AForestDark— Aspects Game

[marezydoats]

Ends on 08/18/2016 at 10pm PST.

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Warnings for violence and child abuse.

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[unaffective]

Ah, my apologies. I only just arrived -

[ wait ]

Who is Isuzu?

[marezydoats]

Um... Shigure-san and some of the others call her "Rin", but I couldn't possibly be that familiar...!

[unaffective]

Ah, I believe that she may have mentioned...

Yes, I suppose that I am here to see her, but I've only just arrived. There's little reason for you to leave.

[marezydoats]

Oh... Okay, then. [ The girl smiles warmly at Elaine. ] I'm so glad Isuzu-san has visitors! I know she hasn't had many, especially with men not being allowed.

[unaffective]

Because of her curse?

It doesn't have any effect on -

[ what is his name? ]

Her boyfriend... does it?

[marezydoats]

Her boyfriend...? [ The girl considers what Elaine says for a moment, puzzled until her face lights up. ] Oh! You mean Hatsuharu-san! She told me they broke up a long time ago... Actually, he's the reason behind the ban. It seems that she got agitated when he tried to visit her. Something about swinging an IV...?!

[unaffective]

But - she still loves him.

[marezydoats]

Mmm. [ The girl sounds sad. ] But he doesn't know that, I don't think. Or at least, she tries not to let him know. That's her wish, though I don't understand the circumstances behind it.

[unaffective]

... I'd hoped that you would have been capable of helping me understand.

[marezydoats]

I could try! I don't know everything, b-but I do know some, um...! Um...!

[marezydoats]

[ The girl's hand flies to her mouth. ] I forgot to ask your name! I'm! I'm so sorry!

[unaffective]

[ ... mimics the gesture, not mocking, just. similarly surprised. ]

- Ah, my apologies. My name is Elaine.

[marezydoats]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Elaine-san. I'm Honda Tohru.

[unaffective]

Yes, thank you... Ms Honda?

[marezydoats]

[ Tohru nods, looking pleased. ] U-um...! But you had questions about Isuzu-san and Hatsuharu-san, isn't that right...?

[unaffective]

Ah, yes. Please tell me whatever you're able.

[marezydoats]

[ The girl sits down next to Elaine, folding her legs carefully underneath her. ] First, has Isuzu-san ever mentioned Akito-san to you?

[unaffective]

... I can't recall. Who is Akito?

[marezydoats]

Akito-san is the head of the Sohma family house. He's also, mmm.... an important part of the curse. He's very important to all of them, their... "God", you could say.

[unaffective]

- Ah, yes. I've heard of him, somewhat...

[marezydoats]

Well, Akito-san, he... He doesn't really like any of the people who are cursed to have relationships without his approval. Especially since he's the head of the household... Hatsuharu-san and Isuzu-san, they were dating in secret, without Akito-san's permission.

[unaffective]

It isn't as if he's their father.

[marezydoats]

It would be easier if he were their father... It's not easy to disobey someone who is "God."

[unaffective]

Ms Honda -

What control does this man possess over them, in more specific terms? Would you know?

[marezydoats]

[ Tohru shakes her head. ] I... I only know a little. I don't think it's something I can fully understand as an outsider. [ She looks at her hands. ] But I know that when he's in the room, he takes up all of their attention. It's like the whole room falls away, and none of them notice the world around them. And at least the younger ones are terrified of him.