◌ 023 ◌ Watching us, watching them

[wind_of_reason]

[Video message to everyone:]

Good ...evening. Although it was light just a little while ago. Luministi sure knows how to set a mood!

I've just received an invitation to the festival that I cannot refuse. [She holds up a mask in front of her face for a moment.] Would anyone like to accompany me? Although, it wouldn't surprise me if you've all

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[luministimods]

[Audrey glances behind her, her demeanor obviously increasingly worried and her mind elsewhere.]

It must end quickly. Things are progressing in a way that it will be extremely difficult for me to get a chance like this again, but I trust him to take care of things for me. Your friends will show you why once everyone leaves the curtains.

And Fuu-darling, I can't tell you his name. I asked him not to tell me what it was in case I did get caught. Also, do not dwell on Resarci. He...[her eyes turn cold for a second]--isn't in the picture any longer.

Just know that even if you don't destroy the right ones the first time, no one in town can get hurt--but you can. Be careful; once I turn the switch, things can be destroyed--but remember where you are. If you burn the place down, you'll have an entire fire to contend with. Likewise, flooding the town will be just as inadvisable.

I'm sorry you two, but I have to go. It sounds like you understand what needs to be done. [she takes a half-step forward, like she wants to comfort them in some way, but she takes that step back and continues to back away] Keep everyone safe.

[when the light in her lamp goes out, the entire area descends into darkness and both Sophie and Fuu will suddenly find themselves back inside the blank room, the curtain soft and billowy again as if nothing had happened to it before.]