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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Did you think I would despair? Did you think I wouldn't be able to carry on knowing that the only outcome for us all was death?
[that also stings, somewhat. that he didn't believe in her strength enough to share with her the truth of the game. she had figured out that truth near the very end, of course, with the help of some letters from the graveyard. but. . .]
[she would have much preferred to have heard it from him]
You shouldered that knowledge by yourself. But if you had told me, then perhaps I could have helped ease your burden. And if I had. . .
Then perhaps you wouldn't look as broken as you do now.
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[He can admit that much, tiredly. In the end, he was the one to despair. In the end... he decided based off of that, and half-baked ideas and fears of where things would go and what people would think, and most of all, entirely erroneous hopes to protect people.
In most everything, he failed, and he knows it.
He deserves whatever judgement comes from that.]
But in the end... these were the choices I made, and the aftermath...is what I deserve.
[That he's broken here and now, that the others wished he would've confided in him... he gets that, he does.
But he can't regret not forcing them to deal with this. He still respects and admires Milla--and he's glad she was able to live the game to the end following her own beliefs.]
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[she reaches out. places a hand on top of one of his. her anger is starting to fade and dwindle, but she knew that she wasn't going to keep a hold of it from the moment she started this conversation]
. . . I want you to know that I forgive you.
And I want you to take that knowledge and use it to rebuild yourself. If I could not support you during the game, then perhaps. . . perhaps I can do this much for someone I trust as an ally.
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He doesn't deserve it, but he has it anyway.
He's grateful for that.]
I... understand.
[A slow breath, and he squares his shoulders to face her properly.]
I...accept your support in this, as well. I like to believe, if nothing else... I am capable of learning from my mistakes.
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[she smiles]
Next time, trust in those who have put their faith in you. There's no need for you to carry the weight of so many sins alone.
[she pulls back and nudges his shin with her foot. it's almost like a kick, but not really. it certainly doesn't hurt]
And next time, don't try to make a foolish decision that could get you disqualified at the very end.
[THE GRAVEYARD HAD PANICKED WHEN IT LOOKED LIKE BARNHAM WAS ABOUT TO SHOOT HIMSELF GEEZ]
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That that....is the best they can do.]
...Ah. ...Right.
[THAT WAS A FOOLISH DECISION he does feel sheepish about that one, clearing his throat and looking away. W h o o ps... he was kind of at the end of his rope there.]
That...shall not happen again, I assure you.
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[and on a lighter subject. . .]
So where do you intend to go from here? You have things to return to back home, don't you?
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Ah... Labyrinthia...
[...]
That is, I... suppose the punishment I have been imprisoned for there is not so far from what I have done here.
[good job barnham]
Perhaps it was inevitable.
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[but good job Milla, you asked him about home and thus asked him about the crimes he had been imprisoned for there. oops]
Do you intend to return to your imprisonment? I have to admit, I don't really like the idea of you being locked up.
[murder or not he deserves to be happy?? geez]
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... I do not know.
I have...not yet decided what my fate shall be. I fear I have time to think on it.
[With the whole....death order stops order deal.]
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A long time to think, if we're only making one stop a day.
[they have like. . . forty people to drop off, man]
. . . what are your options? Certainly you've been thinking them through by now.
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He's quiet for a moment, contemplative.]
I have admittedly not thought on it much.
[First he had to focus on ending the game; he didn't think that they'd even get that far, maybe.]
Perhaps I can simply request for a stop--anywhere.
[Or he can go home with Sara but!! He hasn't talked to her yet!!]
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Have you spoken to Sara? I feel as though you downplayed your relationship with her when I asked you if you were close.
[perhaps there's a teasing note in her voice]
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T-that...may be the case, yes, I was-- ah...
[EMBARRASSED, LIKE HE IS NOW.]
... But no, I have not spoken with her yet.
[Ahem.]
I have not...seen her.
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[:D :D :D]
Also, I'm sure she would be very happy if you were to kiss her again.
[congrats you made it onto Milla's ship list Barnham]
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MILLA!!!
He chokes on air]
M-Miss Maxwell?
[AaaaAAA????]
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What is it? Don't tell me you're embarrassed. Sara's a wonderful woman. You should consider yourself very lucky to know her.
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[MILLA]
Are you...always this intense about such things?
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[just as Noctis honestly]
If there is anything someone should be intense about, it's human relationships and intimacy. There's no reason to hold back such passion and feeling!
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how will noct survive]
Ah... It is a rather... private matter, however--
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Oh? Is it? That's unfortunate. . . I'd like to hear more about it, honestly. I think you two are quite suited for each other.
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[Wait hold on.
Important.]
You do?
[!!!!!]
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[he seems so ???? about her saying this]
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I was simply...surprised, yes. The Lady Instructor is quite impressive after all. She is rather awe-inspiring in what she does, and the way that she continued unerringly moving forward, no matter what it is that stands in her way. I find that I must respect her strength and capabilities, both physically and emotionally.
[SO..... so he's surprised that Milla thinks that he might even remotely be a good match for sara...
he thinks sara's the best...]
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And do you remember what I told you, about your own passion and strength? It compliment's Sara's well.
Besides, with her at your side, I know she'll make sure you don't make the same mistakes you made during this game again.
[also she just likes the idea of two of her favorite murder town people getting together. LET HER SHIP IN PEACE!!]
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