Night 58: F21-30 Hallway

[witchdetective]

Normally, the lack of an intercom post would have registered as slightly ominous to Erika, at the very least. However, she was glad that there wasn't one, because it allowed her to focus on something else strange that was happening. Something else very strange... It was a feeling that she couldn't put her finger on, so she naturally came to the

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i see.... /gives swimsuit magazine since that is the obvious answer :|

[no_dont_go]

"Are you certain you will be alright?" Erika was certainly not as healthful as Aigis wished, and if anything, she seemed almost a little unsteady on her feet after the spell. But little more could be done for her wounds. Athena was not greatly proficient at healing as it was, and Aigis didn't think she would be able to summon her here much more tonight. If she ran into a monster, or someone else that needed healing, it could turn into a dire situation.

She simply nodded at the words of thanks. It was really no problem. In fact, it was her duty to help out mankind in their times of need. Even if it wasn't against Shadows, she would help any human that wished for her assistance.

"Please, feel free to call on me if you have any more issues in the future, Erika-san." Once again she held the Evoker to her chest, cradling it. Her voice softened. "I am very much in your debt."

In her pocket, Minato's Evoker felt even heavier. She now had double the burden to bear, and bear it she would. Until she reached the very end of this trial, she would never let them go.

baaaaw w;A;w but baby...

[witchdetective]

Erika continued to glance at the girl warily, but she couldn't say anything else. That knowledge she gained, it was still something that Erika couldn't speak freely about. It wasn't like anything was stopping her, but there was no point in stating a fact and saying "because I said so". Even if she was no longer the detective of this board, it was still her worthless pride as a first-rate detective that kept her from sharing. A shame, because it would have been an appropriate amount of thanks for treating Erika to a flashy, but useless light show.

Well, she wasn't going to complain about it. Aigis seemed like she really was glad to help, and for once, Erika was too cranky to complain or do anything about it. Instead, she nodded and filed away the girl's promise for assistance. Somehow, Erika felt like she was getting the worse deal for giving up such an interesting toy, but she figured that it would take too much time to figure out how to use it correctly. Aigis did say the power was limited to a few people, even though Erika wanted to test that claim.

"I'll remember that. You have a good night as well then, Aigis-san," Erika nodded politely, deciding to leave the girl so she could go do... whatever. It wasn't her concern anymore. But what just happened seemed to trouble her, so although Erika turned to return back to her room, her hand remained rested on the doorknob. She could take her time to think about it in her room, but...

For some reason, with this kind of knowledge, Erika didn't seem content with playing armchair detective. She merely waited, as if she were waiting for Aigis to leave before she would return to her room.

it is junpei's typical approach to the matter. was it unsuiting to your tastes?

[no_dont_go]

"And you have a good night as well, Erika-san." Aigis executed a polite bow then turned to leave.

She hoped Erika really would keep her offer in mind in case she ever needed a healing touch. Her wounds were likely still tender, but Erika would know her own body best. And Aigis would not pursue the subject unless encouraged. She had no qualms leaving the other girl to her own devices when it seemed she was likely going to just return to her room for rest.

Aigis walked on wooden legs away from the the girl and moved towards the next hallway. Like the night before, she moved without really considering her next goal. She just needed to focus on something other than her loss of an ally, and putting one foot in front of the other was as good a focal process as any.

[To here]

yes. a mere magazine cannot satisfy my loneliness.......

[witchdetective]

Since she still had no desire to return to her room, Erika merely watched Aigis disappear into the darkness before deciding... that she would follow suit. Depending on what sort of drug she had been given, this may very well be her last night on this board. Which meant this was her last night "existing". Perhaps it was best to go out immersing herself in something interesting. That device... She would look for it. Erika already knew that the chances of finding it were astronomically low, achievable only with the blessings of the Master who had abandoned her, but it didn't hurt to set a goal for herself.

That sounded like a good idea, until there was a crackle of an announcement. The intercom? Erika listened, and the more she listened, the more everything seemed to click in her mind. Her face twisted, first in confusion and then in anger.

Suddenly, she had other plans.

[ and she's heading off to here ]