AUDIENCE FOR: Mikazuki Munechika

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Mm. As do I, as do I.

[he spends so much time there, but will begin to head in that direction]

Do you enjoy flowers?

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[they'll follow.]

They're fine?

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Then is there something else about the courtyard that you like?

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It's just nice to be outdoors when so much of everything else is indoors.

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Mm, indeed, indeed...

In truth, Shinobu Kocho and I were wondering if we might request some additional pieces to be added to the courtyard? Is that a request I could make of you?

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Er... what kind of pieces?

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Ha ha ha, nothing too obtrusive, I hope.

She is simply fond of wisteria trees.

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Hm.

[they hum.]

We can't just do it for free. You'll have to fulfill a few criteria. You'll have to justify why it would be "entertaining"—by this hotel's metric—and should your explanation be acceptable, the work of planting the trees would also fall to you two.

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I have to tell you how to kill someone with a wisteria tree?

[IS THAT ENTERTAINING?]

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If you would, that would suffice, yes.

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Someone could, in theory, fall from it.

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You're on the right track, but you may need to be more convincing.

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[ . . . he hums faintly to himself as they enter the courtyard and take their seat.]

... I imagine Shinobu Kocho would not be particularly pleased if I was engaging in such thought experiments.

Might you keep a secret, dear Cetus?

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I am generally not in the habit of gossiping about guests.

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Then I am in your care.

[mikazuki seems thoughtful for a moment before he tilts his head]

Then to begin, it is possible to fall from a wisteria tree and injure yourself severely enough. Perhaps, one may even find themselves caught in the long vines, strangled and body caught in their length. Or, should some feel particularly spiteful, they may intentionally have the body of their victim hidden above.

... the blossoms of wisteria hold the meaning of longevity, even immortality. One of the oldest trees is just as old as I. Should one think of the juxtaposition of these beautiful blossoms with the fortune of long life, and how short-lived our experiences are here - it is ironic.

Would that suffice?

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[they think over this, before they nod.]

Yes, that's acceptable.

{they pull out a few seeds for wisteria trees to hand over to mikazuki.]

Note that you must use them for the purpose you stated [i.e. no going PSYCHE I'M PLANTING THESE IN MY ROOM INSTEAD] and the two of you will be responsible for planting these yourselves, as well as nurturing them until they sprout. Your results won't be immediate, although I promise they won't take years either.

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Fufu... Thank you, thank you.

[he will take these seeds and honestly enlist dimitri and tsuru to help because sharing is caring in the realm of gardening.]

Would you like to be present with us when we plant them, dear Cetus?

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[when y'all do, just make a note in location changes for our reference and note that there won't be any visible results until... well, you'll know when it happens. but work hard (?) until then!]

Me? Why?

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[thank you mods!! :^) hehehe]

You have given me the seeds... and so it would be nice to have it all come to fruition together.

Or when they sprout, we will still invite you to come and admire them with us.

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... If you insist. I can be there when you plant them, then.

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Fufu... how good, how good.

Thank you, dear Cetus. As a guest I feel very well taken care of.

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It's part of our job duties.

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Fufu...

I was actually hoping to ask - would you tell me more about the items found in our rooms this morning? About the different abilities you all may grant to us...

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Hm... in short:

You may request up to two powers total—only one per week—with each being one use only. Even should a power be used, it will still contribute to that maximum. Note that the majority of powers cannot be used in trial, either. While a few are designed with workarounds in mind, mine don't. You'll have to ask the respective staff member for clarification on the powers they offer.

If you want to officially request a power, we ask that you complete a task first. As we will only be giving each power out a limited number of times each week, and overall, you may be competing against others for the ability. If you end up completing your task too late, you may choose either to be put on a wait list for next week, if slots will be available then, or to be allowed to request a power from any staff member without having to complete another task. That's assuming that said power isn't also already claimed, though there are enough slots that you'll always be able to receive a power, even if it may not be your first choice.

Does that make sense?

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Oh my.... What a curious system.

[well. he does nod along, seeming to understand it.]

Then I would like to request an additional clarification - the injuries that are transferred, might they include old wounds as well? [a gesture to his own face. like if jiji transferred new bruises to someone else, would they take his old cheek wound too] Or is it possible to isolate?