Event || Cluedo [Conclusion]

[melodiesmods]

Characters: Anyone.
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: July 03rd.
Summary: The grand conclusion to the event! Please reply to the first thread to play out the conclusion. You can also post your own threads to play out other things happening before / during / after the conclusion, or to play out past murders.
Warning: Lots of dead bodies.

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[rialynn]

[She can't move to surrender the ring, but she certainly would if she could. She wants that abomination off of her, the heavy weight making her skin crawl. There's a shuddering gasp of relief as Jade carefully works the wretched jewelry off of her.]

[There's a warm wash of energy flowing over her, temporarily chasing off the magicburn that threatens to tear her mind and soul apart. Her eyes shift to the side where she sees Barkeep collapse. She tries to shake her head, but the strain is painful.]

No...no...

[Rialynn's voice cracks and squeaks as she tries to protest. Her gaze drops back to the crumpled man in armor near her feet.]

Ramza...first...please...

[She doesn't try to move out of the way as Albel steps up, brimming over with anger. He can't be blamed for that. They all knew what she'd just done, and it might even be a kindness to end her here and now than to try healing all of the internal damage. It doesn't really matter either way. She just doesn't want to see Ramza die for her sake too, not if there's still a chance he can be saved.]

[wickedone]

[If Albel's smoldering glare had the power, it would ignite Rialynn. But he couldn't. He stayed his hand, only because Sheena asked, but he did not sheathe his blade until Jade finally removed the ring. Then, and only then, did he finally replace his katana.]

[Ramza was in bad shape. With the ring safely off, and her apparently genuine concerns for her fellow hero, Rialynn was no longer a threat. Albel looked over his shoulder and with a word, a large, pink rabbit appeared. It wasn't ideal -- wasn't even fully grown yet -- but Ramza was on the smaller side, he supposed. Perhaps it would be alright.]

Bunny, use Cura on the freelancer and then take him to the hospital.

[The animal chirruped cheerfully before casting the healing spell.]

[ninjainviolet]

[ Sheena continues to hold his glare with her own tired gaze--only releasing it once his sword is sheathed again. Squeezing his hand in thanks, Sheena then turns to Rialynn and kneeling behind her, places a comforting hand on her head. ]

Ramza's being taken care of, okay? So just relax. [ What she wouldn't give to have a gel or two right now for everyone.

And while she knows it's important, she can't bring herself to ask the suffering woman if she knows who had done this to her. And to the others.

Perhaps someone else can. ]

[jadethenecromancer]

[Jade quietly puts away the ring to have a look at it later. It should be fine now that it's not being worn.

But now they have the fallout to deal with... Unfortunately, Rialynn is not in the shape to be interrogated. Jade considers demanding she talk nevertheless, but pushing her further isn't likely to get them any coherent answers.

Besides, if he's right about what the ring is made of, that might limit the pool of suspects.]

Get her to the hospital. She's not in danger of being controlled now.

[Meanwhile, Jade's going to do what he can to patch up Barkeep's leg. He has no white magic available, so the Alchemist's healing items will have to do.]

[rialynn]

[Rialynn slumps, the tension leaving her in a shaky sigh once she sees the healing magic being used on Ramza. Her breath is short and quick as she closes her eyes. Her consciousness is fading, as is the rest of her strength now that she knows her friend is being attended to. So she needs to tell them, while she still can.]

N...Nar...

[Her expression winces as she wets her lips and tries again.]

Narasimha...it was...it was him.

[She wishes she knew more, but only that name sticks to her memories. He'd been the one using her as his personal puppet. Unfortunately, or at least fortunately for her, the stress toll is too much, and she goes limp as she finally passes out on the street.]

[forcegalactic]

[There's not much more Barkeep can do to help her. Ramza is being cared for, but there's still the bystanders that were injured. He holds onto her shoulder, waiting for her to calm down before he gets up, but that name catches his attention.]

Narasimha?! That guy from the letter?

[He recognizes the name on that piece of paper signed months ago. Someone who appeared to appreciate the Heroes. Someone that abused that trust.]

Look after here, I'm checkin' the crowd.

[No time to waste. His robes flutter with a heavy noise as he turns to the people still standing by the scene of the crime and waves his staff around, ordering them to clear a path to the wounded.]