Shiptrap Night 3

[ossifragant]

[The execution has shaken him.

It was vulgar and disgusting. Desecrating the dead in such a way, and then doing... that to two people. These executions have begun to wear on him. At least Sephiroth was able to go out fighting, even if it did injure a person in the process.

This... this is just murder. It's no different than what the General is doing.

After the execution, he comes up with an idea. Someone he can trust-- like Murdock, who has made it obvious he's trustworthy because of the discussion earlier in the day, and tonight. He makes his presence known, doesn't really want to sneak up on a blind man.]

It's Greed. I was wondering if I could have some of your time.

[Before they both pass out, at any rate. He wants to make this quick, so he can find some sort of shelter.]

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[ghettobatman]

[It really was. Even though Matt can't see, he heard everything - felt it - felt the way the others reacted - and it was horrific. Even if he couldn't fully forgive Shijima for playing along with this game and deceiving so many kids, the whole affair was disgusting. She didn't deserve that.]

[And he'd been a big part of why it had happened.]

[Regardless, Matt doesn't let himself dwell on it. He's seeking shelter himself, ready for any visitors (friendly or otherwise - he knew the target he'd painted on his back), but inclines his head towards Greed when he speaks up.]

Yeah, sure. What's up?

[Tense as he is, at least Matt won't be punching a tree again tonight.]

[ossifragant]

I have a theory.

[He leans up against a nearby tree, folding his arms across his chest, though Matt can't see it.]

About the identity of the General.

[ghettobatman]

[Well, that's not quite what he expected. But Matt's alert; listening.]

I'm all ears.

[ossifragant]

It's quite possible it's Ivan.

Tonight confirmed she's considered a player in this game; and besides that, Kurookano was so insistent on voting her out. She said something about how voting for the woman would break the game.

But she can overrule votes. I don't know if there's much we can do.

[ghettobatman]

It's possible. But that would be anyone's first thought, wouldn't it? That the woman instructing us to kill would be the General we're chasing. [He's considered this himself, but...] Do you remember what Orion said about Ms. Kurookano's role, about how she had to keep killing blindly until she hit her one target, and she'd be the sole winner?

It's possible that target is Ivan, too. From the way they interacted.... [From what Matt heard, anyway] neither of them really seemed to care for the other.

[ossifragant]

[His head tips, thoughtful.]

That's true, too. But I do believe her when she said she didn't want to kill her brother.

There's probably something we're missing about all of this, some other unwritten rule.

[He glances around in the darkness, as though that will help him solve this problem.]

I guess all we can do is hope we get lucky twice.

[ghettobatman]

I do, too. I overheard a few of her conversations... she said that she only killed Reimu. I believe that, too. [Which means they still don't know how Alois died.]

But you could be right. Even if she isn't the General, Ivan knows more than she's letting on. She must have some part to play, especially since we know for sure that she's a player.

[ossifragant]

I doubt she regretted her role any, but it does raise some questions. Was she the only one of her role? How many other roles are there that aren't listed in the rules?

[Ivan being the General might too obvious, anyway. Only one role, right?]

We've got a ways to go, that's for sure.

All we've got is the need to keep pressing Ivan for more information.

[ghettobatman]

That's a good question. We have another potential killer to blame for Alois, outside of the Foxhounds, and Rei mentioned a gunsmith role in the cellphone version of the game she played. The latter isn't exactly credible evidence, but it's a possibility. I don't know of any others.

We have a line of communication with one of the Foxes, as well. I'm willing to keep speaking for him, but if something happens to me.... [Then it's Greed and Fuuma, unless Orion told someone else.]

[ossifragant]

Let's hope the Rainsford is smart, and keeps you safe, yeah?

[It's not a very comforting thought, relying on a complete unknown who might have his or her own biases at work.]

I don't know how reliable Rei's information is, since it was a game she played, but it's another thing we have to keep in mind.

[He's silent for a long moment, but he obviously hasn't walked away or anything]

The group was willing to listen to you. Hopefully our luck will hold.

[ghettobatman]

It's not myself I'm worried about. [if it was he wouldn't have stepped up, gosh]

It might not be. But I have a feeling at least a few more hidden roles exist.

...I hope so, as well. We're really fighting blind here, no pun intended.

[ossifragant]

It's...

[He pauses, worried and a little awkward, now that the thought is in his head.]

If the Fox can look for roles, it's entirely possible one of the Foxhounds has the same ability.

I don't know what we'd do if something happened to Orion.

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[ghettobatman]

[yeah wouldn't that be terrible]

Do you know if he spoke to anyone else about his role?

[ossifragant]

Not that I'm aware. I think it was just the three of us, but I could be wrong.