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[ With the hero memorial now open, curiosity compels Ponta to go check it out and... well, it's a memorial alright. About what is expected.
That is, until he gets to Mika's photo. He stands in front of it for a bit longer. ]
They really want to have it both ways with her, huh...
[ He doesn't appear to have noticed that he's here with maybe the most (in)appropriate person to make this observation with. ]
That is, until he gets to Mika's photo. He stands in front of it for a bit longer. ]
They really want to have it both ways with her, huh...
[ He doesn't appear to have noticed that he's here with maybe the most (in)appropriate person to make this observation with. ]
[ boy howdy!
temenos is coming to see the memorial, today, too - he's got an armful of small white flowers laying in the crook of his arm. when he hears ponta speak up, he tilts his head, and it takes him a moment to say anything. ]
... So it seems. [ his expression is very gentle, brows knit together, but there's a small frown on his mouth, nonetheless. ]
temenos is coming to see the memorial, today, too - he's got an armful of small white flowers laying in the crook of his arm. when he hears ponta speak up, he tilts his head, and it takes him a moment to say anything. ]
... So it seems. [ his expression is very gentle, brows knit together, but there's a small frown on his mouth, nonetheless. ]
Should we be happy that she's received a place to mourn her? Is this supposed to feel like a benevolent service?
[ His hollow tone makes fairly clear that he doesn't think so. ]
[ His hollow tone makes fairly clear that he doesn't think so. ]
Supposed to? Perhaps.
[ how many graves and memorials has temenos stood before, just like this? how similar, how cruel does it feel? ]
Whether it does or not is a different story. [ and though he is as ever calm and placid when he speaks, there's a very clear answer there - it doesn't. ] And one that is no one's to decide but the people who remember her.
[ how many graves and memorials has temenos stood before, just like this? how similar, how cruel does it feel? ]
Whether it does or not is a different story. [ and though he is as ever calm and placid when he speaks, there's a very clear answer there - it doesn't. ] And one that is no one's to decide but the people who remember her.
I don't think this city has a right to place any label on her. Hero, villain, it doesn't matter.
[ Is it for Mika that he feels this way or for the sake of all of them, caught up in a performance they never auditioned for? He's not sure either. ]
Or Rocket, for that matter. Hero's memorial? He got kidnapped and then died in an accident, what claim does this place have to name him as their protector?
[ Is it for Mika that he feels this way or for the sake of all of them, caught up in a performance they never auditioned for? He's not sure either. ]
Or Rocket, for that matter. Hero's memorial? He got kidnapped and then died in an accident, what claim does this place have to name him as their protector?
Mm. You're right.
[ his feelings are about the same. much like he was during the execution, temenos is, in his heart, a cleric, and it's the most obvious in moments like these: he's calm and placid, an open surface for someone to reflect upon. ]
Yet, in the narrative of this place we've found ourselves in, they'll claim it anyhow.
[ his feelings are about the same. much like he was during the execution, temenos is, in his heart, a cleric, and it's the most obvious in moments like these: he's calm and placid, an open surface for someone to reflect upon. ]
Yet, in the narrative of this place we've found ourselves in, they'll claim it anyhow.
It's what the adults in charge always do.
[ He sounds very, very bitter.
... also Temenos is a honorary teenager for this, because Ponta is genuinely not counting him into the adult category right now. ]
[ He sounds very, very bitter.
... also Temenos is a honorary teenager for this, because Ponta is genuinely not counting him into the adult category right now. ]
[ i'm going to fight dw for hiding this from me my SWEET PONTA
he is an old millenial but the sentiment is not lost. there's a crook of a slight smile, even in the face of this bitterness - it's familiar. ]
Some things are consistent, no matter the world, it seems. Power demands silence and cooperation, and truths are so often smothered in order to maintain it. [ so. yeah. he gets it. temenos reaches over, and after a second, sets his flowers down carefully in front of the memorial. ]
In a sense: perhaps that makes you more prepared to continue to push back against it. Does it not?
he is an old millenial but the sentiment is not lost. there's a crook of a slight smile, even in the face of this bitterness - it's familiar. ]
Some things are consistent, no matter the world, it seems. Power demands silence and cooperation, and truths are so often smothered in order to maintain it. [ so. yeah. he gets it. temenos reaches over, and after a second, sets his flowers down carefully in front of the memorial. ]
In a sense: perhaps that makes you more prepared to continue to push back against it. Does it not?
[ dw, RUDE, stop depriving me of questionable priests!! ]
... I guess so. It's always the same old, after all.
[ It's just harder to care about this world as a whole when it has really given them no reason to, woops. ]
Wish determination also gave us information, though...
... I guess so. It's always the same old, after all.
[ It's just harder to care about this world as a whole when it has really given them no reason to, woops. ]
Wish determination also gave us information, though...
[ dives in and fights dw
it's a new week! temenos is here at one of those clothing stores, looking... well... a little out of his depth. he's got a hand to his chin and is looking deep in thought at some of the racks, but that "deep in thought" somehow looks like consternation.
send help. ]
it's a new week! temenos is here at one of those clothing stores, looking... well... a little out of his depth. he's got a hand to his chin and is looking deep in thought at some of the racks, but that "deep in thought" somehow looks like consternation.
send help. ]
[ ... oh dear. Looking between Temenos and the rack of nice modern clothes, it's hard to not immediately feel some degree of sympathy. ]
This is... all not really your usual style, huh?
[ Hi, here's Ponta, he's behind you now. ]
Are priests even allowed casual wear?
This is... all not really your usual style, huh?
[ Hi, here's Ponta, he's behind you now. ]
Are priests even allowed casual wear?
[ temenos would love to be cool and mysterious and say this does not startle him, but he's deep enough in thought (yet not in the mind palace) that he jumps when ponta calls out to him, and then laughs, putting a hand on his heart. ]
My goodness, but you ought to wear a bell, Ponta. [ teasing... but he looks back at the rack, after that, and then smiles, a touch sheepish. ]
No... they indeed are not, lest someone think you're not on the job. The man of the cloth moniker does come well earned. [ and yet here we are. ] I'm, admittedly, a bit out of my depth.
My goodness, but you ought to wear a bell, Ponta. [ teasing... but he looks back at the rack, after that, and then smiles, a touch sheepish. ]
No... they indeed are not, lest someone think you're not on the job. The man of the cloth moniker does come well earned. [ and yet here we are. ] I'm, admittedly, a bit out of my depth.
[ Ponta just shrugs at how spooked Temenos seemed for a second there. He's now started being entirely unapologetic for his habit of creeping up on people accidentally.]
Well, guess we all know you're usually robed up, no need to rep it all the time.
[ The idea of Temenos in plainclothes is kind of scary though... that's his whole visual identity?! ]
What kind of vibe do you want to go for?
Well, guess we all know you're usually robed up, no need to rep it all the time.
[ The idea of Temenos in plainclothes is kind of scary though... that's his whole visual identity?! ]
What kind of vibe do you want to go for?
[ he's so valid
it is an absolutely terrifying mental image but here we are. he chuckles a little, spreading his fingers a bit against the woolen fabric. ]
I suppose that is true. [ then again anything is better than the gym outfit from execution. like. anything. yikes. ]
As for a [ old man millenial voice ] 'vibe'... I don't even know where to begin.
it is an absolutely terrifying mental image but here we are. he chuckles a little, spreading his fingers a bit against the woolen fabric. ]
I suppose that is true. [ then again anything is better than the gym outfit from execution. like. anything. yikes. ]
As for a [ old man millenial voice ] 'vibe'... I don't even know where to begin.
[ ... hm. This is going to be rough.
Maybe it is time to start praying, just... preemptively. ]
Ooookay, so. For starters, I'm gonna assume you don't want to show much skin?
[ He did not look happy in the sports outfit, but then. Nobody would. ]
And you want... well, do you want to go for serious authority figure or switch it up?
Maybe it is time to start praying, just... preemptively. ]
Ooookay, so. For starters, I'm gonna assume you don't want to show much skin?
[ He did not look happy in the sports outfit, but then. Nobody would. ]
And you want... well, do you want to go for serious authority figure or switch it up?
[ i believe in you ponta. the first part gets a soft laugh of agreement. ]
Yes, I think that would be best. It might be quite scandalous, otherwise. [ also rabbit would never shut up about it. ]
I like to think I'm not too serious. Perhaps something a bit different?
Yes, I think that would be best. It might be quite scandalous, otherwise. [ also rabbit would never shut up about it. ]
I like to think I'm not too serious. Perhaps something a bit different?
[ Oh good god, that just makes it harder. Dressing Temenos up like Bumblr's image of an English professor might have been doable, but... Hmm.
Okay. Okay, he's got this. Fashion advice. ]
Alright... casual... casual...
[ Ponta browses through the racks for a moment and then comes up with a floral button down as a first option. It's still giving English prof, but not nearly as bad as his first contemplation. ]
Anything in this direction?
Okay. Okay, he's got this. Fashion advice. ]
Alright... casual... casual...
[ Ponta browses through the racks for a moment and then comes up with a floral button down as a first option. It's still giving English prof, but not nearly as bad as his first contemplation. ]
Anything in this direction?
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[ oh this is so cute!!!
temenos follows ponta placidly, hands laced behind his back, truly just vibing. he looks curiously at the shirt, head tilting to the side... and then nods. ]
Let's try it. [ it's giving very apothecary. he holds his hands out to take it, resting the shirt over his arm! ] It really is quite convenient, to be able to just purchase clothing like this: at home, a trip to the tailor's can be a long-running affair. This sort of situation is a bit more familiar to you, no?
temenos follows ponta placidly, hands laced behind his back, truly just vibing. he looks curiously at the shirt, head tilting to the side... and then nods. ]
Let's try it. [ it's giving very apothecary. he holds his hands out to take it, resting the shirt over his arm! ] It really is quite convenient, to be able to just purchase clothing like this: at home, a trip to the tailor's can be a long-running affair. This sort of situation is a bit more familiar to you, no?
[ Ponta doesn't come find Temenos right after trial. He figures they both want a quick break and recuperate with the people they care about most. But later in the evening, he shoots him a text to meet up at the storybook café. It's mostly deserted at this hour, which make one of the reading nooks in it a decent place to have a chat. ]
... hey. Has everyone calmed down, you think?
... hey. Has everyone calmed down, you think?
[ temenos comes right on time! he's still in his casual clothes and moving a little gingerly, but when he sees ponta at the back of the cafe, he gives him a nod of the head and comes to meet him, pausing briefly to order a cup of ... tea... (bad) and then making his way over to settle down, notebook in his good hand. ]
In as much as things can settle after that, yes, I believe so. [ chaos. ] How are you feeling, Ponta?
In as much as things can settle after that, yes, I believe so. [ chaos. ] How are you feeling, Ponta?
[ Ponta doesn't actually have any physical notes about his various murder thoughts, sorry to disappoint. He's just sipping some OJ, because one has to stay topical at all times. ]
I'm alright. Frustrated, more than anything.
[ And he doesn't seem to be lying about that. He looks calm. ]
I don't think executing more people is the solution here, but being left in the dark is clearly not working for us.
I'm alright. Frustrated, more than anything.
[ And he doesn't seem to be lying about that. He looks calm. ]
I don't think executing more people is the solution here, but being left in the dark is clearly not working for us.
Mm. You and I are in agreement.
[ both with being a little frustrated, and with idea of solving cases! he'll get right to it, then, accepting his tea from the staff and then settling right in to flip through his notes as he talks. the inquisitor at his finest, all business. ]
Even today - all in all, that we were able to capture Adlet and prevent any further harm was key, but it did distract us as a whole from the second case. We lost valuable time in the fray, and though I still have my notes, it isn't quite the same: I believe we waste time with a frequency that is abhorrent each week, and it is impacting our overall capability to solve these cases.
Let's weigh the benefits and costs. Exposing our killers, no matter how many, can give us a variety of answers. Closure, for one, for those who cared for the victims. It also gives us plausible choice in terms of voting - provides a very, very slim avenue of choice in a situation where we are given very little. It also can keep us from the situation of what would happen if a team was, say, near elimination, and their final member chose to kill.
... On the other hand. When a killer is revealed, an avenue like today's opens. Admittedly, what happened with Reigen last week was a different situation, but barring something like that: if we expose both, we vote for one, and leave the other. What happens to that person, afterwards, in this farcical system we've found ourselves in? Does it create the door for revenge?
I believe we should always seek the truth. That, to me, is what matters. I care little for revenge: I hate to be in the dark. But, our choices bring consequences, whether good, or bad. [ he takes a sip of his tea. ] What do you think?
[ both with being a little frustrated, and with idea of solving cases! he'll get right to it, then, accepting his tea from the staff and then settling right in to flip through his notes as he talks. the inquisitor at his finest, all business. ]
Even today - all in all, that we were able to capture Adlet and prevent any further harm was key, but it did distract us as a whole from the second case. We lost valuable time in the fray, and though I still have my notes, it isn't quite the same: I believe we waste time with a frequency that is abhorrent each week, and it is impacting our overall capability to solve these cases.
Let's weigh the benefits and costs. Exposing our killers, no matter how many, can give us a variety of answers. Closure, for one, for those who cared for the victims. It also gives us plausible choice in terms of voting - provides a very, very slim avenue of choice in a situation where we are given very little. It also can keep us from the situation of what would happen if a team was, say, near elimination, and their final member chose to kill.
... On the other hand. When a killer is revealed, an avenue like today's opens. Admittedly, what happened with Reigen last week was a different situation, but barring something like that: if we expose both, we vote for one, and leave the other. What happens to that person, afterwards, in this farcical system we've found ourselves in? Does it create the door for revenge?
I believe we should always seek the truth. That, to me, is what matters. I care little for revenge: I hate to be in the dark. But, our choices bring consequences, whether good, or bad. [ he takes a sip of his tea. ] What do you think?
[ Ponta listens attentively, only occasionally turning the dog tag on his necklace in his hand as he thinks. Temenos does make a good point about the danger of retaliatory action... but closing their eyes and pretending their comrades haven't killed anybody can't be the solution to that. ]
... yeah, we're somewhat screwed either way. But I agree with you: I want to talk about the elephants in the room. We're a breeding ground for paranoia right now, when we're still not sure who killed some of our comrades or why.
[ The why feels like the important point. They've barely been able to ask anyone about it. Well, anyone sane, at least. ]
But to start this off by not beating around the bush... We're all in agreement that Reigen killed Yae Miko, right? People have been talking around it all trial, and it's tiresome. I don't care about getting revenge for a woman I barely knew, I just don't want to tiptoe around the obvious.
... yeah, we're somewhat screwed either way. But I agree with you: I want to talk about the elephants in the room. We're a breeding ground for paranoia right now, when we're still not sure who killed some of our comrades or why.
[ The why feels like the important point. They've barely been able to ask anyone about it. Well, anyone sane, at least. ]
But to start this off by not beating around the bush... We're all in agreement that Reigen killed Yae Miko, right? People have been talking around it all trial, and it's tiresome. I don't care about getting revenge for a woman I barely knew, I just don't want to tiptoe around the obvious.
[ he nods, once ponta's finished, absently stirring a bit of sugar into his tea. ]
Yes, we are. I reviewed the evidence and confronted him about it after the fact, on Sunday, and he told me in quite plain terms. I don't know if it was because I addressed it head on, but I do believe the circumstances he told me were true, based on my own understanding of Yae and of the evidence we were provided.
Truthfully, I had hoped to put the issue to bed once it was deduced, but such was not the case.
Yes, we are. I reviewed the evidence and confronted him about it after the fact, on Sunday, and he told me in quite plain terms. I don't know if it was because I addressed it head on, but I do believe the circumstances he told me were true, based on my own understanding of Yae and of the evidence we were provided.
Truthfully, I had hoped to put the issue to bed once it was deduced, but such was not the case.
[ Ponta exhales. It feels good to hear it said completely openly by someone other than himself and... well, Adlet. ]
And that's exactly what I mean with needing to know 'why'. If a killer had a 'good reason', whatever that may be, that might make someone who wants revenge reconsider... then what good does it do, if they never find out about it?
[ Not that this would have made Adlet less mad about the scaping, but that matter is done with now anyway. ]
What good does it do if only some people know and kill others about it, just in case?
And that's exactly what I mean with needing to know 'why'. If a killer had a 'good reason', whatever that may be, that might make someone who wants revenge reconsider... then what good does it do, if they never find out about it?
[ Not that this would have made Adlet less mad about the scaping, but that matter is done with now anyway. ]
What good does it do if only some people know and kill others about it, just in case?
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