GRAVEYARD

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[On the instant of your death, you're suddenly outside of your body - probably staring down at the remains it's become.

Yet, you're not alone. For all of you (except Szayel), a young man appears from behind you, his face set into a firm, yet sad, scowl. His shaggy strawberry blonde hair is pretty eye-catching, along with the black and white Shihakusho he wears and the large sword on his back, even as he gently tries to lead you back into the lobby and away from what was once your body. You can still clearly hear and see the living, if you want to try - but they can't see or hear you.

'Welcome to the world of the dead in this Resort,' he says, quietly. 'Looks like you're stuck here with the rest of us.'

He hands you a tablet, just like the one you had before. "You'll need this if you want to keep talking to them,' he explains, looking sad.

It looks like you've passed on, and yet...You still feel like you have a role to play in all of this.]

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WEEK 6

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[purrtagonist]

HEY, EVERYONE! LISTEN UP!

[. . . 'sup, ghosties. Akira is currently standing in the lobby, one foot propped on the stairwell banister, hands resting in his pockets and eyes wild with determination]

We've got a lot of work to do in the coming week, so look alive and batten down the hatches! For those who don't know, Ichigo is trying get to the brain to buy the living more time to find the final puzzle box and get to the brain themselves. He told me if he isn't back by Tuesday to rally up a group of people as backup willing to go after him.

If you can fight-- because we will be fighting, because the immune system is on high alert-- and are willing to help Ichigo out, let me know. But it's likely we'll need to prepare ourselves for a tough battle again. Don't feel pressured to come along with us if you can't fight, but bear in mind that fighters will also need support. People who know first aid or who can support from the sidelines in other ways are needed as well.

[deep breath in. . . deep breath out]

Things aren't over yet. For people on this side, or for people on the other side. We're in the final stretch, but we've all got to keep our heads up and keep moving forward, all right? Those on the other side haven't given up on you, so we can't give up on them.

[. . .]

[drops his foot from the banister to adopt a more casual demeanor, lifting one hand to tug at his bangs]

Any questions?

[justonezero]

[Yoshi was just sitting in the lobby sleepily, BitPhone gone, weary all over. He figured if nothing else maybe he could still see the living from here, even with his memories reminding him that he didn't exactly have the greatest of relationships with anyone here before, but...

Then Akira happens. As he does.]

...

-Eh?!

[duskhound]

...If we're going to end up fighting, then I should probably bring this up... Who all here can use magic? I can boost the power of magic, for those that can use it.

[dereban]

[ raises hand like she's in class and while she isn't going to punch him - she promised - she is going to look at him dead in the eye with absolute fury. ] Who the fuck was responsible for the soul swapping?

[theycallhimmrpchan]

[He slams his fist into his hand]

Fighting is one thing I can do... also.

[Ryoga leans over and cuffs Akira, being being pretty light - for him.]

You really are a self-sacrificial type.

[messianic]

[I.

Hm.

Minato just kind of...blinks slowly at Akira. He's probably already aware that Makoto's gone, because keeping tabs on her would've been his first mission but--

Well.

Even for him, sometimes you just gotta take a moment to Process.]

[diesifkilled]

...Why are you here.

[relentlesslyonwards]

I can fight. [Puts a hand to his chin.] But this would be a pretty good time to take inventory of people's skills, too. Not all of us have worked together before, and I'm not 100% on everyone's capabilities, both on and off the battlefield. There's no reason to hide any of this stuff anymore, so we should take everything into account so we can give it our best.

[perfeccion]

[Szayel honestly just seems to be in a mild state of shock -- and not because Akira is here]

I can't... I can't believe this...

[thejusticewagon]

...I'm not really sure what you're doing here, but I am all for this! I've gotta promise not to die, but I'm sure that's possible, right?

[moonlightbeast]

...

[He just. Raises his hand, and waits to be called on.]

[xenoqueen]

[Ripley crosses her arms, frowning. She doesn't question why Akira is here.]

I can hold my own in a battle. My hand-to-hand combat is a little rusty, though. Are we going to have access to weapons of any kind?

TUESDAY

[bladeisme]

[Sometime later in the day, Ichigo finally returns - though he's looking much, much worse for wear.

He's covered in blood, both still fresh and dried - and there are claw marks on his chest and arms, along with brusing in the shape of a clawed hand around his neck. He looks...tired, mostly, and as he gets into the lobby and speaks, his voice his hoarse.]

...I'm back. It's - not as bad as I thought it would be, but it's still pretty bad.

First off - The brain's really weird. It's all dark and everything constantly moves around in there, and it's swarming with white blood cells. ...The good news, though, is that they're weaker than the cells in the rest of the body- most of what I'm covered in is from them, and they didn't really get to hurt me at all.

As for Gabe, he's....

[Ichigo trails off, looking away as he rubs his neck.]

...He's gotten bad. But there's still a chance to save him - and the living are the ones that'll have to do that. I - tried, but...it didn't work.

[He's silent for a moment, before he shakes his head, trying to shake himself out of it, getting that determined look back in his eyes.]

We...We can do this. At the very least, we can take out the white blood cells and make it so that the living have a clearer path to get him out. I know that it's possible if everyone works together.

...That's - all, I guess. I'm - going to go sit down, if anyone needs to ask me anything.

[dereban]

[ . . . while she's tempted to punch him for what happened yesterday instead she just gives him a rather concerned look with a single question. This is more important. ]

Are you okay?

[perfeccion]

[ As soon as Ichigo comes back on Szayel’s radar, he rushes to him]

Kurosaki! I hate to admit it but you were.... [He trails off, seeing how winded and torn up he is. His admission of defeat will have to wait. He cautiously touched the claw mark ] What on earth? This looks like....

[purrtagonist]

[immediately pressing a hand against his face, his outfit shifting from his normal day wear to Joker's leather jacket. a Persona forms behind him-- Ishtar-- and a simple Dia spell washes over Ichigo's form]

[diesifkilled]

[There's a definite moment of concern because holy shit that's a lot of blood, but Shirou's relaxing when it becomes clear that Ichigo isn't seriously injured.

And since there's not really anything he needs to add to what's already been said, he's just going to sit close to Ichigo and watch him to make sure he's okay.]

[duskhound]

The white blood cells... Clawed you? But don't they mostly use... weapons?

[What is even going on in the brain at this point... It might be worth checking out those wounds in more detail, but...]

[tacticalespionageaction]

Gotten bad? What does that mean?

Tuesday

[justonezero]

[Sometime after the meeting, Yoshi lounges in the lobby. Other characters may catch him staring very intently at them, hand fidgeting - almost like he's writing something on his palm, or his arm...

Specifically, he's trying to see if he can calculate out others' weaknesses or weak points on the fly.]

Wednesday, Pre-Adventure Time

[duskhound]

Hmm... If there's going to be a lot of fighting, then...

Yoshi! I need your help with something! This is really important!

BRAIN ADVENTURES

[foundationmods]

[This is the catch all for everything up in the brain!]

FINAL INVESTIGATION REACTIONS

[justonezero]

[Thanks to ghostly efforts, the brain is now lighter with less white blood cells around, lights flashing around more than before.

So.

How are we doing here?]

...That's a good sign, right?

FINAL TRIAL WATCHING

[dereban]

[ okay so Inaba's hand now hurts because she did not expect sudden tangibility back ]

Fucking seriously?!

[ about ALL THESE REVEALS and also.

the poor duck

is food now ]