❧ Time is Running Out

[luministimods]

[while the music still plays, the two voices beyond the door finally stop arguing for a moment. if anyone is listening, they can hear this:]

[the first voice is obviously Resarci's--accented as always. his tone is firm] I think I've said all that I can.

[the other person sighs wearily. as he begins to speak, it becomes obvious that this is

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[wind_of_reason]

[With a desire to eke out even more clues, curiosity had overcome Fuu. Figuring that it was too late to worry about how improper it might look, she set herself down at the locked door with a water glass and started trying to eavesdrop.
For a long time she heard only music and indistinct, arguing voices, but then, finally, something else comes through...]

[Concentrating deeply as she listens to the conversation, she is completely taken by surprise as the doors burst open, sending her scurrying. As she turns and takes in everything - the greyscale Mayor, the ballroom, the dissolving of it into a ...spy center, the weird sheen that is doubtless the barrier he'd mentioned, and the Mayor's speech - her eyes grow wider and wider at each item.]

[Oddly, the first thought that floats to the top of her mind in all this is, the Mayor was in colour in that promotional video. What is he doing in black-and-white?[But at the Mayor bidding them farewell, Fuu is gripped with a sense of foreboding. She steps towards him, reaching out a hand and

[luministimods]

Then speak, Miss Hououji. We still have some time left. [slips the remote into his pocket, then clasps his hands behind his back]

[ooc: Sure, you can say that! We're leaving it up to you guys whether you want to team up or go at it individually. Also, if you'd like Sara, Sophie, or the Doctor in particular, feel free to specify. We'd be happy to get the mod characters involved with other residents.]

[wind_of_reason]

[bows] I will do my best to use it wisely then.

I - we all - have many, many questions for you, but in light of what is happening right now, and about to happen, I suppose some of them will have to wait. [But then, where to start? She takes a deep breath.]

Mayor, could you please tell us all your intention with this 'project'? The 'revitalization of the human body', what is it for?

[Because if they can understand that, perhaps they can convince him of another way - a way without whatever Resarci is intending to do.]

[ooc: Alright! If anyone feels that their character would like to jump in at any point in this conversation, please do so! ^.^ Fuu knows that everyone has different ways of speaking their mind and convincing people - Sophie's bluntness, Brax and the Doctor's reasoning, Xion's kind heart, and so on - and she hopes they'll just chime in if something moves them. (And good to know she can call on those guys for support too! ^.~)]

[luministimods]

[he is silent for a moment before responding] Have you ever lost a loved one or someone you cared about? Perhaps you have or perhaps not; you are still so very young, after all.

[grimmjerk]

[Grimmjow stalks into the room not long after his conversation with the sheriff. he sees the screens, yeah. he sees the mayor.

his expression is as calm as it gets - for him.

but there's something murderous in his eyes. an intent to finish things, his own way if he has to. the only facts he needs to act he knows already: their lives are in the hand of the man right in front of him. and unlike the rest of the weak things in this town, he's not afraid to take their lives back, by force if he has to.

there's no way that can end well.

someone had best stop him before he gets to the mayor]

((OOC: R...really. Grimmjow's intent is to kill before they're killed, SO UH other characters are free to jump in and stop him))

[luministimods]

[Caligin notices this and doesn't react; doesn't take a step away or show any fear. what reason does he when he's already taken the safety precaution needed to prevent any physical harm to his person? not that he needs the help...]

[grimmjerk]

[at least the asshole of a mayor isn't a coward.

when he's still a good ten feet away, Grimmjow suddenly disappears--]

Fuck you!

[--and reappears behind the mayor, hauling back his arm and aiming his hand for the back of his head.

he'll be taking it right off his shoulders]

[luministimods]

[and suddenly, Grimmjow finds himself back on the other side of the barrier because, surprise! he can't truly cross it.]