crazily | week 4 - after the execution (were you expecting this much sin to start)

week 4 - after the execution (were you expecting this much sin to start)

[ Thankfully, Undyne caught Break while swooning, which truly saves him from just cracking his head on something. Thanks, Undyne! ]

[ Wherever Gilbert manages to drag Break, it's probably a worrying while for him. Even if Break is unconscious, those deathshocks still affect him, so his breathing stays even, but rapid and heavy, like he's eternally trying to catch his breath, and he sweats fairly heavily. It probably doesn't sound good either, considering the state of Break's lungs (probably), so his breath rattles with effort the longer he's out.

Yet roughly four hours after he passes out, he suddenly takes a much deeper breath as he awakes that definitely has a note to it that implies a certain sense of fear. Hopefully Gilbert isn't nearby, because Break sits up in a flash and swings a fist. He also reaches for his cane where it would normally be sitting at his bedside, but I'm going to say that luckily, Gilbert had the sense to not put that in his reach so that turbosin doesn't happen... ]

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[ ugh listen don't make him use his words? but he at least will ]

A handkerchief, actually. I'm sweating terribly.

[ And probably water eventually, but for now, he'd just like to not feel so gross. ]

...But no, I very much doubt that it's that simple. To be completely honest, I didn't exactly believe that there even were seats in the first place, but if this woman was insisting on it so, then I may be more convinced. [ He scoffs softly ]

I'd like to blame Jack, Glen, or someone else, but if we're honest, this is more of an Isla Yura thing to do, isn't it?

[Stop being 5, Break.

Gilbert will obligingly get up to fetch a handkerchief for him, though... He moves the waterbowl and cloth closer to the edge of the table too.]

I have water for you to wipe your face off with over here, if you need it. [HANDKERCHIEF FOR NOW THOUGH which he hands over.]

...I'm not sure if trusting anything she's talked about would be a good idea. [If she gave Break a "THIS IS LIKE THE ABYSS" feeling and all...]

But I agree with that. There's... no way he could be behind this, though. ...Right? [GOD NOW HE'S PARANOID. Ciel screaming about Sebastian in a crocodile suit would be proud.]

[ His expression briefly lights up at the water, because leave it to Gilbert to be prepared. He wipes at his brow first, but he does dip a corner of the handkerchief in the water after one pass. The cooler water will probably feel better. However, that look is fleeting, but it's only because of the topic of conversation. ]

That person is a cockroach, so I almost wouldn't be surprised if he managed to live somehow... But I don't think he actually did this. As annoying as all of that was, Isla Yura didn't actually have any power. He just caused problems for the sake of causing them, and it was your—

[ Break pauses, since he was about to very viciously criticize both of Gilbert's brothers, but... At least one of them doesn't deserve it, he guesses. Or more accurately, even though he doesn't quite feel the sympathy for Elliot that others did, he's not looking to make Gilbert angry. He wipes the damp cloth across his face with a sigh. ]

The only person I think would even be capable of something like this would be Glen or the Baskervilles, but it still doesn't seem like their style.

[He almost says YOUR WHAT!!! but somehow, this becomes that 1-in-10 rare moment where Gilbert actually realizes it would be a good idea to not pursue a certain line of topic. Good work, Gilbert.

So he watches Break with a critical eye for a second - mostly critical because he's watching carefully to make sure Break's not about to keel over - and thinks about that.]

...No, I don't think they've had any hand in this. I'm still sure that the Intention isn't involved, so I don't see why they would be.

It can never be simple, though. Even if it's nothing to do with what we know, that part of this is still true.

[ Freak dream ladies... This is not a good time!! He ends up resting the cool cloth over his eye for a few moments just because of how it feels a bit more pleasant. Though of course, now that they have all of that out of the way— ]

Though that's another idea of mine that someone borrowed, isn't it? First using the rule of accomplices, and now a plethora of red herrings... I'd almost think someone was listening in on us, but I at least know that neither of those ideas were too original.

I know. I don't expect it to be simple.

[Ever... basically... THE STRUGGLE. He makes a little displeased noise in response to that, too.]

They weren't, but you probably aren't wrong about that, either. That they're listening in on us, I mean.

[ Break laughs, but this one is a more genuine humor that's closer to his normal clownish self. Too bad it's Break being... himself. ]

Ahhh, well~! If you are, our mysterious audience, please steal my idea for this week of cutting off someone's head as a sign, hm~? You can even make me a suspect if you'd like, since no one would believe that I'm capable after this.

[ stop him ]

Don't tempt them, Break.

[HE'S SO TIRED. With their luck, someone actually will get decapitated and the stress of being a suspect two weeks in a row will just straight up kill Break...]

...Anyway, we'll have the first half of the week to worry about all of that, at least. [And then, murder!]

[ Break laughs, but that one is definitely much more cheerful and more like his usual, annoying self. He waves a hand at Gilbert and smiles. ]

It's fine, it's fine~. At this rate, no one would believe I could do something like that anyways~.

[ until undyne called him a weenie and his pride got the best of him... god... ]

I'm just kidding, at least. For once, I'll just take it easy this week, I promise. Despite what Reim might tell you, I don't actually enjoy being in bed all day, but I know I need to rest. ♥

[Break is literally going to die because of his pride someday and Gilbert won't even be able to be like I TOLD YOU, DAMMIT since he'll be too busy wallowing in despair.]

It'd still be better for you to not make them feel like they could be doing even more. [HE'S TIRED. But "I'm just kidding" is enough to alleviate his concerns for like .5 seconds, at least.]

...As long as you spend this week resting, it should be fine.

I will be.

[ His tone gets more serious there to convey his sincerity, though his tone is still light overall. Even if he'll joke about it, Break isn't intentionally pushing himself, nor does he really even want to. ]

Though~! If you could at least do me a favor and find something to do, I'd appreciate it. I realize the options are limited, but I'd rather not stay in bed for a few days without anything to do.

Something to do?

[Something to do while in bed?? Good thing they're fake Victorians so they're used to having to entertain themselves through long stretches of Boring Nothingness anyway.]

All right. I'll check the store to see if there's anything for you there.

Or ask Miata if you're feeling adventurous. It'd be interesting to see just how much she's capable of, hm?

[ He considers what he could direct Gilbert towards for a few moments, then nods with a laugh. ]

Actually, if you can find anything to knit, I'll do that. I don't really need to see so much as count~.

I'll see about it. I still need to ask her if she's learned anything about my carcere, too.

[A SIGH... She just vanished and never returned and he hasn't spoken to her since, but he really should. He keeps getting distracted by murder...]

Oh— Knitting? All right. I'm sure there would be needles, at least. [Because what's a murder game without outlandish murder weapons??]

I'd appreciate it~. The last thing I knitted was that scarf for Alice, you know. We've been rather busy since!

[ But he also knitted that in the Abyss after dragging her there himself, so...?? Don't question this because honestly he escaped that lecture somehow and he's not looking to get it belatedly. ]

I can't promise anything color-wise bu~ut I'll certainly make one for you, Gil~bert~. [ it will be literally the worst thing you've ever seen ]

[Why is Break like this: the eternal question that Gilbert will never stop asking and will never get an answer to.]

Has it been that long? [IT FEELS... simultaneously like less and more time has passed. WEIRD. He also doesn't question that because he doesn't even remember Break just dragged Alice into the Abyss, what the fuck.

Gilbert also blanches in response to that super generous offer. No...]

Er— It's fine. I'm sure there are others here who need a scarf more.

[ He may not be able to see Gilbert blanch, but he can hear it. So even while having a not heart attack, Break is still in the mood to bully Gilbert. Is there ever a time that he's not? That's a question better left untested. ]

...Ohhh? Are you rejecting my generous offer, Gilbert? My feelings will be hurt, you know~!

[ ha ha as if break has feelings ]

[The sad part is, Gilbert has enough feelings for both of them so he feels like .5% bad about this even though HE KNOWS BREAK IS JUST BEING A SHITHEAD.]

I'm saying I don't need a scarf! My wardrobe came with plenty of those!

[ Ah, Gilbert really does make this too easy... Break is reminded of those halcyon days where he convinced Gilbert to pick up smoking or refer to himself like Oscar does. What a good time! ]

So you're saying you don't want my scarf.

[HE WAS AN IMPRESSIONABLE YOUTH AND BREAK WAS AN AWFUL MENTOR.]

Stop putting words in my mouth! I'm just saying that other people who have fewer scarves could use it more, that's all...!

[ listen both of these things may be true but come on gilbert break just made sure that you'd be exactly as much of a wreck as oz remembered you ]

Aaaaaah!! Gilbert is truly a cruel, cru^ee—

[ But there, his voice cracks, and Break just busts out into a coughing fit. He's an idiot that doesn't know when to quit, so his body is just answering that question for him. Good job, Break. ]

[He didn't need any help there, honestly...

But oh, oops, he almost forgot that Break was suffering from Extreme Chest Pains since he was acting so normal?! CONCERN. Gilbert's brow immediately furrows and he (very quickly) leaves the topic of scarves behind to go get a glass of water.]

Here— Don't push yourself too hard. The effects will still last until the morning, even if you're awake.

[He Knows.]

Bleurgh...

[ If nothing else, the coughing fit at least gets Break to shut up, because even if Break acts normally under stress, this is because he's more or less used to it. He's at least not coughing up blood, but he does sit up a bit as Gilbert gets water, since he'll take a glass now. ]

It's not that bad...

[ And comparatively speaking, it isn't. The pain and exhaustion that comes when he uses the Mad Hatter is far worse, and he's learned to bear that as best he can. He takes a glass of water and takes a generous swig of it before he pulls the glass away with a sigh. ]

It just... caught me by surprise.

[Gilbert's used to Break being a moron and turboing through things when he should be RESTING, but even he doesn't know the extent of turbo that's been going on this whole time...]

Even if it's not that bad, you should rest as much as you can.

[He doesn't even believe the "it's not that bad" part though.]

Fine.

[ Break responds extremely petulantly, but he quickly finishes off the glass of water before mopping at his brow again. At least now that he's conscious, he's getting used to death shocks in a way that only Break can. It's like he's used to pushing his limits and then breaking down because of it... Weird. ]

I'll rest as much as I can until Friday, at least. The end of the week is naturally more important anyways, so it's not as if I'll be missing anything.

[No one could possibly predict that Zarksees is accustomed to riding the literal paintrain into the ground until his body combusts!

But Gilbert seems satisfied with that response and nods.]

Then I'll do what I can to help. I'll see about that yarn, and if I catch wind of anything, I'll report it immediately.

[Now he's Break's ears too, apparently.]

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week 4 - after the execution (were you expecting this much sin to start)

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please note the keywords here too, lord

WHY IS BREAK LIKE THIS

[pulls out flowchart] well u see

ugh im laughing... also say hi to eski

👌👀 look on my works ye mighty, and despair 👌👀

"whats going on in here-- oh mass murder again" tbh

at least we're consistent

i mean, tru

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