Arcade
-Bethany struggles, but gradually her competitiveness causes her performance to pick up-
It demonstrates, my dear, dexterity, quickness of thought, and a certain, ohohohoh, je ne sais quoi!
-She briefly looks at the "furniture", winking at them with a winning smile, before turning back to the screen-
Ah, welcome, welcome, my darlings. What brings you here this lovely evening?
Arcade
-The two goats nod at eachother as the larger one heads off-
-With a smile, the smaller goat in a butler's attire enters the arcade and bows-
I'm so sorry, but those are for The Shining Star, Lady Beatrice.
-He doesn't seem to mind being called furniture at all. In fact, it almost seem nostalgic to Goat-
We're so sorry. The two of us found ourselves stranded in a room years ago. We didn't know what to do without assistance. But, we, uh, found a place where we belong...
-Goat bows to Beth as well- A good night to you too, ma'am. My Brother and I are busy running the kitchen tonight, but I never expected to find my Lady in this small city.
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DeerPark
-Broly looks back at Aichi, his face a mix of confusion and...sadness?-
"Friend...Aichi......please, do not hurt Father..."
"I have no intention of it, so long as he doesn't...act out. Broly's been taught manners and, now that we're among civilization again, he'll have to exercise them. Isn't that right?"
"...Yes, Father."
(The old crone just kinda... clasps her hands and watches creepily as they eat her food, a twinkle of glee in her eye.)
(And surprise, it's all really tasty! Kinda greasy, but it only leaves you with acceptable levels of indigestion. This fuckin scary eldritch woman has it down to a science.)
...That's... really nice, somehow.
(Gav smiles at Ratley.)
Such,,, de,cadence is, what I, aspire to,,, emulate in my, cooking, hhh...
(And when they're all finally finished... She turns on the light.)
Naow... Who's got room fer dessert?
(...to reveal that AAAAAA the entire inside of the restaurant is a fiendishly moist and unhealthy lava cake!)
(but you're SO STUFFED... so full... oh NOOOOOO...!)
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019Arcade
A 'game' such as this is meant to be beaten. It is designed so that anyone can surpass it, depending on their level of practice. Indeed, they are built so that a mere child could win eventually as long as they put enough coin in the slot. This tests nothing in particular.
-Goat- Is that right? Hihihi. I will allow it for this once. It cannot be helped, after all. But, I do hope that you two are still willing to assist me when I need it.
-she seems in a good mood-
Hotel
-she looks sad-
I'm lost. This isn't Hinamizawa, is it...? It's too big to be it, and too strange too.
-the bald man folds up his newspaper, walking away-
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UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOIPaula's
-Fratley finds himself actually finishing his meal before he even realized it-
...!
Your cooking is actually quite grand, ma'am.
-The knight looks over to Gav with a worried smile. Perhaps this woman in paticular's cooking style is best left... avoided at all costs-
Now then, I'll be taking my le-
...!?
Ah, no no no. I'm quite full, actually, miss.
-Oh, how does this Dragon Knight wish he was back in Burmecia right now-
Arcade
Of course, of course, my Lady Beatrice! But, do leave us out of the murder this time. We sort of lost our appetite for human flesh in the years we were separated.
The people around the city enjoy our service. They even consider us as good friends! Now that came as quite a surprise for us.
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DeerPaula's
-Aria didn't know she coukd get full. She didn't really understand what it felt like. Food she eats is disintegrated by the machinery that lives just under her skin - a trivial waste product that only serves to help her blend in-
-But apparently that incinerator has a limit and eventually gives her stomach pain-
Hjjhhhh... I can't... but I want to...
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Arcade
Oh? And what kitchen might this be, my dears?
-She smiles at Beatrice-
There is no victory, my friend. These games can never be beaten. You simply achieve the highest score, and then someone comes after you and gets one better. So it goes until you are erased from the list entirely. We play to lose, no?
Park (Survivor Aichi)
-Aichi looks at Broly, somewhat surprised...-
-...But he does seem to relent. He nods to Broly, seeming somewhat apologetic for disturbing him.-
-His expression softens a good amount, at least towards Broly.-
"...I won't."
-Aichi doesn't want to hurt the guy... although it's clear that Aichi's still definitely not happy with him.-
-He looks back at Paragus, still wary.-
"...I'll trust your word on that."
-So help him, if he sees Paragus do that in front of him again...-
-...Well, uh... honestly, he's not sure what he'd do. Probably just get really stern again, but still.-
-He's not really ready to believe him so easily, but he doesn't want to upset Broly.-
Arcade
Oh? ... Hm, hm. It seems my furniture has become defective from its misuse... Huhuhu. I won't forget this.
-Beth- Then it seems you 'win' by choosing not to partake at all.
-takes her hand away from the joystick, letting Beth's dude get obliterated through her own inaction-
Hotel
-looks at her with puppy dog eyes-
I hope... everyone at home is okay. Do you know how I can return there?
-he's walked into a back room-
-well, he's wearing a suit, he must be a manager or something-
-roll perception-
UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOIPark (Survivor Aichi)
-Aichi watches as Paragus leaves, before walking closer to Broly. He takes a deep breath, apparently trying to calm himself down from that encounter.-
-He seems to notice that Broly seems to be looking into the water, and...-
-...He's assuming Broly means the reflection?-
"It's your reflection. What you look like."
-Aichi stands next to him, his reflection also present. He cancels his transformation, since obviously the threat is gone.-
-It goes from being in white armor, to being in tattered clothing...-
Arcade
-Beth watches her dude die-
Hmhmhm... but... who does not hope to do miracles? Is it so wrong to want to do things that are impossible, my dear?
-Stands more upright, facing Beatrice full on-
I feel we have been remiss, however. I do not have the pleasure of knowing your name.
-She extends a hand for a shake-
Arcade
...
We're sorry, but we weren't able to identify the magic that spirited us away.
But even in the years we were gone, neither of us have gotten badly damaged or destroyed. We've even learned some more skills from our jobs at the Starview!
We're still loyal to you, but we have our duty as this city's furniture as well.
-Goat claps at Beatrice's decision to scrub out on an arcade game- A wonderful decision, Lady Beatrice! Don't you agree, Miss?
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DeerArcade
-smiles, daintily holding a long pipe in her right hand-
Indeed! I like your attitude. All magic is based on the belief that a miracle can happen.
I am the Golden Witch Beatrice. You, Bethany... would you be interested in another 'game'?
-smiles faintly at Goat- I see, I see. How interesting this is... You may lose your taste for flesh, but I wonder. Will you ever lose the taste for working? Ahuhu.~ Yes, I shall have to keep an eye on you.
Lobby
-she saw that this dude had a barcode tattoo on the back of his head..? wack-
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
-she's having a hard time thinking ... you're straining this poor child :c-
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Arcade
-Beatrice Games-
-she's quite adequate at it-
So what, precisely, is the skill this 'game' demonstrates?...
-she turns to look over her shoulder... at the Goat's-
Well, what have we here? Look, Bethany Prêtre. The fuuuurniture have brought you groceries.
Hotel Lobby
-looks up from her drink-
mi...? Hello.
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