It's time to go.
Most people are on the train by now. Settled into their cabins and among friends and loved ones. There are only three new arrivals left to board and once they do, Hal pulls a conductor's hat out from underneath the bar, tugs it on, and steps around it to the middle of the train. He opens his mouth to talk, voice filling the train.
"It's time to go. Stops happen once a day until everyone's departed and I already have your stopped listed. If you'd like to be prioritized, let me know, otherwise we'll go in order of death. Settle in and enjoy the ride. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask, folks."
This, of course, means that those who died earliest (Manfred, Higekiri) will depart first while those who died latest (Barnham, Damian, Percy) will depart last. There's a stop for everyone, though those who want to get off together are more than welcome to. Hal pulls a notepad and pen out of his pocket later and people will notice that he goes around the train confirming stops with everyone. Whatever feeling Hal may have had to a character back in town isn't noticeable here -- he is simply a robot assigned with a job.
After that, it's all a matter of settling in and enjoying the ride. If that's possible for you, at least.
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Yeah. I knew that even before coming here.
[No matter what world she's in, there's been one thing that always drives her.]
I'm a musician. I got my arm back, so... I can play again.
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He smiles a little, despite himself.]
I see.
In that case, with such certainty, I have no doubts you shall be successful.
[And...even if their lives are worlds apart, he has to admit--]
I find...that gives me hope.
[For the future, no matter what it might be, and his own attempts to find a place in it now.]
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[but when he starts talking about hope, she raises her eyebrows, her expression and voice growing confused and skeptical.]
...Wait, why?
[gently ruins the moment by not knowing how to deal with sincerity. sorry barnham!!]
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Perhaps it sounds strange to you--but I have found myself at a bit of a loss since stepping on this train.
[He hadn't really thought beyond "end the game", but killing a lot of people doesn't really fall under a knight's purview.]
As to what I should do from here... it seemed a near insurmountable problem. But I find it seems less daunting, now.
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[it does make her curious, though.]
What are you planning on doing, then?
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[As for him, well...]
I have not yet decided.
[Oh.]
But... I believe I shall find an option for myself in the days to come.
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[Or so she hopes.]
Yeah. I mean, if we're going one stop a day in order of death, you've got over a month, right?
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[So much time to think about this!!]
It is strange to think of so much down time, but...perhaps that is what we all require at this point.
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