pc: Jane

[joinsparty]

smth here later

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w1, monday

[joinsparty]

[ aris is out scouting... still trying to find clues to solve a puzzle that doesn't exist. ]

I am not making any progress even though I know there there is a deadline...

But we are able to reload our previous save-state, so I suppose it is not that bad if we fail once more...

[ratted_out]

[ She's also out and about, but... yeah. Nothing so far. ]

Well—if I must speak honestly, I would prefer not to have a repeat of last night.

[joinsparty]

Yes... It was not ideal. A heroic sacrifice is unpleasant to experience. It is even worse if no one is saved.

[ratted_out]

Right. And there's no saying it could happen again...

But let's try to avoid any parties now, regardless.

[joinsparty]

I do not expect the pattern to break before we have advanced the plot. But it is best to proceed with caution.

[ratted_out]

Hm. Well... In the event we do have a repeat night, we at least know what to expect.

[joinsparty]

We must experiment to our hearts' content until then! We must try to change as much as we can!

[ratted_out]

Ah... I see what you mean. So you think there are certain actions we have to perform to break a possible cycle we're in?

[joinsparty]

It is possible. Though it is difficult to discern what these actions may be on only the 2nd play-through.

... I do not wish to step on a bomb this time. And I will not make a snowman, either.

[ratted_out]

... I'd been warned you accidentally set off a bomb. Have you been all right after that?

[joinsparty]

I did not enjoy it, but it was not so bad. I have been through worse.

[ratted_out]

[ through WORSE? ]

You don't need to downplay it, Aris.

[joinsparty]

I will be more careful in the future. I do not want my party members to be hurt for my mistakes.

[ratted_out]

... I suppose that's all we can ask for. Thank you—I don't want to see you coming into any harm.

[joinsparty]

I will be alright! I am very strong. And I will use my strength to protect the rest of you.

[ratted_out]

Mm... I won't doubt your strength, but you don't have to worry about me. I'd rather see you looking out for yourself.

[joinsparty]

We will look out for each other. There is no need for anyone to carry the burden alone.

[ratted_out]

Ah, you're not wrong about that... Okay, then I'll be depending on you, all right? I'll be watching your back, too.

[joinsparty]

Thank you! I am sure this time, together, we will figure it out!

[ratted_out]

One way or another. But we shouldn't stress ourselves out too badly, either. Perhaps we need to unwind a little before getting back to business?

[joinsparty]

Unwind...? Well, I suppose there will be a party later, if the previous loop repeats.