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week 7; tuesday
[Yeager usually stops by Duke's room early - he likes keeping tabs on the people who are important to him and it's especially important with Duke. He's still not convinced that Duke is entirely safe, so these check-ins put his mind at ease (at least until the end of the day, usually).
He knocks loudly and obnoxiously on Duke's door, as he's done every morning since after Leo's execution.]
Good morning, Duke~!
He knocks loudly and obnoxiously on Duke's door, as he's done every morning since after Leo's execution.]
Good morning, Duke~!
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We fought with fireplace pokers! I'm not particularly good at hand-to-hand, actually.
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[ Duke wonders briefly if they could work on that, and he considers the thought, but Duke is unsure of how much of a good teacher he'd be. So he just leaves it. ]
By the way... did you notice anything odd happening that night?
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[ ... He'll continue a bit, because why not. ]
The password happened to be the one that could open that locked locker, which had items of interest within. There were a few pictures that depicted a murder and a letter as well.
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[...Uh, hang on.]
I believe I communicated with Hazama not long ago.
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[ So it was someone... lively? He has no clue who it was.
There's a small pause. ]
You are able to communicate with the dead? I was not aware you had such an ability.
[ Duke is having a little bit of a misunderstanding here, whoops. ]
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The person I was communicating with asked me about a pocketwatch, which I took from Hazama's body.
[AS YOU DO..........]
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I still do not know the identity of who played with the lights, but I am assuming it was likely not Leo at the very least. Especially since they appeared to actually know what they were doing, however, it is ...noteworthy the dead are able to still communicate with us.
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[It's possible the sheep already knows, but just to be safe...]
Anyway, were any of the items you found in that locker interesting?
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... Yes.
There were the eight pictures that depicted a woman killing another woman, who was apparently her friend, before disposing of the body. In addition to that there was a white coat found in the locker as well. Then finally, the letter I briefly mentioned ... which seemed to be someone detailing the fact that they knew the murder had taken place and it mentioned to "keep to the contract" or they would release the information concerning said murder. It was sent to an individual named "Electra Omehia".
[ Sounds like a case of blackmail here. ]
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[why does it have to be blackmail...]
I'm afraid that doesn't mean anything to me, though. Do you recognize the name?
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... No, I do not.
I've assumed it's likely someone involved in this business. Although, I do not know if this person is present in this hotel.
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[ Duke would not be surprised if there was another dead body lying around besides Sandra's. This place was literally just like that. ]
I believe that is all on my side.
[ He'll choose this moment to fall a bit silent, as he's thinking over present events, and especially this week. But before he thinks of proceeding where he may... ]
And I presume nothing more happened on your end as well? It was just once with Hazama?
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[He's not sure what good it will do, since he apparently had a good enough response to Hazama's message, but who knows.]
...It's probably strange to say it, but I'm... glad I had another opportunity to speak with him. Of course I don't approve of what he did, but... I was fond of him, I suppose.
[Of all the deaths to take hard of course it's Hazama's he's having difficulties with.]
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[ Duke wasn't as close to Hazama, and didn't like what he did, but he knows that bonds and feelings can remain regardless of what a person's done.
Maybe from experience now... ]
You made a close bond with him of some sort I believe, so perhaps, to me it does not sound quite so strange.
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[...For obvious reasons, probably.]
I think it's for the best that he's dead. He was dangerous and if that was how he was going to entertain himself then we're all better off without him.
...But even so... Ah, this is the sort of thing I usually don't allow myself to think about. I've always done what's in my own best interest, even if that does mean getting rid of the people I like.
[Don Whitehorse is a prime example of that and something Yeager still hasn't allowed himself to process for longer than five minutes. It's easier that way.]
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[ ... and he'll just leave it at that for now, regarding the incident.
He takes pause, regarding the other man. Duke knows he himself is the type to think on matters for quite a lengthy amount of time. ]
... Sometimes there are things you cannot help but dwell on.
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[He rests his hand over the blastia for a moment before he forces himself to let go.]
Ah, but speaking of that! Is that secret of yours too terrible?
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His eyes flicker to the side. ]
... Yes.
[ He takes a small breath. Duke figures Yeager will be knowing soon enough, and so he decides to explain it completely before he loses the nerve. ]
Before Yuri and his friends were able to rescue the world with help, I had foolishly fought against them. However, that was not the only thing.
I was stubborn and would not heed their words at that point... and attempted to use Tarquaron to save the world. The secret lists that I did try to use Tarquaron, but also the simple fact that if I had been successful, humanity would be no more. I knew the consequences of this as well.
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But it's not really fair to jump straight to conclusions without at least hearing an explanation first.]
I'm assuming Tarquaron would be able to stop the Adephagos you mentioned, correct? Why were you willing to sacrifice all of humanity to reach that goal?
[The words are carefully spoken and even, though there's some hesitation behind them, like he's not sure he's even asking the right question to begin with.]
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[ Duke's barely able to get the words out, and he's trying to keep from literally shutting down because he is afraid that, as far as he's concerned, he has burned the bridge of the person he is the closest to.
Regardless, he does his best to explain nonetheless. ]
I foolishly thought it was the only way to defeat the Adephagos. At the time, it was the only way I knew of, however...when Yuri and his comrades were able to detail me of another plan, I stubbornly thought of their plan as nonsensical because of it changing the Entelexia to "spirits". I had also thought my way was the only way to ensure the world was saved, and given the size of the Adephagos, whatever alternative that was proposed seemed ludicrous... as well as likely to be ineffective.
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So even if it meant a world without any humans at all... it was better than losing everything, ja?
[If Duke really thought there was no other option...]
Well, that certainly is a nasty little secret! Does Yuri already know about this?
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[ It was a good idea he at least changed his mind, but still. Duke had been kind of thinking this type of thing would never be revealed, so uh. ]
... And yes, he does. He asked for everything that occurred after Heracles, and so I told him relatively early on.
We did move on from that subject relatively quickly, however.
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[That'll make things a little easier on Duke, at least. Yeager tips his head a bit before finally shrugging.]
I can't say I agree, obviously, but everything turned out fine in the end. I doubt everyone here will taking hearing a secret like that well, so if anyone gives you any problems you come to me. I won't let anything happen to you, Duke.
[He's serious when he says it, of course.]
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