ROUND 4

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Re: THE SCRAPYARD

[asonoficeandfire]

[what is even going on, C why do you do this]

I thought you started out by the temple.

Re: THE SCRAPYARD

[syncintohell]

[ nods to C's— friend, presumably? ]

I do not wish to force him to linger on unpleasant recollections much longer. Worry not, I wish to know just one more thing. Which way did Azrael go? I must take this matter up with them personally.

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[neigh_sayer]

You can get to the labyrinth by taking a right at the Temple! You guys never went there with me.

[BUT;; SWEATS what up mori]

Uuuum, they shouted something about going back to Shibuya--there's an area that kinda looks like it, so that's your best bet.

We're trying to get AWAY from them so. . .sorry, I can't help you. But I'll be rooting for you, for sure!

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[syncintohell]

Very well, I will continue onwards. I will not forget your aid.

[ TO THE RIGHT AGAIN ]

[worthathousand]

[ —arriving here, now. in addition to her lance, there's now a very healthful-looking potion tied to her belt.

Amaranth looks a bit startled to see so many people here. ]

...Oh, ah. Hello again, C.
[ she turns to Shu-whose-name-she-doesn't-know ] I'm sorry, ah—I did not intend to follow you.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[He was going to try to stop Shu but he rushes off and now there's that other lady]

-Ah! Um, wait - hello?

[asonoficeandfire]

[looks at C like you just sent him on a wild goose chase. and then more people? turning his attention to the newcomer too]

Ah...

[worthathousand]

Hello again to you too.

[ this is so uncomfortable. are they supposed to kill each other now? to mori: ] You are... in the hero unit? And a friend of C?

This is an unfortunate way to meet.

[ even so, a polite bow to both of them ] I am Amaranth.

[neigh_sayer]

[waving off Shuuuu--WHY DO MORE PEOPLE KEEP POPPING UP]

Ah! The kind new Lilis! You just missed it, more weird puppets appeared and started chasing and stabbing another guy! Better be careful, this area isn't safe!

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

CB-kun quit it already!

[Turns to look at Amaranth, exasperated]

Ah, it's, nice to meet you Amaranth-san, I'm Mori. Yes, we're friends.

[asonoficeandfire]

[nodding to her as well]

I'm Duality.

[worthathousand]

[ just kind of.... slow glance at C. this is way less cute outside a Live, child. ]

[ to Mori: ] I... get the impression that it's a very exciting friendship.
Well, I'm glad to meet both of you. Or... well. It would be better to not meet people here, but even so.

[ she bites her lip a moment ] Do you have a plan for this game?

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Wry smile at 'exciting friendship', that quickly falls.]

My plan was to find these two, and ideally any teammates we might have around here, and avoid unnecessary fights.

[neigh_sayer]

[this is him 24/7 ur welcome]

I think the plan was for you to leave and us to drive away! Because. . .

[slaps Mori on the chest!! and raises Duality's arms!!]

You're totally outmatched! In one corner, you have the super human heroic husk of a person, Mori-chan! Capable of crushing you with a single blow if he reeeeally felt like it.

And over here we have the Icey Inventor of Future is Now! If he can create a car with trash, you don't wanna see what he can do with a gun.

Weeeeeeell?

[asonoficeandfire]

[so very deadpan, with a brief huff at C!!!]

I have no plans on using the gun. I was going to find these two, same as him [nods to Mori] and stay out of fights.

[worthathousand]

[ she narrows her eyes at C ]

If you do intend to fight, I will defend myself, of course.

[ glancing back to Mori, and then Duality ] ...Though I'm not sure if I would call this fight necessary. I would rather not deal with one of those enhanced firewands if possible.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Scruffs C with one hand, tossing him over his shoulder]

Well, I think that's enough of that, we're all on the same page it seems! So let's agree no fighting, good luck avoiding trouble Amaranth-san.

[neigh_sayer]

[lksajdsk okay is quiet]

[asonoficeandfire]

[thank u mori]

I agree. We have no intention of fighting anyone, if we can help it.

[worthathousand]

[ she nods, almost businesslike. two of the children are Good Children. ]

Do you think it is true, that the hosts will see to it that groups are separated to encourage fighting? I was with John Doe earlier, and he was attacked out of nowhere by knife-wielding dolls. He said he believed that was the reason.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

. . .

I saw that. I think that the hosts will encourage us to fight whether we're together, or alone. They like whatever will make it more exciting. Heart Soldier Senshi has a power that means we gain more power the more friends we have around us, so the producers wouldn't have a reason to separate me from my friends if they want to see a good fight from my unit.

[neigh_sayer]

It's true, I'm basically just a booster pack along for the ride.

[asonoficeandfire]

[Duality looks up at the announcement]

...so it seems.

[worthathousand]

[ to C- ] I wouldn't underestimate the value of having a genuine seer as an ally. [ it is... not entirely clear if she's teasing. ]

[ then, the announcement comes in ]

....Ah. Well. I had better find myself a fight. Best of luck to you all, then.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Ah, yes, you too Amaranth-san.

[Nodding to her, putting C down and pointing at Todoroki]

Todoroki-kun! I'm suddenly but inevitably betraying our friendship!