[prologue] post-investigation, w/ natsuo

[asswipe]

[Shortly after the investigation, Veronica's going to walk around the castle for a little bit just to... stretch her legs after that whole mess. Maybe check up on a couple of the people here, while she's at it. As such, she's giving Natsuo a very, very weary wave when she spots him.]

... Hey. I'd ask how it's going, but that's a stupid question, isn't it?

[Someone just died, after all.]

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[randori]

Ugh-

[ Another honestly very good point, how infuriating. Maybe this goes back to the whole thinking before he speaks thing, so everything that comes out of his mouth won't be so full of holes. ]

Then, what do you think? You think we'll ever find a way out of here?

[asswipe]

... I don't know. But I hope so. Some opportunity's bound to show up if we never stop looking, right?

[randori]

...Yeah. [ He laughs a little- a silent puff of air ] I think that's the most optimistic thing I've ever heard you say. But if you really really believe in it, I will too!

[asswipe]

[She laughs, though it's a little hollow.]

I have my moments every now and then. [High school sucked her soul out, hit send.] Even if we're trapped here now, we can't afford to lose hope.