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Weekend 0, Saturday

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[After these two had their little elevator adventure, Estelle slowly inches towards a sofa in the lobby.]

Wh, what happened... Were those ghosts? Are we cursed? I can't move my legs properly. Oh no, it's definitely a curse!

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[ it is by sheer will that shinobu doesn't tumble her way towards a similar sofa. it can be the same sofa. ]

It will likely fade. I am sorry we couldn't leave without any effects. [ who knows what the right dialogue choice was? ] I do not know if they were ghosts, but we saw them for a reason.

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[Estelle manages to reach the sofa and drops down onto it, relieved that she didn't fall on her face.]

Do you think so? I hope you're right... [She looks down at her hands, flexing her fingers experimentally in front of herself.]

This place must be haunted... right? Just like before...

Week 0, Monday

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[Estelle spots Shinobu in the hallway outside of their rooms.]

Shinobu! -- Oh, should I call you Shinobu, or...? [Estelle never asked properly before, so she should probably check. She might prefer "Kocho," or some other nickname or title!]

Looks like we're in the same wing. Aren't these rooms amazing?

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Shinobu is fine. Hello there, Estelle-san.

[ she has heard enough people refer to estelle as to estelle to assume that's what she prefers to be called. ]

The rooms seem to cater to us in some way. Does your room put you at ease?

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Yes. It's really different from the room I grew up in, but... maybe that's the comforting part. I always wanted to visit different places, have new experiences... that kind of thing.

Week 0, Saturday

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[Hello Shinobu, you've found Estelle sitting out in the courtyard. She's looking pretty miserable, but she looks up to acknowledge her.]

Was that what these are usually like...?

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[ hello, estelle. shinobu will sit near her and offer her a cup of tea. ]

Yes. It's not easy to get used to. I'm still not used to them.

[ she doesn't want to get used to them. ]

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[Tea! She takes it with a grateful look.]

I wonder if it's even possible to get used to this...

It wasn't as bad as it was in the other place, and still... It's still just awful.

week 2, thursday

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[ in the lobby... shinobu makes a beeline for estelle. ]

Estelle-san!

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[Estelle's sitting on a couch. She's still pale, but it looks like her leg's been bandaged. She greets her with a weak smile.]

Shinobu... Were you worried about me? I'm sorry.

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Don't apologize for something you didn't choose to do. Please.

[ shinobu will sit down near estelle. ]

How are you feeling?

Week 3, Monday

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This is... the school! We're really here...

[Estelle can be found on the grounds of Wiwaldi, looking excitedly at the new sights.]

Are you here to explore too, Shinobu? Maybe we can find--

[Oops nevermind, there's a shower of stardust and a memory for them to experience.]

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[ estelle's enthusiasm for exploring new places is so cute.

there's no answer for her before she takes in the memory. those aren't feeling she can't understand, the desire not to hurt anyone even at the cost of your own life. ]

I'm glad you found your reasons to keep going.

[ estelle is admirable for fighting her way out - out of being controlled and out of that mindset. ]

You are already strong.

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I--

[Estelle's about to blurt out an apology, but Shinobu speaks first.]

... Thank you. I...

I thought I was ready to die, if it was the only way to stop from hurting people...

But I really... I'm just glad I'm alive...

week 5, friday

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[ three deaths is so many. it's too much, and shinobu has to make rounds around the hotel to settle some of her feelings. when she sees estelle, she stops and lets her worry and concern filter through. ]

How are you, Estelle-san?

[ physically, as well a emotionally, since she came back from an excursion. ]

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[Estelle can be found in the hallway. She's looking pretty tired, physically and emotionally. She's wearing a casual dress that fits loosely. It's a little easier to see some of her injuries this way, though the only thing that's immediately apparent is that almost all of her fingers are very badly bruised.]

I... I'm okay. At least, as much as I can be, after the news...

... It's just terrible...

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[ what a cute dress, but estelle, your fingers....

shinobu's eyes flick from estelle's fingers before focusing on her face. ]

Three is too many. It's always too many, no matter the number. [ any number greater than zero is too much. ] You and Emet Selch were close, weren't you?

Week 6, Monday

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[Estelle and Shinobu can be exploring the new floor! Estelle pushes open the door to the Labyrinth, and looks over to Shinobu with a perplexed expression.]

What a peculiar-looking place... What kind of room is this?

[She looks up to see... dark clouds? Is this even a room?]

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[ shinobu walks in deeper and stops once she sees the lava. she frowns. ]

I'm not sure. It's strange that the label was worn off, wasn't it? That's not usually a good sign...

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[She nods, also frowning at the lava...]

It shouldn't be too dangerous, should it...?

week 6, saturday

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[ they said they would talk about dreams after, so maybe they meet halfway somewhere. ]

Are you all right, Estelle-san?

[ since she was noticeably upset after the vote was called. ]

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Yes... [She sure does not look all right. Her eyes are red, and she's clearly been crying.]

... I-I'm sorry, I guess I don't really know how to feel about everything... [Other than bad. She definitely feels bad.]

Week 7, Friday

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[It's Friday, and nobody's been pronounced dead! Yay!

So instead of the usual pre-weekend moping, Estelle can be found in the ballroom, practicing a routine of swings and jabs with a practice sword that appears to have been taken from the dojo.]

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[ shinobu watches estelle for a bit. ]

Would you like an opponent, Estelle-san?