lifeless | catch all for ichinose (who willingly shares a room with manwol)

[manwol's still not used to sharing a room with someone after years of living on her own, but it helps that Ichinose is not like rude??? gremlin-kin?? It's a shame that she's not bullyable like hope and caleb, but she has the least offensive demeanor out of everyone in the dorm room. that and she doesn't own an animal that would sleep on the bed with them. small mercies,

Manwol pops in to interrupt whatever Ichinose was doing,]

Have you done any tasks yet?

[What she's doing is mostly actually working on her homework. Like a nerd. But she apparently doesn't mind the distraction, because she's slapping her book close almost immediately.

As chipper as always:]

Not yet. Are you looking for a partner?

[now im thinking about ichinose's placement on the homework chart,]

Yes. But since you're here, you might as well do one with me.

[Manwol flops onto the edge of the bed and looks expectantly at Ichinose like 'ur gonna say yes, right dormie']

[MANWOL... Ichinose just. Blinks and laughs a little.]

Ahaha, straight to the point! Let's see... You'll let me ask a question in return, won't you?

Sure. You can even go first, if you really want.

[look at how magnanimous she is, heh]

Oh? How generous! In that case, I have no choice but to take you up on your offer.

Tell me about your ideal future. I'm genuinely curious about your point of view.

Is that because I'm dead?

[she doesn't seem offended or annoyed though, more amused if anything. She'd like to say something like 'eating caviar' or whatever, but]

My ideal future... would be seeing all the people I've been waiting for.

Yes. Is that an issue? People tend to view the future as something that's entirely for the living, but you're unliving proof that's a flawed premise.

[Eating caviar would have been a valid answer. Ichinose just hums a little tune, nodding.]

... That's sweet. Do you mean people who are on another side?

I don't know. They might be dead and still wandering the earth, or they might have reincarnated into new people. If it's the latter, then I'm just waiting until they die again.

[her voice is pretty matter-of-fact for the subject.]

What about you? What's your ideal future?

Would you still recognize them if they reincarnate into someone new?

[That is very fascinating, though... She is taking mental notes.]

Mine? Well... If I had to put it to words, a future where all of your problems can be solved by simply reaching into your pocket. A future free of pointless things like confusion or indecision.

[Manwol pauses, her brows momentarily knitting -- then smoothing.]

I would. They won't recognize me because they would have lost their memories, but I still have mine.

[she props her chin up with her hand, oh???? she's not sure what she expected to hear, probably something that's more 'me, myself, and I' oriented.]

I'm guessing you mean something more than just using your phone for everything?

... I see. That doesn't bother you at all?

[Ma'am, that's depressing? Hm.]

You're absolutely correct! I think technology can do a lot more for us than we realize. Assistive and adaptive technology already exist, but it's all so limited right now. I want to kick it up a notch.

[it DOESN'T!!! DO NOT PERCEIVE!!! she very noticeably avoids answering that question,]

So you're like a scientist then? Influencer? I already thought you were smart, so I'm not that surprised...

[and yet, she has such big dreams??]

[The lack of an answer is kind of telling. Whew.]

A scientist is closer. I specialize in the research and development of artificial intelligence.

[PRESUMABLY AT SOME POINT BEFORE THE REST OF FALL DORM IS HERE... Time and space are getting their stretches in? It's fine. Ichinose's sleeves are rolled up to her elbow at this point, and she lifts a hand to wave at Manwol after entering the classroom.]

... Ahahaha, wow. They still haven't found better accommodations?

[The school will never get their shit together. Sad.]

[Manwol smirks at that, leaning back in her school-issued chair.]

It is pretty disappointing... But better this than a cell, probably. Prison bars make some people nervous.

Right, right. Can't have a conversation like this through prison bars, either! They should still think about an upgrade.

[Don't mind her as she plops down on one of the desks.]

... So, I guess people took you seriously.

Well, we were scrambling for options. And some of the suspects have people who really care about them.

[tsuyukusa... beau... li.........la............. (closes my eyes)]

I won't pretend that I did this from the kindness of my heart though.

[Manwol's heading over to find Ichinose after putting bradley rock in his soft little couch bed ig,]

...You know, you're pretty good at looking suspicious.

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[They gotta take selfies with the rock.

But Ichinose just laughs a little.]

Ahaha, it's not like I do it intentionally.

[fall dorm rock selfie tl]

I don't think you do either. ..But I do think you're hard to read. Charmingly inscrutable, maybe?

Aw, you think I'm charming? Thanks.

[she just ignored the fuck out of the rest of that statement]

[she gives her a Look]

That's exactly what I mean.

[... She smiles, placidly.]

Heh, I guess you've got a point. It's just how it is.

[she points at her]

Don't make me use the mind-altering spell on you. I want to save it for Byleth and Dimitri.

[she's joking... it's fine]

[MA'AM... She blinks, before she gets that curious look on her face.]

Theoretically, how would you even use it?

I'm not surprised you're asking that question, and yet.

[this is what she meant? itchy nose?]

I'd probably just give you a suggestion of some kind. Maybe be more honest. Don't circumvent questions. What do you think? Would that work?

[She. Seems to seriously consider this.]

Hm... I don't know. I'm already preeeetty honest! Any more honest than that, and it would be socially unacceptable. You get what I mean, right?

...I do.

[she gets it... she truly does... she's giving ichinose a look like 'gurl?' because she feels like ichinose's already toeing the line of what's socially acceptable already?? it's kind of funny, in a way.]

You can be socially unacceptable with me if you want. That sort of thing doesn't matter to me anymore.

[There is normal socially unacceptable. And then there is Advanced Socially Unacceptable.

Ichinose just gives her a little smile.]

... Ahaha, well, it's sweet of you to offer.

I'm only offering because I think it'd be funny.

[she's not sweet she just wants to sow chaos -- manwol's worried about how guilty ichinose looks -- SHE JUST WANTS TO SOW CHAOS]

If you want something really funny, I recommend one of the boys.

Which one? Yamato?

[very glad this is before their cyoa week]

Yes, or one of the other boys from our dorm. That will get you a front row seat for sure.

Kuon...

[she's smirking]

You really like causing trouble, huh. I wonder if that's the reason why I like you.

[SOMEWHERE OUT THERE... Not in the STEM lab yet, alas.]

Hellooooo! Have you gotten started on the tasks already?

[Manwol makes a face at the word 'tasks', but she also doesn't immediately flee. instead, she crosses her arms.]

I've tried, but this place keeps on interfering.

[these fcking EMOTIONAL MEMSHARES are MESSING WITH HER VIBE]

... Ahaha, yes, I think I know what you mean.

[MEMSHARE 😒]

Then why don't we keep this brief? All we have to pick the option we think belongs to our dorm and start planning.

Fine. [...] What does our dorm represent again? Should we just pick something Luke would like?

[She nods.]

It's the safest bet. Sooo... shall we discard the first one?

[she also nods]

I can't imagine Luke doing anything romantic. [cheesy, maybe.] ...What about the last one? I bet he's the type who'd go along with anything.

As long as the other person is there, huh...? Ahaha, I bet he'd get all embarrassed but it does sound like Luke-kun. And better yet, that means we can do whatever we want.

[she's smirking now]

What do you want to do? Out of all the places on this campus, where would you want to go? I'll pretend I'm Luke, and go along with what you want.

... Oh?

[Can't believe Manwol just assigned herself stinky. Ichinose smiles.]

Aaaaanything I want? Are you sure?

[STOP SHE DIDN'T SHE'S JUST ROLEPLAYING AS LUKE

Manwol will never back down from a Bad Idea, she crosses her arms.]

Sure. Give me your best shot.

[im in tears

But Ichinose's smile widens, before she's suddenly linking her arm with Manwol's. Terrible.]

Alrighty! Then allow me to escort you to the snazziest joint in town... "Luke-kun."

[Hilarious.]

[TERRIBLE!! Manwol immediately frowning like "we don't have to larp this much", but she agreed to this so she will be linked along.]

It better be snazzy. [no wait,] I mean -- sure, Kuon. Anywhere is fine with me.

[just realized that manwol would call ichinose by her first name]

[This is the funniest thing that's happened to her all month, holy shit.]

Who do you think you're talking to? Of course it's going to be!

[... It's the hecking lab.]

[Manwol stares at the lab.]

...The lab?

[THE LAB?]

The lab.

[is she joking or is she for real

mystery]

[look at this point Manwol's just learned to accept Ichinose for Who She Is,

she makes a face, then.]

Yay. The lab's fine as long as you're here with me.

[she's got Luke's Wry Tones down pat at least]

Aw, that's sweet. You're just the perfect gentleman, aren't you?

[please understand she is having

such a good time right now]

[STOP HAVING SUCH A GOOD TIME ICHINOSE]

I try very hard to be, even at this extremely young age. [she's looking the lab

what kind of bubbly acid potion is ichinose gonna make]]

Oh, yes, yes. You're reaaaally mature for your age, is that right?

[She makes a baja blast potion.

But also— I, Kyuu, almost forgot that the point was for them to get interrupted by memshare. So I guess this (until 14:58:13) is happening. Translate the narration to thoughts/feelings/motivations at the time. It's fine.]

[kyuu i cannot believe i now have context for ichinose's hand over her face icon and it's from such a sad scene help

Manwol sits on the little lab stool once the memory fades. She's looking at Ichinose, because it doesn't occur to her that maybe Ichinose doesn't want to be looked at after having a memory like that just revealed????

...]

Are you still working on that question?

[you're welcome!

Ichinose just. Stands there for a moment, averting her eyes — before she lets out a small huff and smiles. It is not a very nice smile.]

... Not anymore. I found the answer already.

[It's not a very nice smile indeed, but Manwol has a feeling that it's the most truthful of Ichinose she's seen thus far.

she peers at her]

Aren't answers always changing when it comes to science? That's the point of all that research, isn't it?

That depends on the nature of the research. And right now... I've got some pretty solid evidence supporting my latest conclusion.

[now that ichinose is hopefully SEEN TO!!! Manwol will make room on their bed for her. She's visibly upset, but she's not about to cry or lash out. She of all people knows how this works.]

There. Now rest.

[she points threateningly to the bed]

[MANWOL... Ichinose stares at the bed.

Stares at Manwol.

Stares at the bed again.]

... Aw, are you worried about me? I can wait until we're all knocked out, you know.

You might as well lie down until then. Or do you want to end up sleeping at the desk?

[ichinose, what if u pass out in the middle of the living room]

Weeeell... It wouldn't be the first time, but I see your point.

[hope they're still in the fall dorm

Manwol's toddling out of the shower probably after Ichinose goes, a towel around her hair.]

It feels like someone has it out for you, specifically.

Right? This is getting a little ridiculous.

[They are probably in the dorm. It's fine. Ichinose is just looking woefully at the shit that used to be in her pockets.

Though, she does give Manwol a curious look.]

... Are you alright?

[is it all candy...

Manwol waves a hand.]

I want to lie to you and say yes, but you're probably feeling everything I'm feeling right now.

[there's sadness and anger, grief -- but the kind of grief that doesn't feel fresh or new. just something cold, as if Manwol's used to carrying that emotion.]

[Futaba got her candy, alas. There's a USB cable, clear lipgloss and some baby aspirin. Sad.]

... I can. But it's still good manners to ask instead of jumping right to it.

[Conversely, Ichinose's emotions are... a little funky? There, but not there. Manwol will get a sense of emotional numbness more than anything else.]

[ichinose your funky emotions...]

You don't have to care about that kind of thing with me.

[like she mentioned before. be like manwol, ichinose. she is here and she will PERCEIVE that emotional numbness.]

...I'm tired. I thought there was a good chance Byleth would die this week, and yet I was still surprised to see her. I'm annoyed that I'm surprised, and even more annoyed that I care so much.

[Her funky emotions are doing great.]

... Ahaha, is that so?

[Well. Anyway!! She starts setting her soaked shit out on some spare towels, or whatever.]

Hmm, well, you have a heart. You probably hoped she wouldn't die, and now your hopes have been totally crushed. That's just how it goes.

-- They're not totally crushed.

[is this what manwol takes offense at,]

It's just how this place is, isn't it? I don't need a heart to understand that.

[What is Manwol up to in the dance studio... Ichinose is probably pushing the button that lowers the silk and hoop when she notices her.]

Hellooooo! Have you gotten started on your task yet?

Kuon. [hello dormie,

Manwol squints at her as the aerial silks come on down,]

I feel like we always start our conversations like this.

[Innocently, pushing that button:]

Like what?

[SHE SHOOTS HER A LOOK YOU KNOW WHAT SHE MEANS...]

We're either doing tasks or talking whenever you get hurt.

Huh? I'm sure we've had plenty of other conversations...

[H... HAVE THEY...]

[IM LOSING IT!! HAVE THEY!!]

...We've talked during the trials, but I feel like that doesn't count.

[She opens her mouth.]

We—

[... She closes it.]

Oh, I guess it doesn't count when the rest of the dorm is here either.

See!

[KUON!!! THEIR GAL TIMES!!!!]

Okay. I challenge you to find out some juicy gossip and then pass it on to me.

[hm]

[... Manwol.]

Hm? That might take a while... I challenge you to find a challenge I'll accept.

[ichinose her gossip.... she pouts.

then she looks around the dance studio, hm.]

...How about... walking on the balance beam?

[we out here making injured ichinose do gymnastics, but also if she tries then maybe she'll talent swap with manwol who has good balance]

[Did she forget who she's talking to? Endgame week would arrive and Manwol would still be waiting for her juicy gossip...

But Ichinose looks at the balance beam like she's very much considering it, before she nods.]

Alrighty, challenge accepted! Will you catch me if I fall?

[Joking. She fully expects to eat shit.]

[MAYBE SHE WILL CATCH YOU ICHINOSE???]

I can try, but you might get more injured.

[she does come over to help 'spot' ichinose though, maybe this is the perfect opportunity for both of them to eat shit, i leave their fates in your capable hands kyuu]

Hmm... A fall from this height won't break any bone. We'll be just fine!

[I rolled a dice and got a 17, so!!

Guess Ichinose gets nearly to the end of the beam, before she hilariously loses her balance and eats shit. How badly is she going to crush Manwol?]

[IM LOSING IT HELP!!! i rolled and got a 12 so

Manwol will land on the floor without CRACKING HER SKULL but Ichinose will get her in the ribs again pretty hard, hard enough to leave her WINDED... as she lies on the cold hard gymnasium floor, possibly dead....

she groans a little and baps at Ichinose's shoulder]

-- Kuon! [SHE'S DYING, HELP]

O-Oops!

[ROLLING OFF MANWOL!! And clutching her fucked up arm a little like, ouchie? Ouch.]

Sorry, sorry. Are you alright?

[THEY'RE ALL FCKED UP IN THIS DANCE STUDIO]

Ask me again -- after an hour.

[she's just going to... lie down on the floor for a minute]

Do ghosts take baby aspirin?

[They're doing great.]

No. We can't feel pain unless it's inflicted by other ghosts!

But all the rules are different here, so.

[congrats kuon, ur a ghost]

Really? That's unfair...

[They are all ghosts now and this is someone's dying hallucination.]

If I had my normal powers, then I could have caught you mid-air without even touching you.

[it's principal bear's fanfiction]

You haven't bought that power back yet?

No. I haven't bought any of them back.

[manwol...]

... Huh? What? Why not?

It'll be too easy to kill someone with them if I end up compelled or whatever.

On the other hand, you could defend yourself more easily.

Has anyone successfully defended themselves so far? I'm not a fighter like Crow, and he was taken down pretty quickly.

...Is it just because all the victims have been unlucky? Their killers can't be that much better than them, and yet.

Ahaha, who knows? Maybe there's something about this place that makes it harder for a victim to fight back.

...Would you fight back?

... Huh? [blinks.] Of course I would. Wouldn't you?

[so we're in the art room today, how u doing ichinose]

I still don't understand anything about the sleepers.

[they found TWO of them in one spot?? hello]

[She is looking at art supplies, a rare frown on her face.]

Mm, I don't understand either. [Technically, it was two spots. Just one invest. But still???] I guess we should be glad Yamato-kun and Tsuyukusa-kun are alright. Except...

[RIP to Beautome and Leo.]

[it's a bleak enough situation to warrant a frown from anyone, honestly...

Manwol thinks about the two names on the announcement, and follows Ichinose's gaze to the supplies,]

...Are you upset?

Huh? [She glances at her, furrowing her brows.] Well, I mean, who wouldn't be upset...? Leo-kun did nothing wrong, and Yanagiya-san was...

[Trailing off, with a shake of her head.]

[Manwol lets the silence spool between them, then]

...I've talked to Leo once or twice. [she inhales, then sighs.] ...And I liked Otome.

[she leans in a little to look at the supplies, then glances back at Ichinose]

Were you close to her?

[A shake of her head.]

... No. But she didn't deserve this, especially after we were asked to keep her alive.

[Manwol's expression darkens at that,]

...Even the dead didn't want to pass that kind of judgement on her. [...] I can't tell if it's another situation like Catra or Caiman, or if someone was just compelled to kill her.

It's hard to say. But I wonder, if Yanagiya-san had a partner... Did they play a role in this at all?

...But they still would have needed her, right?

[Well. Here's Ichinose, chilling in the (throws dart) observatory! She's fiddling with the high-powered telescope, maybe trying to spot a UFO. She is? Maybe? No longer cursed? Wow.]

[Manwol just slams the door open, im in tears]

Kuon. Are you still cursed?

Nope!

[Nonchalantly, only briefly looking up from the telescope.]

... Ooh, are you here to curse me for a thousand years?

[Why does she sound excited.]

[:////]

I've done that before, you know.

[manwol says and then approaches Ichinose and her telescope bestie]

But no, I'm not here to curse you. Unfortunately.

Aw, that's too bad.

[She could maybe try to take this a little seriously... Wow.]

So, what are you here to do?

[wow...]

I'm just curious. Do you still remember how you felt those past few days?

[Hm...? She pauses, looking at her curiously.]

They were all fake, Jang-san.

It's still strange to feel those fake feelings. I should know, after being infatuated with Dimitri.

Ahaha, right, right... Are you still upset about that? Like I said, I'm not entirely sure I'm the one who cursed you.

[Did Manwol make her way back to their room at some point? If not, guess this is taking place in the void. But either way, Ichinose is pulling one (1) unopened letter out of her pocket.]

Do you want this back?

[STOP THEY'RE NOT IN THE VOID (yet)

Manwol looks down at the unopened letter and then back at Ichinose.]

-- You didn't even read it?

It's been a busy couple of days.

[Everything happened so much in such a short amount of time... Though, whether or not that's the real reason is up for debate.]

Do you want me to?

I wouldn't have written it if I didn't want you to read it.

[kuon!!! but it's been eight weeks, and she feels like she understands ichinose pretty well now]

At least look at the photo. It's the one we took at the cherry blossom party.

You know, Kuon.

[seriously, as they vibe in the (spins wheel) observatory]

You weren't that bad of a roommate.

Aw, that's sweet.

[They are, indeed, vibing in the observatory. Or whatever is left of it in this funky void.]

You weren't a half bad roommate yourself.

[she huffs]

I haven't had to share a room with anyone in over a thousand years, you know. I could have made things even more uncomfortable for you.

[DON'T SAY SHE WAS A HALF BAD ROOMMATE -- manwol said kuon wasn't that bad -- DONT]

catch all for ichinose (who willingly shares a room with manwol)

week 0, monday

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kyuu that icon is so cute wtf

it's my fave fanart

lemme see

when i escape the mobile life....... 😔

🤗🤗

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