randangonpa | Trash Squad Day 11

Trash Squad Day 11 - SECRETS

Are you ready for it?! It's the long awaited final event! This is your last chance to get close before your final dates and the final bonus event!

And, back by popular demand, it's the motive vi—wait, no, not that. Well, I guess you're motivated to build your relationships? That's better anyway.

...Anyway! Check your tablets! You will find you have a few interesting video files! They should be familiar to you! The catch is... if you don't share each one with a different person by nighttime today, they will all be shown to everyone here! We'll have a fun midnight viewing party!

This may seem a bit cruel, but... love is cruel sometimes. Take it as an opportunity to get a bit closer to the people you care about, or everyone will learn a bit more about you! It's win-win when you think about it that way!

[ On your tablets are a minimum of 3 video files! There is no maximum; it's however many you OOCly want to deal with. Each video contains some sort of secret your character has—'secret' loosely defined as anything they would be uncomfortable being thrown up on a big screen in the auditorium in front of everyone. The presentation can be as simple as lines of text with embarrassing facts (Alice wet the bed until she was in junior high!) or as involved as a dramatically edited montage of the murders they committed through their whole life. Your choice!

Each file should be shown to a different person to count as 'shared'. If there is anything they do not manage to, or choose not to, share with someone in particular, comment with a brief description of it over here. These will all be shared publicly in a post which goes up on Thursday before the date announcement post. ]

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[ It's merely using intuition on what might work as well, as it isn't as though she has ever really had to do this before for anyone else. It feels strange, too, in the sense that she's allowing that kind of talk--mostly because there are few alternatives in his case. She knows that now, at least.

So instead of telling him to face it head on, she lets her hands move again, this time to his shoulders and gently kneads there slightly, her lips moving to kiss his cheek then across his jaw to his ear. ]

You will be, yes.

[he tightens his arms around her at that, tilting his head to kiss at her temple in thanks, in affection.]

We will be.

It'll be hard for a while... but you will be, too, Sonia.

[he really, truly believes that, even with terrible possibilities that may lay in wait in those secrets.]

[ There's a muffled noise in response, surprise, but then she's smiling into his shoulder, her hands dragging down over his arms only to slip under them to hug him like that. ]

Of course.

[these are good hugs. amazing hugs. the best hugs. and he would really rather just stay like that or pursue other trains of thought, but...

unfortunately...

after a while, he does shift, looks to Sonia's tablet almost... spitefully. clearly not pleased about any of this "game" their hosts decided to put on, much more focused on the here and now.]

... I can just watch it.

[it's an out. everyone deserves at least one out and Sonia deserves all the outs of having to deal with this.]

However bad--well, I've probably seen worse.

[that's not actually as comforting as it sounds, Allen.]

[ She definitely seems just as Reluctant, especially when he says he can just watch it, probably implying that he'll save her the trouble and do it alone. She shakes her head slightly, pulling back to look him in the eye. ]

No. It is... fine. I would rather not run away from it, especially as imagining may be worse than the real thing. Besides, you are here with me, yes? That already makes this a little easier.

[it's so funny what secrets revealing does with a person's expressions because Allen just looks absolutely like a surly cat about all of this. in fact, it's an expression probably more real than his usual smiles, though it does soften after she rejects the out.

he lifts his left hand to touch her cheek, understanding.]

Mm. I'm here with you.

[ Somehow that is cute in its own way though. Allen, please.

Her lips even twitch like she's trying to not smile, but gives up and just lets it happen when he touches her cheek. Her face warms, her own hand moving to cover his. ]

Thank you.

[ She'll let go though so they can settle, and clicks the second video on the list because it's unfamiliar and everything isn't up in flames--maybe it'll be fine (spoilers: it will be worse than the flames one maybe).

It starts with the focus of her and some of her classmates as they enter a room. The room looks circular, with a bunch of monitors on the walls all around them. A cheerful voice is what greets them.

Hello! Is everybody here? Then let's get started!

Mikan points out the screen, where Junko Enoshima has another monitor of their classmate Chiaki Nanami. Everyone sounds confused as to what is happening, however... and Junko's response is not exactly encouraging.

Upupupu. As the curtain-raiser for our wonderful despair... it's punishment time!

The screen changes, turning pixelated with GAME OVER at the top, a sprite of Nanami in the middle. A sprite of Junko comes onto the screen and drags her off, "Nanami Chiaki's punishment time" in Japanese at the bottom.

The monitors are focused on Nanami herself now as the door opens and she steps into what can only be described as a deadly game. The video fast forwards to the "mid-way" point, blood stains the floor in spots as the girl struggles to walk on. The loudspeaker is on, and Junko is talking.

That's our Nanami Chiaki, the Ultimate Gamer! She dodges traps that usually kills those who have never seen them!

She's running with her arm bloodied already, but the speaker isn't done.

But this is where things get tough! Come on, Nanami-chan! Do your best to reach the goal!

Nanami steps on a floor tile that goes down, then steps onto spikes that come out of the ground, stumbling back screaming. Junko is still speaking encouragement over the speaker too--mocking her.

I've heard rumours about you. About how all your classmates were scattered at first. But there was one female student who brought them all together.

Nanami manages to pull her foot off the top of a spike, stumbling up and limping away.

Her voice is weak, but determined as she says "I'll make it back to everyone".

That's what made you catch my eye, y'know?

A boulder is coming from behind now, rolling down the hall like in crash bandicoot or some other crazy video game. She makes it about 10 steps then three shot put balls hurl at her face, one hitting her smack on the eye, bloodying it all up. She clutches at it, but she has no choice but to keep walking anyway--especially with the boulder behind her.

"Not here"

A saw comes out of the wall next, but she ducks under it. Another on the other side, that she manages to dodge. Another on the floor. Another on the floor and then there's a path to the right she can sneak into and the boulder rolls on past. She's panting heavily, but still says "I won't lose. I won't lose to you. My classmates, Yukizome-san and I will definitely stop you!".

Junko's response is cheerful. Yes! That's the hope I want to crush! After all at the start of despair the end of hope seems only appropriate! Come on, get those legs moving and run. When you die, the video will throw everyone into despair!

Sonia's classmates talk about trying to save her, but when they try to move they can't.

The video skips forward now, to a door with the word GOAL in big letters. Nanami opens the door to an image of her classmates illuminated in a white light, an illusion of her teacher welcoming her back then a spear goes right through her chest. Not even a second later she's being pierced in multiple places in her body, held in the air by them like a pin cushion.

...and the video ends.

Sonia doesn't really make it though, as soon as the end image comes up she's leaning over to throw up into the bucket--very glad that Allen actually suggested this to begin with. ]

[Allen is... stunned. for lack of better words.

it reminds him of the "games" Road played when they first met. but, like with his first meeting with Road, the thing that catches him off-guard most isn't even all the gore and torment.

it's simply: this is... a human? doing this?

even with his own terrible experiences, it's something that just can't seem to process right in his head.

why are humans always so much worse?

he's quick to toss the tablet aside and help hold Sonia up while keeping her hair back as she vomits. his hand gently runs its fingers through her hair as he does, as he makes encouraging and concerned sounds, not even sure if this is the right way to help but... it's what he can do.]

[ Junko Enoshima is the worst human, tbf. People can be the worst, in general, and maybe that's why she's so willing to accept anyone who isn't--but has good traits because that is what makes a good person, not how they appear or anything like that.

Besides, thankfully it doesn't last for long and him keeping her hair back helps a lot when there's just. So much of it. She stops after a couple of minutes, leaning back shakily as she stares ahead of herself. She's still too stunned to say anything either, actually. ]

[he pulls her back against him, keeping up those hairpets while his free arm goes right back snug around her waist, really at a loss for what to do or say. it's not like he's really had much experience being on the receiving end but he likes to think he's done okay for his friends in the past.]

... I don't really understand, but that person is wrong.

[ She slumps against him, really, tired of all of this when she has no idea what's going on still. The more she sees, the more questions she has -- at some point she'll definitely have to find Mikan and talk to her. ]

I do not understand either. Nanami-san is my classmate... I have no recollection of her ever dying... She was with us on the island.

[ And the Nanami in the video was... more determined and forceful than that Nanami so it's even more confusing?? ]

It's okay if you don't remember it. Maybe it's even better to not know about it and being able to see things from a different perspective.

That person was driving everyone into a corner. For the fun of it, or...

[he pauses, frowning heavily as a comparison comes to mind.]

... it reminds me of what the Millennium Earl does. Orchestrating tragedies. Just so he can create more akuma. Especially with that bullshit about hope and despair.

[spoilers: he HATES the Earl and now officially hates that Junko girl for putting someone he cares about through something so terrible]

Ah, though... [ She blinks, like she's remembering something. ] The island was a simulation, Saihara-san said. That would mean... it would not matter after all.

[ Don't mind her, trying to figure it out anyway even if she should probably let it drop. ]

It would seem that was the case. If my assumptions are correct, perhaps... this was the start of it all.

[ She pushes the bucket away now, grimacing at the taste in her mouth. ] It appears you were correct about bringing a bucket, also.

[sometimes talking things out helps people figure out how best to tackle a troubling situation, in Allen's experience.

but he. sighs. heavily.]

Unfortunately, I've had. A number of experiences where a bucket would have been nice.

[Level 4 comes to mind and he thankfully only feels remnants of nausea at the reminders.]

But why would there be a peaceful simulation after something like this?

[ Sometimes it is, but talking about it helped her remember what Shuichi had said about the island. ]

"Rehabilitation" is what Saihara-san described it as. That is why... my memories are missing, I suppose.

Meaning... someone was trying to help you recover from what was done...?

[he says it slowly because. it sure. seems like the whole destruction of the world was engineering by driving people to despair. sounds familiar.]

That is what it sounds like, is it not...? [ She doesn't sound certain at this point, but maybe that's something that can be cleared up later. ]

Saihara might know a bit more...

[though it's probably difficult for him, also.

he shifts a bit, mostly to lean against the headboard and pulling Sonia along against him.]

Something to ask later.

[not now. pacing one's self is also a thing. rest while ye can and such.]

But if that's the case, then it's definitely settled. This Sonia is Sonia, after all.

Mm... He did make it sound as though his own memories on it were incomplete, however... Mikan-san or Komaeda-san may know more. Hinata-san seemed to remember the same as I.

[ She makes no protest as he shifts and pulls her with him, relaxing once they finally settle. ] But yes, later. This... is nice. [ She does actually sound happy and content when she says that, too. Warmth filling her up from being close like this. ]

But you may be correct. [ May be. ] Besides, is it not the same for you? This... [ She reaches up to tap his chest. ] Allen is Allen, after all.

[his left hand moves to grasp hers at his chest, letting a smile come to his face again]

Mm... it's a lot of work to keep it that way, too. What's helped the most has been something... Mana would say. That my master reminded me of when I needed it the most.

[ She peers up, letting her hand be held. ]

And what is that?

"Don't stop; keep walking forth," in short.

[he pauses, letting his fingers move to lace with hers as he thinks of how to explain it... it's deceptively simple, really.]

.. I almost stoppd, once. Truly stop, I mean. Tragedy called forth the Earl and the selfish actions I made then turned that tragedy into despair. The kind where moving forward is the absolute last thing on your mind.

Bur Master was there the whole while, said those words and reminded me... Mana, as strange as he was, as sad as his life was... he managed to keep moving forward in the hopes of seeing his brother again--something he probably knew was impossible, that's impossible for sure, now.

I think about it and I think... it's been the little things... little by little... that make it worth it in the end. And if someone keeps moving forward, especially on a path less travelled, they end up in places they never would have thought possible at the start.

[case in point: brings her hand up so he can kiss its knuckles.]

So I keep being thankful for moments like these. They're what actually matter, in the end. What helps with putting one foot in front of the other.

[ Her eyes flutter a little as their hands move to lace together, her thumb sliding over the back of his quietly as she listens. ]

Yes, that is something I can understand, I think. While it is not the same, when things were dire at home I held on in the hope that when I would be able to move forward I could change how things were. Meeting my friends back home, meeting them here--you and Rin, also... They make all of that struggle worth it, I think.

[ Though her breath does actually hitch a little when he starts kissing her knuckles, her face reddening a little. It tickles a little, too, but she's trying to not draw attention to that. ]

[time to not think about how he's going to be leaving the comfort of friends and loved ones. again. at least... it's something he's experienced with.

as it is, he certainly notes her responses and his smiles goes a bit rueful.]

Honestly, I'd rather your struggles from here on out be no more severe than some possible embarrassment when I kiss you in spite of a filled bucket.

[fair warning that a bit of vomit will not stop him.]

[ She was getting rather relaxed and comfortable here, but that goes out of the window with what he says. ]

Is that not unhygienic?

[ Allen????????????????? ]

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