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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[pursuitofdeath]

...it’s alright... not being alright. A lot of us... are not, right now. Even if you’re strong— it’s okay to lean on others to get through this. I know... I’ll have to before the night is over.

[Emotional talks... who knew this was something even he could work on and start to get used to.]

[clearities]

I know. I know, but— I can't have people worry about me all the time. [ She feels like she's being a burden on them, and that it's not fair to them, especially. Isn't that why someone ended up killing for her sake, even though she never asked for it. Sakura heard it, didn't she? That she could never do things such as murder, or any of the tasks that would allow her to earn herself a medal. Nevertheless, she opens her eyes and pulls back a little bit as her lips tug into what seems to be a soft smile. She's not fully back to the way she's supposed to, but this is helping. ] Thank you. And... I might not be the best at it, but if you ever want to talk to me, or anything else, I want to help as best as I can, too. [ Even if she has to lean on others herself, she wants to be able to support them. So that the same mistakes aren't made. ]