GY ENDGAME POST

[faentasy]

GRAVEYARD - END GAME

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Friday

It's been a long stay.

Seven weeks have elapsed since the gates to Aira Niluc were opened to guests of various worlds, and for seven weeks a game of trust and betrayal have whittled the living's numbers down until only a mere third remained on that side. And in exchange, the population of the dead grew as they continued their story on this side.

But the story is coming to a close, almost as if the world itself demands it.

Because sometime Friday morning, oddities start to become apparent within the fabric of this space: buildings starting to deteriorate as their colors start to fade, foods beginning to molder and rot, trees and mountains far in the background flickering briefly show sketch-like outlines before reverting back to normal. While most of the main locations remain fairly intact, there is no area on this side that lays untouched by the sense that this place is starting to unravel, bit-by-bit.

Still, the walls that separate you all from the living hold fast even now, not allowing any of the dead to cross through into the other side.

Perhaps that's not the point here, though. After all, you all still have your own ending to write, here and now.

[Welcome to the Graveyard's Endgame post! The previous posts for Weeks 2-5 and Weeks 6-7 have been linked above.]

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FRIDAY

[faentasy]

RIFTWATCH: FINAL INVEST (DUNDUN)

[heroicact]

[It's a familiar feeling -- gathering around earlyish on a Friday morning to unravel a mystery, though now it's much more like the world is unraveling itself around them, the mystery slowly pulling apart at the seams with them inside it. Surely this is fine. Time for the dead to distract themselves from the faint fridge horror going on in the background!

Livingside endgame investigation watch go!]

[heroicact]

[Jack has brought a tea set as though on reflex, let us hope that the tea remains uncontaminated and uneldritch, because it really would be a pity not to have anything to go with what may be their final entertainment ever?

He's keeping a close eye on this particular group, for several reasons, though his countenance is still relaxed and faintly amused.]

Edelgard and Makoto to supervise, hmm? I wonder, really, who is keeping watch on who here.

now in the right spot

[laytorest]

[She's following Makoto and Yuri, dressed in a new gown something like this but with a more reasonable train that doesn't actually touch the ground. Her knives, as always, remain around her waist, along with baggies of salt and other supplies probably, I'm at work and my lunch is over SHE HAS STUFF TRUST ME.]

Just what was she after...?

[gemuinemanagement]

[Aside from salt, Suga doesn't have too much of interest, though he has also dressed for the occasion.

Oh, and there's the clearly horrible and eldritch bagel he's munching on, Suga why are you eating that-]

I hope the eye's not a problem
I didn't think he'd have to deal with it for more than a weekend

[mearry]

[ c-ta is trailing not that far behind suga and jack (for reasons). he’s dressed… well, in something like this, his sword at his side. ]

This place is falling apart at the seams…literally.

[purefuries]

My, how truly ghoulish. The world itself unfurling around us as a broken spindle.

[ Madame Non-Sequitur is here for the final show and has regained her composure, apparently?? In something fancier than even her usual dress and crown. ]

[libirdian]

[ Nageki's here with a black bow tie peeking out from under a scarf of the same shade, looking disdainfully at both his rotting Neapolitan gelato and the investigation happening before him. ]

...What are they doing with those birds?

[mathodical]

[ shows up late to the party but in time to watch this particular group i guess bc guess what he's definitely invested in seeing this group like. not die.

also: ] More letters? Hopefully not.

[ there have been too many letters in this game, really. ]

bugs mention oh no

[warmthbringer]

[ Obviously, Riku's got his eyes on Tenn. ]

You can do it...!

[ ...

Oh, okay, bugs. ]

Ehh...?! He found himself in a gross place like that...

[goldencave]

[ Norton's been uneasy this whole day... But even if he hasn't been very talkative, he has been keeping an eye on things on the other side...

So when he finds a tear to room 5 and sees a particular group... He starts following closer along. ]

They went through the mirrors...

[ He's silently praying they make it through safely. ]

[hellochildren]

[Late, but

Well, someone had to point out Pericles is, in fact, present, and also had to point out the purple bow tie he's wearing.

He's pretty much silent as he watches the goings on of the living, keeping up as much of a poker face as possible. He may be feeling things, but he's not about to let that show to everyone if he can help it!!

And before any friends ask, he is still wearing his necklace from Suga, because he's not sure where else to put his precious gift.]

A FINAL MEETING.

[faentasy]

[Sometime on Friday after riftwatch has concluded, residents of the dead side might notice a faint glittering trail left suspended in the air. Though it meanders about the residential area, those who follow it will find that it eventually leads to the General Store's front door, which has been left slightly open.

Venturing inside, there's the familiar sight of Ferry just sitting on edge of the store's back counter, swinging their legs idly as they watch the front entrance with a disgruntled expression. Once enough people have filtered in and assuming no one tries to shank them or something, they'll finally get up and speak.]

I'm sure you've all noticed by now, but this game isn't going to last much longer. And since everyone failed at retrieving the crystal during that last mission, that means we're all just stuck here now!

[A pause as they tilt their head slightly.]

Well, maybe there's one thing we can still do. I can set up a way for us to observe the living. That way, we can see when they've weakened or beaten the void monster. Since this place seems to be collapsing anyways, there's a chance that we can still break through once that monster is defeated.

I know it's not that reassuring to say we just need to sit and wait for a chance, but that's our only choice now! So who's with me?

THE SITUATION AT HAND.

[faentasy]

[Well, that happened. The fairy that's been with you this whole time has finally shown everyone their true colors, facade collapsing utterly like a house of cards. Luckily though, it seems that Ferry isn't keen on chasing them when they flee from the General Store, so they have a moment of reprieve to gather their thoughts and think about next steps.

One thing is for sure, though: this whole murder caterpillar thing isn't something that's going to be resolved easily, so they'd best ready themselves however they can.]

THE RIFT, AND...

[faentasy]

[The world starts to crumble behind them as the palace practically disappears entirely from their sight, if anyone was of a mind to look behind them. While the encroaching void is not nearly as swift in stretching out its talons out into the rest of the residential area, it is readily apparent that it is gradually eating away at the world.

They'll have enough time to reach the rift though, thankfully. They'll also be able to traverse through and catch a glimpse of what the living are dealing with right now too, using the windows.

And since the emptiness that destroyed the palace doesn't seem to have reached this place and Ferry doesn't seem to have come in pursuit... well, it looks like you're all safe for the moment.]

[gemuinemanagement]

That looks not good

[...can anyone even read his notes in here, it's hella dark.]

[mearry]

[ okay. okay. they're here again.

what happens if you try to stab one of the rift? does it still bounce back? ]

[heroicact]

[These poor horses have been through so much and now they're being shuffled into the rift. On the other hand! They are still not void food and therefore nobody can criticize their riders (citation needed).

Jack is just going to dismount and then... flop on the ground, literally, letting out a great big sigh. Not a bad vantage point to see all the windows from, either.]

Ah. Is that the Beldam they were speaking of? Almost as ugly as expected...

[goldencave]

[ Yeah... The world is falling apart at the seams. This is fine...

He's gonna... Stare blankly at the chaos now. ]

[eternaljune]

Whew...

[Rika sighs in relief at no longer having to run. Still, the outside could be looking better.]

Looks like the entire world is coming down there...

[laytorest]

[Looking at the battle with concern, but also sticking towards the rear of the group. It looks like they have a respite for now but given everything the gy experience is, she is still on guard.]

[lastreward]

[ Well. She won't be off her guard but she's tired after all that excitement. Adrenaline still probably going high though, so she just, slumps against a wall or something. ]

[libirdian]

[ Flopping over at the closest approximation of a corner in this place, because even now he feels the need to avoid getting underfoot. He'll try his best to look at the rifts from where he is, but honestly, he's exhausted. Concentrating really hard is tough for him right now. ]

My head feels like it's swimming...

[amortristis]

[ It's weird, watching this partly through the rift after all they just went through. It seems like the living are in the middle of their own fight. Morgan sort of hangs back, in case something comes through the rift and they need forewarning. ]

A PROGRESSION

[faentasy]

[As the battle on the other side progresses and things crumble over there as well, they'll find that the rifts seem be darkening in places, slowly cutting off access to the path they used to get here to begin with. And indeed, a couple of the windows begin to wink out too as the view suddenly becomes that of the void instead. As this decay continues, it seems like there's only one place that's being spared right now, and it's the workshop where all the dolls were. In addition, they'll find the... fucking gigai laid out on one of the tables too, you're welcome??]