02's Dorm
Rue: Whilst walking to Mixzo's room, the day's earlier information still hot on their mind...they found the robot they were looking for standing in front of Stranger's door.
"Oh. What are you doing, Mixzo?"
MX-Z0: She glances at Rue, a small smile creeping onto her face. "Greetings, Rue. I am waiting to discuss something private with Stranger."
Rue: "...What sort of thing? Does it involve Wren?"
MX-Z0: She blinks. Her antennae twitch, intrigued. "...Did you learn something?"
Rue: "The deities in the interaction booth told me a bit. They also told me to come to you about it. Wren...they said that she was-"
Stranger: The door opens, Stranger standing there. His eyes scan Mixzo and Rue.
"...Huh. Only thought you were out here, Mix."
MX-Z0: She beeps a hello. "Greetings, Stranger..."
And then looks over at Rue again. "...It appears as though we have someone else who knows something about "her." Hopefully you don't mind an extra guest."
Stranger: "Info is info, course I don't mind." He backs away to give them entry. "Come on in, you two...don't mind the burnt stuff in the corner. It's a tribute."
MX-Z0: "Noted."
She heads inside, Rue following behind, and the two sit on Stranger's bed.
Stranger: Stranger also does so, nestling in-between them, sighing. "So, uh...what did you learn, Rue? And from where? Did the prawn guy tell you something, or...?"
Rue: "No. It was the deities," He replies. "They stated something about the afterlife. That Wren is up there, trapping the spirits of those who died here...tormenting them."
Stranger: His eyes widen. "Torment!? But...even in death!?"
He looks down at the bed sheets, crossing his arms in disbelief. "What does that...what does that even...!?"
MX-Z0: "...I believe that Wren is trying to punish us, then. For being supposed "sinners". Is that a good assumption, Rue?"
Rue: He nods. "From what we have...now what is it that you two know?"
Stranger: "...Gah..."
He brings his head up again, a concerned look on his face. "From what I remember, that Wren guy was erased from history, right Mix? And now, she's back, with crazy powers..."
MX-Z0: "Correct. The Destroyer more precisely stated someone "found" her, and made her a "god". While I cannot confirm how far-fetched those statements are, it is unusual...how could a regular prota do something of that caliber?"
Stranger: "Dunno. But the more we figure out, the more likely we can find some way out of here..."
A poof. The sound of something fluttering onto a hanging shelf.
Stranger: He looks over, raising a brow.
The Lost: And sees this fucker watching him, silently. They blink.
Stranger: "...Guys. The bird is here."
MX-Z0: "The bird-"
She turns around. "Oh. You....unfortunate."
The Lost: "Huhu....don't mind me. Please, please. Keep talking."
Rue: "No."
The Lost: "Please?"
Rue: "No. Go away before I walk over there and grip your beak with my claw."
He gestures his metal hand up, opening and closing it over and over with a snap each time.
The Lost: "Ooh~! Being violent, aren't you Rue? I never would've assumed you could do such a thing...oh well. Still not leaving."
Stranger: "Just...why? Why are you sticking your nose into everyone's business!? The Destroyer didn't do that, at the very least..."
The Lost: "True...but I'm the better host, you know. I even still get to be a contestant, too! Don't you see? Don't you see how killable I am~?"
MX-Z0: "The more you say that, the less we would ever want to give you what you clearly want...but I suppose all privacy is off the table, isn't it?"
The Lost: "Hmm..."
They nod. "Yes, I guess it is. But you never really had privacy, you know. I've been watching, the prawn's been watching, Wren is watching...! But, ahah, consider what you already know a gift from us to you. You would eventually learn about it anyways..."
Stranger: "Does...does that mean...you've seen all of us...do everything, or...!?"
The Lost: Wink.
They vanish, just as quickly as they showed up.
Stranger: ...He sighs, before burying his face in his hands in disappointment.
MX-Z0: "...Well. Guess any chance of keeping secrets from the host or mastermind is impossible. I'd...rather not think about what they've seen of us, but it's better to call this meeting off for now. We'll find a way to crack this place eventually."
Rue: Nod nod. "Mhm. Because, if we do not...we will be punished even after death. I would prefer to not deal with that."
He gets up, stretching a little as he begins to depart.
MX-Z0: "...By the way, Rue, have you seen Dax? They haven't been showing up anywhere as of late, according to my observations."
Rue: ...He pauses.
"...I have seen them. They've been avoiding me."
Stranger: "...Guess they aren't doing well after the last trial, huh?"
Rue: "...I'll try to confront them, next time they're around."
He leaves, the door still open behind him.
MX-Z0: "...Well, Stranger," she looks at him, her gaze still sharp, yet calm from his presence. "I...suppose we can hang out a little, if you would like. There isn't much else we can do right now, anyways."
Stranger: "...Guess you're right. Anything you specifically want to do, or...?"
MX-Z0: "Chess."
She smiles.
"...99 rounds of chess."
Stranger: "I mean, sure-"
Pause.
"...Wait, did you say 99 rounds of-"
But it was too late. Mixzo was already dragging him along, as he was condemned to his fate.