WEEK 1: April 2nd - April 6th

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Peace Week

Sunday must have been exhausting for you, maybe even upsetting. A new town, new faces and a an ominous order from a man without a face... who wouldn't be a little frightened? Hopefully, all of that is forgotten when you climb out from under your blankets this fine Monday. Rise and shine! A new morning is a new start!

If you make your way to the lounge, you will find a few copies of the local newspaper provided for your perusal. Once you go outdoors, you'll find the weather forecast 100% accurate. It's pretty impressive.

It seems that quiet mornings like this are going to be your everyday life now. Maybe you should see this whole stay as a vacation? Go out and explore the town, meet your fellow motel guests and meet the townspeople. They're sure to welcome you with a smile!

This week's special in the diner is lemon pie made with love (and a top-secret recipe)

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[Welcome to the peace week! This week there won't be a murder nor a task. Enjoy the peace while it lasts! If you want to contact the Sergeant, please post here!]

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cw suicide (park, specifically)

[pursuitofdeath]

[At this point, they've done the best investigation that they can with what they have. Scouting and questioning... well today, it would seem that it's as good a day as any to relax a little and take it all in.

...or maybe the truth is that Dazai is just being useless, but all appearances. He starts his day in the park where-- he may just surprise you by appearing very suddenly, just hanging from a tree. Hanging upside down by his legs... it would seem that he's. Maybe testing the strength of the tree branch? Doing an exercise?? Knowing this man, it's probably Very Bad.

But later in the evening he stumbles into the tavern.

...ah if this doesn't just bring back memories.

Where he'll wistfully enjoy a strong drink or two at a slow pace. The deep, melancholic look on his face may indicate that this is your best chance to see past the ridiculous facade he's put up regarding certain subjects.]

park

[unfashionably]

[ Too bad he doesn't actually know Dazai. To him, this looks like some very familiar shenanigans. Which is kinda nice, even if having someone pop out at him was kinda surprising. ]

Hey, man. How's it hangin'?

[pursuitofdeath]

[Oh look! Someone who appreciates a good hanging--

Well the branch wasn't doing great. With the quick movement it snaps.





...and down he goes.]

[unfashionably]

Woah—! [ In the moment seeing somebody fall out of a tree probably looks a lot more dire than it is. Like, Dazai is probably not even two stories off the ground. Maybe it's like one and a half (this is a good unit of measurement for trees, fyi), he probably won't even come out of this with anything but a bruise on his butt at worst. But, for whatever reason, this looks serious??? It is literally the most Serious shit that is going on this whole day, clearly first world priorities.

So like a True Hero going for a Heroic Sacrifice, Sting literally leaps forward like a life is on the life and raises his arms to try and catch Dazai. Goin' for the princess carry, come on legs don't fail him now!! ]

[pursuitofdeath]

[Dazai is used to a little quick reaction footwork. But what he’s not used to is being rescued. With a small ‘oof’, Dazai makes impact not with the ground, but with his Hero’s strong arms. Goodness.]

Ah— I’ve been saved...

[Not necessarily from suicide but well. From pain and suffering, which he hates. It’s a bit of a shock.]

You’re very strong.

[It’s impressive. No one has ever princess carried him before.]

[unfashionably]

[ In another universe what happened here was Dazai tried the footwork and actually kicked Sting in the face. In another another universe, they hugged weirdly. Actually, no matter what universe it is, this probably ain't goin' down smoothly.

'cause, seriously, is this guy okay? He seems kind of dazed. And a little weird. ] Uh. Thanks.

[ ... wait, he should say something back. It takes a second of blank staring but he does manage: ] You, uh... you're really... he... avy... [ Shit, wrong one. ]

[pursuitofdeath]

[That is enough to wake him up. Ah— he remembers this person from the guestbook. He was an impressive one with a lot of potential. Naturally the problem here was him. But that does teach him something he should store away in his memory for later.]

Sorry, I’m not going to fall for you that easily~

[...he teases, as if Sting said something even the slightest bit actually charming just now.

Honestly, it’s okay if you drop him.]

[unfashionably]

[ Hey, that's a better reaction than he was expecting. There's no tellin' what m'lady would've done to him if he said something like that to her when he was carrying her. Nothing good, that's for sure.

But Sting's still a little worried, just not enough to keep holding him like this. ] There might be somethin' wrong with you if you did. [ Since, again, technically that was an insult. Technically, although he personally doesn't see anything wrong with being heavy. Just sayin'.

Ahem! He sets Dazai down and backs away to look him over real quick. ] Anyway, you all right? That was pretty close.

Tavern

[marmoron]

[Keith isn't in here for the booze, he's in here waiting for the tavern owner to show up for another round of twenty questions. Presumably, the guy's nowhere to be seen because their conversation went so well on Monday and Keith doesn't exactly blend in with the crowd with his paladin armor.

But there he is, on the barstool next to Dazai since the guy can't hide forever, right? One look at the guy's maudlin face
should have been enough of an indication to full steam ahead ignore, but Keith makes the mistake of accidentally engaging.]

What?

[pursuitofdeath]

[Unfortunately Dazai was never the type to take a hint and follow it to the logical conclusion. He stares for another five seconds before he pounds a fist in his open hand like he just realized something.]

Ah! You're the Hunting Shop Guy!

[He has a name and you know it Dazai.]

[marmoron]

[Oh for fuck's sake. You make one (1) purchase and it just follows you everywhere huh.]

It's Keith.

[It's automatic. Technically he knows better than to try and argue with someone who has a drink or two in their system.]

The hunting shop guy is Mason.

[pursuitofdeath]

Ah yes, Keith!

[--he says, as if he remembered it himself. Regardless of the fact that he knew that from the fucking start.]

You made quite a contribution to the town. They must have been very pleased.

[marmoron]

[Keith doesn't dignify this with a response.]

You know getting drunk in a town where people might be out to kill you is a shit idea right.

[Let;s make the focus about you, buddy.]

[pursuitofdeath]

[Ah he can play this game all night.]

It’s very kind of you to worry about me~

[He swishes his drink around and smiles.]

But I’ll take my chances. I think I can take care of myself.

park

[robitussin]

[Even if she's trying her best to settle into this place for the time being, Natalie is still incredibly wary at nearly every moment as she wanders around. That might be why she jumps when she sees Dazai appear seemingly out of nowhere, hanging upside down.

It's enough that she exclaims:]

Holy shit, what are you doing?!

[pursuitofdeath]

[It's so much fun for him whenever he throws people off. That's why he chuckles and lets himself dangle casually. He could stay this way for at least another hour or two probably(???).]

Oh just hanging myself out to dry~

[He has no right to sound happy about any of this.]

...and what about you, lovely lady? Wandering town all alone?

[robitussin]

To dry from... [Before she can finish the question, she shakes her head.] Never mind, I don't even want to know.

[If she looked sour before, it increases at his next words; she crosses her arms and fixes him with a glare.]

I have a name, and it's not lovely lady.

[That being said, she's not offering it out just yet.]

[pursuitofdeath]

Hmmm...

[Perhaps he's re-evaluating his manners--]

Melanie?

[...or not.]

[robitussin]

...I don't think you even tried at all.

[Incredibly deadpan.]

[pursuitofdeath]

Oh? I thought it was a good name.

[You still didn’t tell him so—!]

Victoria?

park

[pecker]

Oh no... is the sky about to fall again?

[Why is this just what people do with the trees here. You all have too much free time.]

[pursuitofdeath]

That might be a fun way to go, if that were true.

[...you've asked the wrong person.]

--and in the company of such a charming young woman.

[sTOP.]

[pecker]

[Well at least he's not immediately falling on her head like Millium tried to do. She'll take it. Although she looks kind of flustered, waving her hands around a little.]

Ch...arming? Me? You must be kidding. I mean, I also don't think you could appreciate the time with me if something that large were to hit you on the head. Is that really your idea of a good time, sir?

[pursuitofdeath]

Very much so!

[On that he won’t budge. She looks even cuter getting all flustered.]

No, I suppose not. I prefer a quick and painless passing.

[Pulling himself up he smiles, as he takes a seat on the branch.]

Tell me madam. What is your name?

[pecker]

Well, if you insist... [But with his overall demeanor it doesn't seem like a stretch to assume he has strange tastes.]

Ahaha. I guess that's not so uncommon, but what am I supposed to do with that information?

[she should not ask. But hey, he's getting comfy on the branch now, evidently he's not about to die any time soon. It's kind of funny watching a grown man perch up there though. Oversized sparrow.]

It's Ryouka Niwa. It's nice to meet you...?

[Insert name here]