[ Knoll is at least used to dealing with tragedy, although he's not used to killing someone innocent completely innocent of murder until he came here. But. What can ya do... ]
... Yes, well -- at the least we did try our best.
[ At least none of them were up to be Hana's executioner. That'd be a riot. ]
The best we can do is do as much as we can to ensure it doesn't happen again.
[How hard they failed is directly proportionate to how hard they tried.]
We owe Hana-san that much... and Jason-san, too.
[After all, they didn't catch his killer, either.]
But it's going to be hard, I think... for everyone to trust each other, after this. We know for sure that there is someone who killed among us... and now they've gotten away with it.
That's not even the worst of it -- no one has said that someone can't strike more than once. This individual could decide they wish to kill someone again; perhaps we are more powerless than I had anticipated.
[Wishing that no one would kill at all didn't get her anywhere. And shutting her eyes to the possibility that the killer will be emboldened enough by their success today to strike again would only be allowing herself to live in denial.]
But I also think... maybe...
[She frowns.]
...we're at a... disadvantage, like this. A huge one. There has to be some way to even the odds, don't you think?
[One of those sure would be nice right about now. But hanging her hopes on some kind of deus ex machina probably won't help.]
I think you're right about that. But... I don't know. If it's like this, and we're never able to find any evidence that actually points to the killer... what's the point of having us go through the trials? If our captors just wanted us to live in fear with no chance of success, they wouldn't bother.
They must be getting something out of our being here, somehow. So maybe... they'll help us even the odds, if only to provide them with more entertainment.
[She sighs.]
...of course, just waiting for someone to help us is no good, either. We have to try and reestablish trust amongst ourselves as best we can before the next... incident, or we won't be able to cooperate effectively enough to even come close to solving anything.
Yes...perhaps that is what they desire--rather than see us instantly succumb to insanity, they wish to break our spirit, one by one...drinking in our pain and suffering as if it is an exquisite wine that is to be enjoyed slowly, but surely.
[ Knoll never holds out any hope when it comes to his captors...past -- and if he should be unlucky enough -- and future ones included. ]
So, it would make sense that it would include throwing a spot of hope for us, at the very least. Truly, only time will tell if it they really would, but I am sure nearly all of us would take it nevertheless.
However, if there is one thing I am sure of, it is that we will have no trouble in gathering others to help solve matters. A loss like this was despairing, but it seems to have inspired a sense of grim determination in some.
[um. well. that is definitely one way of describing it.
Yukina's gaze is on her hands, not on his face, so he probably won't see the way her expression flickers at the words - but when she raises her head, the look on her face is grave.]
...I hope that you're right. About... people being willing to work together to solve this. I agree that those of us who are innocent will be highly motivated to find the killer, but...
[Her voice is small.]
How can anyone know who to trust, now? There's a killer among us.
Even in a situation where people don't know who to trust, most will make the attempt to trust and hope for the best. At least... sooner or later.
[ ... ]
It'll be up to us to decide who to trust, and in the end, our decisions will be the only thing that guides us--whether it will be to an early grave or somehow out of this place.
But her expression softens a little, and she actually manages a smile, however strained it is.] ...thank you, Knoll-san. For... reassuring me.
[She wants to believe that everyone will be able to work together... but it all seems so bleak right now. Hearing that most of them probably will make an attempt to trust, from someone else... it makes it easier to hold onto that hope herself.]
[ Knoll's not expecting much ... honestly. But, still-- ]
It's the least that I could do.
[ ...it's not perfect and maybe his words may mean nothing should the worse come to pass. But for now it seems it'll do. He wants to smile too, but right now, he can't manage. However, though his expression still remained serious, there was the unmistakable gentleness evident on his countenance. ]
And you do deserve for someone to treat you with kindness. I've no doubt others would agree.
Well... except for... [The actual killer. That person, she... wants to believe she'd treat them fairly, but honestly, she just wants so badly to make them pay for what they did.] No, dwelling on it won't help. Anyway, I really appreciate you coming to see me.
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... Yes, well -- at the least we did try our best.
[ At least none of them were up to be Hana's executioner. That'd be a riot. ]
The best we can do is do as much as we can to ensure it doesn't happen again.
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We owe Hana-san that much... and Jason-san, too.
[After all, they didn't catch his killer, either.]
But it's going to be hard, I think... for everyone to trust each other, after this. We know for sure that there is someone who killed among us... and now they've gotten away with it.
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That we do.
[ ... ]
That's not even the worst of it -- no one has said that someone can't strike more than once. This individual could decide they wish to kill someone again; perhaps we are more powerless than I had anticipated.
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[Wishing that no one would kill at all didn't get her anywhere. And shutting her eyes to the possibility that the killer will be emboldened enough by their success today to strike again would only be allowing herself to live in denial.]
But I also think... maybe...
[She frowns.]
...we're at a... disadvantage, like this. A huge one. There has to be some way to even the odds, don't you think?
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Yes, there has to be. Yet, I cannot see how such a thing would even be possible.
[ He doesn't believe that there even is a way, but-- ]
Unless it came in the form of a miracle.
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[One of those sure would be nice right about now. But hanging her hopes on some kind of deus ex machina probably won't help.]
I think you're right about that. But... I don't know. If it's like this, and we're never able to find any evidence that actually points to the killer... what's the point of having us go through the trials? If our captors just wanted us to live in fear with no chance of success, they wouldn't bother.
They must be getting something out of our being here, somehow. So maybe... they'll help us even the odds, if only to provide them with more entertainment.
[She sighs.]
...of course, just waiting for someone to help us is no good, either. We have to try and reestablish trust amongst ourselves as best we can before the next... incident, or we won't be able to cooperate effectively enough to even come close to solving anything.
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[ Knoll never holds out any hope when it comes to his captors...past -- and if he should be unlucky enough -- and future ones included. ]
So, it would make sense that it would include throwing a spot of hope for us, at the very least. Truly, only time will tell if it they really would, but I am sure nearly all of us would take it nevertheless.
However, if there is one thing I am sure of, it is that we will have no trouble in gathering others to help solve matters. A loss like this was despairing, but it seems to have inspired a sense of grim determination in some.
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Yukina's gaze is on her hands, not on his face, so he probably won't see the way her expression flickers at the words - but when she raises her head, the look on her face is grave.]
...I hope that you're right. About... people being willing to work together to solve this. I agree that those of us who are innocent will be highly motivated to find the killer, but...
[Her voice is small.]
How can anyone know who to trust, now? There's a killer among us.
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[ ... ]
It'll be up to us to decide who to trust, and in the end, our decisions will be the only thing that guides us--whether it will be to an early grave or somehow out of this place.
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[She'd prefer to avoid an early grave if she can.
But her expression softens a little, and she actually manages a smile, however strained it is.] ...thank you, Knoll-san. For... reassuring me.
[She wants to believe that everyone will be able to work together... but it all seems so bleak right now. Hearing that most of them probably will make an attempt to trust, from someone else... it makes it easier to hold onto that hope herself.]
You're very kind.
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It's the least that I could do.
[ ...it's not perfect and maybe his words may mean nothing should the worse come to pass. But for now it seems it'll do. He wants to smile too, but right now, he can't manage. However, though his expression still remained serious, there was the unmistakable gentleness evident on his countenance. ]
And you do deserve for someone to treat you with kindness. I've no doubt others would agree.
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[...but then, under her breath - ]
Well... except for... [The actual killer. That person, she... wants to believe she'd treat them fairly, but honestly, she just wants so badly to make them pay for what they did.] No, dwelling on it won't help. Anyway, I really appreciate you coming to see me.
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That's right... most of us do deserve that kindness.
[ Knoll would leave the revenge-taking up to everyone else, but even he doesn't think he could forgive them. Not easily. ]
Regardless, I'm glad that you would have me. I should be going now, I suppose, but I hope that you are able to at least sleep well.
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[She manages a small smile, and since it seems like he's on his way out, she clasps her hands and bows.]
Please get some rest tonight. I'm sure we'll all need our strength for what's to come.