[He frowns, lips thin, and glances away for a brief moment or two. It feels as bad as it did then, to be powerless. To not know how to find the answers as easily as usual.]
No. Nothing strange occurred, except for the fact apparently none of us actually disembarked from the train. Or far from it.
Who else have you seen that we know? There are people here from other "games," but not ones... run by Hal. Some know each other, too.
Yes, I saw Jackson, too. [Dammit.] That... is impossible. We played the game well. Hal said so. We transferred all merit to Jackson, and he... he did what was right.
Why would we be tested again? If it was related to murder, Todd wouldn't be here.
He promised it wouldn't happen to us concerning him and his employers, more than likely. As fine print.
[His lips thin as he frowns.]
I have no evidence to confirm my suspicions, but I don't believe it's Hal. From the talk I've heard, it seems to be a collection of us who have done this before, in some way.
[Reaching up, he rubs the tips of his fingers over the socket of one of his eyes.]
We're on a triple-decker bus, as far as I can tell. It's moving. That means we're en route to a destination, and we have to wait until we arrive. Have you tried the Ouija board on the upper level?
There is no opportunity for discussion when we're hostages. Only extortion.
If they wanted to tell us anything substantial, they would have been here to deliver the message in person, like Hal, or they would have found a way to communicate. A willingness to talk.
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[After a second:]
There are ten ways I could interpret that question, can you be more specific?
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[He's not sure if that is... reassuring, or disappointing.]
What did you want with me now, Goodman? You said you wanted to talk.
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[Was also hoping he knew something she didn't, which she's realizing now is unlikely. All the same:]
Your stop was after mine and Jason's, so I was just wondering if you'd noticed anything, or... If anything weird happened after we left. I don't know.
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No. Nothing strange occurred, except for the fact apparently none of us actually disembarked from the train. Or far from it.
Who else have you seen that we know? There are people here from other "games," but not ones... run by Hal. Some know each other, too.
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[Which makes her frown, too.]
Do you think it's a coincidence that it's the four of us?
[As opposed to any of the people who died much earlier or were less involved in how things ended.]
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Why would we be tested again? If it was related to murder, Todd wouldn't be here.
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[She sighs, running a hand backwards through her hair.]
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[His lips thin as he frowns.]
I have no evidence to confirm my suspicions, but I don't believe it's Hal. From the talk I've heard, it seems to be a collection of us who have done this before, in some way.
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[She glares down at the ground, frustrated.]
So what now?
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We're on a triple-decker bus, as far as I can tell. It's moving. That means we're en route to a destination, and we have to wait until we arrive. Have you tried the Ouija board on the upper level?
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It seemed pretty shady to me. You?
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Someone or something responds.
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[Despite the immediate denial, the answer is at least a little bit yes.]
...What did they say to you?
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[of COURSE he did he is so stupid]
They said, "Fine. Come and find me," but wouldn't tell me if they would be present at the place the bus will likely stop.
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What is it with you and demanding that people duel you? Was this a thing even before Whole Ass?
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There is no point in wasting time playing another game with our lives. Do you want that, Goodman? It would be idiotic not to try.
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[Which is hilarious coming from her, but.]
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If they wanted to tell us anything substantial, they would have been here to deliver the message in person, like Hal, or they would have found a way to communicate. A willingness to talk.
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[She crosses her arms.]
At least, I’m assuming you didn’t say anything to Jason or Percy.
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The rest of you don't have to know, as long as I win. [He won't say anything about not winning, however.] I didn't.
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...You realize that you both don't have to and shouldn't do everything on your own, right?
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It's easier that way.
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[She's actually not sure if he'll say for him or for everyone else, but she's ready to argue either way.]
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Me and everyone else.
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[That makes it sound like he wasn't trying to help anyone, which isn't exactly fair, but.]
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