[ Nier is wherever Claude is! He wants to visit the wyvern, but unfortunately memshare week is cursed. It's mean. We have some mood music (Kainé / Duet ver), too.
You see the two heads of your village, Devola and Popola, and they tell you the truth (to 2:56). They aren't strangers. They aren't acquaintances. You have always seen them as like your parents after yours passed. Why?
Why are they doing this?
You hear them explain to you—your body isn't your own. You aren't human. You are merely a tool; everyone in this room is. It's hard for you to process. You have always thought that you had little control over your life and to have that confirmed cuts you deeper than you imagined.
Did your choices ever matter? Does your life matter? Do any of them matter...? If you don't matter, then why? Why are you here, suffering?
You always wondered why you felt so broken. You always wondered why everything felt orchestrated, like you're a doll being played with. They give you your answer. They're giving you all the answers.
They're wrong. You are an empty shell with no soul. Your life matters. You never meant anything. Your sister's life matters. She never meant anything. Your friends' lives matters. They never meant anything. Shades are monsters, always. You have been killing true humans all this time.
You always knew life had no purpose aside from the one you gave yourself. You made a purpose for yourself. You chose to combat cruelty with kindness because if there's nothing, why paint it black? You endured, you persevered, despite how it could amount to nothing that matters.
Is it... Not enough to be born into this world? Is there no place for him and the people he loves?
Nier frowns deeply as he tries to parse what happened. ]
[ The memories linger, Claude finds. Even after the destitute world fades, and he finds himself back, there's still a well of confusion bundled tight in his chest. It stays, as he tries to understand what he just witnessed, make sense of the thoughts that intruded in his head.
Underneath it, he's a little angry. A directionless anger, because he has no power to bring those two women to justice.
So he shoves it aside, settling a hand on Nier's shoulder instead, brows furrowed. ]
[ Claude is just sitting by the river, his pants rolled up and his legs in the water. His wyvern is also there, dozing peaceably in the water with her wings fanned out.
He'll wave Nier over when he spots him. The vibes are... subdued, a conflict of sorrow, relief and frustration. ]
[ And Nier approaches when he sees Claude wave to him. Vibes here... Are complicated. There's more sorrow than there is anger, but there's also acceptance. The worry is for Claude, though. ]
... Yeah. It'll take some time before I can use my shoulder and arm like normal, but I'll be fine.
[ He sits next to him, rolling up his pants and taking off his shoes, to join in the water kickies. ]
[ Claude is just shooting arrows like a robot, trying desperately to forget everything that he felt in that gym, and everything still lingering around him.
But doesn't stop when he notices Nier, firing whatever is left in his quiver before stopping and sighing. Taking off his gloves and quiver, he sets the bow back where it belongs before walking over to him, watching his expression carefully. ]
[ They're at the dorm! Unless Nier isn't there. Wherever he is, Claude is probably looking for him, and when he finds him, he'll just wander over to set a hand on his back. ]
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week 0, tuesday, spring dorm
Instead, he sets four glasses in front of him. Three with a murky, brown liquid, and one with just water. ]
You know, if you want to opt out, I won't blame you.
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That's really tempting, but I'm unfortunately a man of my word. [ Squints at these glasses. ] ... What are these even for, Claude?
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Why are you making these? ]
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week 1, monday, classroom
[ He means the example of the person that wanted to become a model because they want to best their ex. Nier is clearly going to fail. ]
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week 1, sunday
Can you come outside?
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For what?
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monday, w2
Instead, he plops a flower crown made with an assortment of tiger lilies, white daisies, and poppies on the lord's head. ]
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Thank you? What is this for?
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friday, w2
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Hoping that tomorrow's trial goes better than last week.
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monday, w3
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Underneath it, he's a little angry. A directionless anger, because he has no power to bring those two women to justice.
So he shoves it aside, settling a hand on Nier's shoulder instead, brows furrowed. ]
Hey, are you okay?
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week 3, saturday, summer roof
You didn't strike her.
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My hand cramped.
[ A lie. ]
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tuesday, w4
Will you two have a wedding, too?
[ By the way, the emotions are awfully fond. There's unfortunately an obvious spark of affection that's too hard to ignore. ]
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Though, there's a slight sense of apprehension too. ]
No, I don't think that'll be necessary. You really enjoy weddings, don't you?
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week 4, friday, river
He'll wave Nier over when he spots him. The vibes are... subdued, a conflict of sorrow, relief and frustration. ]
Are you all patched up from last night?
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... Yeah. It'll take some time before I can use my shoulder and arm like normal, but I'll be fine.
[ He sits next to him, rolling up his pants and taking off his shoes, to join in the water kickies. ]
Are you all right, Claude?
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saturday, w4 post-trial
Unfortunately, he can't be discreet because the emotions are heavy and loud. They're angry and sad with a small bed of betrayal. ]
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But doesn't stop when he notices Nier, firing whatever is left in his quiver before stopping and sighing. Taking off his gloves and quiver, he sets the bow back where it belongs before walking over to him, watching his expression carefully. ]
You seem wearied.
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monday, w5
I don't understand.
[ HE DOESN'T WANT TO UNDERSTAND. ]
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How liberating, that childbirth is limited to just men and women. Would you ever want to get pregnant, Nier?
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week 5, wednesday, dorm
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Are you doing all right there?
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week 5, saturday, dorm
The door is open, so when he spots Nier, he'll wave him in. ]
Did you eat?
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Mm. Not yet. I was planning to get something in a bit.
[ But his nose wrinkles cause pie? ]
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week 5, sunday
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week 6, monday
Claude, I wanted to ask you something.
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Sure, what is it?
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week 6, wednesday, dorm
And then. ]
Do you think the notes we get in everyone's locker is also a power?
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I'm not sure... I was thinking that the rule additions on Tuesdays might be it. [ Uh. ] Manwol on your mind?
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thursday, week 6 curfew
Claude. You haven't come out... You haven't said anything.
[ It's worrying me. ]
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I'm just tired.
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week 6, friday, dorm
Hey.
[ Six weeks and that's all he's got. ]
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Hey, Claude.
[ Is this supposed to be easier? ]
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sunday, week 6
Are you moving back?
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To Spring? I'm not sure... But I figure the original owners will want this space back.
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week 7, monday, dorm
When Nier walks by, his wyvern will fly over head, trying to get his attention to draw him up there too. ]
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Claude. [ It is his big brother lecture voice. ] This is where you decided to sleep?
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saturday, w7
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Feeling better?
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