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bellamy "i fucked it up again" blake ([personal profile] jettisons) wrote2017-08-27 02:59 pm

week three, sunday night

[Bellamy watches the rest of the executions as those it's his responsibility, some kind of vigil, and then he disappears for a while. He can't handle being around anyone else at first. Vriska's anger is exactly what he's feeling, although in an exhausted way. This couldn't have possibly gone worse, and he doesn't know how to stop this game from continuing. They've hit a dead end.

By the time he finally reappears, it's near sunset. It doesn't take him long to spot Vriska on the beach, and when he does, he approaches wordlessly, simply sitting down beside her and resting a hand on her shoulder. There's not much to say.]
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ a groan. ]

I didn't. Jacopo approached me and accused me of having a role. I let him talk himself into believing I was the item role, because it was a convenient cover for all the snooping I've been doing! But he told Yona. And Lief. And Lief told Magilou. At this point, I have no idea who else knows. Eventually it will reach the real item role, at which point I'm completely screwed.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
I've already done what damage control I can, but I don't know who else has already been told. I feel certain this will catch up to me. That's another reason I need to work quickly. Anyone out for revenge for yesterday and today's events will definitely look to take it out on me, and frankly, I couldn't blame them for feeling that way.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
What the rules of the item role are, [ she says flatly, ] to try and perpetuate this facade if I have to. But after that? First, I am going to ask them if there are options to end the game outside of what we already know. Second, I am going to ask them if it's possible to see the volcano spirit in person.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Breathes in and out. ]

Our job is to kill one participant per week. If we don't, the volcano erupts. If the rest of the villagers manage to kill all the sirens, the volcano erupts. The current win conditions that we know of are for the Sirens to outlast the villagers, or for seven total people to remain. The Chiefs implied to us that if we killed as brutally as possible, fewer people would need to die.

[ Glances at him, frowning slightly. ] That is everything I know. That is why I want to try and find another way out. I'm not sure we will survive another trial.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yes

[ A sigh through her nose. ]

They're angry, and rightfully so. Many of them will want revenge, or simply for the game to finally end. Worse, though, is that there will probably be those who defend us. The friends we've made, who trust us and want us to live. Discovering all the Sirens will split the village in two in an all-out psychological war between the two sides. We've already seen the explosive results of such a schism! I think there is a very high risk of the village falling apart. And if we don't satisfy at least one of the win conditions, those who have died will stay dead, and we'll all be fucking toast. At least one of the Sirens must live.

[ ... ]

I believe I can trust you, Bellamy. I will tell you the identities of the rest of the Sirens if you swear to help me protect them.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[ Gestures loosely. ]

They have incredible powers we cannot understand. I certainly believe they have the capability. The will is a different question. But Hal, at least, operates on respect. He doesn't tolerate bullshit. If we play his game, and play it well, I believe he'll revive everyone.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
The only two you don't already know about are Serph and Fie. Battler obviously got revealed at the trial, and Raven and I told you about our roles. That is all five of the Sirens.

Out of all of us. Fie probably has the best chance of staying alive. If the rest of the villagers take me down, I need you to keep Raven and Fie alive as best you can. Serph is probably toast if anyone decides to get their panties in a twist over his whole cannibalism thing.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Good point. [ dryly. ] But right now, Serph's status is an if. So far everyone has been surprisingly okay with the eating people deal. But the more moralistic of the remaining villagers may try to get rid of him if they want to dispose of anyone they see as a threat.

[ .... ]

As for that, I'm not sure. We all already knew Raven had told you about our existence. I don't think it would come as a huge shock that you discovered all our identities, though I can't imagine either of them being overjoyed about it. You've proven reliably trustworthy, though. I can speak to them first, let them know you know.
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lmao bellamy chill

[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ snort. vriska will pat his arm. ]

Chill out. I know Serph is a good dude, and I trust you to look after him, too, not just because it means your hide as much as his.

[ A breath out. ]

Thank you, Bellamy. To be honest, it is a huge relief to get all of this off my chest, and know that at least someone is in my corner. Aside from the other Sirens, that is.
Edited 2017-08-28 04:37 (UTC)
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Believe me, I would love to do the same fucking thing! If I find a way to tear the whole thing down, you will be the first person to know. For now, I have to test what sway I have and hope it's enough. If we really need a desperate backup plan, we could have Raven kill me and then use her credit to buy another way out.

[ Rubs her face. ]

I don't think I will survive another trial. That probably won't matter, but if I somehow make it that far, then yes. Protect the other Sirens, even if you can't protect me.
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[personal profile] hypertoxic 2017-08-28 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Finally she smiles, though it's without warmth. ]

I know, Bellamy. I believe in you.