Naoto's Heart

[dramatispersonae]

You find yourself falling through a black abyss, the air cold around you, although not bitingly so. Just as your eyes begin to adjust to the darkness on every side, you're dropped through a chute and tossed out into a brightly-lit area...


((#hardwired))

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Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

We shall figure something out...! It is inappropriate to leave you with only one leg.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"R-really, it's alright... I appreciate it."

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Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

This place seems fairly high-tech, so maybe there's something that would have you zooming around and flying or so forth instead...

Well, take a break for now, will you? I shall investigate further.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"A break...?"

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

Rest and take a passive role for a while, so you are re-energized to take on active interrogation.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"I'm not certain I'm supposed to do that."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

According to whom?

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"I... well, I'm not certain about that, either."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

...Hah. Well, pieces are not always privy to the thoughts of the player. At the very least, please try to pursue a new perspective, if you're stuck in your current one. Crimes are 3-dimensional, and must be looked at from various angles.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

Naoto suddenly looks absolutely exhausted, but she has a bit of a smile on her face.

"Yes, ah... you're quite right about that."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

...Part of that may be sitting back and observing, rather than talking over the potential culprits... But I won't argue you to death.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"It's just that... this place isn't for making progress, not really. I was trying to clean things up a bit, but I've a feeling I only made it worse."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

...Are you sure you do not want to come with us?

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"I'm afraid I can't. But thank you for the offer."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

[SIGH...]

It's hard to be the one who takes all the burden, though...

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"It is. But I'm the only one here, so it may as well be me."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

[bluuuugh]

We shall see if we can find someone else as well.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"Are you leaving?"

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

At the very least, I must return this leg to its position...

Would you prefer I not?

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"That's fine, I was simply wondering. I ought to get back to work, in any event."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

Do not forget all of the things that I have said.

[fine, turning to leave]

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"I won't. Ah, may I have your name before you leave--?"

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

[looks back]

...Beatrice. The Golden Witch.

Re: Clutter

[dramatispersonae]

"I'll remember that, Beatrice-san."

Re: Clutter

[boxupallthebutterflies]

...Hah.

[stepping out of the interrogation room! ...looking at the signboard, while she's here]