hotel: shinobu

[shaft]

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[shaft]

Hmm.

[ 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...?

[wisterin]

[ she doesn't want to say they'll have to wait and see, but she's thinking it. ]

So it was separate for your previous group as well. I can't write off that possibility.

[shaft]

Yeah, unfortunately the thought of a second chance after death again isn't as reassuring with a hostage on the line.

[ maybe they're...?? hostages??? ]

[wisterin]

If we can free everyone at the end somehow....

[ that would be ideal. ]

[shaft]

That should be the goal.

[ 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.

[wisterin]

[ she smiles up at him. ]

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.

[shaft]

I don't think you make much apparent.

[ 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. ]

[wisterin]

[ she is pretty open, though? all you have to do is ask. ]

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. ]

[shaft]

[ Smiles back at her before starting to eat... The food looks good. Also spoon OOCly is very hungry right now. ]

Was there anyone else with you?

[wisterin]

[ i hope you've eaten by now, spoon. ]

Estelle-san was. Her interpretation of things were ghosts and a curse.

[shaft]

[ I have, thank you. ]

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.

[wisterin]

She did. I last saw her resting on a couch.

[ 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.... ]

[shaft]

[ bleak ]

A glimpse into our future? That seems pretty cruel.