week 5, post trial.

[robitussin]

[Another week draws to a close, but as more culprits are led away, something is different all the same. After this particular trial, perhaps it's not a surprise that there's no note or offer to meet in a specific place tonight. Can any of them say they have any energy or desire to do something like that at a time like this? The place they regrouped last Saturday evening stands there, burned nearly beyond recognition, and the townspeople look at them with the distrust that's been steadily building. Not to mention... Those are the least of the losses they've faced in the last few days.

Of course, even as so much changes day by day, the town remains, with plenty of places for people to go if they don't want to stay inside the motel. Where can you be found tonight?]

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[tuffguy]

[ Bolin is definitely in the park and just attacking a poor tree with rocks. ]

[unfashionably]

[ Wow, that tree doesn't deserve this. ]

Blowing off steam?

[marmoron]

[Keith watches this for a bit in silence, but eventually....]

Is this really the right time?

[It's an attempt at a joke maybe, but his tone's a little flat.]

[quickpersuader]

[Park]

[Whether or not Osomatsu takes her up on her offer, Kino will eventually be found near the pond. Although...

It's likely people will hear her before they see her. Her voice rings out clearly as she doesn't hum, doesn't murmur, but sings, carrying out into the openness of the park, the air, the sky.

"I'll give you some flowers
Some lovely, colorful flowers.
So that you might be happy.
So that you might smile."

It's a simple, simple song, and she drags her voice out carefully over each note, each syllable. Singing, as though if she fills her ears with the sound, she might be able to distract herself for just a little bit. Singing, as though if she puts the weight into the words, her heart might not feel so heavy.

Silence follows the final note. It's only after a solid moment that she sighs, mumbling:]

I can't believe I miss his voice.

[robitussin]

[As the song concludes, there's a sound of quiet, gentle applause from behind her.]

[marmoron]

[Keith listens in silence as he leans against a nearby tree. Cosmo's sitting by his side as usual, looking over at Kino After their last real conversation (trial doesn't really count), he's not really sure how best to approach. Or really whether Kino will want to speak to him. Reluctantly though, he steps away from the tree when the song is finished.]

Didn't know you sang.

[pursuitofdeath]

[There is a numb feeling to accompany it all. He finally gets his turn— which is why it’s not until later that he comes around. And it’s the park where he surfaces, to look at the water from his spot, sitting against a nearby tree. He won’t turn down any visitors though. He may be holding himself together but it’s easy enough to see this hasn’t left him doing very well. But... maybe he’ll feel better after tomorrow.]

[robitussin]

[It's not until later that she comes to this area, either. She needed a good while to try and calm down before she could think of approaching anyone else, but when she sees him... The tightness in her throat and chest won't dissipate for a long while, but they're not threatening to overtake her just yet.]

Hey.

[marmoron]

Hey.

[Keith's approaching Dazai, like he's been looking for him. This feat was probably made easier because of the wolf beside him.]

Do you have a moment?

[odasaku]

Dazai.

[ oda had a feeling he'd find him there. he has no idea how, but it was just a gut feeling.

he sits down next to him and, gently, pats his head. ]

I'm a murder robot who kills good girls, AMA

[carbide]

[Olympia obviously doesn't have much choice about where she's going tonight. She's in her cell, just standing still and quietly thinking. If someone comes in, she'll turn to face them, but that's all.

It's no surprise to her that people would be so angry at her. It doesn't bother her. But failure, that bothers her. Knowing she couldn't save the one person she cares about the most. Knowing Millium's death was for nothing.

She's not actually at all sure that Millium's death having served a purpose would make it any better.]

this is post whoever wants to talk to her / middle of the night

[odasaku]

[ getting into the police station in the dead of the night while armed is a lot easier than any of oda's previous jobs as an assassin. he slips by unnoticed, or so he thinks at least.

and if they've noticed him, then that's fine, too. as long as he can fulfill his mission, it's fine.

once he gets in front of olympia's cell, he stares at her. there's no coldness, but there's no warmth either. it's simply...void of any emotion. ]

Hey.

[robitussin]

[Normally she heads to the pond to think, but this time...

Natalie can be found in the shed near the lodge where the Sergeant chose to put her piano. She's not playing anything, though; she's not even looking at the keys. Instead, she's seated on the ground, back pressed again one of the legs of the instrument as she stares up at the ceiling.

She can't claim to be in the mood for conversation, but... Well, the door is left open all the same.]

[marmoron]

[As Keith passes by the Lodge's vicinity, he pauses by the shed. Or rather Cosmo does, having picked up on a scent. He stops as well, then peers inside.]

Natalie?

[amburere]

[ It's by chance that Dabi spots her, sorta. As usual, he has no attention of going to the afterparty (or lack thereof), but he takes his usual jaunt around town before heading back to the motel. And he may have just been keeping an eye out for her in the process.

He peers in the shed and steps inside once he spots her. ]

Yo. Don't think that's how you're supposed to play piano.

[pecker]

[She's off to get Olympia's earmuffs. Because who wouldn't want to collect Halloween accessories from a child murderer? After that, she's just going to chill in her room with them around her neck, reading a book. She thinks she'll put them on when she goes to sleep. It'll block out everyone else's crying.

Her door is open though if anyone wants to chat. She's mostly just relieved there wasn't more heat on her after being a suspect.]

[protectandselfserve]

[well fuck he can't go to the diner to get some pie after the trial, so he may as well ask as they leave...]

Anyone want to go for ice cream as a pick-me-up? I'll buy!

[he's got a few things he's wondering about, but.....]

[pecker]

O-Oh, really? That's kind of you. [As long as the flavor isn't boot to the head.]

[goturshit]

You know what? Yeah, absolutely.

[clearities]

[ People might find Sakura immediately coming out of the lodge after a bit-- it's actually the first place that she's decided to go to after the trial was said and over with in spite of not being an executioner. However, she's rather quiet when she walks out, walking towards the motel. Her room, specifically. Perhaps, if she can shut herself away from the world she can finally, finally shed tears about all of this. It all just hurts so much and feels so raw and she feels so extremely betrayed. He murdered for her and she didn't want it. She's never wanted it. Azura didn't deserve that. Not to save her. It's not fair... And she actually can't immediately go into her room because the room she passes by before her own is Millium's and her breath hitches, her body freezes, and she falls down onto her knees and starts sobbing, right at the doorstep. ]

[pursuitofdeath]

[Dazai actually has some things to return to this room. Namely the mattress that had been kept in Oda’s room for her when the three of them had been able to stay together. When he sees Sakura though, he puts it down against the wall and kneels next to her. He’s the worst at this probably but—

He puts an arm around her shoulder. He can... at least give her a place to cry. And he can try to talk if she needs him to.]

[marmoron]

[Keith's in the park again after the trial, sitting with Cosmo in a secluded spot away from everyone else. He'd be harder to find if his wolf wasn't glowing and neon, but that's besides the point. He doesn't have the sword with him this time, but maybe that says worse things about his state of mind right now. He lies back on the grass, looking up at the sky with a focused look in his eyes.]

[relieable]

[probably no one wants to see Osomatsu. he's wandering around town, though, then stops to look at the remains of the diner. he waits there for a while, his hands in his pockets, filled with a nervous energy. he mostly avoids everyone who passes, unless they call out to him directly.

eventually he heads to the tavern to wait until he gets to go... take care of things. he's seated at the bar, nursing a beer]

[tuffguy]

[ catching up to him as he stands outside the diner ]

Hey, Osomatsu.

[silvertongueheir]

[Franciscus is curled up on the cot in his cell, back to the bars. His shoulders are shaking slightly, the tears that have been threatening to fall finally pouring down his cheeks. Of course. Of course he's destroyed every good relationship he had here and had nothing to show for it. The only satisfaction he feels is that Olympia is going down with him. When anyone enters, his voice is shaky, with hardly any sign of him trying to keep it steady.]

Why are you here?

[pecker]

Oh... I was just wondering if you were going to ask someone to take over your memorial building efforts.

[The thing with the rocks and flowers. Niwa wasn't there, but she saw him doing it all the same.]

[streetwolf]

[Wayne just heads back to the motel. His doors left open and there's enough noise to tell that things are being moved around inside.

His bedding, the boxes of ammo it's all being picked up and packed into a bag. He's not staying in this building.]