Yeah, we shouldn’t let her down. [ hmm. ] Have you thought about what we could do? I got a letter from Crow saying we need to make a plan to ground the dorm heads soon.
[ Nier was about to have darker thoughts about how he knows sacrifice and he’ll be fine, picturing something specific and unfortunately grim.
But no.
Claude has to kiss his temple and his thoughts are just a jumble: whydidhedothatdidhejustkissmeagainbutmorelikeapet we are supposed to be friends do friends do that it’s not like I hated it actually I like it but I don’t know what to say or do he’s playing around why am I getting embarrassed and nervous—
He closes his eyes to iron all of that out and throw it away. ]
Not really… We’ve exchanged some facts about each other and I know more about her friends from home now, but I don’t know if that’s enough.
That's a stronger reaction than I expected. Why did he react like that when he touches me all the time? A forehead kiss is probably more friend-like than getting into bed with someone and holding them? I just wanted to, I can't tell which feelings are friendship and what's more.
I should focus. ]
I might go ahead and ask her then. Or the others at least, if they've got any ideas. I think Iris often has theories on what's going on around us.
[ He’s getting distracted and it’s difficult to remain angry about all of this. Nier’s holding onto rage very tightly—mad that they may have chosen Sakyou or Manwol… Mad at this whole place for throwing them into deadly field trips. For taking these four dorm heads that they’ve learned to love.
He wants to stay choose vengeance each time and he will, but very hard when gay thoughts are projected into your head? ]
[ He's going to get up and head over to wherever it is that they store their tea, taking his time to brew himself a cup. He's a little frustrated with himself, but by the time he has the cup in his hands, he's regained some semblance of focus. ]
Okay. I wonder if we can buy information specifically on how to help them. Seems like too easy of an answer, but worth a shot. And if the people in the daycare can get in the Student Records, maybe they or Principal Bear can help.
Yeah. I only have one voucher now, but I’ll have to see where we are on Sunday. We also have the rest of the dorm to help, then when we have another meeting we can report our findings.
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[ That's the truth that he would choose revenge and I hope that picture is coming together. ]
With all we've learned... It's hard.
[ He's torn. ]
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I know. Our emotions aren't going to be curbed that easily. Even if it's not permanent, dying is painful.
[ How many of us have died on these field trips? ]
And our grief is still real.
[ Still cognizant of Nier's tea, he puts an arm around his shoulders to bring him in. ]
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… Are you okay?
[ Because of the field trip yesterday… Then Manwol is also gone now, for however long. ]
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[ He drops his head back into the couch, stretching his legs out as he stares at the ceiling. ]
Lila warned me that it might get worse before it gets better, and that they were all counting on us. I don't want to let her down.
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Lila. Maybe she’d be disappointed in me. ]
Yeah, we shouldn’t let her down. [ hmm. ] Have you thought about what we could do? I got a letter from Crow saying we need to make a plan to ground the dorm heads soon.
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[ But... about a plan. ]
I don't know. I think that we'll be forced to fight them to either save the people in the daycare or return home. Given the theme of our trips so far.
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[ It's something they've had days to consider. ]
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I feel like at this point as long as we're able to kill this thing I'll be satisfied.
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[ … I hope we don’t have to. ]
I don’t want to see people suffer more than they already do, played like dolls for amusement.
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Followed by removing his arm from his shoulders and settling his hands in his lap instead. ]
That does feel like what we are. I don't want to sacrifice anyone either, but I'm not foolish enough to think that battles can be won without a price.
... But until then, we can do our best to ground them like Crow says. Has Annie offered you any advice on how to snap her out of it?
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But no.
Claude has to kiss his temple and his thoughts are just a jumble: whydidhedothatdidhejustkissmeagainbutmorelikeapet we are supposed to be friends do friends do that it’s not like I hated it actually I like it but I don’t know what to say or do he’s playing around why am I getting embarrassed and nervous—
He closes his eyes to iron all of that out and throw it away. ]
Not really… We’ve exchanged some facts about each other and I know more about her friends from home now, but I don’t know if that’s enough.
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That's a stronger reaction than I expected. Why did he react like that when he touches me all the time? A forehead kiss is probably more friend-like than getting into bed with someone and holding them? I just wanted to, I can't tell which feelings are friendship and what's more.
I should focus. ]
I might go ahead and ask her then. Or the others at least, if they've got any ideas. I think Iris often has theories on what's going on around us.
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[ He’s getting distracted and it’s difficult to remain angry about all of this. Nier’s holding onto rage very tightly—mad that they may have chosen Sakyou or Manwol… Mad at this whole place for throwing them into deadly field trips. For taking these four dorm heads that they’ve learned to love.
He wants to stay choose vengeance each time and he will, but very hard when gay thoughts are projected into your head? ]
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... Give me a second.
[ He's going to get up and head over to wherever it is that they store their tea, taking his time to brew himself a cup. He's a little frustrated with himself, but by the time he has the cup in his hands, he's regained some semblance of focus. ]
Okay. I wonder if we can buy information specifically on how to help them. Seems like too easy of an answer, but worth a shot. And if the people in the daycare can get in the Student Records, maybe they or Principal Bear can help.
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But okay. Focusing. ]
It feels like we might be getting information from the voice itself, so maybe too easy but worth a try.
Why don’t we buy something that stores memories? Or copies and stores the sense of identity? Might as well since I don’t see the point of vouchers.
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That could work. I think it would be a power, which is what? 9 vouchers? I have 2, but we'll see how many I get on Sunday.
People got those mind-altering coupons too... Those are only temporary though, and I think they'll be more useful if we need to neutralize them.
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Yeah. I only have one voucher now, but I’ll have to see where we are on Sunday. We also have the rest of the dorm to help, then when we have another meeting we can report our findings.
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[ Well, not anymore. Weren't you chastising me? ]
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His expression doesn't budge as he keeps talking business. Now Nier's just bullying. ]
Maybe this will be the Sunday the power works, too. [ Mm. ] We should get some rest.
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Flicks the back of his head. ]
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Claude.
[ WHY ARE YOU BEGINNING A BABY ]
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[ Goodbye, private room. ]
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Goodnight, Claude.