IN THE FOREST OF THE LOST

[beathollow]

it's all too perfect.

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[townmusician]

[Haruka is going to hop up on the stage, looking up at Mafuyu. He wonders if the strings will be cut as easily as the rest...]

Someone can catch her if she falls, right?

[If the voices have any complaints they can bite him.]

[vogelfrei]

[ He looks like he's about to volunteer, but then he remembers his right arm is still limited in movement so he shuts his mouth again. Rip. ]

[townmusician]

[...ah. RIP, gayboy.]

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah, I got her.

[ Eli's followed the rest to the stage, hopping up to join them. He'll get into place to catch her if needed, assuming anyone tries cutting those strings. ]

[townmusician]

Alright, good.

[He keeps squinting up at the strings, scowling.]

...I don't know if it's better to try cutting her down now, or waiting to see what happens. Though...

[His voice raises.]

Mafuyu, what do you want us to do? Cut you down or wait?

[beathollow]

...

There's only a raspy noise for an answer.

[townmusician]

[Hm.]

...

[Is she afraid to because of what her mom might do? Or... did her mom take away her voice entirely? (She just sees herself as a voiceless, faceless puppet...)]

Alright, Mafuyu. We'll get you down, and then you can decide what to do for yourself. No matter what, you should be the one deciding your future.

[And!!! He has more to say!!]

Including if you want to pursue music or not. If it makes you happy, it's the best future you could have.

[fullmoonmutt]

Just cut her down already! Look, if Arven is catching her, I'll boost you. You got your sword, right?

[townmusician]

I don't want to hurt her!

[HUFF PUFF]

And I don't need a boost! I'm not that short!

[fullmoonmutt]

The boost is so you can reach the damn strings and not cut anywhere near her?! What are you, stupid?! Even you could have cut them! They're strings!

[goei]

Y'want me ta cut the strings?

[He is here and ready with his sword.]

[townmusician]

Please, I wouldn't want to cut her accidentally.

[ALSO MORE PEOPLE TO CATCH HER IS PROBABLY BETTER...]

[goei]

Yeah, leave it ta a sword genius like me.

[FINALLY HARUKA IS ADMITTING HIS GREATNESS.

Anyway He's going to try and cut through all the strings cleanly in one slash of Hizen.]

[fullmoonmutt]

Why are you even using a sword if you don't...?!

[ Haruka, please get some skills. Huff. Fine. He'll offer Izou a boost instead, hunkering down and linking his fingers to form a foothold. ]

C'mon, Izou! Get up there!

[supherb]

I can.

[Obviously he's going to volunteer to catch his girlfriend c'mon.]

[townmusician]

[looks over at him...... maybe the crushed soda can has decent arm strength...]

[supherb]

[STOP LOOKING AT HIM WITH DOUBT HE CAN DO THIS]

[townmusician]

[okay, he'll believe in arven! for now.]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Arven??? ]

You sure your arms can take that? It ain't just weight; it's impact, too.

[supherb]

[With a huff,]

I've carried Mabosstiff plenty of times and he more than makes up for all that. Have a little faith, okay?

[fullmoonmutt]

Fine! Fine.

[ He'll be giving Haruka a boost instead to get to the strings. ]

[supherb]

[Sorry he's being adamant on this one, Eli...]

[cirquedesang]

[He'll believe you!!

...But also stand close by to spot the attempt, just in case.]

[supherb]

[The partial trust is appreciated.]

[cirquedesang]

[It's complete trust! But, hey, even he needs a spotter sometimes, it's just a matter of course.]