Week 8 - May 20th - May 24th

[cartesio]

Last Week

With the weekend's latest tragedy, a strange mood has descended over Cartesio. What happened was unprecedented, and perhaps that's why the already decreasing hostility from the townsfolk comes to a complete halt. Could it be the strange circumstances? Bolin's desperate plea? Last week's peaceful Wednesday? Some combination? Whatever the reason, it's clear that the Sergeant's iron fist around the town has loosened. While the residents aren't jumping to interact with you, there's no graffiti, no new broken windows.

Cartesio is confused...but open to explanation, for perhaps the first time.

Still, while the town seems amiable, almost accepting again, there's little to chase away the knowledge that the Sergeant's tasks for you are near their end, and that means those without medals are doomed to their fate.

Or does it? After everything that's turned around, is it possible for you to claw your way out of here as well?

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[relieable]

[May 24, Osomatsu's 23rd birthday. and, also, his brothers' birthday.

he wakes up in the morning and stares at the ceiling of the room he's been sleeping in for the past two months. so much has happened, good things, bad things, unexpected things. he doesn't feel like he's a totally different person, but he's definitely been subdued while he's been staying in Cartesio. he's changed while he's been here.

that is why, today, when he gets up, he decides to do something that will make him happy, like he's used to doing at home. he starts off in the bakery. you'll see him picking out an extravagant cake, for himself, and to share with anyone who wants to celebrate with him. the cake's expensive, but it's not his money he's using.

he'll stop by other places, the hardware store, the ice cream parlor, the abandoned clothing store... he sets up a large table outside the motel, and makes a big sign.

Free cake and ice cream for everyone! that includes townspeople. he also found a casual suit in the clothing store, and there's a video camera in place to film the festivities, as well. he wants this get-together to be relaxed, to not talk about the bad stuff that's happened. this is a time to remember the friends that they've lost, and will hopefully get back. he wants to cut through the tense atmosphere and just enjoy himself]

...Wish I knew where t'get some balloons.

motel

[clearities]

[ so, uh. Sakura didn't hear that because she's just frantically running back to the motel without actually paying much attention to her surroundings for a moment and almost. runs straight into the table where the cake and ice cream are but manages to stop herself and... oh. ] Osomatsu-san-- what's all this for?

[relieable]

[this is the worst possible time to be throwing a party, but here he is]

What's it look like? I'm having a party!

[clearities]

What for?

[ psyduck.jpg ]

[relieable]

Two reasons! One, we're gonna be leaving soon! [he hopes] And, two, it's my birthday today.

[clearities]

... Oh!

[ she tries her best to smile, for his sake. ] Happy birthday, in that case. I didn't get you a present, though.

[relieable]

That's okay! [his present is not dying, honestly] I just wanted to celebrate with all of you!

[clearities]

Are you sure? I could draw you something... but I don't mind celebrating.

[relieable]

A picture from Sakura-chan, huh? [he rubs his chin, looking thoughtful] I dunno if I should pass that up!

motel

[robitussin]

[Given what he mentioned to her last week... She can guess why he's giving this offer today of all days. When she approaches, she glances his way.]

Happy birthday, I'm guessing?

[relieable]

Yeah! Thanks! [he looks... optimistic? but also a little tense, considering what was written in the newspaper] Want some cake?

[robitussin]

...We should be asking you that, I'm pretty sure.

[It's his birthday, after all. Regardless:]

What kind is it?

[relieable]

Just a plain white cake! But there's strawberries inside. I got the biggest, most fancy one they had! [he starts to slice her a piece] There's vanilla ice cream in the cooler, too.

[robitussin]

Sounds good.

[...]

Is this all you're doing to celebrate?

[relieable]

I mean, for now. I thought if I invited everyone, something good would happen. But so far, the townsfolk have stayed away. [he's not surprised, really. but he's a little disappointed]

[robitussin]

No, it was a good plan. I just mean...

[She pauses.]

I don’t know. It just kind of stinks that you had to set all this up when it’s your birthday, I guess.

[relieable]

Oh. Well. It's okay. Everyone else is kinda... investigating, or doing something productive. I can at least provide people with food. Help lift of their spirits. All that jazz.

motel

[marmoron]

[Keith is looking at the sign, looking just a little uncertain as he doesn't think they have anything to celebrate. Or if they do, it seems a bit premature.]

...For what?

[That's genuine bafflement, not judgmental or a precursor to a fight. Give him a moment; he's just never seen anyone throw themselves a birthday bash. He certainly wouldn't be throwing himself one...]

[relieable]

[uh oh! it's Keith! please don't suck all the fun out of this party. Osomatsu eyes him a bit nervously]

Um, for the party. Balloons are always fun to have at a party, right?

[marmoron]

[Does he look iike a guy who understands the meaning of the word "fun" ....]

...Why?

[Again a totally earnest question. Oso, you're dealing with someone who is uterly hopeless here.]

[relieable]

[oh. he wants to know... why]

I just thought it'd be fun to have a party. On my birthday.

[marmoron]

[...[

Oh.

[A beat.]

You're...throwing your own birthday party?

[People...do that???]

[relieable]

...Is there something wrong with that?

[marmoron]

No, I just thought.... you have friends here to do that for you...?

[relieable]

Yeah, I know but... [most of them are dead?] Sakura-chan and Nacchan seemed busy. So I just thought it'd be easier to start the party myself.