First it was touching. Then it was wanting to be close to one person. Why is it constantly about being in someone else's space? [ he's also confused it's fine. ] Makes you wonder if we're going to just keep adding rules each week. And what happens if you follow one but not the other? Do you still get punished?
It really is becoming a pattern with that, isn't it.. [ sets the book aside completely, to only look at the rules. they're trying to focus so they're setting aside their feelings for now, which means it's just quiet. keeping their head clear for thinkies. hmmm. ]
I have to assume you do- if it's implying to complete all of the ones listed. Unless a Reaper tells us otherwise and says it's only one. [ which they could try and ask but. ..wait ] ..Does that mean that next week there will be three?
I don't know anybody who didn't actually follow last week's rule, so I can't even guess what the punishment would be. Most people probably didn't want to take a chance yet, but...I bet this'll change their minds. [ however, then he turns and gives them the most exhausted expression. ]
Let's not jinx us just yet, okay? Three's too many.
It could be anything as far as a curse to maybe potentially losing points. [ but as he says, they don't know! though, their brow furrows as they stare hard at the rulebook. hrrmmm. ] I hate what that means for us in the later weeks if it does become three with the next.
[ but sure. they can drop that specifically, if cause. well, they're turning towards him with a serious look. better to get it over with because Setsu unfortunately has no intention of experimenting with what the punishment could be by dodging one of the rules. ]
Jonas. [ ... ] ..Is it alright.. if I bite you?
[ okay, their emotions are drifting to a rather sheepish feeling now. out loud really does sound a bit Much. at least it isn't out in public like some people looks at vash. ]
I didn't even think about losing points as an option, but that'd be like the perfect punishment. Especially when we don't even know how many points we're earning. Or how.
[ jiii...but it's fine. he seems to get distracted immediately and looks them over, blinking a little more out of surprise than anything else. ]
...uh. Yeah, sure? It's one way to clear the rule, right? Better to make sure we all take care of it, at least. [ and he just like. offers his arm? he's not sure how they want to do this. with the way he wears his clothes his forearms are always exposed anyway. ]
[ at least if anything, these bring up more questions to consider asking the reaper directly about. what the punishment could be, if they are meant to do all weekly rules or just the one... for now though, tis biting time. ]
It is one way. Though, it does specifically say "everyone that you feel affection for." [ fortunately, they aren't too weird about this. ] I'm not too sure about everyone... but I can admit I do feel some for you.
[ those words come with a feeling of light fond, gently holding the arm he offers. which they'll then just... give his arm a small? chomp? there, done! they will let go right after, though hovering a hand over their own mouth. hmm. that really is strange to do. ]
[ questions can come later after the bitening. which is to say, he hums in agreement to their statement. ]
Then I'd say that counts for something. [ he doesn't go off into a tangent of what affection can mean for people, the different levels of it and how it can vary for everyone. it doesn't matter. if a person thinks what they feel is affection, then that's good enough. he's not going to make this weird by overthinking even if the idea of biting anyone he has even slightly fond feelings for makes him want to perish for different reasons.
instead, setsu lightly bites his arm and he only gives a brief burst of surprise because he had been expecting it and still got jumpscared :amused: but it quickly fades to amusement at their own reaction. ]
[ there's a brief buzz of puzzlement. as if, when they had bit him, they would suddenly get all the answers they needed. what the purpose of this task really was for, what it meant, was it actually okay-- but then there's the burst of surprise from Jonas and they jump a little as they blink up at him, eyes a bit wide. okay, well now there's a wave of fret. ]
--It wasn't too hard, was it? [ Setsu doing their best to give him the gentlest of bites and he still got jumpscared is so funny. personally, i think jonas deserves to chomp whoever he likes. i wish him only good things. :c even if it means he perishes cause feelings. ]
I'd understand if it was just something like hugging. Biting really is weird.. [ well, the feel of amusement at least reassures them enough fortunately. at least now, they won't have to worry about needing to do this later. ]
[ truly meant :unamused: but okay whatever me. anyway. he picks up on their sudden worries and he's quick to shake his head. ]
No, no it was fine. It was kind of stupid, I knew it was happening but it still surprised me a little. I'm not used to people biting my arms. [ arm bites... but he has to think this over. ]
I think because it's weird is why it's a rule. It's to push us and see if we're going to follow through with it or not. A lot of people are going to struggle with this one, probably. [ also hugging might also be weird for some people even if this is infinitely worse. but with that said, he pauses a little as if to consider things before holding out a hand. ]
Are we cool with reciprocation? [ it's something they both have to do, and...it's a little easier with people he knows better. ]
[ me checking discord emotes like wow I knew there was unamused as an emote but didn't realize there was amused. ]
Good point. The more stranger the tasks are, the more likely for it to be obvious if it's been done or not. [ they grow quiet while thinking it over, until they glimpse at his hand when its held out. his words bring a brief blip of surprise as they look back at him. ]
Oh. ..Of course. I trust you, Jonas. [ it is something they can say readily now. which, if they think on it a bit more, this really isn't something they would feel comfortable letting anyone do. with jonas though, the trust is there for him. so there isn't any hesitation. just a little pause as if to confirm he's sure.
though they take a moment to remove one of their gloves, because unlike Jonas they don't have expose arms or anything like that wearing their default clothes. well... minus some fingies. but with the glove removed, they'll set that hand in his with the feeling of anticipation. chomp away. ]
[ the thing is no matter how much you trust a person, it's insanely weird. he knows this. biting can go one of two ways and he's not used to doing it just for potential points and following bullshit rules. but it's setsu, and he figures this is the way to play along. reciprocation. tit for tat. and all that.
he's careful when he takes their hand, and for a second he's just holding on to it to stall a little. ]
Also a good point. Makes it easier to figure out who's being targeted or not by these things, too. [ ...but with that, he just exhales quietly and carefully brings up their hand and arm, carefully clamping teeth around their hand. it's slow and zero pressure, but enough to count. ]
...couldn't really think of a better place to do it. Sorry.
[ for the most part, their emotions fall into a quiet lull. just watching him at this point, since well not much else they can do. when he does hold it for a bit to stall he will feel a light squeeze of their hands. very brief. to reassure this was fine.
except, when it happens, that calm jumps into a light surprise. but they remain still and just offers a sheepish smile afterwards. ]
You don't need to apologize. ..I'm happy to have been able to help you with the task. [ if it could work with using them, that makes it easier, doesn't it? there's a feeling of light fond. ] And with that, we have one rule already covered.
[ his shoulders sort of sag in relief once it's done. ]
One rule covered. Thanks, Setsu. At least this one didn't specify it has to be with someone on another team so that made it easier, too. [ he ponders on the rest though. ] The other rule shouldn't be too hard either.
Hey, gotta stick together, don't we? [ easy to consider, easy to do. at least for them. ] We should...probably at least try for one person we trust on another team, just in case. I don't want us caught off-guard because of some dumb unwritten rule. But it doesn't have to be today.
[ instead, he's moving tf on. ]
Have you thought about any ideas for the second one at all?
[ noooo. no uncertainty. he's not entirely sure what caused it, but there's a little flicker of curiosity that he doesn't address. ]
...not a bad way to do it. It just says to do something to remember the Erased, right? Pretty sure paying respects counts for that. [ ... ] We can go together if you want.
[ it's fine! that feeling is gone, settled in a comforting calm. they blink a little at the offer though before showing them a small smile as that calm shifts into contentment. ]
Why not? I wouldn't say no to your company. [ they weren't getting anywhere with these books anyways. and what better than to get both weekly tasks out of the way quickly? ]
Then let's get going. I...haven't really been back over there since Hikari died anyway, so I probably should, too. [ if only because it doesn't feel that right otherwise to just ignore it. ]
[ a nod, hand settling over their own chest as if in quiet promise. ]
I'm sure they would appreciate the thought of us visiting them. [ they can go! fortunately, the walk from the library to the park shouldn't take too long. though, they aren't in any rush to in the first place. taking the time to walk beside him. ]
[ they walk a little close to him, mostly out of sheer habit, as they listen.]
...I'm not sure. Admittedly, I never really gave the afterlife much thought until here. [ when they were erased, they just moved on to the next loop. it's strange to think that here it's just.. permanent? maybe. ]
It would be nice to think they are somewhere though.
Yeah. It would be. It's weird to think about them just not going anywhere after we've taken the time to try and get to know them, so it's like...a hope, I guess? That even if they aren't still around here somewhere that they were able to pass on somewhere safer and better for them. [ he keep shis hands in his pockets, emotions gently wavering to something thoughtful and melancholy. ]
I don't know. I've thought about it more than I should, probably. [ the afterlife. ]
I would like that for them. It's a nice thing to hope for. [ their words are said quietly, their emotions a distant sorrow. it's something to face anything so permanent as this. but, if they do continue to be around somewhere, even if out of reach, wouldn't that be ideal? ... ]
I think it's a valid thought for anyone to have. For me, it just became a matter of "onto the next loop." But here... anywhere, really, it's possible.
I've thought about asking the reapers for their opinion to hear it myself, but it feels too early and sudden to do it. Not while the game's still barely getting started. [ he thinks maybe they won't have a satisfactory answer, is what it is. ] Like...how do we know you wouldn't just go on to the next loop because that's what happens where you're from? How do we know I wouldn't just go somewhere else because that's what happens where I'm from? It's all a bunch of questions right now.
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I have to assume you do- if it's implying to complete all of the ones listed. Unless a Reaper tells us otherwise and says it's only one. [ which they could try and ask but. ..wait ] ..Does that mean that next week there will be three?
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Let's not jinx us just yet, okay? Three's too many.
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[ but sure. they can drop that specifically, if cause. well, they're turning towards him with a serious look. better to get it over with because Setsu unfortunately has no intention of experimenting with what the punishment could be by dodging one of the rules. ]
Jonas. [ ... ] ..Is it alright.. if I bite you?
[ okay, their emotions are drifting to a rather sheepish feeling now. out loud really does sound a bit Much. at least it isn't out in public like some people looks at vash. ]
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I didn't even think about losing points as an option, but that'd be like the perfect punishment. Especially when we don't even know how many points we're earning. Or how.
[ jiii...but it's fine. he seems to get distracted immediately and looks them over, blinking a little more out of surprise than anything else. ]
...uh. Yeah, sure? It's one way to clear the rule, right? Better to make sure we all take care of it, at least. [ and he just like. offers his arm? he's not sure how they want to do this. with the way he wears his clothes his forearms are always exposed anyway. ]
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It is one way. Though, it does specifically say "everyone that you feel affection for." [ fortunately, they aren't too weird about this. ] I'm not too sure about everyone... but I can admit I do feel some for you.
[ those words come with a feeling of light fond, gently holding the arm he offers. which they'll then just... give his arm a small? chomp? there, done! they will let go right after, though hovering a hand over their own mouth. hmm. that really is strange to do. ]
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Then I'd say that counts for something. [ he doesn't go off into a tangent of what affection can mean for people, the different levels of it and how it can vary for everyone. it doesn't matter. if a person thinks what they feel is affection, then that's good enough. he's not going to make this weird by overthinking even if the idea of biting anyone he has even slightly fond feelings for makes him want to perish for different reasons.
instead, setsu lightly bites his arm and he only gives a brief burst of surprise because he had been expecting it and still got jumpscared :amused: but it quickly fades to amusement at their own reaction. ]
Still weird though, right?
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--It wasn't too hard, was it? [ Setsu doing their best to give him the gentlest of bites and he still got jumpscared is so funny. personally, i think jonas deserves to chomp whoever he likes. i wish him only good things. :c even if it means he perishes cause feelings. ]
I'd understand if it was just something like hugging. Biting really is weird.. [ well, the feel of amusement at least reassures them enough fortunately. at least now, they won't have to worry about needing to do this later. ]
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No, no it was fine. It was kind of stupid, I knew it was happening but it still surprised me a little. I'm not used to people biting my arms. [ arm bites... but he has to think this over. ]
I think because it's weird is why it's a rule. It's to push us and see if we're going to follow through with it or not. A lot of people are going to struggle with this one, probably. [ also hugging might also be weird for some people even if this is infinitely worse. but with that said, he pauses a little as if to consider things before holding out a hand. ]
Are we cool with reciprocation? [ it's something they both have to do, and...it's a little easier with people he knows better. ]
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Good point. The more stranger the tasks are, the more likely for it to be obvious if it's been done or not. [ they grow quiet while thinking it over, until they glimpse at his hand when its held out. his words bring a brief blip of surprise as they look back at him. ]
Oh. ..Of course. I trust you, Jonas. [ it is something they can say readily now. which, if they think on it a bit more, this really isn't something they would feel comfortable letting anyone do. with jonas though, the trust is there for him. so there isn't any hesitation. just a little pause as if to confirm he's sure.
though they take a moment to remove one of their gloves, because unlike Jonas they don't have expose arms or anything like that wearing their default clothes. well... minus some fingies. but with the glove removed, they'll set that hand in his with the feeling of anticipation. chomp away. ]
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he's careful when he takes their hand, and for a second he's just holding on to it to stall a little. ]
Also a good point. Makes it easier to figure out who's being targeted or not by these things, too. [ ...but with that, he just exhales quietly and carefully brings up their hand and arm, carefully clamping teeth around their hand. it's slow and zero pressure, but enough to count. ]
...couldn't really think of a better place to do it. Sorry.
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except, when it happens, that calm jumps into a light surprise. but they remain still and just offers a sheepish smile afterwards. ]
You don't need to apologize. ..I'm happy to have been able to help you with the task. [ if it could work with using them, that makes it easier, doesn't it? there's a feeling of light fond. ] And with that, we have one rule already covered.
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One rule covered. Thanks, Setsu. At least this one didn't specify it has to be with someone on another team so that made it easier, too. [ he ponders on the rest though. ] The other rule shouldn't be too hard either.
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You helped me out too. [ they nod at that, pondering. ] I don't think I'd be able to manage it so easily if it was someone on another team.
[ but it's fine... ] It leaves a lot to do there with the second one, yes.
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[ instead, he's moving tf on. ]
Have you thought about any ideas for the second one at all?
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Hmmm.. I noticed there were crosses set up for them, in the park. I thought about paying them a visit.
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...not a bad way to do it. It just says to do something to remember the Erased, right? Pretty sure paying respects counts for that. [ ... ] We can go together if you want.
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Why not? I wouldn't say no to your company. [ they weren't getting anywhere with these books anyways. and what better than to get both weekly tasks out of the way quickly? ]
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I'm sure they would appreciate the thought of us visiting them. [ they can go! fortunately, the walk from the library to the park shouldn't take too long. though, they aren't in any rush to in the first place. taking the time to walk beside him. ]
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Where do you think they actually are now anyway? I mean...we don't know they went anywhere or whatever but...what's the afterlife after the afterlife?
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...I'm not sure. Admittedly, I never really gave the afterlife much thought until here. [ when they were erased, they just moved on to the next loop. it's strange to think that here it's just.. permanent? maybe. ]
It would be nice to think they are somewhere though.
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I don't know. I've thought about it more than I should, probably. [ the afterlife. ]
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I would like that for them. It's a nice thing to hope for. [ their words are said quietly, their emotions a distant sorrow. it's something to face anything so permanent as this. but, if they do continue to be around somewhere, even if out of reach, wouldn't that be ideal? ... ]
I think it's a valid thought for anyone to have. For me, it just became a matter of "onto the next loop." But here... anywhere, really, it's possible.
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anyway...it is a nice thing to hope for. ]
I've thought about asking the reapers for their opinion to hear it myself, but it feels too early and sudden to do it. Not while the game's still barely getting started. [ he thinks maybe they won't have a satisfactory answer, is what it is. ] Like...how do we know you wouldn't just go on to the next loop because that's what happens where you're from? How do we know I wouldn't just go somewhere else because that's what happens where I'm from? It's all a bunch of questions right now.
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