[ hickey will find ish in version 2.0 of the grotto, the greenhouse! the climate is tropical and moist. hickey can call out to him or search for him between all the brightly colored foilage. ]
[ Hickey spends a few minutes searching the greenhouse somewhat stealthily. It would be faster to just yell for the guy, but what if someone else is lurking about? Hickey doesn't want this conversation to be overheard.
He's all polite smiles when he finally finds Ish. ]
Good afternoon, sir. How are you faring? The events of yesterday must've taken quite the toll on you.
As a matter of fact, I was, yes. I don't know what would happen to this place without you, but I doubt it would be favorable.
[ Does it count as concern if it comes out of self interest? Ish seems the type to understand that.
Anyway. ]
I thought I might honor you this week by playing along in the game you've set up for us. In doing so, I would be able to escape the fate that surely awaits me back in my world, correct?
It'd fall apart! I'm pretty sure none of you could survive that as you are now.
[ with powers? yeah, maybe. but the thing about breaking things, is you don't know exactly how it's gonna fall after.
he brightens when he hears hickey's intentions. ]
Oh, it's not honoring me, it's helping both of us! But I'm glad to hear it! You're already much more pleasant to work with than the last one.
And that's exactly right. If you want me to put you somewhere else than your world, I can do. If you want to try to mess with the fate in your world you can do that too. It's all up to you!
Your terms are fair enough, though there's little in it for me should I be caught and executed. Would you still make good on the wish if that were to happen? Could I, say, wish for my survival at home even if I'm killed here?
That would be against the spirit of the game, so no can do. But that's exactly why it's to your benefit to get away with it. And hey, you know that's totally possible now, don't you?
[ he grins. ]
Honestly, calling him out for the sweets of all things...
[ he said nothing because that is his role in all of this but man was he losing it. ]
It does seem that this group is not especially skilled in the ways of murder investigation.
[ A good sign, really. There's a good chance he may just get away with it, especially without the likes of Crozier and his little band of loyalists to sniff him out. The people here have no reason to suspect him. ]
What of accomplices? I would assume you'd require two bodies for two wishes, but should two people conspire to commit one murder... What would happen then?
[ He nods. There's no rule against it, and that's the important part in his mind. ]
You've put quite a lot of thought into all of this. It's impressive. Remarkable, really. I know many of the others may not appreciate your work, but rest assured that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
[ Is the ass-kissing working? Are they best friends yet? ]
Would you be willing to share more about this grand spell of yours, now that we're in private?
[ Well, that's not surprising. Ish does seem to have a practiced hand at this. ]
Curiosity, mainly. Magic in my world... I thought we had none to speak of, but then my crew encountered a creature that upended that particular worldview. I've yet to make sense of it. These sorts of supernatural things are foreign to me, and if I'm to return, I think it best to spend some time expanding my mind. Understand the possibilities that may open to me.
[ He laughs. ]
Of course, sir, I'm sure your magic is a far stretch beyond what exists in my world.
Strategy, huh? I like it, I like it!!! [ his eyes are bright, an ecstatic grin lighting up his features. ] Far too many people just pick at a whim rather than truly consider their options.
It's too bad you don't know who actually killed Shiv, because they might even forgive you for taking them out.
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WEEK 3
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He's all polite smiles when he finally finds Ish. ]
Good afternoon, sir. How are you faring? The events of yesterday must've taken quite the toll on you.
[ :) :) :) ]
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Don't tell me you were actually concerned for me.
[ waving a hand. ]
There are much worse ways to die, trust me.
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As a matter of fact, I was, yes. I don't know what would happen to this place without you, but I doubt it would be favorable.
[ Does it count as concern if it comes out of self interest? Ish seems the type to understand that.
Anyway. ]
I thought I might honor you this week by playing along in the game you've set up for us. In doing so, I would be able to escape the fate that surely awaits me back in my world, correct?
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[ with powers? yeah, maybe. but the thing about breaking things, is you don't know exactly how it's gonna fall after.
he brightens when he hears hickey's intentions. ]
Oh, it's not honoring me, it's helping both of us! But I'm glad to hear it! You're already much more pleasant to work with than the last one.
And that's exactly right. If you want me to put you somewhere else than your world, I can do. If you want to try to mess with the fate in your world you can do that too. It's all up to you!
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[ He grins. Even better! ]
Your terms are fair enough, though there's little in it for me should I be caught and executed. Would you still make good on the wish if that were to happen? Could I, say, wish for my survival at home even if I'm killed here?
[ if u die in the game do u die for real??? ]
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[ he grins. ]
Honestly, calling him out for the sweets of all things...
[ he said nothing because that is his role in all of this but man was he losing it. ]
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It does seem that this group is not especially skilled in the ways of murder investigation.
[ A good sign, really. There's a good chance he may just get away with it, especially without the likes of Crozier and his little band of loyalists to sniff him out. The people here have no reason to suspect him. ]
What of accomplices? I would assume you'd require two bodies for two wishes, but should two people conspire to commit one murder... What would happen then?
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Killing blow gets the wish! But if that person wants to transfer it after, that's fine by me.
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You've put quite a lot of thought into all of this. It's impressive. Remarkable, really. I know many of the others may not appreciate your work, but rest assured that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
[ Is the ass-kissing working? Are they best friends yet? ]
Would you be willing to share more about this grand spell of yours, now that we're in private?
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This isn't the first time I'm doing this, and no, I'm not just talking about all the loops with you guys. Practice makes perfect!
[ the ways he was made for this npc role.
ish considers the question. ]
Why do you want to know?
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Curiosity, mainly. Magic in my world... I thought we had none to speak of, but then my crew encountered a creature that upended that particular worldview. I've yet to make sense of it. These sorts of supernatural things are foreign to me, and if I'm to return, I think it best to spend some time expanding my mind. Understand the possibilities that may open to me.
[ He laughs. ]
Of course, sir, I'm sure your magic is a far stretch beyond what exists in my world.
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[ one could almost hear a note of sincerity in his usual blustering. ]
Will it be a crime of opportunity or do you have a victim in mind?
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Either suits, but I'd like to capitalize on the feathers ruffled last carnival. Andrew likely made some enemies with that baseless accusation of hers.
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It's too bad you don't know who actually killed Shiv, because they might even forgive you for taking them out.
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Strategy is key, isn't it? There's little control in choosing a target at random.
[ It's not as if he takes any joy in killing. There's a rush, yes, but it's an act of utility more than anything.
Never mind that, though. Forgive him for taking them out...? The gears in his mind are turning. ]
You make it sound as though they're remorseful. Don't tell me it was another accident.
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If the killer was feeling guilty, don't you think they would have confessed before they let Siffrin bite it?
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Not necessarily. Guilt isn't an indicator of self-sacrifice. Better to live with your guilt than not live at all, I'd say.
[ True enough that Shiv's true killer might be the best target... but hell if Hickey has any clue who that might be. And anyway: ]
Even if the group was thankful for me catching the right culprit, I doubt they'd sacrifice another just to spare me.
[ ... ]
How long do you expect this game to last? I half suspect your aim is to kill off everyone who isn't willing to murder for you.
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[ but he won't say more because wish granter/wishee confidentiality!
he is laughing though. ]
There are very few people who won't commit murder period. It's all about incentive. But never fear, that's not my aim!