[ it's a normal monday. gu yun usually comes to check in with childe at the beginning of the week anyway - plans, exploration, all that jazz - and he hasn't really done much else this morning or seen anyone that would make things weird.
so, spotting childe, he lifts his head and a hand in greeting and then.
[I can't believe this is how Gu Yun finds out about the weekly curse
Hilariously, it's also going to be the way Childe finds out about it, because he's pretty nice to everyone except Gu Yun anyway. But that's a weird reaction, and weird reactions automatically mean Childe's turning on his heel to follow him.]
[ really, he came here to give childe a smack over the head and tell him to stop bringing up unnecessary things (leave wrath alone). however? upon seeing him, he suddenly did not want to do that any more. he wanted to tell him something nice? his hair looks nice today.
that was so jarring that he just. continued walking. in fact he is still walking and not stopping. can't hear you.
...however the compulsion to say something nice eventually wins. looks into the camera like thsi is the office. ]
Is generally along the lines of what Childe would normally say, but??? He's just feeling confused and a little bit of genuine concern, because this is weird? It's weird.
What's wrong with you? he wants to say, but it comes out as--]
[ fuck fuck ufkc this is harder to resist than it should be. he grits out: ] I'm fine. Just feeling particularly hard of hearing. That's all. Thank you for your concern.
[STOP STOP COME BACK HE CAN'T LAUGH AT YOU BECAUSE IT'S RUDE!! But he can at least catch up and sling an arm around Gu Yun's shoulders, because he's taller haha]
Come, come! Let's go spar, hm? That will make you feel better.
[And also he'll have fun SO REALLY CHILDE IS JUST WINNING YET AGAIN]
[ he just gives him an extremely sour look before the compulsion kicks in, and he tilts his head to roll his eyes instead so he's not looking anymore. guh. ]
Fine. [ whatever that does sound great actually he can punch childe and it will count as a kindness! nice. ] We ought to look around more this week. I think I'd rather like to set a trap of my own, as well.
Except he can't grin too deviously because that's Rude, so he's just smiling like he's genuinely pleased with this. Because he is. Awful. He'll at least retract his arm and walk beside him normally.]
[ awful. they're being cursed into behaving like normal people around each other.
anyway he's just not paying attention to anything but business. ]
Not sure yet. Likely not the medbay, because I don't want to be too repetitive, but we might as well keep up our winning streak. Morale is good for the troops. And besides, I think what was used this morning was a prank, but if it wasn't, then I'd rather have the person who did it eliminated.
[ to be fair he would probably think this anyway. every one of these effects that doesn't cause like, PAIN is stupid. what is the point!!! fucking MAGIC
anyway. very nonchalantly. ]
I suppose the idea of eliminating someone who helped to set a very clever trap. It was Molly and Harrow's doing, and cursing Harrow with such a thing is almost too cruel. Cursing Molly with it causes a big show, and prevents Harrow from having the more personable side of setting a trap. [ because harrow is not very personable. love that girl. ]
Like I said, I do think it's a prank, so that chance is slim. There are still six people who didn't step forward with identification of their powers - not that I trust the word of the people who did, entirely, of course.
But he shrugs at that logic. Fair enough. White's an odd choice for anything but a prank, so he's inclined to agree, but he also doesn't know who was in possession of the love arrows and doesn't particularly care, so.]
If it was a prank, I think it was Eleanor. Of the powers that remained - six who didn't step forward, and six incomplete groups - there were two of the arrows. She mentioned that she had something that could be used to play a harmless joke, and the other powers were blindness, 'oliver twist', and irrational jealousy. Seems logical it was probably the arrows.
[ so. just a stupid prank, if that is the case. ] It's the other person who's the wild card, so who knows.
[ a beat. he sighs. ] I hate this week and we're barely a few hours into it. Can't believe I have to --
enjoy spending quality time with you. [ looks into the camera like this is the office. ]
I can see that. Though I feel I should point out-- [A pause, as he reworks what he was going to say.] --that a whole group being reticent might be unwise.
[Y'all shady Oliver Twist havers. But, he waves a hand, since it's not particularly relevant.]
I suppose it's better to consider an area trap, though, if you're uncertain either way. I'll help you set it up, if you've got something in mind.
[BUT, OHO. He smiles immediately. What a great fucking week.]
Really? I think it's much better than the last couple of weeks!
I don't disagree. [ gu yun tilts his head. ] It's defensive. That's all I'll say.
[ most of the ones that remain are. in case he gets into trouble, gu yun's not particularly worried about the powers - the jealousy one could be annoying, the last aphrodite is a wild card, he's definitely not worried about the blindness, so. ] I suppose it won't really matter, by the end of the week, since they'll wear off anyway.
Thanks. [ ugh he pulls a face internally. this is stupid. ] It's just an idling thought, but we'll see. I'll likely trap my own room since it's just me, in case someone tries to frame me or something. [ he clicks his tongue. ] Something to keep in mind if you're planning on killing someone, I suppose.
[ ughhhghgh. at least they're almost to the simulation room. ] Last week was fine. [ in terms of being tolerable. gu yun puts on a big smile. ] I'm impressed with your optimism. [ :) ]
No reason. [ shrug!! he'll leave it at that, though. also, whether they're being nice to each other or not he can feel that smarmy comment and goes to start to elbow him... but can't, so just gives him a very firm clap on the shoulder instead. ]
That might be true, though. This combined with the 'confession' from last week - to keep people kind, I suppose.
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so, spotting childe, he lifts his head and a hand in greeting and then.
stops?
shuts his mouth.
and just keeps fucking walking right past him
goodbye ]
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Hilariously, it's also going to be the way Childe finds out about it, because he's pretty nice to everyone except Gu Yun anyway. But that's a weird reaction, and weird reactions automatically mean Childe's turning on his heel to follow him.]
Good morning to you too, sir Marquis.
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that was so jarring that he just. continued walking. in fact he is still walking and not stopping. can't hear you.
...however the compulsion to say something nice eventually wins. looks into the camera like thsi is the office. ]
Morning.
[ there god GOODBYE ]
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Is generally along the lines of what Childe would normally say, but??? He's just feeling confused and a little bit of genuine concern, because this is weird? It's weird.
What's wrong with you? he wants to say, but it comes out as--]
Are you alright?
[Oh. Weird.]
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the worst thing. ]
Fine, thank you for asking. I appreciate it. [ wHAT? WHAT? he looks so displeased, and then just. puts his hand over his mouth.
..... ]
What the fuck? [ WHAT IS GOING ON ]
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Oh.
Very slowly, a smile starts to spread across his face. HE SMELLS BLOOD IN THE WATER.]
Of course, anytime. You're looking well, but are you feeling alright?
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[ fuck fuck ufkc this is harder to resist than it should be. he grits out: ] I'm fine. Just feeling particularly hard of hearing. That's all. Thank you for your concern.
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[He is not cackling maniacally, because that would be mean. But he absolutely is smiling, looking utterly pleased. BAD.]
I don't hate this version of you!
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I hope you - have a good day! [
AUGH FUCK THIS GOODBYE HE'S LEAVING HE HAD SOME REAL BUSINESS TO TALK ABOUT BUT NO!! GOODBYE ]
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Come, come! Let's go spar, hm? That will make you feel better.
[And also he'll have fun SO REALLY CHILDE IS JUST WINNING YET AGAIN]
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Fine. [ whatever that does sound great actually he can punch childe and it will count as a kindness! nice. ] We ought to look around more this week. I think I'd rather like to set a trap of my own, as well.
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Except he can't grin too deviously because that's Rude, so he's just smiling like he's genuinely pleased with this. Because he is. Awful. He'll at least retract his arm and walk beside him normally.]
Oh? What sort?
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anyway he's just not paying attention to anything but business. ]
Not sure yet. Likely not the medbay, because I don't want to be too repetitive, but we might as well keep up our winning streak. Morale is good for the troops. And besides, I think what was used this morning was a prank, but if it wasn't, then I'd rather have the person who did it eliminated.
[
brutal ]
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quiet for a good long 30 seconds
(Because he can't make fun of Gu Yun, for the record, it's not like a guilty BWEH IT WAS ME silence. I wish I was that brilliant.)
But eventually he manages a neutral--]
What else could it have been?
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anyway. very nonchalantly. ]
I suppose the idea of eliminating someone who helped to set a very clever trap. It was Molly and Harrow's doing, and cursing Harrow with such a thing is almost too cruel. Cursing Molly with it causes a big show, and prevents Harrow from having the more personable side of setting a trap. [ because harrow is not very personable. love that girl. ]
Like I said, I do think it's a prank, so that chance is slim. There are still six people who didn't step forward with identification of their powers - not that I trust the word of the people who did, entirely, of course.
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But he shrugs at that logic. Fair enough. White's an odd choice for anything but a prank, so he's inclined to agree, but he also doesn't know who was in possession of the love arrows and doesn't particularly care, so.]
Do you have any leads on who it could've been?
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[ so. just a stupid prank, if that is the case. ] It's the other person who's the wild card, so who knows.
[ a beat. he sighs. ] I hate this week and we're barely a few hours into it. Can't believe I have to --
enjoy spending quality time with you. [ looks into the camera like this is the office. ]
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[Y'all shady Oliver Twist havers. But, he waves a hand, since it's not particularly relevant.]
I suppose it's better to consider an area trap, though, if you're uncertain either way. I'll help you set it up, if you've got something in mind.
[BUT, OHO. He smiles immediately. What a great fucking week.]
Really? I think it's much better than the last couple of weeks!
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[ most of the ones that remain are. in case he gets into trouble, gu yun's not particularly worried about the powers - the jealousy one could be annoying, the last aphrodite is a wild card, he's definitely not worried about the blindness, so. ] I suppose it won't really matter, by the end of the week, since they'll wear off anyway.
Thanks. [ ugh he pulls a face internally. this is stupid. ] It's just an idling thought, but we'll see. I'll likely trap my own room since it's just me, in case someone tries to frame me or something. [ he clicks his tongue. ] Something to keep in mind if you're planning on killing someone, I suppose.
[ ughhhghgh. at least they're almost to the simulation room. ] Last week was fine. [ in terms of being tolerable. gu yun puts on a big smile. ] I'm impressed with your optimism. [ :) ]
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Instead:]
Why not work with Harrow? [Although, she's probably in hiding because of this week's effect? Maybe?? Very funny.]
And I have faith in your resilience. [ :)!!! ] Perhaps it's an attempt to curb the bloodshed.
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That might be true, though. This combined with the 'confession' from last week - to keep people kind, I suppose.
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Yeah okay the shoulder clap is weird when he can't rudely shrug it off so he just sort of. Stands there awkwardly. THIS IS SO WEIRD.]
It seems a little contradictory, doesn't it? "We'll reward you most for killing, but please be kind about it."
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[ he removes his hand because this is the fucking worst actually ] Like they're trying to make things easier on us.
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[IS THIS EASIER???]
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[ he
would actually prefer the murder i think ]
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