how we doin, Taisho

[rollplayinghouse]

Who: Taisho (and anyone who wants to check on them)
Where: Taisho dorms
When: Day 66, late morning

[Maki ultimately spent the night at Future is Now, but in the morning she finally takes everyone's advice and returns to Taisho. She is fully grayscale at this point, and also looks... a bit darker, maybe? Like she's standing in a shadow, or someone moved the brightness slider down slightly.

She changes back into a Taisho outfit before coming back to the common area.]

So... does anyone have thoughts on doing better at unit unity.

Comments

[rollplayinghouse]

We've heard what people think in games, and we disagree on some pretty fundamental points. Unless you have a "next step" that addresses that somehow, I don't see what you're expecting to happen. But if you want to get everyone to argue it out again, feel free. I won't hamstring you.

Do any of you care about anything I do? How would any of us know? No one on this unit is capable of talking about their feelings even if their lives depend on it.

[furrytailprince]

I want to discuss it when we're not facing a time limit.

I cared when you were sick. I cared when you were upset. Everything I say to you offends you. You said it yourself, this can't be salvaged. So tell me why I should tell you a damn thing about how I feel? You have already dismissed me as a lost cause!

[rollplayinghouse]

I've had plenty of arguments with Shu not on a time limit. I've had arguments with you not on a time limit. You've insulted and shamed people I care about, and your rigid outlook on everything makes no room for understanding the things that are important to me.

So yes, I don't have any reason to think it's going to work better this time. But I'm willing to try.

[furrytailprince]

You still assume. I stopped pushing to target them because of you. As much as they have tormented and used me, I have not once suggested AlcheMe as a target. Nor have I shown any ill will toward Bad End after our spat. You claim I don't understand what's important to you when all I've done is make concessions for those you care about. You never pay attention!

[ His breath and tone become ragged ]

All, all I've ever wanted was to learn from you... I admired you... But I don't even exist in your eyes unless I'm screaming at you! Maybe I don't care about disappearing if it means I'm free from being chained to a unit that doesn't even want me!

[ SLAMS DOOR SHUT ]

[rollplayinghouse]

[Just. Stares at the door for a few seconds.

Then turns and walks away.

...That went well.]