[Fin] Murder in the Mountains (End)

[Magolor]

"No, before we skip, Knuckles has to tell us what he did last night. He still hasn't spoken up, and that makes me wonder..."

[PointMaid]

Amy. Well... yes. The only scenario I see where that makes sense is if you, Lotus, and Kondraki are all cultists covering for each other, since, if I remember correctly, you're the only ones who have heard that music to support that Kondraki has actually switched people -- am I wrong about that? Lotus only fully roleclaimed as Stalker after Knuckles claimed to be the Watcher -- the roles are similar enough she might have taken a chance that one of them was open. Knuckles only checked that And you, as we said at the time you knew that a real Unjester almost certainly wouldn't want to say their role so you might have been willing to risk that as well.

...Not that I'm accusing you of anything, just saying it's a possible. Unless I'm missing something?

...Knuckles said they were going to visit Malakhiri. You said you were stalking them. You think they didn't watch Malakhiri?

[PointMaid]

Yeah, you're the one who should know where they went, shouldn't you?

[Kennifer]

"Well, the music just confirms that either Malakhiri, who I visited that night, or Red, who allegedly was switched with them, is our Rickroller. I'm not able to actually confirm either Lotus or Kondraki, just saying what I heard."

"And Lotus claims to have followed me last night, not Knuckles, which is why she was telling me I should roleclaim. I think the thing with Knuckles watching Malakhiri was a couple nights ago?"

[PointMaid]

...Dammit, I got confused about that. This whole thing is hard to keep in your head...

But, yeah, I remember now and Knuckles should definitely say who they watched last night and what happened.

[PointMaid]

* The above is in Ada's colors, but should probably be in Chip's. Sorry.

[Caret]

"Could the echidna be covering up something that might be essential to finding one of the cultists? Is he? He better not be."

[TenOfSwords13]

If he had important information, he should have shared it as soon as possible, which makes him highly suspicious. However, I cannot yet advocate for his end due to the fact that only he can confirm I, and that is something that needs to happen to me.

[Kennifer]

"If Knuckles doesn't confirm, I could visit Red tonight and see if I hear music."

[TenOfSwords13]

You do not understand; I want him to see me visiting someone so that he can confirm that I am now an investigator. Anyone else would have to visit me and end up in a hallucinatory haze.

[PointMaid]

...You might hear music whatever he now is, yeah. I'm not sure the Rickrolling status is affected by Red's memory returning, and it's apparently in addition to whatever else he is. He could be a Rickroller and a Cultist or Wanabe.

[Kennifer]

"It would at least be a way for me to confirm Kondraki did switch you around the first night. Of course if anyone's got any better ideas on who I should visit tonight, I'm all ears. ...Metaphorically speaking, of course."

[TenOfSwords13]

I cannot recommend any potential visits. Unless you think that someone here is really a paranoid gunner, then you could try and off yourself that way.

[Kennifer]

"And I don't know who that would be, unfortunately. Or I would've visited them already..."

[TenOfSwords13]

I would suggest then that you keep trying. There is little more that you can do, unfortunately.

[Kennifer]

"Yeah, especially now that the cultists know I want to be targeted... why would they bother with me when they can go after someone with a big fancy important role?"

[Florien]

Oh, We're skipping voting now. Okay. I SHALL COOPERATE WITH THE VERY COOL RED OVER THERE, WHO WISELY RECORDS MY WISE WORDS!

/Skip voting.

[PointMaid]

...I'd worry more about clearing your own name, or at least doing something worthwhile, Spooky Candles.

[Florien]

PAH! ANYTHING I SAY TO "CLEAR MY NAME" WOULD JUST BE TELLING YOU THAT IT'S OKAY TO PERSECUTE PEOPLE SENSELESSLY! CLEAR MY NAME YOURSELVES!

Malakhiri dramtically huffs and walks off.

[TenOfSwords13]

I must align myself with the wise one for now. He has no means to prove himself, and while I admit that he would seem peculiar to those who understand not, I doubt that is reason enough to condemn him. Should I find evidence to the contrary, I will turn against him, but for now we must accept that he could be what he claims.

[PointMaid]

I'm just telling him it would behoove himself to figure out a way to prove he's not one of the folks trying to kill us. You do remember that Lloyd's murder was apparently done with magic?

And, Wise One. Sure.

[Kennifer]

"Well, investigating is supposed to help with that, at least, find out if their alleged fellow Mason really is a Mason."

Amy can't help laughing at Red calling Malakhiri a "wise one". Hoo boy.

[Florien]

YES, "SURE!" I AM EXTREMELY WISE! I KNOW ALL KINDS OF THINGS AND WHAT TO DO WITH THEM! IT WOULD BEHOOVE YOU TO SHUT UP AND START TRUSTING IN THE SEVEN CIRCLES!

Malakhiri flaps their cloak like a scarecrow at Chip and Ada before storming off again to sulk in the corner.

[Zanreo]

"...Yeah, sure. Very wise indeed..." Z says in a sarcastic tone.

[Kennifer]

Amy just laughs some more. Hoo boy.