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GRAVEYARD PT. II
GRAVEYARD
The world is black. And then you blink at your plate.
A portion of your favorite dish greets your eyes, albeit in a form you may never have seen it in before. Encased in a thick, wobbling layer of multi-colored gelatin, the food you know and love now sits suspended in its protein-based enclosure as an eccentric re-imagining of the dish. Furthermore, it only takes a glance to see that the rest of the dining table's spread shares this same theme, as every single dish, sweet or savory, finds itself victim to a jiggling Jell-o jail.
Still, you won't have much time to take this all in before a quiet, high-pitched giggling makes its way to your ears, only crescendoing in volume the longer you sit in this oh-so-familiar dining room. It doesn't take much to find the source of the sound either; unlike the other side, this place is absolutely teeming with fairies to the point where the fluttering of their iridescent wings is clearly audible behind the din of their laughter. As you come to your senses, dozens and dozens of beady eyes watch with their tiny faces stretched out in a wide grin, before speaking in unison.
"Welcome, we can't wait to serve you!"
As the fairies erupt in raucous laughter all around you, at least one more thing is readily apparent: however you met your end, your body is completely whole again. You also have company at the table with you, although whether it's desirable company or not may depend on the circumstances surrounding your death.
In any case, there's nothing stopping anyone from leaving the dining room and roaming freely as usual, and most of the same areas that were available to you on the other side are still present here, albeit with some differences. And though your life may have been stolen from you, it still looks like you have a part in this tale, somehow, someway.
So, will you let your story finish here, or will you write your own ending?
[Welcome to the Graveyard! This is part 2 of the GY post for Weeks 6 and 7. The previous post for Weeks 2-5 is linked above. Please also view the GY doc linked above for a full rundown of the basics. You may also still submit for items and gacha rolls using the GY shop post.]
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It is a goot thing I like it, zen.
[Shuffling the necklace back on and...leaving it visible this time, actually.]
I just sought Frau Forger deserved vone as well, and zis is the only gemstone I know ve have access to, so...
I suppose I sought wisout thinking, so to speak.
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It's OK
I'll make her one when we get back to the other side
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[...you know what, this is as good a time to ask a thing than any-]
I am assuming, vonce you have returned to living, you plan on going back to your own worlt?
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I have responsibilities I can't leave
But if it's possible, I'd like to be able to visit everyone again sometimes
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You might be able to cross vone worlt off the the list, in zat case. I intend to never return to my worlt, if given the choice. I do not vant to risk becoming...somesing zat I now despise.
Is...is zere any chance zere is room on your own worlt?
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I personally would be happy to have you there, but.
1. Talking birds aren't really commonplace so you might have trouble finding somewhere you're accepted
My village is small and quiet and being associated with me would make you disliked by default even if you were human
2. I'm bringing C-ta with me and it's going to be really awkward rooming with a couple.
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From vhat I've heard of your village, it really only sounds as zough there is no company vorth being near apart from your own and perhaps the ozer person who understands the dangers of the spirit. Plus, I am used to being on the more...unpopular site, to put it simply.
[As for the other issue...]
May I hear more about zat ozer person, actually? Zere is a possibility I might get along vell wis zem also.
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She's a middle schooler
Naturally spiritually sensitive
She and I are allies in trying to keep people out of the forest
She's not fond of other kids her age
And likes to hide in the museum to avoid people
I think she'd like you actually
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Possibly a handful, but I agree zat I coult see myself enjoying her company.
Ze only immediate issue that comes to mind is whezer or not she coult convince her parents to get a pet birt, if we do not try to keep myself a secret to zem altogether.
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Luckily, I am not against acting somevhat more docile if a situation calls for it. I can stay silent vhen near zem if necessary.
[Breaking News: Parrot willing to shut up rather than talking constantly.]
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Alright then
If C-ta has no objections
I'll be happy to welcome you into my home
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Sank you, my friend. I am...not sure if I coult ever put into worts how grateful I am, for zis.
[He is genuinely not sure if he could be more grateful for something.]
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If anything I should be thanking you
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Vhy shoult you sank me? I am the vone in neet of proper housing due to realizing I can not return to my own worlt. Even if I am your friend, it is still incredibly kind of you to do for myself.
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And now my friend is offering to come home with me
I'm happy
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Alright, I suppose you have a right to zat much. It seems silly to sank someone for staying wis zem in some capacity, but I have not been in your shoes, so I vill leave it be.
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I'll talk about it with C-ta
But I don't think there's a reason for him to say no
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sorry if those improvements involve being nuclear powered]
I must remember to sank him as vell. At least for the short inconvenience my stay vill bring.
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I'm sure it won't be a problem
It's good to be with him again
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Still, if he is fine wis it, I shoult thank him. I have to show some form of appreciation.
Zere is a strange form of comfort, being in zis place. Vhen I saw Herr Nageki, felt a sadness, but I missed his company as vell.
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But it's hard to be sad about being with the people you care for again
Right?
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Zough it does help to keep in mind how zis might end.
[The lack of permanence helps.]
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Not really as scary as I thought it might be?
But it hurts like hell
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It vas mainly the possibility zat I failed to do anysing about the situation back home. At zis point...trying to prevent Frau Williams' death is impossible. The most I can hope for is getting the planispheric disc to zose children and making sure zey get the treasure before my former colleagues.
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