WEEK THREE

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the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (3)

monday - thursday (35) survivors Sunday's trial was only mere hours ago, but you find yourself faced with a new week on The Pygmalion. When you awaken, you will find the ship restored to its previous state, all areas interfered with during the murder looking mostly the same as they did before. Along with this, it appears there are new areas opened on the ship. It seems you have more exploring to do. The robot in the cafeteria has prepared another breakfast of various foods. (OOC: Please submit your murder proposals by 9 PM EST Tuesday.) taken list profiles private conversations setting rulebook murder proposals ENTER COMMAND_

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tuesday

[todorable]

[coming on up since mild assishness is his flavor of "friendly"]

...Not feeling up a statue? Which is more than I can say for you. Enjoying the whole chick-with-jugs aesthetic here?

[thanatosincarnate]

{ That's pretty much it. }

I'm not feeling up a statue. I'm looking it over, there's a difference.

{ He has a feeling someone here has actually felt up a statue though. But... why? He just tosses the thought aside, because it was stupid. }

In order to properly explore this place, you shouldn't overlook anything. And no, I could care less for this... "aesthetic".

{ Honestly, he thinks the symbolic statues are all tasteless in design. }

[todorable]

Whatever helps you sleep at night. See anything you like?

[which, while it sounds kinda jerky, he finds he does mean it honestly. ...not in a statue attraction way, even if it would be hilarious, but more of a 'did you find that poking the statue's bellybutton opens the door home' way. ...maybe he should just move on]

Actually, what would you prefer? Like, if you had to design your own space dungeon, what creepy statues would you put?

[thanatosincarnate]

Hmph. Useless as always, so no.

{ It's funny, but honestly, if Arumat did poke the bellybutton and it magically opened the door to home, he'd actually might smile (not a smirk or an asshole smile) for the first time he's arrived here. }

I hadn't thought about it. On the space-ship I commanded, I wouldn't have allowed any statues that looked like this to even be present in the first place. They could distract the crew or take up space.

If I had to have any it would be something small. Maybe a miniature statue of the ship itself or Eldar's appearance from space.

What about you?

[todorable]

So, little ships and globes, huh? Kinda dull, but seems like it suits you.

As for me... I'd probably hold off on the statues altogether, but the whole look of the ship would be different. Instead of the super-clean 2000s electronics white and blue thing, I'd go for something more organic. Dark woods and soft colors, warm lights, shared rooms, maybe some plants and cushy seating...something more inviting. It's your home away from home, right?

[thanatosincarnate]

{ He'll just glare at Todomatsu at 'dull', but doesn't seem to address it. }

It is, but if you make it too comfortable it can become distracting.

{ Pause... }

I suppose if it were something like an exploration vessel or something non-combat oriented it would be practical to have some kind of ridiculous homey look to it.

{ All this talk of designing a space ship-- he can only scoff. }

What, are you dreaming of becoming a designer of some kind?

[todorable]

["ridiculous"? Pshhh, but he'll let it slide]

I'm just making conversation, not that I couldn't design better than this place. And it doesn't hurt to feel comfortable sometimes! You should try it!

...Not that this basement looks all that comfy.

[thanatosincarnate]

So banal smalltalk is your expertise -- and I "try" feeling comfortable by going to sleep.

{ That... counts, right? }

If we had access to the Upper Deck, it would likely look more clean and "comfortable" like the Middle Deck.

{ Just a guess, if anything. }

[todorable]

Yep, I'm a pro at banal small talk. You'll need a little more practice cutting the content from your chatting before you can reach my level.

[is this...a joke that's at least partially at his own expense??]

...You sleep? Comfortably!?

[from the expression on his face he is attempting to imagine it, with little success]

What do you think is up there? Why is this ship so big?

[thanatosincarnate]

Why would I want to reach your level?

{ He vaguely remembers someone asking him to try it out, though. An annoying red-haired boy...

And maybe there was a joke in there -- but he seems to pass along the sleeping subject for now despite mentioning it. He could sleep standing up, really. }

The Bridge, and a few other things. It may be "big" because it was a passenger spaceship or exploration vessel. Those tend to be larger than those specifically designed for combat.

[todorable]

Wow, you really are grumpy today. Someday, talking a lot while saying very little is gonna come in handy, and then you're going to be sad that I didn't give you any tips.

[even he thinks that is doubtful, but gives a melodramatic sniff anyway. also, he will keep the idea of arumat snoozing in animal footie pajamas to himself. but also, he'll listen and nod along to what arumat is saying about spaceships, since sometimes content is good]

The bridge, huh? Do you think there's a way up there? I mean, other than the locked elevator. Like...a maintenance shaft or something?

[thanatosincarnate]

You can deal with it. What kind of "tips" would you even have to offer?

{ He hears the melodramatic sniff and scoffs. }

... Hidden passageways on a spacecraft this large are not out of the question, either.

{ Just his two cents of course. So that's three possible avenues for a way up to the Upper Deck. }

[todorable]

Depends on who you're trying to impress. The types of things you chit-chat with a boss's wife about are different than what you'd say to your girlfriend. Or your girlfriend's father.

...How are we supposed to find a hidden passage? For real, I'm ready to get out of this place.

[thanatosincarnate]

How about dealing with someone you don't know? Getting to know them?

{ If only they knew. }

If I were a fool I'd say touch something on this ship until something opens up.

{ He's ready to go too. }

[todorable]

I guess I'd ask some basic, broad questions... Tell me about your hometown, what's your favorite whatever...that kind of thing, and then narrow in on stuff they seem interested in. Basically you want the other person to talk as much as possible, so avoid yes or no questions when you can. Mm, and pretend to look interested, too. People generally like that. You can smile, right?

[now he is definitely teasing but also curious]

...Do you rally think there might be a secret passage, or like a loose panel or something?

[thanatosincarnate]

That should be easy.

I can smile -- especially when knocking wisecrackers upside the head.

{ He sees your teasing and gives a grumpy response in return. }

I do. Only if because it'd be wise to keep your mind open in a situation like this. Being narrowminded about possibilities can hinder your ability to notice even what's right in front of you. Which might even be the biggest hint or clue to it all.

[todorable]

[he rolls his eyes, smiling faintly]

Sure, sure. Next time we have a tea party, I'll be watching to see you show off your skills.

And...wait, no one's given us hints or clues about anything. ...Have they?

[thanatosincarnate]

Good to know.

{ THESE TWO... }

...

...No.

[todorable]

Well. Good. I mean, bad in that clues are generally helpful things, but good in that I didn't miss anything that important.

[pause.]

...Wait. Are you just saying there's nothing 'cause you don't trust me? Or because it's true?

[thanatosincarnate]

Because it's true.

{ AND BECAUSE HE'S A SOUR GRUMPY PUSS OVER IT. }

As annoying as you are, you're surprisingly trustworthy.

{ Look, he can give out compliments -- okay that was sort of backhanded, but still. }

[todorable]

Really?

--Uh, I mean, of course I am! Not that I care what you think, I just figured because everyone's been freaking out and all, you might've gotten the wrong idea. So I'm glad you didn't!

[lofty tone or no, he doesn't quite succeed at not looking terribly flattered at this]

I am pretty trustworthy, though. I keep so many secrets!

[thanatosincarnate]

{ He scoffs -- although he may be genuinely amused at Todomatsu's reaction. }

Hmm... and you don't tell a single one?

[todorable]

Of course not! Do I look like the kind of guy who spills secrets?

...I mean, there is generally a statue of limitations at play. But that's almost always way past after it's no longer of any use!