.
[ His emotions show that he thinks that genuinely, though there's a later of dread underneath, then an ever persistent paranoia under that. ]
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[ her own vibes are not great! there's an ever-present background noise of misery and anxiety. but right now, she's fairly calm. ]
... Are you feeling all right?
[ rudely acknowledging the emotions. unsure if that's just how he's been all week or if it's just how he is now. ]
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Hm? I feel like I should be the one asking.
[ He rudely claps back, but not intending to be rude. It's... Just there, but it seems like he is unaware about what he's emanating. ]
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[ ... ]
I think this week is making me realize that I'm a bit of a gloomy person...
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[ Wait. ]
There's something about me that's off, then?
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Just a sense of... apprehension, I suppose?
[ calling it paranoia seems rude. ]
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[ Crosses his arms. ]
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Back at home, I also need to be on the lookout. You just never know.
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[ she turns her head, her gaze seemingly drifting to the waterfall. ]
I understand that well. Threats could be anywhere. Today's allies could be tomorrow's enemies. It's like that where I'm from, too.
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His emotions rattle a bit at the last part... Maybe resonating, but still calm enough. There's a laugh. ]
Not the greatest similarity to have! But you have your wish now, right? Will that make you less of a gloomy person?
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[ she puts a hand over her chest, and gives a little nod. ]
Yes... that's true.
I hope I can make it back to see for myself, but... they should have a real chance now. The other children back home, I mean.
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[ So yeah, he knows... And seems pleased about it, though there is some skepticism still lingering. It's the paranoia of it all. ]
We're at the last stretch! And there's still time to figure out how to beat the cultists, then you can figure out how to face your friends when you get back. [ Nosy... Curious. ] What did you wish for, exactly?
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... But I realized that if I die here, that wish would be meaningless. It wouldn't help anyone.
The Lord Grandfather of the Shadows House has a power that allows him to control people's minds. That's what allows him to maintain his twisted rule over humans and shadows alike. So I wished for that power of his to disappear. If I don't return, then the others will succeed.
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[ Emotions very disapproving and a lot of dislike for that. ]
I do think that's a more feasible wish. Sounds better longterm, too.
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[ there's a little tension as she tries to hold on to that hope... but at least some of the earlier emotions fade a little as her focus shifts to this. ]
Are you still without a partner, Gojo?
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[ He says that cheerfully, even though there's a dull sorrow to those words, like he misses someone, but that's whisked away to a calm sea... Pensive... Drumming with uncertainty and skepticism. ]
I partnered up recently, mostly because I wanted to save someone, but now I have to think about the wish seriously. It would be a waste to not use it.
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Do you have any ideas yet?
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[ Nebulous uncertainty. ]
I'm sure it'll be fine.