DAY 6 (POST TRIAL) ALFENDI & SHIJIMA & BIGBY & ELIZABETH & ALICE

[selfdenying]

[Well, what a trial. Back and forth accusations between several people, a search for wounds, inquiries galore, the discovery that Bigby has weird kinks, Adam's sudden confession...it was one giant rollercoaster, but somehow, they've all made it. Somehow, this apartment is still ticking away with its strange inhabitants, now plus one in the form of Elizabeth.]

[Alfendi seems pleased by the whole affair- outwardly, at least. Once they've all gathered, he pulls out Bigby's whiskey bottle from last time, offering it to his fellow roommates (and Liz) with a devilish smile. It looks like his nicer side still isn't ready to come out - and honestly, he still looks sickly, but he's in a good mood.]

[He lets out a laugh.]

Well, I'm pretty sure I'm going to die. I don't suppose anyone is going to help me write my last will and testament?

[Another laugh as he sits on the edge of the couch, smiling wide,]

Anyways, never mind that, we're not out of the woods yet. We may have caught the guilty party, but there are still a few rats running around. What are everyone's thoughts on the matter? [A beat, as he glances to their newest occupant.] Also, before I forget, I just wanted to give a warm welcome to Elizabeth. You definitely came to the right place.

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[puffing]

[ Bigby's been idly participating in the conversations, but his main goal was to close his eyes and just listen. no amount of basic meds or bandages would stop the fact that it still hurt to even think to move his arm or hip, and being as how they were on opposite sides of one another, that meant almost everything.

eventually he would grow tired of Alfendi's constant pestering and roll off of the couch, slowly sitting up and pressing his back against the foot of the furniture. he clears his throat to gain the attention of the others. ]

Uhhh. So. I'm not the... best at this kind of shit, but. [ notice how he doesn't hold eye contact with any of them. ] I should say my thanks to all of you. Even you, Alfendi. If you guys didn't back me up in the trial, who knows where momentum would have swung. And for eventually helping me get my shit together and stop the bleeding. [ that one in particular is for both Shijima and Elizabeth. ]

Dying is something that I haven't had to worry about for a long time. It's bound to happen and they could come back and make sure of that whenever they want, and I'm willing to accept that. But I wanted to... express my appreciation, I guess.

[ it hurt to say that more than anything else, really. ]

[liven]

I haven't had to worry about it, either, I suppose...so I know the odd feeling.

[ immortal high five, or something. but not actually. ]

As I said last time we met, this game requires us to trust someone at some point. Right or wrong, I am choosing to trust all of you. Blind distrust is just as dangerous as blind mistrust. I will take the path that is neither, and consider us allies. Since my usual partner isn't here...

[selfdenying]

Don't throw shoes at my head next time, asshole.

[He says, with a huff - he still sounds a little sniffly from the nosebleed from before, THANKS BIGBY. But he's not going to carry a grudge. He's just going to be your local jerk comrade in arms or something. He's still figuring it out.]

And of course we said what we said. You were innocent. Going after you would be a waste of time and would allow the real killer to escape. [A pause.] Besides, the other one said to trust you, and so far, he hasn't been wrong. Just keep surviving, jerk. I'll guess we'll make sure that continues to happen.

[NICE WORDS??? FROM RUDE ALFENDI?????? cherish this moment because it ain't happening again.]

[tearable]

I'd ask why, but you're probably not drunk anymore - won't get an honest answer.

[ Re: worrying about dying. However. Elizabeth who is sitting with her back to the wall gives a nod. ]

Don't do anything stupid in the future to pop your stitches and we'll be even. That's the only thanks we want. I think.

[selfsufficiency]

Like Elizabeth said, just do us a favor and don't reopen your wounds.

[Alice winks.]

It would be really annoying if you actually did die, so you're not allowed to do that. [In other words, she's also glad he survived? 10/10, would leap to his defense in a trial again.]

I've decided to think of all of you as my comrades, so don't you go abandoning us.