[ Seeing Giyuu again raises the fine hairs on his neck, a visceral reaction he can't quite sort yet. Was it distrust? Anger? Determination not to let this happen again?
Whatever it is, it has him moving quickly. There's not much room for privacy in this place, but it's easy enough to find a corner where people will pass by them without incident. Even if his expression is cloudy, his tone edging on dangerous.
It's not a friendly greeting. Maybe he should've grabbed a knife from the kitchen, but they don't need that sort of panic in a contained space right now. ]
Giyuu.
[ Besides... he isn't really here to kill him, yet. He speaks quietly, just between them. ]
I don't suppose you'd tell me if you were behind this as well.
[ well, when he finds giyuu, he can find him already roughed up (and vaguely bruised) by another person as he storms right up to him. clearly someone else had a few choice words with him, too, and that's fine...?? if either of them came at him with a knife, it would have been totally valid. ]
I have no more intentions of lying if I can help it.
[ giyuu doesn't look away from dimitri as he answers him if anything he wants to make sure that things haven't rattled him too much... or something like that. ]
...but I don't know what is happening. [ he clenches his hands and signs of frustration cross his face. ] We were all supposed to go home, I was sure of that.
[ Was it Shinobu? It's probably Shinobu. Who else would beat him to the literal punch like this. He narrows his eyes, but his frustration feels aimless—if the ritual on the island was truly over, then weren't they all free of its influence? Would it be a false lead to keep tugging the same string?
He bristles, uncertain but careful not to let it show. ]
Not everyone from the island is present here... I have to assume that they returned safely.
giyuu watches dimitri carefully but ultimately does end up looking away. old habits die hard and he can only face dimitri for so long when he knows there's an angry without a proper outlet to channel it through. ]
We should think that way unless given reason to think otherwise.
[ no reason to stress out about what could have happened to them? okay, plenty of reason but they should also focus on there here and now. ]
It seems like the rest of those who are here came from a similar situation as us.
[ there should be some sort of irony that they are all brought to another campsite but it's fine. this one is significantly better than their situation on the island by far, still, so giyuu doesn't stress out about that. what he isn't keen on is everything else that is coming to light.
he'll have made some pleasantries with his cabin mates before he goes exploring. there's a lot to take in so he goes slowly minding almost no one until he spots dimitri by the lists. there's only a moment of hesitation before he pushes aside any kind of second thoughts and approaches him. ]
Dimitri.
[ there are two things that dimitri can notice. first, instead of that familiar uniform that dmitiri saw him wear on the island, he'll find him in something far less formal, and dare say, with more personality? the haori that he normally wears is still draped over his shoulders. sword, of course, is also still there. second, is that there is a worrisome(?) bruise on his forehead that's accompanied with a gash that looks like it's only just begun to heal recently. the extent of it is covered by his bangs, fortunately(?). ]
[ It's been enough time to get their bearings and change, though Dimitri notes his gauntlets are gone, his uniform oddly light without its armored pieces. It's better than before, but still leaves him more exposed than he'd like.
That said, he hasn't actually been in any danger yet. He looks towards Giyuu's voice before starting slightly. ]
...Giyuu. You're hurt.
[ It's nothing life-threatening, but he can still see it peeking out under his hair. ]
[ the lack of armor is a strange sight but at least dimitri won't have issues moving around or worrying about dealing with the temperature. there had been a clear message that he wanted to convey but it gets side tracked when he mentions his injury. ]
It's fine.
[ a moment's pause as he seems to want to continue to wave it off when he doesn't. in fact the seems to double down on it. ]
No, wait, I wanted to talk to you about that. Do not remove your scrunchie for any reason.
[ there are other things to consider but he needs to get that out there. ]
[ it's a while after Investigation Crews disperse into the wild. and at this point, dimitri doesn't know what it is he's looking for, exactly—are there even 'clues' to find? directors to chase down and shake for answers?
with all the chaos of everyone running in different ways, looking for some order in this madness, he'll end up running into everyone and anyone today. in giyuu's case, he bumps into him as he's rounding back to the cabins, expression dark and hooded. for once, his mood has nothing to do with the island, though he narrows his eyes anyway. ] —Giyuu. What are you doing about?
[ hopefully putting in an effort to prove his own innocence. however peaceful things have been this week, it doesn't mean any of them have forgotten what happened before then. ]
[ while dimitri may look aimless, giyuu is walking around with a bit of purpose and quite agitated all at once. he seems to be actively looking for people when dimitri finds him and meets the dark expression with his own one of frustration though it is pushed aside for business.
a heart that needs to be unmoved—a heart that must reflect what it is shown. ]
I came looking to speak to as many people as possible about what I've found.
[ and he immediately knows what this might trigger, so he calmly adds on what a few things that might, hopefully, make what he's about to tell dimitri a bit easier to take. things seemed to be going in a positive direction, no need to immediately ruin things. ]
Yin Yu and another was with me, if you wish to verify the information.
[ Things have been... better? Getting better. It'd have been easier if this really were just camp, and not another round of this horrible ritual.
But whatever he believes, if it can be corroborated by other people, he ought to listen. So he swallows down his kneejerk anger, the aimless fury that's startled to bubble up again as he looks intently at Giyuu. ]
What is it?
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[ can you believe that it's still week 0? why is this the longest week known to man.
but where is dimitri? he would definitely be someone he would be looking for if he split after the execution. they were standing close during the execution itself even if shinobu acting like a sort of buffer. he didn't miss the fact that he showed her some sort of support with what was happening—it gave him an odd sense of comfort.
regardless, giyuu will be looking to speak to him., but also minding of how to gauge the situation and dimitri's temperament. ]
Anyway, Dimitri is off by the sports court, looking over some of the equipment. He looks... more composed than he did on the island at least, though there's still something tense in his movements. His voice is the same—level, but tight. ]
Giyuu. Were you looking for me, or—? [ gestures to all this sports gear ]
giyuu will take a look towards the sports the gear and then back to dimitri. admittedly he's a little surprised to find him here but, then again, there are only so many places to be and it might be good to do something. ]
[ It isn't far from the nurse's hall when he bumps into Giyuu along the path. And Dimitri isn't great with words, not exactly a socialite despite his best efforts, and it's even more difficult when it's Giyuu.
But after all this—after all they've been through, it isn't fair to table their conversations forever just because they're uncomfortable. ]
[ there's no rest for giyuu, really, after the execution. the whole ordeal was nauseating as it was infuriating, but what was done has been done and they only need to look further ahead to see what they could do. there were a few people he intended to speak with but when dimitri stops him, he waits. ]
I do.
[ he adjusts his haori and thinks not of the discomfort from a few days ago. ]
[ Watching the execution had been a trying experience, the image of it burned into his mind forever, but he hasn't crumbled under the weight of it. At least, it doesn't look that way. He seems collected, though there's a moment's hesitation.
[ honestly being around horses is not somewhere that makes him feel comfortable given his track record with animals on a general, but he wants to talk to dimitri. ...especially about what he said during trial. ]
Dimitri.
[ he sounds exhausted but the concern is also there in his voice. ]
[ He's brushing a black mare when Giyuu shows up—and he isn't all too surprised to see him. It's becoming ritual for them, strangely.
He pauses, looking over. ]
You... are on the Black Shadows team. I had thought that perhaps you got that sticker because of where you stayed at night that first week, but it was your item for being on the winning team. You know someone else on your team who received the other one—the one that masks footprints.
[ It's not quite curious, not quite accusatory. Just a conclusion, however right or wrong it is. ]
[ straight to the point. giyuu can appreciate that given how tired he is and how much of that is slowing him down in terms of mental capacity. ]
No, none of that is wrong.
[ he takes a few steps closer to both dimitri and the mare but makes sure to keep a fair distance between them. ]
I've been able to confirm three other people who are on my team and more or less have confirmed the items that they have on them. There are a few others who I suspect being on my team.
[ IT'S CUTE. they will have cute things. no plot allowed here and only wholesome fun in the sun and snow... giyuu will have died (in vain and for his sins) and that's enough angst right there.
so, giyuu is already bundled up in appropriate clothing because, well, he has to be. (scarf (blue), heavy coat over his haori (gray), boots—reasonable things.) admittedly it's probably not all on correctly because of his uno arm, but it's fine? giyuu's doing his best despite it all.
how is dimitri fairing in temperatures and in a climate which he's definitely a lot more used to? also where can their WHOLESOME snow day take place? ]
[ please stop it's been a week and i'm not ready to talk about how hard you guys died
Dimitri is bundled up by his standards, mostly because he respects the cold, but he looks comfortable enough in an extra mantle and scarf. he'd probably be fine without it–this is literally his native habitat.
hence why they're out by the lake, not far from the forest. the sports court probably has winter sports gear, right? he's got ice skates for the both of them, you're welcome. ]
...By the way. [ did dimitri actually. ask him about this. he does now. ] Have you ever done this before?
[ it's kind of amazing to see the difference between how dimitri is handling the cold to how he was handling the heat on the island. he really wasn't used to the island heat...or any kind of serious heat if he thinks back to how he was during the hot springs. poor dimitri.
guess he'll just be the nimble man between the two of them given giyuu's layers. which is also to say thanks for the skates especially when giyuu will take another look at them before frowning slightly. ]
No, I can't say that I have. I don't have much time for leisure activities.
[ because...it's a leisure activity, right? he doubts they're things that would fight with despite them being knife boots. just impractical. ]
so funny.... when giyuu went to see dimitri saw him just a handful days ago, he didn't see things ending like this. he had been preparing himself as to what he wanted to say when he finally got to see dimitri again and.
honestly, giyuu doesn't have words. he's still thinking of what kind of things he can say to dimitri as he drags him down the aisles and shelves of the non!costco. he thinks to what shinobu told him and then to something else but—
he's garbage at this. eventually, though, he'll give them both a break once they're decidedly deep enough into the "store"—probably in the aisle with an assortment of snacks and the like.—before he stops and turns to dimitri.
hand dropping to his side. he can't face him him yet. ]
[ He wasn't exactly expecting to see Giyuu again so soon either, but mostly because Dimitri has been cursed with living at every opportunity. Of course Giyuu died first. Of course he would outlive him and make it to the end, watching his friends get picked off and die. He frowns as he's gently pulled along, silent as they walk as well.
He has plenty he wants to say—Giyuu's been on his mind since he died—but he listens instead, up until he's prompted.
Dimitri sounds a little tired, but he lets out a little exhale, soft and barely amused. ]
[ giyuu looks over dimitri and makes himself aware of how tired he sounds. disappointed? is he disappointed? that hadn't been the emotion that he had been dealing with this entire time. no, it's...complicated. unfortunately he's still struggling with the words he wants to say even as he finally looks at dimitri and takes him in.
here they are. giyuu's expression is quite as unreadable as he has been in the past, but now his brow furrowed and his lips drawn into a line while looking far less harsh that he has in the past. he's clearly frustrated by the entire situation; he understands it but even knowing that doesn't help. ]
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Whatever it is, it has him moving quickly. There's not much room for privacy in this place, but it's easy enough to find a corner where people will pass by them without incident. Even if his expression is cloudy, his tone edging on dangerous.
It's not a friendly greeting. Maybe he should've grabbed a knife from the kitchen, but they don't need that sort of panic in a contained space right now. ]
Giyuu.
[ Besides... he isn't really here to kill him, yet. He speaks quietly, just between them. ]
I don't suppose you'd tell me if you were behind this as well.
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I have no more intentions of lying if I can help it.
[ giyuu doesn't look away from dimitri as he answers him if anything he wants to make sure that things haven't rattled him too much... or something like that. ]
...but I don't know what is happening. [ he clenches his hands and signs of frustration cross his face. ] We were all supposed to go home, I was sure of that.
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He bristles, uncertain but careful not to let it show. ]
Not everyone from the island is present here... I have to assume that they returned safely.
[ Surely they must have. ]
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giyuu watches dimitri carefully but ultimately does end up looking away. old habits die hard and he can only face dimitri for so long when he knows there's an angry without a proper outlet to channel it through. ]
We should think that way unless given reason to think otherwise.
[ no reason to stress out about what could have happened to them? okay, plenty of reason but they should also focus on there here and now. ]
It seems like the rest of those who are here came from a similar situation as us.
[ same idea, but different method. ]
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wk 0; sunday
he'll have made some pleasantries with his cabin mates before he goes exploring. there's a lot to take in so he goes slowly minding almost no one until he spots dimitri by the lists. there's only a moment of hesitation before he pushes aside any kind of second thoughts and approaches him. ]
Dimitri.
[ there are two things that dimitri can notice. first, instead of that familiar uniform that dmitiri saw him wear on the island, he'll find him in something far less formal, and dare say, with more personality? the haori that he normally wears is still draped over his shoulders. sword, of course, is also still there. second, is that there is a worrisome(?) bruise on his forehead that's accompanied with a gash that looks like it's only just begun to heal recently. the extent of it is covered by his bangs, fortunately(?). ]
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That said, he hasn't actually been in any danger yet. He looks towards Giyuu's voice before starting slightly. ]
...Giyuu. You're hurt.
[ It's nothing life-threatening, but he can still see it peeking out under his hair. ]
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It's fine.
[ a moment's pause as he seems to want to continue to wave it off when he doesn't. in fact the seems to double down on it. ]
No, wait, I wanted to talk to you about that. Do not remove your scrunchie for any reason.
[ there are other things to consider but he needs to get that out there. ]
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w0, friday
with all the chaos of everyone running in different ways, looking for some order in this madness, he'll end up running into everyone and anyone today. in giyuu's case, he bumps into him as he's rounding back to the cabins, expression dark and hooded. for once, his mood has nothing to do with the island, though he narrows his eyes anyway. ] —Giyuu. What are you doing about?
[ hopefully putting in an effort to prove his own innocence. however peaceful things have been this week, it doesn't mean any of them have forgotten what happened before then. ]
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a heart that needs to be unmoved—a heart that must reflect what it is shown. ]
I came looking to speak to as many people as possible about what I've found.
[ and he immediately knows what this might trigger, so he calmly adds on what a few things that might, hopefully, make what he's about to tell dimitri a bit easier to take. things seemed to be going in a positive direction, no need to immediately ruin things. ]
Yin Yu and another was with me, if you wish to verify the information.
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But whatever he believes, if it can be corroborated by other people, he ought to listen. So he swallows down his kneejerk anger, the aimless fury that's startled to bubble up again as he looks intently at Giyuu. ]
What is it?
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w0 post execution
but where is dimitri? he would definitely be someone he would be looking for if he split after the execution. they were standing close during the execution itself even if shinobu acting like a sort of buffer. he didn't miss the fact that he showed her some sort of support with what was happening—it gave him an odd sense of comfort.
regardless, giyuu will be looking to speak to him., but also minding of how to gauge the situation and dimitri's temperament. ]
Dimitri.
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Anyway, Dimitri is off by the sports court, looking over some of the equipment. He looks... more composed than he did on the island at least, though there's still something tense in his movements. His voice is the same—level, but tight. ]
Giyuu. Were you looking for me, or—? [ gestures to all this sports gear ]
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giyuu will take a look towards the sports the gear and then back to dimitri. admittedly he's a little surprised to find him here but, then again, there are only so many places to be and it might be good to do something. ]
I was looking for you.
[ he'll look back to the gear. ]
Were you interested in these?
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But after all this—after all they've been through, it isn't fair to table their conversations forever just because they're uncomfortable. ]
Giyuu—do you have a moment?
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I do.
[ he adjusts his haori and thinks not of the discomfort from a few days ago. ]
What is it?
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Before he launches into anything, ]
...How are your burns?
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w2; saturday
Dimitri.
[ he sounds exhausted but the concern is also there in his voice. ]
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He pauses, looking over. ]
You... are on the Black Shadows team. I had thought that perhaps you got that sticker because of where you stayed at night that first week, but it was your item for being on the winning team. You know someone else on your team who received the other one—the one that masks footprints.
[ It's not quite curious, not quite accusatory. Just a conclusion, however right or wrong it is. ]
Is any of that wrong?
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No, none of that is wrong.
[ he takes a few steps closer to both dimitri and the mare but makes sure to keep a fair distance between them. ]
I've been able to confirm three other people who are on my team and more or less have confirmed the items that they have on them. There are a few others who I suspect being on my team.
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w3, thursday
so, giyuu is already bundled up in appropriate clothing because, well, he has to be. (scarf (blue), heavy coat over his haori (gray), boots—reasonable things.) admittedly it's probably not all on correctly because of his uno arm, but it's fine? giyuu's doing his best despite it all.
how is dimitri fairing in temperatures and in a climate which he's definitely a lot more used to? also where can their WHOLESOME snow day take place? ]
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Dimitri is bundled up by his standards, mostly because he respects the cold, but he looks comfortable enough in an extra mantle and scarf. he'd probably be fine without it–this is literally his native habitat.
hence why they're out by the lake, not far from the forest. the sports court probably has winter sports gear, right? he's got ice skates for the both of them, you're welcome. ]
...By the way. [ did dimitri actually. ask him about this. he does now. ] Have you ever done this before?
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guess he'll just be the nimble man between the two of them given giyuu's layers. which is also to say thanks for the skates especially when giyuu will take another look at them before frowning slightly. ]
No, I can't say that I have. I don't have much time for leisure activities.
[ because...it's a leisure activity, right? he doubts they're things that would fight with despite them being knife boots. just impractical. ]
Is it something that you're good with?
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wk 5; sunday
so funny.... when giyuu went to see dimitri saw him just a handful days ago, he didn't see things ending like this. he had been preparing himself as to what he wanted to say when he finally got to see dimitri again and.
honestly, giyuu doesn't have words. he's still thinking of what kind of things he can say to dimitri as he drags him down the aisles and shelves of the non!costco. he thinks to what shinobu told him and then to something else but—
he's garbage at this. eventually, though, he'll give them both a break once they're decidedly deep enough into the "store"—probably in the aisle with an assortment of snacks and the like.—before he stops and turns to dimitri.
hand dropping to his side. he can't face him him yet. ]
You weren't supposed to join me here.
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He has plenty he wants to say—Giyuu's been on his mind since he died—but he listens instead, up until he's prompted.
Dimitri sounds a little tired, but he lets out a little exhale, soft and barely amused. ]
Are you disappointed in me?
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here they are. giyuu's expression is quite as unreadable as he has been in the past, but now his brow furrowed and his lips drawn into a line while looking far less harsh that he has in the past. he's clearly frustrated by the entire situation; he understands it but even knowing that doesn't help. ]
Do I have any right to be disappointed in you?
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i'm cursed to have used this icon now twice on you......
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