investigation wrap...?

[cancrymods]

Well that all sure... uh, happened!

Despite the initial hostility, you've gotten a lot of important information to chew over: Esme, the one who holds Authority over Invidia has made it very clear that she opposes the Executors and their intended goal of repairing the Cogs of Renewal at the bottom of Purgatory. And thanks to that, and Esme's degree of control over Invidia, the gang are stuck here until they can find a way to bypass Esme and continue descending the layers of Purgatory.

Surely, everyone will be on the same page about how to handle that!

Either way, with discussions with Esme wrapped up and the Executors on their way, now's a good time to put your heads together and see if you can't work out where to proceed from here.

Or you know, just kick back and relax in Invidia for a bit. You've had a tough weekend!

Comments

[phantasmagorial]

[ SHE PRETENDS NOT TO SEE IT!!! SHE IS LOOKING AWAY!!! ]

I... r–really don't think I'd be a good fit...

[seasharp]

Hmmmmm, but who here is cuter than you~?

[phantasmagorial]

I– that–

Th–that's not the point at all!

[ I don't even need to tell y'all how red she's going, I hope ]

[seasharp]

Isn't it? We need someone lovable, and you definitely fit the bill!

[phantasmagorial]

Would literally anyone else like to volunteer?!

[seasharp]

Everyone in favor of Rei, raise your hand!

[she

cannot be stopped..........]

[daughterofthemark]

[RAISES HER HAND]

Dame Rei is by far the cutest!

[crypddyd]

[Raises hand]

[twibeast]

[ He is watching all this close and... okay as cute as it is and as much as he hates to be a killjoy-- ]

While I agree that Lady Rei does fit that bill quite nicely, I think that may not come across to others if she is uncomfortable with it.

[ Guys, she's got anxiety ]

Rei, does the idea of this really make you uncomfortable?

[phantasmagorial]

I... I don't really love the idea of doing it by myself, but if there were more of us, I might be able to.

[ She nods, more to herself than Beast. ]

No, I'm sure I could. And besides... if I'm supposed to be the leader, I think it'd be good to push myself to try something like this, to help everyone.

[twibeast]

[ He smiles ]

All right. If you're sure then. So then we would just need to find you a partner or two.

[ And then with a glint in his eyes: ]

Lady Ariel?

[crypddyd]

... I think they're correct.

Lady Rei has a powerful elegant image.

[Sage nod]

[phantasmagorial]

What does that even mean?!

[ She is SO EXHASPERATED ]

1/2

[crypddyd]

It means you are very cute, but in a mature way.

[What does that mean, lion]

Like a young noble lady.

[crypddyd]

... but I am not sure I like the idea of the Spectors clambering at you.

[Big Brother vibes activating]

[phantasmagorial]

Neither do I. [ BIG SIGH. ] You should've seen how many of them were lined up just to shake hands with her. How could I ever compete with that, even if I wanted to?

[crypddyd]

Ah, but the difference is she is alone. You would have our support. In that regard, it is impossible for us to lose to her.

1/3

[phantasmagorial]

[phantasmagorial]

Wait.

[phantasmagorial]

Lion, say that again.

[ LIGHTBULB MOMENT ]

[crypddyd]

That she is... alone? And we are not?

[phantasmagorial]

Right. There's plenty of us, but only one of her. I don't think just one person could manage to stand up to her the way she is now, but...

What if it wasn't just one of us?

[daughterofthemark]

Yes! We shall show her the power of our teamwork!

[crypddyd]

Indeed! The greatest foe can not stand up to pure numbers!

[seasharp]

Right, right, right? She's perfect!