[ i assume mathis will be exiting the church at some point during the day if he's staying there, so ]

Is the Bible in there?

[ that message in the dirt is one of the few interesting things to talk about here unfortunately ]

N-no, it... it isn't... um, why?

[he has yet to leave the church since it was written so he has not seen the dirt message. someone out there cannot read.]

C-cursed?!

[aaaaaa

also with his fashion, his collarbones are exposed, and as he forgets to keep himself covered that tattoo's exposed. right now it says the dark.]

I guess?? I don't know why they think that.

[ you know what i'm going to make this funny because they share this fear actually

so as soon as he notices those words on mathis the same ones are going to show up on the hand he's pointing with ]

...Ah.

[ well, i don't think he has any idea that the other body was found in here, so ]

Hey. I guess you heard too, huh?

H-heard what-?

[he has not left this church, honestly. mathis doesn't know anything except finding a stranger's body.]

Um, about the... deaths...?

[ sorry to break it to you that it's fucking plural!!! ]

Th-there was more than one...?

[there are surprises in this conversation for both of them! they're plural AND mathis found one.]

[sets this before ALL OF THIS FUCKING CHAOSSSS AAAAA

anyway he's at the tea garden, sitting here with an untouched cup; his emotions are not blanked, fortunately, but he just feels... tired. sad.

he looks up when todomatsu appears, though, and manages a little nod.]

Um- hello.

[ well. comes over and hugs him, but at least he's probably used to this by now???

the emotions are tired and annoyed. ]

Sorry, I know this is totally awkward.

No, it's... it's all right.

[carefully hugs him back... you guys are all so cursed couldn't be him, local little guy who gets hugs constantly]

This one isn't so bad.

Not sure I agree, but that's probably why they're using it as a punishment for this set of people in the first place.

[ pours himself a cup ]

I guess it's slightly better than the barking, though.

Th-the barking was so embarrassing...

[enough so that there's a blip of shame in his feelings. aaaaa.

he's still ignoring his own cup of tea, though.]

[hewwo we're attt the market!]

Oh... this reminds me of the marché, at home.

[he's still quiet, pretty subdued, but thank god emotionshare is no longer bass boosting everyone's depression.]

[ last week felt so fucking long that i keep forgetting emotionshare is over...

he looks over from where he's checking out some handmade accessories and smiles. ]

That's a shopping area where you're from?

I-it is, yes. I didn't go very often, since it was usually full of people... but it's a little easier like this.

[is it also unsettling? sure. but he'll take an empty market over a crowded one.]

You definitely don't have to worry about fighting anyone for the best merchandise this way, at least.

It can be kind of helpful listening to other people's opinions before you buy something, but since we're not actually spending any money, I guess it doesn't matter if we end up making a crappy purchase now and then.

[ politely not staring at the bald head; instead he looks at whatever he's reading.

is he going to have time to finish that first...? ]

Hey. Getting a little alone time in?

Um... y-yes. I do want to be around everyone, still, but it's a little...

[well. it's a little difficult.]

[ nods ]

Yeah, I think that's fair. Plus there are so many people on the other side now that it's probably going to be hard to get a moment of peace once you're over there.

Probably a way more cheerful vibe than what we've got here, though, so. Maybe not all bad.

Right. I know some of them want to see me, so...

[but there's a little thought of i hope they aren't disappointed in me.]