R1 DEADLAND

[lockdownmods]

[it’s strange, for the people who were already dead, the shift in scenery is sudden and complete. For those who have just arrived? It’s like you’re back where you left?

How strange.

But if you ever need her, you can always reach out to the guardian of this place.]

LOCATIONS
Note: locations lag a week behind the living counterparts

Comments

[preconstruction]

But Lucian has been her pet project for literal years. It's like that girl Kamski has.

[devotingly]

[ waver looks at connor, his troubled expression not disappearing as he listens to the other try to reassure him. this would have worked a week ago, perhaps, but now— ]

Damn it, Connor. I... I get it. You’re trying to make me not lose hope or whatever. But— [ he drags a hand down his face, trying to keep himself from breaking down. ] But I just fucking died. And now I’m here and apparently I’m a robot or something? And everything I remembered... god, I don’t know what to do.

[donotlick]

Chloe, you mean? I dunno, she didn't seem more advanced than you.

[ Connor will always be the most advanced in his eyes!! ]

[foo_bar]

No, I wouldn't have.

Fuck-- [he glitches for a minute and then turns to face him.]

That was the actual worst moment of my life. Not anything that happened after or before.

[he says it sincerely]

[preconstruction]

[ he almost laughs when waver says he's a robot. He refrains, however. ]

You're not a toaster, don't worry.

[ then he holds out his hand. ]

Give me your hand, Waver Velvet.

[throwabookatit]

[ fuck he's adorable ]

Good...afternoon... Connor, were you sleeping?

[starswink]

[Yoosung completely missed the commotion with Waver earlier, being wrapped up in the RPG party simulation. He's worked super hard today on birthday things today, so he's turning in.... It was so much fun that he almost forgot it was Saturday. But when he sets foot in the common room, the first thing he sees is Mitarai sitting there - his eyes widen as they catch his dead stare, but he lowers them immediately.

Just like clockwork, every last one. And Hank had said he was surprised Mitarai made it this long, so seeing him there now almost feels as plain as the way he's acting. He was practically told to expect it. This was such a busy week that this felt like forever ago, though, so whatever plan he'd concocted has already slipped his mind. He still hasn't even figured out why he cried.

... It's the guild's mission to assist victims. Assessing the situation is the first step. He lifts his head again and takes a step toward him.]

Mitarai... hey...

[He's sure the right words will come to him by the time he reaches the chairs.]

morning

[donotlick]

[ Well, that's.... different, Hank has to say. He knew Han was "around," as much as he could be, anyway. But he hasn't actually heard the full deets or seen the guy himself.

Until now. Yeah, glitching doesn't look very fun. Hank sits down beside him. ]

You holding up alright there, Han?

[childrenofinvention]

You could just as easily hurt him by hiding it.

And uh... I don't wanna-- well. You're not really good at hiding it.

But I guess that's to be expected, especially when emotions are involved.

After all... the kind of intimacy you have with Hank is... hmm... it's. Kiiiiiiinda just short of fucking without actually touching him downstairs, you know?

[devotingly]

[ waver immediately tenses up when rebecca touches his cheek... but he doesn’t pull away. instead, he leans into the touch, eyes screwed shut as he tries to calm down. ]

My mental health? Who the hell cares about that...?

[ deep breaths help... somewhat. well, at least he’s not angry now, but it seems he’s still obviously troubled. ]

We’re dead, Gales. I disgraced the wishes of not one, but two people.

[preconstruction]

[ ok connor is blunt but he doesn't talk like that. ]

I don't -- I wouldn't classify it that way.

[preconstruction]

It didn't seem that way to me, either, but it's hard to say.

[childrenofinvention]

Well yeaaaah. I'd say we're pretty different, you and I.

[maybe that's why he finds you so funny. it's good. just different.]

Doesn't mean everyone doesn't see it.

If you're not honest with yourself ya could still lose them both. That's why my philosophy has always been complete honesty.

[throwabookatit]

We're dead. It's true.

[ Probably, he's never heard her speak this gently. This patiently. ]

But it's not the end. We've got our minds, our selves, and each other. I'm not going to say you didn't just go through something traumatic...but you've not reached the end of your rope. Not if I have anything to say about it.

[donotlick]

Right, not like the visuals have much to do with what's going on inside.

Guess we'll find out one way or another.

[preconstruction]

[ well. lucian accomplished something -- connor just looks guilty now. ]

I wouldn't want that to happen.

[devotingly]

[ he Glares at the hand on his shoulder, but it’s not like waver has much energy to fight back. so he crosses his arms, frowning. ]

Right, because Connor’s a robot. What would he be now? Robot squared?

[childrenofinvention]

...why don't you try what I did with Yoosung and Mishima?

If you're giving it to them from the heart, I have a good feeling they'll understand.

The fact that they both like you this much isn't just some kind of mistake you know. They like you the way you are. So? Go ahead and give it to them, right?

[wink]

[12d3]

[2-D just..... slowly removes his hand after that glare....]

.....he's not shaped like a square?

[im sorry but your jokes are wasted on him]

[throwabookatit]

[ Nooooo- no really, she...kind of loves it. ]

The start of a childish crush...but- but more than that, of a lifelong friendship. He's always been like that. Dramatic, standing up for those who can't.

[preconstruction]

Humans aren't like that, though. Human relationships are built between two people. Being someone's boyfriend, it's about commitment and staying by their side.

[devotingly]

[ in his defense, connor agreed.

but waver rolls his eyes, arms crossed. ]

That weasel’s just pathetic. An absolute idiot. He killed me for the chance to send a bloody message! What the hell was he gonna do with that? Try to call 911 or something else that’s just as stupid?!

[childrenofinvention]

.....I feel like you need an update.

That's not how all relationships work.

Three people can date. Couples can swing and share different partners... two people can date one person and not even care about the other. Relationships aren't just built one way.

[preconstruction]

Maybe for some humans.

[ but maybe not his humans??? ]

[devotingly]

Manage...? [ now that she’s talking about it, waver takes a good look around and— ]

This... is still the school?