abhoth | ( THE TEACHER )

It is midnight on Tuesday when you find yourself suddenly awake. Your roommate, should they still be alive, is blissfully asleep as your body moves on its own and heads to the outdoor pool and dining area. The smell of cooked meat invades your senses as you approach, and once you are close enough, you'll find Craftly enjoying a beautifully prepared meal. Across from him, another identical plate sits, waiting for you to dig in.

Craftly raises his cup, filled to the brim with wine, and beckons you to sit down.

"Greetings, Teacher."

It seems like it is finally time for the two of you to have a conversation.

Welcome, Teacher! As you must know by now, your character has the chance to either protect one (1) character or hang them out to dry. This is an either/or situation, so you can only pick one no matter how much your character may want to do otherwise. To summarize the key aspects from this role's rulebook:

Your character must pick one person each week, though the effect will kick in during the following week.
They will not be counted as a culprit or accomplice if someone who is made vulnerable dies, but they will be rewarded with a Clue Token.
Similarly, they will receive one Clue Token if the person they protected that week is targeted by any other resident. Good job, Teacher!

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[As was the case last week, Light appears -- not that he has much choice in the matter. And just like last time, he slides into his seat, eying the plate. A lot's happened since then and now. He's had time to consider his options, though it's difficult, given he hasn't seen the results of his last "pick" just yet. The experiment, as it were, is still on-going.

He picks up his utensils, skewering a shrimp.]

Apples for my menu listing? Really?

[He's referring to that rather on-the-nose role description, ok. He'll get to business after that.]

What? I thought it was cute.

[ Craftly says with a heavy sigh. Some people truly don't admire his hard work!!! ]

If you're unsatisfied, perhaps you can ask someone to switch with you.

Cute? You haven't done your research, then, if you think I'm the one who has an obsession with apples.

[His mind flickers to Ryuk again. He'd find this entire situation so hilarious, and it's weird not to hear the laughing of the shinigami rumbling behind him, over his shoulder.]

I don't need to switch. Is that even an option? [He hadn't even realized it was possible to do so? Unless Craftly is just fucking with him.] I just thought I'd point out that your sense of humor leaves something to be desired.

[ Craftly is absolutely fucking with him. Please love his word play. :( ]

Perhaps you should leave that on a ratings card. If I'm being a terrible host, it's in my right to want to improve. Tell me, shall I begin making jokes of the deep fried nature? Perhaps how hope is being dangled on a string? I can be very funny if given the chance, Mister Yagami.

[ Craftly has a deep growl to his voice, mainly due to how tiring the week is already. ]

I don't think anyone will appreciate your jokes right now, after that horror of an execution. [The one that drew all of the attention to him HE'S A LITTLE SALTY ABOUT THAT OK.

He takes a bite or two, then:] I'll leave you a one-star rating.

[But.]

Failed humor or not, that's not why I'm here, is it? You want a name.

Don't worry, chum. If you find yourself to be the one ending someone's life - it will be your own method in the future. Unfortunately pen and paper is quite useless here.

[ Womp womp. Craftly is testy today, wonder why? He cuts into his meal, taking a thoughtful chew before dabbing his napkin to his lips. ]

Mmm - mmm. Fresh is always better - [ HE REALLY LIKES HIS FOOD LET HIM LIVE. ] yes, yes. A name is correct. One that will either feel our scorn and receive your blessing. Last week was a test and while my lips are tight - I do hope you've seen your handiwork begin.

Edited (Phone tags....) 2017-05-30 16:46 (UTC)

[It continues to be a little disturbing how much Craftly knows about his adventures as Kira back home. Perhaps even more so because the tentacle-man appears to be... what? In a bad mood today? The somewhat resentful side of Light thinks good, but he leashes his tongue on the matter.]

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[Fine, a name, then. He can provide that easily.] Velvet Crowe. No blessing from me, only scorn. Let's see if harm befalls her.

[WILL LIGHT EVER CHOSE TO NOT CONDEMN SOMEONE the world may never know. Truthfully, though, he had considered protection instead, specifically where Yukina and Kaiba were concerned. But for now, he thinks it's more prudent to continue to whittle down the game and its survivors as quickly as possible. There are too many moving parts than he likes; why not take out a cog or two and simplify matters?]

I've been keeping an eye on my "handiwork", yes. Observing is all I plan to do regarding that for now. [A beat.] Does this please you? It seems like your mood needs improving today, Craftly-san.

[ Oh, that's a thing. The name is told so quickly and Craftly let's out a chuckle. ]

Well, well. Consider it done. Miss Velvet will be at your mercy, then.

[ He won't ask about strategy - he doesn't really care. ]

Mmmm? No. A fine bottle of wine chilled to the exact perfect temperature and goat cheese spread on pita is what pleases me. This just ensures you're doing your role appropriately. For the time being, my mood will improve upon the checking out of more guests. I await to see how Miss Velvet will react.

[dude sure likes his food

He raises a brow at the "checking out" comment. Is that what they're calling it now?]

React? There's nothing for her to react to yet, until something actually happens. I'll continue to be keeping my lips sealed on the matter. It'd be foolish not to.

Oh, it's already begun. Your choice last week has already begun affecting her, my good sir. It twists her mind, applying stress to the neurological core. It will be a week of hell for her, but soon, Velvet will suffer the same in the week following.

[ And he mentions keeping his lips sealed and oh, what a laugh that gives him. ]

Yes. The game is afoot and it is better to blend in than raise yourself as a threat.

[Well then. That's a nice revelation, and therefore duly noted. Something sparks in him, manifesting in a sharp smile. Oh, now he's amused.]

So the effects will last the entirety of the week? Ha...

[He laughs.]

How interesting. Stress can be a huge detriment to even the most basic of activities. I look forward to seeing these changes from afar.

Of course, a GPA is hard to raise after it takes a hit, you know.

[ He smiles warmly, as if he has seen this far too often. Tired but not so wary of Light's power. ]

Do you have any questions of me before we conclude tonight's choice? I'll see that preperations are made st once, if not.

No. [He'll just enjoy his meal then, since they're concluded with business. He still looks immensely amused, though.]

That'll be all until next week. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to seeing the results of my choice even more.

( THE TEACHER )

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