graveyard

[reapertoire]

#GRAVEYARD

Well, that sucked! That might be your first thought when you open your eyes to find yourself in a lavishly decorated room with a nice, soft bed. Or maybe you’re thinking about something else, it doesn’t really matter, since the only important thing right now is that you’re alive. Sort of. You’re still dead, but you also still exist, so that’s better than nothing. Whenever you decide to leave the room to venture out into the rest of the building, you’ll find that… hm. You sure have found yourself somewhere interesting, and there are plenty of places to explore. Foods from all of the weeks prior can be found in the hotel’s kitchen, as well as an entertainment center in the next room; just because you’re dead-dead doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun while the Reaper’s Game continues. Dare you try your luck with the ice cream machine in this weird place…? Or do you explore the mysterious board game that rests on the lobby’s table? Nothing’s stopping you. You’re absolutely able to leave the hotel, by the way. As soon as you step outside, you’ll find yourself in whatever area is currently open to the remaining Players for the current week. The only thing is, in addition to being invisible to the shadowy denizens of the RG... it seems you can’t interact at all with your fellow active Players in the UG, either. Weird! But that’s okay, you’re not totally alone in this limbo-squared! There are others around who you can interact with, and you might recognize them as the other people who have been Erased during the course of the game. In fact, there’s one rather special resident of this place... it’s none other than Dahlia Hawthorne. You might remember her as Utena Tenjou’s murderer from the first week! Upon seeing you, she smirks, welcoming you to the party. “Did you really think you'd seen the last of me? Welcome to the Under-Underground—the loser’s playground, a failure like the rest of us,” she taunts, swirling the teacup in her hand with an almost gleeful look in her eyes. Then, as if to preempt whatever the new arrivals wish to respond with, she rolls her eyes and adds, “The stupid name wasn’t my choice, by the way. As if I’d choose something that dumb to preside over.” game info ☠ setting ☠ statuses ☠ ic profiles private conversations ☠ murder proposals ☠ money full nav

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[chr]

[ there's a karaoke station.

monika goes there, because it's familiar. this is -- not unusual, haha. not at all. there had been pain, and then... this? well, that's fine. she's not sure how many people want to see her after her mary shelley inspired... fit, we shall say, so aside from her Boyfriends ^{(TM)her song. ]}

Does my pen only write bitter endings for those who are dear to me...?

...Is that too depressing. Ahaha, but I'm dead, so, what does depressing matter, in the end.

[ but she's smiling. she is smiling so wide and honestly. ]

[doublesmall]

Monika, what the fuck? How many of you are gonna show up here?

[SERIOUSLY GUYS he did not expect this many reunions?

it's nice and all, but--

chuuya doesn't at all like what it means.]

[chr]

Chuuya! What do you like, cheese and shit? Ahahaha!!!

[ they're the same height, so a hug isn't that awkward, right? ]

Uhh, four of us died today. Me and Izaya weren't planned, though, so I get the surprise.

[doublesmall]

What the hell. You both got taken out--?

[yeah he's still putting this shit together, sorry monika. you might have to lay it out a little clearer.]

What do you mean, you "weren't planned"?

[chr]

[ monika looks like she might die again, all over. ]

We took each other out.

[doublesmall]

--you're not saying what I think you're saying, right, Monika.

[chuuya takes her by the shoulders, there.]

You didn't decide to die.

[exorcismo]

I.. there was something about it— I can't quite explain why, but I found it romantic.

[ Is she talking about the investigation? The trial? The execution? All of it? Who knows. ]

You're brave to be able to pursue all that you love the way you did.

[chr]

I hope you don't mean ripping Izaya's heart out.

[ just. saying ]

It's good to see you again.

[exorcismo]

What would you say if I told you that's exactly what I mean?

[ There's a smile in her voice. It's been weeks since she's felt a smile. ]

It's good to see you as well.. thank you, for all that you did for them. You were more responsible than you ever should have had to be.

[chr]

I'd say that's the only way I'd have that man's heart.

...I thought of you during the trial. I tried to channel your spirit. Did you feel it? Haha.

[exorcismo]

I don't think you'd have any reason to channel someone like me. You seem plenty capable on your own. And for what it's worth— it seems to me that you've many hearts at your disposal.

[ She's sad to see her here, she can't offer much comfort but— ]

None of this is ideal, but it's clear as day— you are very much loved.

[llywelin]

[Hello Monika. Lion peeks in and gives a small wave.]

Isn't the point of poetry to express your feelings, no matter what they are? If you're busy writing, I can return later.

[chr]

[ oh.

oh it's

it's lion. ]

No! Come on, please, I want to see you again! You sent the poem - Adam Had 'Em, right?

[llywelin]

[They smile softly as they come in.]

Yes, I did. I wish I could have sent you a longer, better one but I had to be clever to send it. You just... were working so hard for everyone and I wanted to do my best to cheer you on.

[chr]

[ monika takes up a fast pace to meet them half way. it's silly, but no one has indulged her love of poetry to that extent, before. instead of something outwardly helpful - lion encouraged her in that way. ]

Thank you. I - It made me happy.

May I hug you?

[llywelin]

Yes, of course. Though, I have to pinch you later at some point. [It's teasing.] I would love a hug from you. I was truly... so sorry I wasn't there to help support you.

[feytality]

.... I dunno. I think we oughta focus on the positives.... even if we're dead. Doncha think?

[Maya wouldn't mind karaoke, honestly, and so she approaches]

[chr]

Oh!

[ WIFEY? ]

So... Not a widow, anymore?

[feytality]

I guess we're both technically widows, huh? Although, you got two new fiances! You work fast.

[is.... she joking.... who knows]

[chr]

Haha. This game encourages that. Growth or something like that? I don't know. I just know I have learned to love and feel more loved than I ever have been in my life before now.

[ ...she holds the microphone out. ]

But, if we're together now, isn't the Marriage Club back on?

[romancekiller]

I think it does matter if that's how you're feeling. [clarke isn't really one for karaoke but that's more due to her unfamiliarity with it but she does approach monika when she sees her]

[chr]

[ monika brightens, just a bit, when she sees clarke. they don't know one another, but... a familiar, kind face. that's always welcome. ]

Yeah. I guess, I don't know. Death's remorse? Haha.

[romancekiller]

[clarke smiles back slightly and just shrugs] Even though you were erased by choice? [she still doesn't know what to make of that honestly]

a day late but i promised

[rosemance]

I wouldn't call it depressing. It's just the circumstances everyone is in.

[ she claps politely from the doorway. monika isn't someone she really knew when she was still in the game, but she was passing by. ]

YES!!!

[chr]

...There you are.

[ they didn't know each other, not, but anthy seemed to be looking for something through out this game. it left an impression on monika, the way she was so sure and steadfast.

and more than anything, right now, monika wants to know. ]

Did you find her?