ZERO

[applechemist]

i'll put something here later

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week 2, friday, post investigation

[fleuris]

[ she catches Escha walking down the hallway, presumably back to her room. this should only take a second... ]

Escha?

[applechemist]

[ Escha is already crying. Her breath hitches and she gives a very poor attempt at not looking like a wreck. You know, to be polite. ]

Yes?

[fleuris]

[ ... she is not remotely qualified for this. but she makes an effort to keep her tone softer. ]

... I'm sorry. We'll do everything we can to catch them tomorrow, alright?

[applechemist]

[ It's only a mildly comforting thought. Logy will still be gone, and the one responsible isn't entirely responsible. Demonic possession and all that.

Still, Escha appreciates the sentiment, especially from someone like Zero. And she wouldn't want to be rude, so she takes in a deep breath - or tries to. She still pretty short of breath. ]

Yeah... I - I know. Thank you, Zero.

[fleuris]

[ ............ ]

If you need to cry before the trial, then cry. And if you need to cry when it's over, go ahead and do it. But don't let the demon see your tears during the trial, Escha. It'll just try to use them against you.

[ is this even reasonable advice??? god she hopes so ]

[applechemist]

I won't let it...

[ Does she mean 'won't let it see her cry' or 'won't let it use her tears against her'? Who knows. ]

I want to be focused during the trial. I... I just want to work hard and solve it.

[fleuris]

If that's what you want, then you'll do it. And when it's done... you can rest.

[ and grieve for who knows how long ]

... Try and get some rest tonight.

[applechemist]

[ Escha lets out a weak laugh at that, for some reason. Haha... Rest... What a concept.
But after a wince, she nods. ]

... I will. Thank you.

[fleuris]

[ she grimaces a little at the thank you, but doesn't otherwise react. ]

... See you tomorrow.