WEEK 7 MINGLE

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Good morning, starshines. It is another beautiful day here on the base, and it’s the start of a new week!

Good thing, too. After the death of Tartaglia Childe...well, perhaps there isn't any tension at all? Hard to say. Should anyone try to contact the deceased or review their profiles, they will find that they have been deleted from everyone's phones.

Perhaps you expect this by now, but it seems that the elevator reveals that it may now visit the eighth floor. It may be worth checking out these new areas, free for exploration. If you're feeling incredibly ambitious, you can also take a more in-depth look. Strange things are happening, little sinners. Don't be shy now.

While you can't contact the deceased, the Avatars are once again available via their eight symbols. Shoot them a message, have a chat with them, and see what you can learn. Perhaps you'll find it easier this week.

If you aren't too distracted, that is. For the most part, it may feel as though there isn't anything strange about this week. Everything proceeds as normal and life on the base is calm again. But every now and then, you'll feel a burning in your hand right where your tattoo is as it loses its color and fades to black temporarily. A sudden swell courses through your veins, almost as if being injected with a higher amount of your specific indulgence. You'll find it nearly impossible to do anything else until you act on it, draining the indulgence away and bringing color back to your marking. This won't always happen, and this won't always happen at a convenient time. It may be best to plan ahead. After all...if you ignore it for too long, you may find yourself changing. Those aligned with Envy may find themselves with several new eyes. Those aligned with Gluttony may find claws and a tail beginning to grow. Those aligned with Pride may feel a sharp pain in their head as a crown of thorns embeds itself into their skin. But the sooner you act, the sooner these changes will disappear.

Dedication's sweet, isn't it? Do try to give it your all.

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[mukagen]

Oh, yeah, they said you went off by yourself?

[ he can hear it from medb's conversation and remembers the group text, but he asks anyway! Politely. No more Miles, so yeah the trick worked. ]

[worthyness]

I did. [and he doesn't seem bothered by that, pleased to successfully stop him for a few moments and also focused on work again.] I had things to attend to and...it made the most sense for me to monitor the situation myself.

[mukagen]

Because you lost your eyes once?

[ He comes in for a hug! Except it's a trick. He puts Edgeworth into a headlock.]

[worthyness]

[NO. give him a moment to try and wrestle out of it. how dare you??]

Irrelevant. This wasn't actively seeking the thing out.

[mukagen]

Buddying up is important! You know, sorcerers die alone because we usually go on missions alone, but I wouldn't want that for you.

[ No. Unfortunately, Gojou is a jock and Edgeworth isn't going anywhere. He starts ruffling his hair. ]

[worthyness]

[what the fuck did he do to deserve this. a cold, clawed hand tries to swat gojou's away. ruthless! undignified! bad!]

I--[do not say "I already died alone once" miles you asshole. he does, at least, have enough tact to change his sentence.] Do not plan on doing any such thing. Everything else went just as it should have.

[mukagen]

[ Edgeworth existed and decided yes. This goblin. This one will be one of my favorites. That's why he deserves this.

It would take Edgeworth deeply clawing his face like a cat to get him to stop. The ruffling does stop though, headlock doesn't. ]

Ohhh! Is that a promise?

[ This is just a suffocating hug now. ]

[worthyness]

[never mind kill him. the ruffling stops and that will have to do for now, even if he occasionally tries to pull back to stand upright again. this is a losing battle. here lies miles, hugged to death.]

...it's as I said to you before. I can't afford to. [the context had been different but also, it's still true? so. it's close enough.]

[mukagen]

[ damn why does Gojou understand Edgeworth and remembers when he says certain things—yeah, he gets it. ]

Make that a Binding Vow.

[ Gojou sounds... Kind of ugh about the term not for this specifically, but something else. Anyway, this is his way of worrying. ]

Oh, yeah. Omi is asking what’s your favorite tea and dish.

[worthyness]

[likewise, somehow, unfortunately, he understands gojou enough that he doesn't argue and just nods along.]

...fine. [no dying alone. also medb threw a juice box at his head so he's not going to disappear on his own again, god. that question seems to throw him for a loop, eyebrows furrowing for a bit for reasons not easily identified.]

Earl grey. [that answers one question.] I don't particularly have a favorite dish, however.

[mukagen]

Wow, you agreed so easily. The penalties are awful... I guess in this case, I wouldn’t let your soul find rest, but you’d probably like that.

[ Of course, Gojou is just joking about the penalty, also teasing because haha get it Edgeworth doesn’t know how to rest, and lets go to help him stand upright again. ]

What’s with the face?

[worthyness]

Yes, yes, consider it a privilege. [gojou is so exhausting and miles does not see the difference in letting him live and not letting his soul find rest, so he rolls his eyes before standing upright again.]

There isn't a face. I suppose I haven't thought of a favorite in some time is all.

[mukagen]

A privilege for me or for you?

[ Don’t mind if he fixes Edgeworth’s hair since it’s a Mess. The fussing pauses for a moment before going back to meticulously styling each strand. ]

Yeah, you need a breeeeaaaaak.

[worthyness]

[a pause.]

I would like to plead the fifth on that. [but thanks for fixing his hair, it's important.]

And you realize we don't exactly have time for a break? [raising both eyebrows.] But perhaps after this is over, I'll consider it.

[mukagen]

Do earthly amendments apply in space, Mister Edgeworth?

[ Yes. Hair is fixed. Pristine and distinguished. ]

You can power nap for fifteen minutes. That’s a break, too. My shoulder is also right here!

[worthyness]

Trials certainly don't and we made them work, didn't we? [by force, because miles edgeworth is stubborn in certain ways. nevertheless the hair is fixed and he frowns a little at that.]

Tempting, but no. [it's debatable if it's really tempting or not.] I assume you have lost time to make up for anyhow.

[omi is right there, and while he would be fine taking whatever he wants there's always another day.]

[mukagen]

Yeah, through sheer stubbornness and willpower. That's pretty indicative of you, too.

[ HEH. ]

Fifteen minutes isn't a big deal? I'm still talking to everyone before we filter out.

[worthyness]

You can't tell me you're surprised by now. [he is well aware of the kind of person he is, it's fine. that argument may be somewhat compelling, but he doesn't immediately reply. ]

Encouraging me to sleep on the job is very sloth of you. [maybe another time. ]

[mukagen]

... This victory doesn't feel as satisfying and I'm left somewhat disappointed.

[ damn. Edgeworth is a fucking asshole, but Gojou seems to be okay with that. Grumble grumble. ]

You keep saying that!

[worthyness]

I can satisfy you later. [maybe consider the shit you say before you say it, miles. but regardless his expression doesn't change.]

Am I wrong though?

[mukagen]

[ why is he saying it like that gojou can't even tease him because he understands

Miles Edgeworth Cannot satisfy Gojou later because Miles gets ABDUCTED by a TENTACLE FURBY. He puffs his cheeks out to pretend he's sulking, then laughs a bit. ]

Who knows? You're entitled to your opinion and I do value it more than others.

[ boop ]

[worthyness]

[it's fine, miles isn't needed at the moment and the furby is just having a laugh. gojou puffs out his cheeks and instead miles uses both hands to cup his face and effectively deflate them. stop.]

Flattery will hardly get you anywhere. [hardly. because he will at least accept some flattery, and he's thinking back to the discussion of a break anyhow.] ...maybe later. I'll consider it when I've made more progress.

[mukagen]

Just because I said I value it, doesn't mean I think it's correct.

[ Is it flattery if this is the actual truth, but not malicious or insulting... His cheeks are normal sized now. ]

All right! A sleepover.

[worthyness]

You don't need to think it's correct for it to be correct either. [it's still a weird kind of flattery because while he spouts this kind of shit, miles does appreciate people that will argue with him. he doesn't hold gojou's face for long because cold hands, so he brings his arms back to fold over his chest.]

After I've made more progress...you understand.