Danganronpa F6: Beneath the Surface- End

Collin1002 · Post by **Collin1002** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:23 am

WinterCoat wrote:
Joker wrote:Klifford was sitting down listening to the radio with the others. However, at the mention of his name and his wife he jumped up.

"What the hell?!" He shouted angrily, ignoring the rest of the message. "I did no such thing! Who would say something like this?"
"I wasn't gonna say anythin', but since even you don't know what that's about, I'd say it adds to the idea that the mayor has a conspiracy goin' against us," Brandy said.

"Perhaps it's just a false rumor to tarnish your reputation?" Oliver guessed. "I swear, if that bloody bastard tries to ruin my reputation and fame..." he grumbled before awkwardly clearing his throat.

"A-Ah, anyway," he began, running a hand through his red hair. "It has to be a false rumor either spread by the media, jealous of our talents and wanting to undermine us, or the mayor, likewise trying to undermine our reputation for whatever reason. I just wonder... The mayor started the Star Citizen program. It seemed to be because the town was slipping economically, but with sending us down here to participate in this infernal killing game... What is the mayor trying to accomplish?" He shrugged, unsure of the answer.

Joker · Post by **Joker** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:26 am

WinterCoat wrote:"I wasn't gonna say anythin', but since even you don't know what that's about, I'd say it adds to the idea that the mayor has a conspiracy goin' against us," Brandy said.

Collin1002 wrote: "Perhaps it's just a false rumor to tarnish your reputation?" Oliver guessed. "I swear, if that bloody bastard tries to ruin my reputation and fame..." he grumbled before awkwardly clearing his throat.

"Maybe you guys are right." Klifford replied. That idea seemed to calm him down a little. "He didn't have to drag my wife and daughter into this, though. The mayor can say whatever he wants about me, but leave them out of this."

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:30 am

Brandy decided to try and change the subject a little. "By the way, Kliff, I didn't know you were married. Though, I guess that explains the name you called me when I woke you up the other night."

Cold52 · Post by **Cold52** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:31 am

Joker wrote:
WinterCoat wrote:"I wasn't gonna say anythin', but since even you don't know what that's about, I'd say it adds to the idea that the mayor has a conspiracy goin' against us," Brandy said.

Collin1002 wrote: "Perhaps it's just a false rumor to tarnish your reputation?" Oliver guessed. "I swear, if that bloody bastard tries to ruin my reputation and fame..." he grumbled before awkwardly clearing his throat.
"Maybe you guys are right." Klifford replied. That idea seemed to calm him down a little. "He didn't have to drag my wife and daughter into this, though. The mayor can say whatever he wants about me, but leave them out of this."

"Not to try and accuse your wife of shit doc, but aint it possible your wife's in on it somehow?"

Joker · Post by **Joker** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:48 am

WinterCoat wrote:Brandy decided to try and change the subject a little. "By the way, Kliff, I didn't know you were married. Though, I guess that explains the name you called me when I woke you up the other night."

"Oh, I kind of forgot about that." Klifford chuckles. "I was half asleep then and I thought I was back home." He then sighs. "I hope she's alright. I miss her a lot..."

Cold52 wrote: "Not to try and accuse your wife of shit doc, but aint it possible your wife's in on it somehow?"

Klifford frowns as he turns to face Matt. "It's not possible. Leanne would never do something like that to me. I trust her completely."

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:52 am

Joker wrote:
WinterCoat wrote:Brandy decided to try and change the subject a little. "By the way, Kliff, I didn't know you were married. Though, I guess that explains the name you called me when I woke you up the other night."
"Oh, I kind of forgot about that." Klifford chuckles. "I was half asleep then and I thought I was back home." He then sighs. "I hope she's alright. I miss her a lot..."

Brandy smiled at him. "Don't you worry now, you'll be able to see her again soon. I jus' know it."

Joker · Post by **Joker** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:02 am

"Thanks." Klifford replied, smiling back at Brandy. "I hope you're right."

Cold52 · Post by **Cold52** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:03 am

Joker wrote:
Cold52 wrote: "Not to try and accuse your wife of shit doc, but aint it possible your wife's in on it somehow?"
Klifford frowns as he turns to face Matt. "It's not possible. Leanne would never do something like that to me. I trust her completely."

"That's what they all say before there wife's stab them in the back doc, best prepare yourself in case shit hits the fan...but what do I know im just a lousy drunk afterall."
Matt began to walk away.
Aint like I havent been through shit like it before.

Kachu · Post by **Kachu** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:07 am

"Ah yes, the man accused of stealing money said he didn't do it." Bennett sighs. "Clearly we're being tricked!" Bennett says in the most blatantly sarcastic tone he can muster.

"Come to think of it, wouldn't someone who actually stole money say the same thing...?"

Datamatt · Post by **Datamatt** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:29 am

CaptainPancakes wrote:"You are beginning to age, aren't you?" Ivan smirked as he walked with Daniel towards the log cabin. "Sleeping on the job, slipping and falling..."

"Perhaps it's time for me to finally surpass you?" he joked while rubbing his hands together for warmth.

"Pfft," Daniel gives a gruff laugh. "You've still got a long way to go, kid, even if my back starts hurtin'. But I guarantee you, I'm still in my best form!"

He looks around in the log cabin, somewhat disappointed. "I didn't expect much, but I'm still disappointed. Even the barracks are better than this place."

KamiPanda · Post by **KamiPanda** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:06 pm

Completely missing out on everything going on in the radio room, Seb looked around the log cabin expressionlessly. "No signs of Enola, and I don't think there's anything that will help us progress through the caves either," he said, idly scuffing his boot on the ground and watching dust fly up. "At least it's a nice, wooden floor. I can clean it if I get bored." It was unclear how serious he was about that.

Lone · Post by **Lone** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:58 pm

Finally having the time to post in chapter 2, Ciro speaks up.

“Our dear mayor, how can he think things are going well? He can’t say he doesn’t know, as he hasn’t heard from us in ages. To think that this entire town has him in charge. Boy, he better look out next election, hm?”

Southern Corn · Post by **Southern Corn** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:03 pm

"Kee, then you all need to get out of this place!" Bruce squeaks. "Otherwise they'll never realise what's going on here!"

"...And what was that about an expedition I heard? You guys never told me what you were down for!" Bruce pouts sadly. "If you were looking for someone, you could have asked me! My eyes and ears are open to anyone and everyone who steps into these caves, kee!"

Lone · Post by **Lone** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:13 pm

"Good idea, we were too busy with the whole murder trial thing, we never even considered that."

Ciro holds up a copy of the picture of Enola

"Have you seen this girl? We were sent down here to look for her?"

Joker · Post by **Joker** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:16 pm

Cold52 wrote: "That's what they all say before there wife's stab them in the back doc, best prepare yourself in case shit hits the fan...but what do I know im just a lousy drunk afterall."
Matt began to walk away.
Aint like I havent been through shit like it before.

"I've known my wife for 12 years, Matt. I know her better than anyone." Klifford replied. "I'm sorry if you've had a bad experience in the past with a wife or girlfriend or something, but Leanne would never do something like that to me. I'd rather die here than doubt her for even just a second."

Kachu wrote:"Ah yes, the man accused of stealing money said he didn't do it." Bennett sighs. "Clearly we're being tricked!" Bennett says in the most blatantly sarcastic tone he can muster.

"Come to think of it, wouldn't someone who actually stole money say the same thing...?"

The doctor sighs again. "Feel free to believe what you want, but I did no such thing. Something tells me I won't be able to convince you otherwise, so I won't bother trying to."

Southern Corn · Post by **Southern Corn** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:57 pm

Lone wrote:"Good idea, we were too busy with the whole murder trial thing, we never even considered that."

Ciro holds up a copy of the picture of Enola

"Have you seen this girl? We were sent down here to look for her?"

"Kee... maybe I have", Bruce replies, not entirely certain. "How many days has it been since she disappeared? A week? A month?"

Kachu · Post by **Kachu** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:18 pm

Joker wrote:
Kachu wrote:"Ah yes, the man accused of stealing money said he didn't do it." Bennett sighs. "Clearly we're being tricked!" Bennett says in the most blatantly sarcastic tone he can muster.

"Come to think of it, wouldn't someone who actually stole money say the same thing...?"
The doctor sighs again. "Feel free to believe what you want, but I did no such thing. Something tells me I won't be able to convince you otherwise, so I won't bother trying to."

“Hey, I’d love to believe ya.” Bennett shrugs. “I’m more surprised everyone else isn’t even questioning you. Are you that trustworthy of a guy, doc?”

Bennett turns away from Klifford and starts speaking to everyone else. “I’m just saying that nobody here should be so quick to jump ahead and trust someone. You never know what they’re thinking...”

JesusMonroe · Post by **JesusMonroe** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:03 pm

Benjamin closed the book he was reading and began perusing the shelf for another one. “I don’t care if Klifford stole money or not, as long as he doesn’t steal from me. What the mayor is saying up there doesn’t affect what’s going on down here.” He seemed to find a book to his liking and grabbed it.

“Furthermore, we need Klifford’s insight in case there’s another trial. Or a random injury. So even if he stole from his wife, he’s part of the team.”

Southern Corn · Post by **Southern Corn** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:22 pm

"Hmm... If I recall correctly, I saw Ms. Gardner go down here the day before the expedition itself. So... almost a week now?" Micah says.

"Kee... So a day before you all came here?" Bruce shakes its head. "Sorry... I don't think I saw anybody here at that time."

"Well, that's disappointing", Oliver mutters. "What happened to your eyes and ears?"

"Kee! I'm sorry... But I really didn't see anything", Bruce says sorrowfully. Everyone turns back to what they were doing previously. Some time passes by with not much happening as people fiddled around in the recreation room. As they did, the others returned from the ice cave, not finding much else there. They informed the others on what they had found there, and in turn got filled in on what the others had heard on the radio. There seemed to be a bit of intrigue in the room now.

Suddenly, the sound of something falling from afar was heard. "Ow, fuck!"

"Benny, is that you?" Brandy shouts. "What happened? Are you alright?"

"Ah, it's nothing!" Bennett shouts back. " I think I may have toppled a few books in the library, though. Seb, could you come and help me with this mess?"

Sebastian didn't seem to react to that particularly. "Alright, I'm coming!" He shouted back, quickly going over. A few people shoot him a concerned look but he doesn't appear to acknowledge them. A few minutes pass. People hear some sweeping going on there- that must have been a big mess Bennett caused. Suddenly, a cry of shock is heard, followed by footsteps.

"Guys, guys! We found something!" Bennett rushes into the room, an excited expression on his face. "You've got to come see this! This is important!"

People seem surprised by this, but slowly everyone assembles over at the library. Bennett guides them to a lonely corner, where several books are laying around. Sebastian is picking up the books and puts them in a corner as the group arrives, looking unperturbed by the whole situation.

"Well? What is it?" Daniel grunts. "You got something good for us or what?"

"Well, lemme show it to you, simply!" Bennett points over to an empty shelf, most likely where the books fell from. Behind the shelf though, there are a set of verses carved into the wood. It appears to be a...

"Ohmigosh, it's a poem!" Charlotte says, now looking more excited. "Enola's got to have written this!"

Everyone quickly assembles behind the shelf, looking at what's inscribed onto it.

Spoiler: The Second Poem

After reading the poem, there's another awkward silence in the room. This poem seems to say... quite a lot.

JesusMonroe · Post by **JesusMonroe** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:58 pm

Benjamin was the first to break the painfully long silence. "So Dr. Scarface must be her therapist, and the city of whispers must be Rattlewater. The first poem seemed to suggest Dizzy was her mother, but now it seems otherwise. Her brother, maybe? And her mother left because the pain of losing Dizzy was too much to bear? And I suppose her father steals Enola's writing and publishes it himself? That's about all I can get, but I don't see how any of this helps us find her. All we know is that she was here."

Cold52 · Post by **Cold52** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:41 pm

JesusMonroe wrote:Benjamin was the first to break the painfully long silence. "So Dr. Scarface must be her therapist, and the city of whispers must be Rattlewater. The first poem seemed to suggest Dizzy was her mother, but now it seems otherwise. Her brother, maybe? And her mother left because the pain of losing Dizzy was too much to bear? And I suppose her father steals Enola's writing and publishes it himself? That's about all I can get, but I don't see how any of this helps us find her. All we know is that she was here."

Matt scratched his head. "Aint there one more thing important there? at the end it says..."

the Gardners reunite beneath the surface
Trapped too long to taste light anymore.

"Now im terrible with this poetry crap but...aint this implying she and her whole family are dead in this cave, we saw that father of hers already right?"

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:50 pm

Brandy nodded. "Matt, it seems that poisoned brain o' yours might be onto somethin'. Perhaps we're gonna find more bodies.

"Furthermore, it seems the statement of Dizzy's wings meltin' in the sun is an allusion to a Greek myth wherein Icarus flew too close to the sun n' melted his wax wings. It's a cautionary tale 'bout rememberin' your limits, so maybe Dizzy got in over his head? And if Benjamin's right 'bout the City of Whispers bein' Rattlewater, then that must mean he's down here somewhere."

KamiPanda · Post by **KamiPanda** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:31 pm

"I guess this time there's no denying it. She must have seen her father's body when she went down here," Seb said from off to one side, still cleaning up the fallen books. "Yet the bat says it didn't see her enter at all? She must have been here if she was able to leave all these poems... But then, how did she reach this place? The rocks blocking our way would have blocked hers too."

JesusMonroe · Post by **JesusMonroe** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:36 pm

"Maybe she knocked them down behind her?" Benjamin guessed. "I suppose we can ask Bruce if those boulders were there more than a week ago."

KamiPanda · Post by **KamiPanda** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:39 pm

"But wasn't Carrie already familiar with the area?" Seb replied. "If the way had already been open, or at least could be cleared with little enough difficulty that Enola could do it, how did Carrie not discover her parents sooner?"

JesusMonroe · Post by **JesusMonroe** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:53 pm

Benjamin pondered the question but didn't respond. He didn't know if there were an answer or if this was a plothole.

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:55 pm

"Magic," Brandy blurted out.

Yes, she was serious.

KamiPanda · Post by **KamiPanda** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:56 pm

Seb sighed, a little exasperated. "Not more magic..."

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:00 pm

"I think it's pretty obvious her and Belphegor are connected somehow," Brandy said matter-of -factly. "Magic makes sense based on what we know."

CaptainPancakes · Post by **CaptainPancakes** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:42 pm

"Magic isn't real," Ivan snapped. "...It can't be real...right?"

KamiPanda · Post by **KamiPanda** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:47 pm

"Some of us are now friends with a talking bat," Seb replied drily. "Fighting against the facts of the situation we're in is pointless and counterproductive. Magic may be annoyingly nonsensical, but until we see otherwise we have to go along with it. I'd quite like to see it proved otherwise, though."

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:48 pm

CaptainPancakes wrote:"Magic isn't real," Ivan snapped. "...It can't be real...right?"

"Do you want to hear the answer that makes you feel more comfortable, or the truth?" Brandy asked casually, though there was a hint of sourness in her question. "Y'all can think I'm crazy if you want, but, like Seb said, Bruce can talk. I ain't sayin' it's the only possibility, but it's jus' the most likely to me. We're in enemy territory, so there's no tellin' what tricks they got up their sleeves."

CaptainPancakes · Post by **CaptainPancakes** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:03 pm

"Could it not be a machine, or perhaps equipped with some sort of speaker..?" Ivan sighed, rubbing his head. "Although, Ms. Fae disappearing from the chest is concerning, there has to be practical explanations..."

Even as he said this, his voice was clearly somewhat doubtful.

Collin1002 · Post by **Collin1002** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:08 pm

"There's also the bolt of lightning Belphegor shot at Bruce," Oliver added, though he was looking at the poem rather than the others. "And the fact that, well, he somehow knows things about us... Like Carrie's parents, or Lavender's 'accident' being caused purposely. Honestly, I don't see any practical explanation for any of that."

Datamatt · Post by **Datamatt** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:15 pm

"Nobody has any explanation for Satan walking around men," Daniel grunts in annoyance. "It's best to not think about it, soldiers. Your head will only hurt. But this poetry crap means nothin' to me. Only the ravings of an insane kid as far as I'm concerned."

Cold52 · Post by **Cold52** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:36 pm

"Ehh, whats magic but an undiscovered science, once upon a time cellphones didnt exist and look where we are today, hell go back further and I woulnt even be a damn mechanic cause all the things the inventors made that I fix up were just crap stewing in the bodiess of those basters just waiting to be shit out on the world.

Matt scratched his head.
"Damn lack of beer making me think too much on this bullcrap."

Doctor Nanjo · Post by **Doctor Nanjo** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:33 am

The discussion of magic dies down after a while.

The group hear shouts coming from the mine elevator.

They gather, and see that Ivan and Matt have wrenched open the elevator doors. The lights are on inside.

Ivan informs the others that he and Matt fixed the elevators. Matt protests and swears a bit insisting he did all the work. Regardless, the people nearby seem excited about the elevator. Shizune in particular seems excited about the place being a little bit more considerate of her.

The group decides to explore the new caves together and they ride the elevator down in a handful of groups.

This area happens to be another ice cave. The group walks under a series of beams in a claustrophobic passageway into another large snowfield. The ceiling of this snowfield is covered in magnificent icicles. They spot a tiny building against the far wall. A strangely imposing concrete building with five windows: three upstairs, two downstairs. There are two doors on the first floor.

Spoiler: Concrete Building

The group leaves the building, feeling a little confused and cold. Off across the snowfield they can hear rushing water again. A river seems to run through this part of the cave as well. Seems like this river definitely isn't frozen, though entering it definitely would kill someone near-instantly.

One more thing in the snowfield catches their eyes: a stone slab sitting near one end, they all approach it, shivering.

The slab has a message carved into the side, and in the top is a basin filled with fourteen glossy black cubes.

Spoiler: Inscription

Spoiler: OOC Rules

CaptainPancakes · Post by **CaptainPancakes** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:42 am

"..."

Ivan looked contently at the slab, studying its contents.

"...Greatest...weakness?"

He almost seemed interested in the prospect.

WinterCoat · Post by **WinterCoat** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:11 am

"Interestin'..." Brandy said, focused on the slab. "I s'pose this is one way to get the Killin' Game rollin'..."

SaizotheSixth · Post by **SaizotheSixth** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:35 am

"It could perhaps be useful to hold onto these for later use," Nail suggested as if he had always been there. "Maybe we can use them as additional lifelines in the midst of a tribunal. Though I doubt Belphegor will allow it, it would be worth a try."

He looked rather dusty, all things considered. Given that he had said he would be praying for the souls of the departed, though, it made sense.

Though he was also rather angry that his advice was not followed, so he was mostly ignoring Ben and Shizune. Ah, well. He'd probably come around eventually.