WEEK FIVE

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the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (5)

monday - thursday (33) survivors It had been merely a week since the last trial, but you find yourself faced with a new week on The Pygmalion. When you awaken, you will find the handcuff around your wrist gone. 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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[monsieurchatastrophe]

[that gets a wry smile from him]

It's... a scarf my father got me for my birthday this year. What about you?

[bloodbiter]

I see. I thought you weren't particularly close with your father?

[a sigh]

A keepsake I received as part of a wedding tradition.

[monsieurchatastrophe]

It's... complicated. It was the first time in years he remembered my birthday.

[more importantly!!! wHAT?? he's got to be misunderstanding?????]

Wait, a wedding tradition like... you're married?

[bloodbiter]

...That's awful. I'm so sorry.

[look she's medieval what did you expect (i'm so sorry)]

Yes, that's right. Is something amiss?

[monsieurchatastrophe]

It's fine, I'm used to it. But I was really happy he'd remembered, that's probably why they used that scarf.

[is there a non-insulting way to express shock over this. adrien is waging a war with himself]

I just... had no idea? You never said anything.

[also: so young what the fuckity fuck adelina stop being so medieval]

[bloodbiter]

Being used to it does not make it fine.

[she's gonna fight your dad]

It never came up, I suppose. It would have been strange to speak of it out of nowhere.

[she can't she was born this way]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[she'll have to get in line tbh. he just ... shrugs helplessly. he doesn't disagree but hey!! at least!! he remembered this year!!! (he did not. it's a gift from marinette. ~wacky misunderstandings~)]

I... guess it would've been weird? [not any weirder than learning it!! now!!!] Don't you miss your spouse at all?

[bloodbiter]

Of course I do. Every day I spend here, it's almost unbearable. But...

[she frowns, thinking of a way to vocalize this]

Focusing on that won't help me return any faster.

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[oh thank god it's not one of those real medieval weddings... adrien hums in consideration]

Yeah, I can understand that. I try not to focus on back home too much, either. [for example: paris is probably glowing. because it's on fire.] I'm sure we'll find our way back, though.

[bloodbiter]

[she's from the cool version of medieval times where arranged marriages aren't a thing and girls can beat shit up it's nbd]

I agree. [she's not THAT pessimistic] I only hope it doesn't take long.

[monsieurchatastrophe]

We'll figure it out. I know we will.

[and also people will stop dying and/or murdering #hopes and dreams]

[bloodbiter]

When you return, what is the first thing you will do?

[monsieurchatastrophe]

... I should start with telling my father I'm alright. But then I'll probably be locked in the house immediately after. [grounded for LIFE...] I think I'll just make sure everyone is okay after we've been gone so long.

[hopefully papillon noticed they were missing and like. chilled. hahahaaa oh boy it's definitely on fire]

[bloodbiter]

...He wouldn't even be worried enough to not immediately lock you away?

[monsieurchatastrophe]

That's how he shows worry. You should see the security system back home. [ok he's not being fair he might get!! a single hug!!! again!! that was nice and exciting when it happened] What about you? I doubt there's a tower locking in your future.

[bloodbiter]

What is a security system?

[help a girl out]

One of the last things I recall before coming here was discussing how to rally together an army. I'd still like to do that, if I'm able.

[monsieurchatastrophe]

It's... a defense for the house? Like a moat on a castle but technologically advanced. The locks on the rooms here are similar to the ones in my house, for example.

[he's trying ok]

An army for what?

[bloodbiter]

I see. A system meant to protect you from harm. Is it very effective?

[can you build a security system for dragons: serious thoughts with addie]

My world is plagued by innumerable monsters. I want to stop that threat as best I can.

[monsieurchatastrophe]

... Not as much as it should be.

[it definitely cannot protect for dragons if it can't protect from a crowd of very determined mind slaves]

Monsters, huh? You'd definitely need an army for that. I know about the dragons, but what else is there?

[bloodbiter]

I see. That's a shame. I hope the situation in which you found it wasn't entirely effective was not too awful.

[she brings a hand up, counting off on her fingers as she goes through the list]

Specters, ogres, and gryphons, apart from dragons. You mentioned that your world didn't have any, am I correct?

[she feels like he said that even if he never actually said that]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

I wouldn't say awful, more... aggravating? I wasn't the one in danger at the time.

[and he would've choked his dad at the time if he thought it would've helped. he looks a bit sheepish at her question, because he doesn't remember saying that but he's told a lot of little white lies he can't remember so maybe???]

Uh, well... I haven't seen any of those except a dragon, so far, but I wouldn't rule it out. [magic. it's weird.]

[bloodbiter]

[wait hold up!! she pushes herself up on her elbows, automatically more interested]

You've seen a dragon?

[monsieurchatastrophe]

Ah--yeah? [he shrugs sheepishly] And fought it... and rode it. It was technically a crocodile transformed, but that's-- kind of a complicated story?

[bloodbiter]

What is a crocodile?

[???]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

It's a big reptile with a lot of teeth... [uh. that's pretty much a dragon. hm.] He was someone's pet.

[that. that explains nothing]