[YUNA]

[thatsthespirit]

[private conversations for cherrypuncher for robowest]

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[thatsthespirit]

[. . .]

[okay time to steer her back on track]

You realize when I said "everything" I meant "everything having to do with our current situation," correct?

[another beat]

And I disagree with you on pants. I find them very restrictive. It's difficult to fight in a pair of pants.

[says the woman wearing a miniskirt]

[cherrypuncher]

[She's got this look of realization striking her over the pants comment.]

That's a good point...

[But okay, no, serious business!!! And Yuna sobers up surprisingly quickly for someone who just lost her shit over word choices and botamochi.]

Of course it's pretty scary. I don't want anyone to get hurt, and I want to go home. But when we first got here, people kept asking me why I wanted to meet everybody. I told them that we're all in the same boat here. We're all away from home in a scary place and a scary situation, and that's why it's important that we stay together.

[She touches a hand to her chest, smiling.]

I think that now, too! If we work together and take care of each other, it's going to be okay.

...I think that covers everything!

[thatsthespirit]

[what a positive attitude. if only Milla was that trusting]

Yuna. . . I don't think it's going to be that simple.

[places her fork down next to her plate and catches Yuna's gaze with her own. her expression is SUPER SRS!!]

I think some of the people here are selfish enough to play by the rules of the game, whether they involve murder or not.

I think people are going to get hurt.

[cherrypuncher]

[There's a moment, of course, where something falters in Yuna's expression, where her fierce, certain grin drops into a frown. It doesn't pick back up, but sharp determination stays in her eyes. For someone so silly, Yuna sobers up in a hurry.]

If I say people are going to get hurt and things are going to be bad, that's as good as giving up, isn't it? But if I say, "things are going to be okay," that means I have to fight to make them okay. Hero Club tenet number two is "try not to give up." So I won't.

[thatsthespirit]

. . .

[w-why does this make her miss Jude. better yet, why does this make her want to make sure YUNA NEVER DIES wtf]

I don't think understanding the reality of the situation and preparing for the worst means giving up. I think we should all fight to "make things okay," but I don't trust that everyone will think the same way.

[a breath]

Since we're roommates, I think you and I are in the best position to look after each other. That's. . . what I wanted to talk to you about.

[cherrypuncher]

I understand. But still, I don't want to have to distrust anyone who hasn't given me a good reason to, because it isn't fair to dismiss good people along the way.

[She claps her hands together, though, cheerful again.]

But you're right, we should be looking after each other for sure!

[thatsthespirit]

[oh my god it is like Jude. must protect????]

I think the easiest way for us to look out for each other is to make a pact that we'll always return to our room by 9 p.m. on Thursday nights. If one of us doesn't return by that time, then we'll know immediately that there's something wrong.

And if a murder occurs during that time period, we'll be able to vouch for each other's innocence. I know already that I don't intend to kill anyone on someone else's command, and I imagine you feel the same, so I'd like for us to protect each other from false charges.

[cherrypuncher]

That's a great idea! [Yuna's usually back by then anyway because she's a good bean, but she's no less enthusiastic about the idea!!] Miss Milla, you're the best! Do you think it would be a good idea to have sleepovers too? If we have a couple of friends over, that way we can all vouch for each other and we can all keep each other safe!

[yuna yuki, thinking big]

[thatsthespirit]

"Miss. . ." just Milla is fine. There's no need for that sort of formality.

[she nods]

And yes, I do think that'd be a good idea. Perhaps we could also share our plan with others, so they can follow suit to keep themselves safe as well.

[cherrypuncher]

Milla, then! [FRIENDSHIP LEVEL UP] That's a great idea, too! That way, we'll have a buddy system, won't we? And everybody can help keep each other safe!

[SHE'S!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!]

[thatsthespirit]

[FRIENDSHIP LEVEL UP!! and while she doesn't think this plan will protect everyone (because not everyone will wish to abide by it), it's still. . . something]

I'm glad we're on the same page. Thank you for taking time to speak with me about his, Yuna.

[however unpleasant the conversation might've been]