Clementine

[antaressnipe]

I have no reference for this game but I laughed anyway.

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[stillnot]

Better than if we'd gotten it wrong again.

[antaressnipe]

Yes, we did manage to secure a more positive outcome this time.

[By the literal skin of their teeth]

Though given what Shima admitted, I still have my fair share of concerns. In what ways did he mean to help us, if he is to be believed?

[stillnot]

The people who are killing think they have a good reason to.

I hate all the secrets. What if they do have a good reason? Why can't they just say so? Sometimes killing is necessary - I get that.

[antaressnipe]

... My only guess is that they are being purposefully kept from sharing their reasons, if there are reasons to share.

[he's already laying down, and his tail flicks over his hind legs]

I believe there are many secrets being kept from us, even if I'm not certain what specifically... not yet.

[stillnot]

Yeah. All we can do is try to solve them as we learn more, but...

[ she sighs. then offers a light smile to make it clear that this is a joke and that he doesn't have to answer ]

Feel like telling me what team you're on?

[antaressnipe]

[Hm.

Arching his brows a little, though he does not seem upset. Only amused, really]

Why do you wish to know?

[stillnot]

Just trying to find buddies, I guess.

[antaressnipe]

Well. My Leader has told me it'd be wise to find more of the ones in my group.

[A pause, rubbing his chin]

So I will ask you this: Did your Leader offer you a hint that suggested I might be on your team, or are you asking me freely, to see what my answer might be?

[stillnot]

A hint - but one that I've got multiple guesses about. I'm not really great at solving puzzles and keeping secrets like this.

Groups in my world are kind of a "shoot first, ask questions never," situation, you know?

[antaressnipe]

... Then I would ask you one more question, if you are willing to answer for me.

Last Sunday, was there anything wrong with your device? Did it flash a picture of your team member on it?

[stillnot]

[ hmm! she slooowly shakes her head. ]

Nope.

[antaressnipe]

In that case, it is unlikely we're on the same team.

[stillnot]

Well, that narrows it down. Thanks.

[antaressnipe]

But of course. Do forgive me for my prying.

[...]

I do not know if the flashing images will happen tomorrow, but if they do, use that as a tool to aid in your search. I'll also keep an eye out for information that might help you.

[stillnot]

Thanks.

I know our teams don't really mean much besides a reward for a contest that seems less and less relevant, but... Still. It'd be cool to find other people on mine.

[antaressnipe]

No, I do believe bringing your teammates together will provide you with benefits.

[A hum]

At least given how it was explained to me by my Leader, they can offer more protections to their team if they gather together.

[Who knows? Maybe that means not dying.]

[stillnot]

Protections, huh? That would be nice.

[ Maybe That Means Not Dying!!! ]