WEEK 5, WEDNESDAY

[ Wednesday morning, Setz will notice writing in the back of his rulebook. It says: "Sekreuz! My meeting will take place at the Apple Store at 11 AM! There's coffee and snacks, so don't be late!" ]

[ When he arrives at the Apple Store, he'll find himself walking into a private room -- the door shuts and locks behind him. Inside is comfortable furniture, as well as iPads he can play with, and, as promised, food and coffee. It's mostly sandwiches but there's leftover cake. ]

REPORT #5

#REPORT

List of assets in use for the Game: - Shibuya (Use of its likeness was pushed by its Composer. As one of the most impressive example of turnaround for a Game, especially of its size, the decision was made to use the bare bones of it. Because its Composer is a giant douchewaffle no one can stand, the decision was also made to keep him the fuck out of this.) - Access to various locations from other Games. (Some are really fucking weird.) - 30-odd Players from nearly as many Games. (Players were chosen based on their likelihood of winning back in their own Games. Also, I don’t remember the exact number, I’m not calling the Players weird. Though they are.) - 10 Reapers. (Mostly low-ranking, newer-ish Reapers were chosen so as not to raise alarm.) - Myself, as neutral party judge. You’re fucking welcome. - And whatever obstacles it is you’re bringing to this party. It’s weird enough to be doing it on your turf. My role doesn’t allow me the luxury of knowing your side of the plan. Any further requests or assets will be brought on by myself or the Composer.

TRASH LETTER

My angel,

Did you enjoy my joke? [REDACTED] thought it was a little much, but if we can’t have a little fun despite the circumstances, then none of us will make it very far. I fear it might have been a little embarrassing for people to read though. I heard it got into some Players’ hands. Speaking of, so did your response to me. I luckily was able to retrieve it afterwards, but it was nothing that I did not already expect. It was nothing you have not already told me before.

I have had a lot of time to think these past few weeks. I will admit, that at the beginning, I had my doubts. All of the “pieces” chosen for this Game come from such a wide variety of places and have their own differing views that I wasn’t sure how it would all work out. I suppose that’s why you sent them to us though; it would be far too easy if everyone’s sense of morality matched up perfectly. Looking back now though, I realize I should not have been too quick to judge. Of course it would take time for them to reach out. In a Game that is purposefully structured to create mistrust, you must reach your hand out farther in order to conquer it.

The Reaper’s Game, as a whole, is flawed. I am not contesting that. But we can still try to create a middleground. If my Players can do this, then why can’t we?

Love,
C.