KNIFEBEARER

[grigori]

ROLE: KNIFEBEARER kotetsu

THE LAST KNIFE OF ALL

On Sunday following execution, Finley catches Kotetsu's attention. Both will innately know that they have somewhere to be, and Finley will be able to lead the way—even if they've never been there before. Her form changes, as they're both accustomed to, but takes that of a maine coon, and upon reaching their destination, they will be greated by the Watchers.

After finishing their business, Kotetsu and Finley will not be able to return to this location again without being invited back, regardless of whether they attempt to return on the same day or in the same week. Finley will be able to take her maine coon form again on her own, but will revert to one of her original forms upon leaving. Kotetsu and Finley both will know that this form cannot be shared openly, and that caution should be practiced with sharing it privately, as well.


As the knifebearer, Kotetsu will be presented with three choices of new worlds to explore the following week. Each world will come with a brief description of the feelings or sensations associated with it, and Kotetsu may only choose one. No further details will be offered regarding each world until the following Monday. Choose wisely!

Additionally, Kotetsu may use this time to speak directly with the Watchers each week. He may ask questions, receive small hints, or simply chat with them, though any information received will be subject to the Watchers' own discretion.

★ Keep it secret.
★ Never open a window without closing it.
★ Never let anyone else use the knife.
★ Never use it for a base purpose.
★ If too many participants learn about the knife, it will be requisitioned.
★ Use your daemon’s maine coon form sparingly.
★ You must choose one world each week.
★ If you choose not to act, a choice will be made for you.

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Comments

[sponsoredby]

[ bright smile back ]

Good. I'll make sure they know.

[grigori]

You must be a great hero in your world, Mister Kaburagi.

[sponsoredby]

I've had my ups and downs. I'm glad everything worked out in favor of the up this time.

[grigori]

It's always that way for a hero. But the point is that you don't give up, right? Because there are always people out there who need help.

[sponsoredby]

Yeah. It's not always easy, but we have to keep pushing forward to tomorrow. I'm helping to fix entire worlds, so I can't let it keep me down.

[grigori]

There's the resilience of the hero we know and love! You've been doing a great job, too. It may not be obvious, but everyone in these worlds will be grateful for what you're doing.

[sponsoredby]

I'm glad to hear that. [ he seems happy about the praise, too... ] It's worth the effort.

[ but a little more serious. ]

What happened at the trial... I didn't realize there were other roles. I probably should have, but I never asked.

[grigori]

[ they shake their head. ]

Even if you had, we wouldn't have been able to answer. If you're to find each other, you have to do it on your own - but not like that. That's why they tell you to keep it secret.

[sponsoredby]

I'm glad I've been as cautious as I have been. I never planned to say it to anyone else, outside of Sholmes, and I'm even more certain about it.

It gets a little hard lying to people, but I know it's for the best.

[grigori]

I guess we have to thank you for, too, huh? We had no idea what would happen if something got out like that.

[ it hurt ): ]

I understand not wanting to lie, but... thank you.

[ they execute a formal bow, or at least they try. it's a little awkward, with their injuries. ]

[sponsoredby]

[ he lightly waves his hand. no need to be so formal. ]

I knew it'd put me at risk, but I didn't know you guys would also be at risk. I don't regret my choice of who I shared it with and I'm sure it'll be safe. That we'll all be safe from something like that happening.

I hope everyone learned from it.

...Are you able to answer if any of those murders were related to the roles?

[grigori]

I don't think anyone did... So I wouldn't blame him for trying to help everyone how he could.

[ van zieks, that is. they heard a number of people chiding him, and while some of it was valid, well... ]

We can't, no. I'm sorry.

[sponsoredby]

I know. His heart is in a good place. I wouldn't have trusted him if I didn't think that.

[ he means well. kotetsu gets that. ]

Didn't think so, but it was worth a shot asking.

[grigori]

Then I'll believe that you made the right choice.

[ they nod. ]

It was a good question. It's just one of those things that you have to find out on your own again.

[sponsoredby]

[ nods back to that. ]

It must be hard for you all. All of this.

[grigori]

Mm... It's frustrating, to know what we do and be unable to help you. But believe me, we'll keep trying - whatever it takes.

[sponsoredby]

I can't imagine. I've only got one secret I need to keep and it's bad enough.

[grigori]

I bet. If I were you, I'd want to tell the whole world about it. It's kind of a cool ability, even if it does come with a lot of responsibility.

[sponsoredby]

It'd also be a good point that if we work together, there's the chance we can all get home eventually. I wouldn't stop until everyone is back safe.

But if it falls into the wrong hands, it could also cause problems.

[grigori]

That is true... As much as I'd love to be able to help you guys work together, our role as Watchers means we can't interfere. [ as usual... ] But if you're careful but still manage to find one another, you can still help each other.

...I don't really want to think too hard about that possibility, though. As long as you've got it, it'll be alright.

[ "please, don't die" goes unspoken, but it's there. ]

[sponsoredby]

It's hard. I want to reach out and try to find the others, but I also don't want to be the first to reveal anything. Tell something to the wrong person and...

[ shakes his head softly. ]

I pushed through the execution, right? I have to keep this safe. It isn't just my promise that helps me keep going, but this task as well. I can't let it get to me. Even if I feel like trying to tear down the barriers with it.

[ there is a moment's pause ]

...I got a letter from Nine. It means they have to be alive somewhere, right? Could I...?

[ He brings his hand to his chest, where he keeps his knife. ]

[grigori]

It is risky. But if anyone can do it, it's you. We trust your judgment.

[ they'd say the higher powers do, too, but well. public opinion of them isn't great at the moment. ]

They aren't... alive, in the same way we are. But they aren't gone, either. [ ... ] It's possible that you could reach them with the knife, but you'd need to find it first, the same way you do with the other worlds you choose.

[sponsoredby]

I'll try. I'll have to rely more on my instincts.

[ he thinks about that ]

But would it be right bringing them back? If they're not alive... would that cause more problems? Like how the spectres came to punish the people that kept the windows open.

[grigori]

I... don't know.

[ voice soft, they sound almost lost. ]

I don't have that kind of answer. The ones we work for... they'd probably say we shouldn't, but they don't really have the same regard for people's lives that we do. My guess is that they'd say we shouldn't worry about someone that's no longer with us.

[ hard to agree with that, though. ]

[sponsoredby]

[ there's a halfhearted nod at that. ]

I don't think that's fair when they're the ones that insisted on making this game in the first place. I want to save them.