Monika is sitting on one of the boats, looking out into the water with thoughtful look on her face. She turns her head in Buzen's direction when she catches a glimpse of him from the corner of her eyes, though.]
[buzen's gaze flicks to the canal briefly before looking back to her and then, he nods in greeting]
... Moni-chan.
I'm going to ask something, and it might be a little scary - but I won't let anything hurt you. [that's a cool lead up, isn't it] Do you... see anyone? Out there, on the water.
[he pauses, like he's trying to figure out what to say and how to say it delicately]
... I'm seeing Rin-san.
[ok,]
A lot of Rin-san. Everywhere. And so far, it hasn't... it's all been really peaceful things, that have nothing to do with getting hurt. But... what if that changes?
[he closes his eyes, tilting his head like he's trying to listen for something]
... I don't want to risk missing it, if it can help us find out what happened to him.
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week one, friday.
Monika is sitting on one of the boats, looking out into the water with thoughtful look on her face. She turns her head in Buzen's direction when she catches a glimpse of him from the corner of her eyes, though.]
... Hey.
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... Moni-chan.
I'm going to ask something, and it might be a little scary - but I won't let anything hurt you. [that's a cool lead up, isn't it] Do you... see anyone? Out there, on the water.
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[HELLO??? That is. A lead up. Monika freezes for a moment, before she quickly turns to the water — and then she relaxes. Not entirely, though.]
I don't see anyone, Zen. What are you seeing?
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... A curse, I think. Or some mean trick of this place.
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How long has this been going on?
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[so that's
fun and neat and cool]
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[fun!]
I can try to get rid of it. But I can't guarantee anything, since there's something wrong with our psychs again.
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I don't... want to take any of your energy, Moni-chan. That doesn't seem right to ask, after all this.
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... I'm seeing Rin-san.
[ok,]
A lot of Rin-san. Everywhere. And so far, it hasn't... it's all been really peaceful things, that have nothing to do with getting hurt. But... what if that changes?
[he closes his eyes, tilting his head like he's trying to listen for something]
... I don't want to risk missing it, if it can help us find out what happened to him.
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[oh.
monika is silent for a long, long moment, processing.]
I... understand. You have no any idea why this is happening to you, Zen? None at all?
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No. I was at the Cathedral with Matsu, Nahi-chan, and Kaveh-san last night, and haven't gotten to talk to Rin-san in a few days.
[matsui took up so much of buzen's attention the day before]
I know I was cursed earlier in the week too, but... I'm not sure why this is happening.
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[not the "apparently"
but also,]
I don't really know either... I don't know why I was cursed in general... but especially this one feels cruel.
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It's still too cruel.