[open RL]

[aquaticrush]

*Retasu is still reeling. She hasn't been talking much since she saw everything. You can find her in the temple, heavily guarded just in case, sulking in her Felt dress and hugging herself.*

...um, hello.

(This is an open RL! Anyone who wants to come yell at Retasu or just talk to her is welcome. Threadhopping very encouraged.)

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[unknownrival]

Can I get you anything else?

[Issei is a good host, even in these circumstances.]

[aquaticrush]

I'm okay, Issei-san.

*She isn't looking at him.*

[unknownrival]

I could put on some tea...

[aquaticrush]

Why are you being so nice to me, Issei-san?

[heavenlyhome]

[Kasumi brings lunch, and concern, quietly, unsure of what to say. Reassurances? Questions? She is healthy, if not happy. She can't help but linger after setting the tray for her on the table. It's minutes before she speaks, halting:]

Are you... all right, dear?

[aquaticrush]

*Retasu looks up, shaking.* Hello, Kasumi-san.

[heavenlyhome]

[Oh. Oh, the poor dear. Kasumi reaches out a hand on reflex, reaching half across the space between them before it is retracted. Retasu looks in need of a hug, but it would be be right to presume she would welcome it. Such a confusion situation.

What was the social norm for interaction with one kept under watch?]

Retasu-chan, I. I've brought your meal. If. You need more, that is, there is more.

[aquaticrush]

Thank you, Kasumi-san... *She pulls herself over to the table and sits down, looking at the food.* I'm so sorry.

[starofchaos]

[Leaning against a wall, hands folded lightly behind his back, Louis watches in near silence for a moment or two. From what he can tell, the girl seems sullen, subdued. He can't truly blame her. Clearing his throat, he glances her over absently.]

I see you haven't managed to slip your entourage yet.

[aquaticrush]

*She shakes her head.* I already know I'm a danger to everyone.

[starofchaos]

Is that truly what you believe? Or has someone else fed poison into your ears?

[Smiiiile.]

[aquaticrush]

*She looks up, trembling.* Scratch-san said I could help everybody, and then I couldn't. Everyone else thinks I'm too weak or not good enough to do anything for them.

[oceanicbutterfly]

Hello, Retasu-san.

[Karen would like to make it clear that she isn't angry, she's just disappointed. Like most people who say they want to make that clear, she's actually really pissed off.]

[aquaticrush]

H-hello, Karen-san.

*DDD8*

[oceanicbutterfly]

Would you explain to me what's going on?

[aquaticrush]

...Scratch-san said that, if I did what he told me to, this place wouldn't hurt anyone anymore. Th-that there wouldn't be any more viruses, nobody would lose their connection...

I used a virtual coinflipper to determine if he could successfully put the hellhound to sleep sob

[docfoul]

[So it turns out putting little troll girls to sleep and putting demonic dogs to sleep amounts to pretty much the same thing.

Which is to say, hi Retasu, a man in white appears.]

[aquaticrush]

S-scratch-san? But you're--

[docfoul]

[I am here for a peaceful chat, and nothing more.]

[masked_god]

[Karakael has just returned from talking with Kefka, but he stops by to check on Retasu before he leaves.]

Have they treated you well, child?

[aquaticrush]

*Someone she doesn't know! And he's calling her a kid for some reason, just like Kefka does. Retasu shrinks back and nods.*

Who are you...?

[masked_god]

[He leans on the door-frame, not moving to enter into her space in case he frightens her further.]

My name is Karakael. I am...close to the man who attacked you.

I am sorry if he hurt you in anyway. Please, if there is anything that I can do to make up for it, just ask.

lattteee

[createswithink]

[ ok...he's been asked to Kefka to talk to her. but about what? he's not sure. others might have already gotten the point across, but he'll just have to follow up. ] How are you feeling?

/pats

[aquaticrush]

H-hello... I guess I'm all right. I-issun-san, right?

[createswithink]

[ he nods, and then sits across from her. ] I'm guessing by now you already know about Doc Scratch...