Week 2

[bathymetric]

Good morning, New Rapture. A new day is dawning.

It's now been a week since you were all captured. Perhaps you've already settled in. Perhaps you're already confident that you'll make it out of New Rapture alive. How serious about this could Mayor Fontaine possibly be, really?

While there still may not be much to do in your little hotel bubble, you've at least been granted a little more now - some kind of mysterious room and a sizeable library of all things. And in all the places you've looked so far, you've found valuable information, and even learned some of the story of New Rapture along the way.

Make sure to keep talking to the others! You want to keep those regain coins flowing, don't you?




SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

[ ooc: Welcome to the second week of Unknown Seas Round 3! Please make sure to mark any investigation toplevels accordingly, and you can reach either Mayor Fontaine or Eleanor for conversations! ]

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[hotpaprika]

[Jonathan looks absolutely exhausted when he walks into the meeting room, like this day had aged him 10 years. A pillow and blanket are situated under his arms as he is genuinely shocked to see he's not alone.

There is a brief, humorless laugh before he speaks.]

I suppose we had the same idea.

[kninja]

[Obi opens one of those catlike eyes a slit, then chuckles unexpectedly and scoots over a bit.]

Hey. Looking for a nap buddy, Your Honor?

[He opens his blanket more so Jonathan can get under it if he wants.]

We can share body warmth.

[hotpaprika]

[His face flushes slightly at the invitation, unsure how to respond at first. But, well, he was here to purposefully break the rules imposed on them, so it felt kind of silly to worry about being proper. Besides, he trusted Obi, and even if someone tried something while they slept, he believed Obi would be able to take care of it.]

Thank you, I could use a partner right about now.

[He awkwardly sits down next to Obi and covers himself in the blanket. After settling in, he finds himself staring at Mina, who was currently staring through the mirror in deep thought.]

Oh how I longed to see her beautiful face again, but if I had known this was the only way we could reunite...

[He trails off. No, he cannot get weepy right now. He had to be strong.]

[kninja]

…

[He doesn’t answer right away, but when he does, it’s with a sigh.]

Yeah. Kinda feel like I brought this on, somehow. Brett and I were chatting one night about how we wouldn’t want the people we care about here. No matter how much we miss ‘em.

[He’s trying not to stare at Shirayuki. He knows that if he does, he’ll never fall asleep.]

Master’s gonna skin me. It’s one thing for me to wind up in a place like this. But both of us…

[hotpaprika]

[He is torn away from Mina, briefly, when Obi begins talking. He understands how he feels, perhaps not so much about his Master, but he understands feeling somewhat responsible for all of this.

Gently, Jonathan places a hand on Obi's shoulder.]

Do not blame yourself. You are no more guilty for missing your loved ones than I am for being thankful that I am not alone in my captivity.

The only ones we should be pointing fingers at are our horrible captors.

[kninja]

[The touch makes Obi blink and look at Jonathan, then smile wanly.]

Not too satisfying, is it, pointing at a shadowy figure on a screen? You’re right, of course. [In a slightly darker voice:] I’d love to tell our Mayor what I really think of him.

[And more, TBH.]

[hotpaprika]

Better that than wrongfully blaming yourself.

[He offers him a smile, but his expression quietly turns thoughtful.]

I believe there isn't a rule against bad mouthing our captor, although I do not blame your hesitation. I... had tried avoiding him as much as possible, and only ever communicated with his minion Eleanor.

I asked her to send a letter to my Mina, about how I loved her and how I may likely never see her again.

[He looks back at Mina, who was trying to stand strong but it was clear in her eyes how full of despair she is.]

Eleanor must have known about this when we discussed the letter, and she said she would try to get it sent to her. Now I fear that Mina has gotten the letter and thinks that I have passed on when we are but a sheet of glass away from each other.

[kninja]

…What makes you so sure Eleanor was in on it beforehand?

[Obi shifts under the covers to get more comfortable.]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defending her. I have no idea how good a liar she might be. I just know minions often aren’t privy to their masters’ larger schemes.

[hotpaprika]

[Jonathan gently clutches at his pillow ash e collects his thoughts.]

I suppose I don't have any proof, perhaps she is just surprised as we are, but... I suppose I've just become accustomed to trusting people who stab me in the back. I don't want to live my life thinking that asking for help will only hurt me in the long run, but...

[He exhales, in an attempt to ground himself.]

But, of course, I know that's not always the case. I trust you with my life, for example.

[kninja]

[He’s following along fine until that last bit. Then his eyes pop wide open.

A beat.]

—Eh? Me?

[He turns his head to stare at Jonathan.]

…Your Honor, you’ve known me for a week.

[hotpaprika]

I am aware, but you are such a wonderfully kind person, and I... I feel safe around you. It's nice having a friend that I feel completely safe around.

[He gives a somewhat sheepish grin back.]

And after all, I likely wouldn't be sharing a sleeping space with you if I did not trust you with my life.

[kninja]

[The staring continues a couple seconds more, and then Obi simultaneously throws his arm over his face and starts laughing.]

Sorry—haha, sorry, I’m not laughing at you, honest. Haaa…

[Obi gets hold of himself soon enough. He even allows himself to look towards the glass, to pick out a head of red hair from among the crowd.]

It’s just… Master and My Lady have said much the same thing to me. I don’t know how it can be happening again.

I’ll do everything I can to protect that trust. You’ve got my word on that.

[hotpaprika]

[At first, Jonathan's face flushes due to embarrassment, wondering if Obi was laughing at him for being so trusting.

But when Obi starts explaining himself he finds himself smiling.]

Oh... well it's clear your Master and Lady have great sense of judgement, if that's the case. It's no wonder it's happened again.

[His smile wanes a little, but he looks at Obi with determination.]

I... know that I do not have the fighting capabilities that you have, but I would like to extend the offer to you as well. I refuse to let anyone hurt you while we're here.

[kninja]

Your Honor...

[He's sincerely touched. It almost stops him from what he says next.]

...Every time I look back on this moment, I'm gonna remember we were cuddled up under a blanket together.

[Why is he LIKE THIS]

[hotpaprika]

[Jonathan, who had begun to get rather cozy, suddenly bolts up, wide eyed in horror.]

Oh dear God you're right this is so improper! Should I move further from you?

[Sure he was aware that the situation was improper in the first place, but Obi pointing it out suddenly made him feel extremely self conscious.]

[kninja]

Hahahaha!

[Obi certainly wasn't expecting to laugh today, let alone twice in under a minute. He flaps a hand at Jonathan.]

Don't worry, don't worry. I don't mind as long as you don't stare at me while I sleep or anything. Besides, we're both fully clothed and snoozing for a cause, right?

[For their ladies, held hostage behind that damn stupid wall of glass.]

Nothing improper about helping out a friend.