revengeisalie | 二十三

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二十三

[notes || plans in the City || offscreen"]

What I want to do while in the City:

study
politics
Japanese history
world history
biology?
poetry?

perceive
Data's device
City-contemporary Japanese songs?

do
train
- hand-to-hand combat?

infiltrate the deity office!!

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In all the time I've been here, yesterday's curse was maybe the most awful thing that has happened yet. Being married to one's worst enemy is one thing, but that innocents, children as adults, have to know death for a day? That's a gross injustice. Now, we can be glad that it was only a day, certainly - but can you measure death? Isn't a day enough, or rather, isn't a day too much? This isn't something that should happen at all, and it's appalling that it does and is to be expected here.

When I went to Huey-kun's today, I saw words scribbled on the walls near aparment building number one. Two sentences: one was written neatly, like a small work of art, almost, and said "Down with the establishment!". The most curious thing about this would perhaps be that it was written in the Japanese spelling of my time. The other was all but smuddled there and I half had to guess what it said, but it was this: "Fuck you, deities". Looks like some rebellious spirits have been stirred by these curses. It would be a wonder if not. Still, the question is what this would accomplish - probably a punishment for the perpetrator, should the deities be especially miffed by having their walls painted on.

Well! This reminds me - Honda Tohru-san and I have talked, and we thought it might be a good idea to have a party. A feel-good party for everyone who wants a little cheer-up after a curse like this. What does everyone think?

(OOC: Plot is a go! Also, heads up that I might end up backdating a bit, as I will be away over the weekend!)

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It surprises me that whoever's rebelling is just keeping it at vandalism. I'd have felt like torching a building.

I know what you mean, but - I don't know. Maybe it's smarter.

What do you mean?

These deities - they seem so almighty that any attempt to go against them may seem hopeless from the beginning. It's more than a little frustrating.

I hear you there, Rin. It's been nothing but awful and I only just got here. If this helps people vent at least a bit of that frustration, then I don't blame them.

Neither do I, really. I just hope the deities don't care too much about a little paint on the walls.

They can't expect people to not react to this sort of cruelty. Maybe it'll just amuse them. But I see what you mean. I don't want anyone to be punished for expressing their anger.

Amuse them? Hah, probably!

It's nuts. I can't believe we need to worry about what they'd think. They're the ones messing with us...

That's exactly the outrageous part! I want to say "how dare they" - but unfortunately, they can dare very well.

Nobody should have the right to do this. No matter if they're gods.

But other than that... I think the party's a nice idea.

Really? You do?

Thanks.

Hikaru said we should go to the amusement park. I don't know. People DO need to get a bit of normality back to their lives...

That sounds like a good idea.

Yes - I think that's important.

Will you and Tohru organize it? Any idea where?

Well, we only talked about it once, so exact plans remain to be discussed.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you guys, okay? I'd really like that.

Okay, I will! I'll tell Tohru-san about the people who are interested.

Great. I'm sure it'll be nice. We should at least try to get over it. Even if we can't accept it...

I hope it will be success.

A party? What, so we can just try and forget what happened?

Not forget, but to... to remind us that there are good things in life.

I know that! But- I can't see a way to being happy right after this happened.

... not really, no.

Maybe a bit later.

Maybe a party where we make more of those signs would be good for right now.

Signs? Like the ones I saw?

Why not? Maybe it won't do much, but it's better than doing nothing, right?

That much is true. We could also think of things that could be done while we're at it.

Sounds like a bunch of punks.

Street punks? Maybe.

Didn't know those types existed here.

I haven't really seen any that I'd describe as such, but then I only know what goes for a street punk in my world.

And really, with the things that have been happening, anyone could be that angry.

It doesn't sound as if they're doing anything that'll make a difference. Oh, but Rin-san, we can't let things go on like this! Yesterday was horrible.

No - in any normal situation, we couldn't. But what do we want to do... ?

I don't know. I wish...no, it's better that he's not here.

Doing our best around the curses seems to be the only thing to do.

... ah?

Hmm. Yes, seems like it.

Ahaha, it's nothing. Just thinking about someone.

Maybe a party isn't a bad idea. Do you think it would help cheer Huey-san up too?

Hmm. Someone from your home?

I hope that it would.

Yes. All of this reminds me how he'd never back down from a challenge, even if it seemed impossible. He'd get into so much trouble if he was here. Not that that's anything new.

I'll help if you'd really like to organize it.

... I know what you mean.

Thanks! I'll get back to you.

...yes. Oh well, they're better off where they should be.

You're welcome, Rin-san.

...maybe?

Ah, nothing! Just thinking out loud. Or something.

Perhaps all they desire to accomplish is a sort of outlet... at least, for now.

Perhaps. Probably. I mean, who's dumb enough to just openly revolt?

I wonder as well. However, in light of the recent curses, perhaps the opposite is true, Miss Rin, and the question we must be asking is why nobody has attempted to, instead?

At least, in my stay here, I do not recall any attempts made.

Maybe because it seems hopeless and they'd rather try to make do as it is? ... though, really. I've been thinking before that there ought to be a weakness in the system. Somewhere.

There is a weakness in every system; but this is also a flawed saying, as it is one that has only been proven time and time again with us humans. Then again, one can never know until an effort is made and they are either proven correct or thoroughly crushed by failure.

Almost five months for myself.

And that would be the problem - is the risk too high?

Of course death can't be measured. And a violent one, less so.

And yet, one day later it's as if it never happened. Which... is maybe not altogether bad.

I don't know.

I can only assume that it is the only way in which people can cope. To pretend that it didn't matter, that it was all a trick of the light. You can't simply heal from wounds like those, and perhaps in that sense, some would wish not to worry others unnecessarily.

That is all too true. Some people forget in order to cope, others rage and vandalize.

I do hope that those who are rebelling remember that rebellion in the face of the deities is dangerous. And since we cannot assume that said deities are creatures of reason, may put the entire citizenry in danger, through curses or otherwise.

... yes. Of course. Always remember that.

People are rioting, huh?

Yeah, maybe. Though I didn't see anything similar anywhere else yet.

Huh. Those look like graffiti from angered gangs. They aren't unusual in my time.

"Graffiti", huh?

The messages written on a wall?

I know what you mean. It's just a term I haven't heard.

It's a foreign word, Rin.

Oh? From where?

America or Europe? I'm not sure.

I know what you mean. On a measuring scale of 100, yesterday's curse would push it to over one thousand. Their main purpose is to provide entertainment for them. I understand, yet---I've had enough!

~~Japanese of her time--then perhaps from the ancient wars.~~ And resorting to vandalism to piss off the Deities--all that would accomplish is angering the residents of said building.

That's about right. Like puppets on strings - nothing more! But all the while we think and feel and suffer.

At least someone could vent their anger.

Personally, I'm more surprised any kind of action against them has taken this long. ~~Not that I've been around that long; this would be my 3rd month in this Hell.~~ The more cautious side of me questions how the Deities would retaliate at such a movement, but the impatient part thinks it's about damn time!

That's about how I feel. Then again, seeing their power...

Tch. I don't care anymore. After what they did to Nii-san, I could care less about what happens to me! They can tear me to shreds for all I care, but I will not. BE. IGNORED!

Oh, right... he -- he was a victim yesterday, wasn't he?

One of several. Though by irony, his killer suffered the worst of everything.

Really? Would you like to tell me what happened?

I would prefer not to speak of yesterday again. Ever.

The killer and the victim. Between the two, who feels the most pain?

I understand.

I barely remember yesterday... is that what happened?

Yes - several people were murdered, among them a child scarcely older than ten.

Eustace as well... but he seems in no worse spirit than before.

Really? Then he's exceptionally fortunate, I think - though certainly, I can't speak for the victims, not having been one myself.

It all seemed a bit... muddled. But after the fact I think if someone who was a victim can stand up and still smile then all isn't lost.

Although Eustace grimaces more than smiles on his own as is...

Yes, I think - I hope that's the case.

Grimaces?

[ oh have a bit of a laugh now ]

It is when he contorts his face in some sort of contemptuous disgust... I liken it to squeezing a lemon.

Doesn't sound like too cheerful a fellow.

He is very hard to please.

I haven't seen these writings... but I suppose if I did I wouldn't be able to read Japanese.

I wonder if your network device would be able to recognize and translate it if you took a picture?

... Can any of them do that? I've never tried.

I've no idea! I just know that mine has this function that recognizes handwriting.

Can it recognize less than elegant handwriting?

... not really. I have to put quite an effort into making text entries. Maybe I'll go back to voice entries or try the buttons.

I always prefer to speak and hear.

[ another laugh, maybe of 'deep down I am lazy' ]

So do I, really - but I wanted to try this out. And it seems like most people know how to write their entries, even if they don't always do it.

You mean the... the "typing" thing?

[ sound of his severely neglected keys going clack clack. ]

I do not doubt that it has good use, but then I would be deprived of hearing your wonderful voice.

Yes, that.

W-what, really? Uh, thanks.

[ unaware of this flustering flustered flusterness ]

You're welcome.

I saw that writing too--

A party?

Yes. To remind us of the good things in life. Something like that.

It's good to know that some people can still do that here.

Hah, yes... though really, it's almost becoming a question of necessity.

Why, how long have you been here?

Only about three months, but that's enough.

I can imagine. I've only been here for a month and a half and I've already been through all the stores.

... stores?

Stores! For shopping!

Ah. Yes. Really? There are quite a lot of them.

Well, all the good ones, anyway.

... I admit I've probably seen all the sweets stores by now.

Sweets?

Yes. Sweet food.

Good! Then you know a good place to get nonfat sweets around here, right?

Uhm. I'm not sure, actually. I've never really paid much attention to that.

Too bad.

Hm~ What about good pudding? I don't even care if it's fat-free at this point or not.

Hmm... I think I might know a store for that!

Really~?

Oh, oh, I'm Yamanaka Ino, by the way.

Yes! I just hope you'll find it good, too.

Asano Rin.

I've never met a pudding I didn't like, trust me. Except maybe coconut.

It's nice to meet you!

I'll trust your judgement, in that case.

Nice to meet you, as well.

I don't think writing those things will do much.

I don't really think so, either. Seems more like someone was just angry.

I think we all know most people don't like being stuck here, anyway.

Yes, that's pretty much a well-known fact. Though I've at least met one person who didn't seem to mind.

Really? That's good.

Yes. Even if I can't understand it.

Mm.

They should be careful, what they're doing. You should be careful not to agree too publicly with such a sentiment.

What's happened is horrible, but if we start going around shaking our fists at gods, they are likely to remind us why we call them such a thing.

Very true, that. Sad as it is.

I would love a party! I think that's exactly what we all need! Can we have ice cream and cake and lemonade and chicken salad and oh, we MUST have flowers! Bowers and bowers of flowers. Do you think someone could conjure a rainbow? Wouldn't that be the most delicious party decoration? Oh I can just imagine it!

Those are all nice ideas, actually! Except I'm not sure if we can manage the rainbow.

I know someone who --

Uh. Never mind. I was wrong.

What? Why?

Nothing! It's absolutely nothing!

Is everything alright?

Of course. When do you think the party should be?

I don't know - not right now. We could make a poll or something.

It should probably wait until April -- I've heard that there's a big party being held either Friday or Saturday.

Oh, really?

There was an announcement about it on the network a few days ago.

Now, look at that! I must have missed it.

A colorful sentiment, but I'm hard pressed to disagree with it. Yesterday's curse was too much.

... someone close to you?

No. No one close. But when a child dies, we are all worse off.

I agree.

Is everything okay...? I'm sorry that you were cursed so bad...

I think with all of the crazy things going on right now, that a party would definitely help raise everyone's spirits. I've been writing down ideas and foods that I think I could help provide.

Not me, but rather a friend. I... I hope he'll be okay.

Great! A few people have already agreed to help, like Umi-san and Akane-san.

The City's been a mess recently . . . are you alright, Rin-san?

Oh, I am fine. I'm just worried about a friend.

What happened?

He was killed during that curse.

What? Where is he now?

He's alive and well now.

He came back to life?!

Apparently, since it was a curse.

. . .

I know.

There is a difference here.

What?

I've already pointed it out.

Oh, right. Well, duh. I know that much myself.

Then there is no need to repeat myself.

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