reapertoire | week 2, sunday

Newt. [he looks pretty bored, raising a hand lazily as a greeting] Your constant yelling aside, the Composer liked your performance this week, so you've been chosen to pick a bonus for Players from one of these. [he gestures vaguely at the pins] I can't tell you what they do until you pick one, because it's some bullshit puzzle where you have to try and guess. You can ask your partner for help picking if you want, that's up to you, but let me get through this garbage first.

[That said, he starts to gesture at each pin as he names them! The first has a simple design on it with two beams crossing each other to form an X.]

You've got Muramasa. Then there's Olly Olly Oxen Free Barrier. [this one has a cartoon design of a cute little Ox! Aww.] Moving on to Demon's Look. [This pin has a dark background broken by three yellow scratch marks, exposing something red underneath.] Over here is Delightful Beam. [the pin is a pale yellow with cute, pink hearts forming a beam] This one's Lolita Gifts [that pin depicts a gift box with definite gothic tones in the wrapping] and that one's One Chance, One Hope. [it's... a bunch of multicolored swirls with a bright question mark in the middle. okay.] Here's Kleptomania Rulez [six multicolored stars with dark jail bars in front of them] and finally we've got King's Treat. [It has a frozen crown on it!]

I didn't pick the names.

[...UH?]

"Some bullshit prize." So was this what that knife rain was all about? I pick some vague name at random and it generates a quirky distraction for the week?

[He sighs. He's sour these days, Max.]

And I'm guessing I can't just blow this off, can I? Composer wouldn't like that.

No, this is a genuinely good thing for you guys. Knife rain was. [he looks pained] Something else.

[he gets sour, man, he was born sour?]

Nope, you can absolutely blow it off. Like I said, this is an actual boon for Players. Consider it a way to even the odds.

...Seriously? Uh.

[He lightens up a bit. He's still not sure he trusts all of this, but Max has never outright lied to them. At least, not that Newt's been able to tell. Bullshit game and bullshit rules aside, there's... well. There's that.]

Yeah, whatever, fine. I'll get Hermann in on this, but don't tell him I want the help. He's a sounding board. That's all.

Alright.

[SOUNDS FAKE!! and with a wave of his hand guess who else is stuck in a back alley. hi, hermann.]

Before you have a coronary, here's the deal:

[and he gives the same speech he gave to newt because i only copypaste once a week thanks]

He had permission to ask his partner along, and he said he wanted you as a "sounding board".

[He was definitely going to have a coronary so like don't tell him what to do??? We'll conveniently say he doesn't just fall on his ass like a loser and instead is able to listen to the spiel.

And promptly defer it in favor of bitching.]

A "sounding board"? Really?

Shut up, Hermann. You're lucky I brought you at all.

[he'll yank that cane right out from under you he swears to god.]

Anyway, you heard the kid. He's guaranteed that this is gonna be helpful, so... I guess we can't go too wrong. Since I'm the golden child, I'm saying Muramasa, Delightful Whatever, and the Lolita thing are out.

[Before he gets too deep into puzzle town, he turns back to Max.]

And you're gonna tell me what my pick does after I pick it, right? You just can't tell me before?

Yeah, I'll tell you once you pick. It'd be pretty fucking useless if you didn't know how they worked.

[Okay, back to ignoring golden child Newt now.]

So it isn't a benefit that kicks in automatically, he actually has to use it? Is he the only one who'll have it?

[If he's going to just play sounding board, which he isn't planning to do, he's going to do it informed.]

[...

Well, fuck. Newt hadn't thought of that. He's too busy considering the pins to tip his hat, though.]

King's Treat is also out. Got a feeling that's just more stuff with McFlurries.

[to answer hermann:]

Yeah. He uses it. Whichever it is, he's the one with the gift.

[He's Unsure about trusting Newt with this much power, but it's not like he's got a choice. He turns back to the case.]

So we're down to four already?

[He considers the ones that Newt has already tossed and, yeah, alright, those are fair.]

Kleptomania doesn't sound particularly useful. The One Chance is promising, but it's also incredibly vague.

I'm thinking the Klepto one might be something that saves us money. Like, free stuff in the shops or whatever. Not like I care about that. Got plenty of rips, and anyway, we want people blowing their cash this week. Might make a trial hint less viable.

[Maybe he shouldn't talk about their intentions with Max right there, but like, he's gonna know anyway?]

I'll pretend like I wasn't already thinking both of your suggestions so you can feel important in this decision-making process. That leaves me with some barrier related to coming out of hiding and the ominous Demon's Look. [He waggles his fingers. Spooky.]

Hm. If I'm in control of this, I can stop it from screwing us over, but I'm not sold on this barrier thing. I want Demon's Look.

[He's saying it to Hermann, though. It's not his super official request just yet.]

[He gets a brief flash of a panicked look on his face before he remembers that it's Max, who, yeah, is going to know anyway. Still. He's Uncomfortable. Which is the only reason he ignores that comment about pretending so he can feel important.]

Oh of course you want the one that sounds the most dangerous. You never learn, do you?

[But OKAY it's important, he should actually think about it.]

It does seem to indicate some kind of insight, but the connotations of "demon" make me think it might relate to Reapers or killers. This could work to our advantage or be something we won't want to use.

[In other words, it's a gamble.]

The barrier is a much safer choice. Though... admittedly, a less useful one, if it only works for you.

Edited (wow) 2018-03-26 00:10 (UTC)

[EYEROLL.]

Yeah, I'm sure this is gonna involve me Drifting with an actual demon. It's a boon, dude. It's not gonna be dangerous.

[He's... hoping.]

Since it's "demon" specifically and this is a prize for the Players, I think we might be off the hook. Could be insight about the Reapers specifically, which is win-win for us. Even if this does implicate us, we can just spin it to our advantage.

[He shrugs. His mind is made up. He turns to Max.]

Give me Demon's Look.

[oh are they done? max looks up from his phone (since when does he have one of those.) and shoves it back in his hoodie, going over to pick it out and hand it over to Newt]

Alright. So, Demon's Look-- you can check one person participating in the Game to see if they're a Reaper.

[Hermann snaps to attention.]

This way we can be sure. And if we're making a mistake, we can-

[Well they can't check another person, but they can at least not make a for-sure mistake???]

Not do that.

[Sorry buddy Newt is not paying attention to you and your hand-wringing.]

Caren. I'm checking Caren.

[... a bit of a judgmental look at how fast that was, b u t:]

Alright. Caren is not a Reaper.

[makes vague choking motions with hands]

You didn't even think about discussing that with me, did you?

[Whatever WHATEVER bigger fish to fry. Calm thyself.]

At least that narrows down our choices.

It's my pin, Hermann. And we did discuss it. Caren was suspicious, we wanted to rule her out, bam. Just did. You're welcome.

[And now, back to Max.]

We get stuff for killing, right? Do we get weapons too? And what are the limitations, if so?

[oh this is still going on? okay. i guess he has to give a shit.]

If you erase someone, you can ask for weapons, yeah. For rewards... Well, affecting stuff for you guys back in your RG-- your world, reality, whatever you wanna call it-- is a lot easier to do than stuff here, since the latter depends on how the Composer thinks it fits the Game. It's not impossible, but for stuff about the Game, you're better off asking first.

[aw he's surprisingly helpful*

*because he wants this game to end, yea, we know, max]

[This is suddenly way more important than arguing. A feat.]

Does that mean- Could we send a message? To our world? To specific people?

[He looks up at Newt.]

If we don't make it back, we can still tell them about the Breach.

[Wow uh, Newt was not expecting that answer. He shifts his weight, going quiet for a moment.]

Let's just... One step at a time, Hermann, okay? If, uh, if we get caught, do we still get the reward?

No. You have to pull off the Erasure. [he does look a little apologetic at that. rewards are for winners, newt :/]

Does that only apply if we're voted for at the trial? Or if we're found out at any point?

[Gotta be a rules lawyer.]

[Newt, meanwhile, is thinking about other things.]

So... Is there other stuff going on behind the scenes like this? Specifically stuff to help us. [...] Why wouldn't you tell us about that? This, uh, does kind of evens the playing field a teensy bit.

It's only if you're found guilty of your erasure, yeah. If they found out later, it's a bit late for take backsies.

[to newt:]

This? Is meant to be a secret to Reapers. I mean, you're free to spill your guts about it to any random bozo who can then use that to go "oh, me too! Twinsies!" or pretend to themselves have a secret advantage you guys just don't know about, but I'm guessing that's not about to happen considering the questions you're asking. Point is: it's up to Players how they want to play it from this point on.

[Okay, well then. Business time?]

Do we have to ask for weapons, specifically? Or can we ask for anything that would help us... You know.

[You can say murder Hermann.]

You know, kill people. Erase. Whatever. [Newt's got this, it's fine.]

Because that's what we're talking about, Hermann. [He smacks Hermann's arm with the back of his hand.] Get with the program. How are we supposed to pull this off if you can't even say the damn word?

[He's gonna be pulling all the weight here, he just knows it. Great.]

Anyway, uh... Okay, fine, that makes sense. I don't plan on spilling this info to just anyone. [...] Last question. Don't suppose you can tell me who else has been chosen for this pin thing, can you?

[It's a long shot, but Newt thrives on those.]

You can ask for anything necessary for your plan. Miscellaneous items, weapons-- fucking don't ask for a knife, I am so done with knives-- clothes, whatever you think you need to pull off... "whatever".

[he is also judging hermann a little ngl. he shrugs at Newt]

I can't tell you the whole list, but you guys might be smart enough to figure it out. Fuck if I know. I can tell you someone else picked that same pin as you guys. They've since been Erased.

[well. that's ominous]

[That gives him a pause. He has some theories, certainly. Clarke, perhaps. Or Eleanor. It hardly matters now.]

Anything necessary. Understood.

[he is taking this Very Seriously?]

[put your arm down you look like an idiot you don't need to salute anyone you're not an officer.]

Hm. Okay. [...] Thanks, Max. We done here?

[is. is the ten year old being saluted. after a second of looking confused he just makes an exceedingly deadpan expression and does this for his own salute back. it seems mocking, somehow.]

If you're done with questions, my job's here done, yep. I'll send you back.

[BACK WHERE]

[fuck all ya'll]

I have nothing further.

[your honor]

[GOD you're EMBARRASSING him!!!]

If I think of anything else, I'll just track you down later. Drop us off at the McDonald's, would you? I've got, like, thirty more McFlurry freebies to cash in before we move again.

Yeah, that seems like a fair use of your time.

[is he sarcastic or mocking or serious??? impossible to tell. he does totally drop them off at the mcdonald's tho

listen i didnt make a mcflurry mission so people wouldnt partake]

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