[ shinobu is moving a lot more slowly than she'd like with numb limbs. she doesn't want to faceplant, but why would i not take advantage and make her lose her grace?
anyway, yeah she's going to go numb and start to fall when they are two steps away from the restaurant. ]
[ He really though they were going to make it. Claude was probably chatting about what he heard from Lup regarding the dancing kitchen since they were moving at a slower pace, though he abruptly cuts off when he sees her stumble.
Or rather, more than stumble.
He's close enough that he can get his hands on both her shoulders before her face hits the marble, a concerned look etched across his features. ]
That elevator really did a number... You all right?
[ He's going to check her face and particularly her eyes, just to make sure there's nothing else affecting her. ]
[ he doesn't even wait for her answer, and that does annoy her a little but she can't deny it's more efficient this way.
she sighs. ]
I wish I could say with confidence. We also saw apparitions after the lights went out in the elevator. They could be previous hotel guests, or they could be playing with my mind.
Do I make it that apparent? I'm not foolish enough to turn away help when it's necessary. I am less numb than I was after I tumbled out of the elevator.
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[ shinobu is moving a lot more slowly than she'd like with numb limbs. she doesn't want to faceplant, but why would i not take advantage and make her lose her grace?
anyway, yeah she's going to go numb and start to fall when they are two steps away from the restaurant. ]
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Or rather, more than stumble.
He's close enough that he can get his hands on both her shoulders before her face hits the marble, a concerned look etched across his features. ]
That elevator really did a number... You all right?
[ He's going to check her face and particularly her eyes, just to make sure there's nothing else affecting her. ]
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I'll be fine once I can move as I usually do. I apologize for being a bother.
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[ He just lifts her up, and it only takes like two seconds get into the restaurant, and set her down at the closest chair of the long table. ]
I wonder what we're supposed to learn from this experience of yours.
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she sighs. ]
I wish I could say with confidence. We also saw apparitions after the lights went out in the elevator. They could be previous hotel guests, or they could be playing with my mind.
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[ He takes a seat, thinking about it. ]
That could be the case. Instead of having a quarantined space for those who've died to exist, they just wander around the hotel as ghosts...?
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So it was separate for your previous group as well. I can't write off that possibility.
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[ maybe they're...?? hostages??? ]
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[ that would be ideal. ]
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[ He switches gears for a moment, looking at her again. ]
Does the numbness seem to be fading any? I doubt you want me carrying you back out of here.
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Do I make it that apparent? I'm not foolish enough to turn away help when it's necessary. I am less numb than I was after I tumbled out of the elevator.
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[ He helps himself to a cherry tomato. ]
But I imagine most people wouldn't want to be carried around by a stranger. Perhaps you need to eat a bit to speed up the process.
[ He doubts it, but pushes a plate toward her nonetheless. ]
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That's a fine hypothesis.
[ about strangers and eating. she also doubts it, but in theory, it actually isn't that bad were the circumstances different.
still, she flashes him a thankful smile and has enough feeling to pick at the plate of food. ]
I think I'm no longer numb.
[ or maybe the hour is up. ]
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Was there anyone else with you?
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Estelle-san was. Her interpretation of things were ghosts and a curse.
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Did she go numb too?
[ Hopefully she is not kneeled over somewhere. ]
But it could be... I wonder if it's a reference to our previous rounds. Like those statues seem to be.
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[ so she should be fine. ]
Other people I've talked to have also wondered if they were previous hotel guests.
[ and as they are the current guests.... ]
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A glimpse into our future? That seems pretty cruel.