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Did you?
[ Tim didn't, really. Not this round. He'd met Rhaenyra, and spoke to Alicent about her at length, and so he mourns with her. As he still mourns for Embry, questions this place, questions everything. The only way to keep himself from going crazy is to run head-first into this, devote his energy to his friend, let his loyalty extend towards her son. ]
I'm sorry. This is all so...
It's so fucked up.
I don't know what to do other than investigate. I think I have some leads. Mostly about Jacaerys, the only one with any evidence.
[ Tim didn't, really. Not this round. He'd met Rhaenyra, and spoke to Alicent about her at length, and so he mourns with her. As he still mourns for Embry, questions this place, questions everything. The only way to keep himself from going crazy is to run head-first into this, devote his energy to his friend, let his loyalty extend towards her son. ]
I'm sorry. This is all so...
It's so fucked up.
I don't know what to do other than investigate. I think I have some leads. Mostly about Jacaerys, the only one with any evidence.
Edited 2024-10-06 01:48 (UTC)
Kinda, ( hao can't help but answer to a question that was probably meant to be rhetorical. because yeah, it is kinda surprising that koby was a virgin, what with how quickly things escalated like a head-on collision in the middle of a freeway — but he guesses it was probably just the drinks. or, better yet, it's because hao is that unbearably attractive and alluring.
definitely that one.
all the times after. yeah, okay. cue an eyeroll in return as hao tips his chin back, watching koby work from beneath his lashes. all the times after. apparently things weren't so sparkly and magical and special between them after all. — not that hao gives a shit. koby can fuck other people, just like hao does. well, could. would. doesn't, presently. but whatever.
an idea creeps into his silly little mind, expression softening and practically batting his eyelashes up at koby, declaring before he can even dare think about changing his mind due to some ... uncertainty: )
Yeah, well. You're gonna let me give you head after we're done here, right?
definitely that one.
all the times after. yeah, okay. cue an eyeroll in return as hao tips his chin back, watching koby work from beneath his lashes. all the times after. apparently things weren't so sparkly and magical and special between them after all. — not that hao gives a shit. koby can fuck other people, just like hao does. well, could. would. doesn't, presently. but whatever.
an idea creeps into his silly little mind, expression softening and practically batting his eyelashes up at koby, declaring before he can even dare think about changing his mind due to some ... uncertainty: )
Yeah, well. You're gonna let me give you head after we're done here, right?
Erik. He and I
[What? Had a heated entanglement at a party? Koby knows that a true sailor would be careless, carefree about that, would consider it a nice memory and move on. But Koby is Koby, and his heart is tender and easy to nestle into, especially if you're kind to him. He'll remember you forever.]
It is. I have some ideas, but they're all sort of swimming around.
There are a few popular suspects, but there are arguments for and against. I can talk myself into or out of so many theories.
Tell me. Quentin isn't letting me out of his sight, and I'm glad for it, but I can investigate via messages.
[What? Had a heated entanglement at a party? Koby knows that a true sailor would be careless, carefree about that, would consider it a nice memory and move on. But Koby is Koby, and his heart is tender and easy to nestle into, especially if you're kind to him. He'll remember you forever.]
It is. I have some ideas, but they're all sort of swimming around.
There are a few popular suspects, but there are arguments for and against. I can talk myself into or out of so many theories.
Tell me. Quentin isn't letting me out of his sight, and I'm glad for it, but I can investigate via messages.
Oh, God
I completely forgot
I’m so
Sorry. I’ll light a candle for him tonight.
It’s been a long few days.
The doctors said two things about Jacaerys - that there was no sign of a struggle, despite having been drowned, which is not an instant death and so there SHOULD be a struggle, and that they found a long blond hair on him.
So, as far as I can figure, there are three possibilities.
1) it was someone that he trusted.
2) he was drugged - his betrothed Baela doesn't believe this is likely because he was meant to meet her after the party rather than linger, but he could have been drugged forcefully.
or 3) some kind of magic.
And so, three potential culprits, at least that I can think of.
1) Daemon. Which sounds completely insane, but he IS completely insane. He murdered his first wife, he’s murdered children, he’s sent assassins at night to target people in their beds. Rhaenyra and Jacaerys both have a claim to the throne he wants. He has motive, ability, is sick in the head, Jacaerys wouldn’t have suspected him, and he has long blond hair. That he can make it look easy to accuse Aemond, all the better for him.
2) Lestat. He likes younger brunettes. Parisa was drained of every drop of blood, so one of the vampires has to be involved and he’s the only blond one. And they have the power to calm people, which would explain the lack of struggle.
3) Alia. Power of mind control, she could force somebody to walk right into the lake and they wouldn’t have a choice. She’s been good to me so I don’t want to accuse her unless I’m completely sure, but she’s very nonchalant about her history of murder, and would have the easiest time of it out of anyone.
I completely forgot
I’m so
Sorry. I’ll light a candle for him tonight.
It’s been a long few days.
The doctors said two things about Jacaerys - that there was no sign of a struggle, despite having been drowned, which is not an instant death and so there SHOULD be a struggle, and that they found a long blond hair on him.
So, as far as I can figure, there are three possibilities.
1) it was someone that he trusted.
2) he was drugged - his betrothed Baela doesn't believe this is likely because he was meant to meet her after the party rather than linger, but he could have been drugged forcefully.
or 3) some kind of magic.
And so, three potential culprits, at least that I can think of.
1) Daemon. Which sounds completely insane, but he IS completely insane. He murdered his first wife, he’s murdered children, he’s sent assassins at night to target people in their beds. Rhaenyra and Jacaerys both have a claim to the throne he wants. He has motive, ability, is sick in the head, Jacaerys wouldn’t have suspected him, and he has long blond hair. That he can make it look easy to accuse Aemond, all the better for him.
2) Lestat. He likes younger brunettes. Parisa was drained of every drop of blood, so one of the vampires has to be involved and he’s the only blond one. And they have the power to calm people, which would explain the lack of struggle.
3) Alia. Power of mind control, she could force somebody to walk right into the lake and they wouldn’t have a choice. She’s been good to me so I don’t want to accuse her unless I’m completely sure, but she’s very nonchalant about her history of murder, and would have the easiest time of it out of anyone.
Yes, I am capable of keeping them safe. But I do not believe lying low will help us in the end. If the mortals turn against us, there is nowhere to run. If we have to defend ourselves, I hope that you will remain out of the way. Daniel won't forgive me if you're hurt.
People are scared and reactive right now, but
But they're good people. They can be reasoned with.
I'm on good terms with nearly everyone here, mortal or otherwise. If it comes to it
If it comes to it, I'm sure Daniel's told you that even if you tell me to stay out of something, I can't.
I won't let anything happen to any of you.
But they're good people. They can be reasoned with.
I'm on good terms with nearly everyone here, mortal or otherwise. If it comes to it
If it comes to it, I'm sure Daniel's told you that even if you tell me to stay out of something, I can't.
I won't let anything happen to any of you.
As you may have noticed, the collective evil eye has been turning upon this house's vampire population, and even with that aside, there's a rather pungent stench of death in the air.
You're a reliable, responsible sort — in the event that something foul sets its claws upon me, I was hoping you'd be willing to take in little Shadowheart. It's a rather large favor to be asking, I know.
You're a reliable, responsible sort — in the event that something foul sets its claws upon me, I was hoping you'd be willing to take in little Shadowheart. It's a rather large favor to be asking, I know.
We danced, at the party. The night of.
I'd never danced with anyone before.
[Yes, he's spiraling a little bit, when he thinks about that too hard. But he notes down the names, the theories.]
I think the magic is likely. I fell asleep right at midnight and you know I never sleep well alone, but nothing roused me until six. So it stands to reason that this is the fault of the house.
I did some reading too, on the game of Werewolf -- it's a party game, and there are multiple roles besides the wolf. Some of the Straw Hats are other roles, so they can't be wolves -- you only get one.
If any of your list got another text, another role, that's their alibi.
I think of that list, Daemon is the most dangerous. He doesn't have Rhaenyra to keep him in check anymore, whereas Lestat has Louis and the other vampires from his world, and Alia has a brother, I think? We need to be strategic about who is going to have the fewest people watching them and remove that threat.
The crew and I think Alexei is the most likely of the vampires, and the most dangerous. Do you know anything about his world? It's monstrous. Humans are livestock, there.
I'd never danced with anyone before.
[Yes, he's spiraling a little bit, when he thinks about that too hard. But he notes down the names, the theories.]
I think the magic is likely. I fell asleep right at midnight and you know I never sleep well alone, but nothing roused me until six. So it stands to reason that this is the fault of the house.
I did some reading too, on the game of Werewolf -- it's a party game, and there are multiple roles besides the wolf. Some of the Straw Hats are other roles, so they can't be wolves -- you only get one.
If any of your list got another text, another role, that's their alibi.
I think of that list, Daemon is the most dangerous. He doesn't have Rhaenyra to keep him in check anymore, whereas Lestat has Louis and the other vampires from his world, and Alia has a brother, I think? We need to be strategic about who is going to have the fewest people watching them and remove that threat.
The crew and I think Alexei is the most likely of the vampires, and the most dangerous. Do you know anything about his world? It's monstrous. Humans are livestock, there.
I have, and I'm sorry. I know it's likely the house making people act this way, too. I don't blame anyone for what's going on.
Nothing foul is going to happen to you. But if it does, of course I'll take care of Shadowheart. I'ts no trouble at all.
If anything happens to me, will you keep an eye on Abraham Lincoln? And
The others from my world.
Nothing foul is going to happen to you. But if it does, of course I'll take care of Shadowheart. I'ts no trouble at all.
If anything happens to me, will you keep an eye on Abraham Lincoln? And
The others from my world.
Anyone could lie and say they received a role.
All eyes are on everyone, Koby. It's getting crazy out there.
So I've heard. I've talked to him a little. He says he only drinks from the willing, but so do the rest of them.
All eyes are on everyone, Koby. It's getting crazy out there.
So I've heard. I've talked to him a little. He says he only drinks from the willing, but so do the rest of them.
They wouldn't lie to me. That at least I can trust.
I know. I know, it's terrible. I've never
I didn't think it would be this way. Trying to find justice.
I didn't think it would be easy, but -- simpler, maybe?
Nobody's willing if they're enslaved. That's his view of humans, that has to make some sort of difference.
I know. I know, it's terrible. I've never
I didn't think it would be this way. Trying to find justice.
I didn't think it would be easy, but -- simpler, maybe?
Nobody's willing if they're enslaved. That's his view of humans, that has to make some sort of difference.
I don't mean your crew, I mean. Well, those people I listed. Or Alexei, or any other suspects.
...did you get one?
That's horrible, but...I need to focus on the one with evidence. Jacaerys. For Alicent.
...did you get one?
That's horrible, but...I need to focus on the one with evidence. Jacaerys. For Alicent.
No, you're right. Short of confiscating everyone's phones, we can't know for sure.
[Pause while he actually considers that -- his totalitarian government roots are showing.]
No. I'm just another potential victim, I guess.
There's enough of us, we should be able to divide and address at least two of the culprits. It's not perfect, but it'll have to be enough.
[Pause while he actually considers that -- his totalitarian government roots are showing.]
No. I'm just another potential victim, I guess.
There's enough of us, we should be able to divide and address at least two of the culprits. It's not perfect, but it'll have to be enough.
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