What do you think I'm looking for?! [He remains on the alert as he runs around! But eventually, instead of a door, he finds a fork in the road.
After a moment of uncertainty, Byakuya chooses the right-hand path. On which... the hallway winds on, without a sign of a door. But at least they'll end up leaving those vines behind.]
[How did Byakuya end up as the leader again? Oh yeah, because Shiori agreed to it.
Huff huff he'll keep following even as he almost bumps into the other when they hit the fork in the road. Then a path is chose and Shiori keeps following.] I think we're clear!
[He grunts as his arm is grabbed. It does look like more of the ground is crumbling.]
F-fine... Let's backtrack and try one of the other paths. There is no greater proof than trial and error! [With that, he spins around to walk back towards the mouth of this hall!]
[There is no way he's letting Byakuya fall. That'd be like murder... He bites back a sigh and follows, looking behind him on occasion to see how fast the floor was crumbling.]
We might run into the vines again. Unless that was just something this place used to chase us into a dead end.
It's hard to say for sure. In any case, it is still best to stay alert for them or any other surprises.
[The floor's crumbling seems to have stopped! And they return to the fork without any trouble.
Well, aside from one that only one of them can see. Byakuya comes to a stop and blinks as a memory phases into his consciousness. He sees a young girl, walking through a labyrinth while holding onto one arm, which has a bleeding wound. It's as if he's seeing her on the screen.
Byakuya practically seizes up, looking surprised as that desperate image remains fresh in his mind.]
[Well, he agreed to let Byakuya lead the way, which was close enough in his book!]
Don't call her a ghost. We don't know enough about her yet. [He grunts defensively. But then yay, he's free! He quickly starts to move out of the vine's range.]
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After a moment of uncertainty, Byakuya chooses the right-hand path. On which... the hallway winds on, without a sign of a door. But at least they'll end up leaving those vines behind.]
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Huff huff he'll keep following even as he almost bumps into the other when they hit the fork in the road. Then a path is chose and Shiori keeps following.] I think we're clear!
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Yes... for now. But let that serve as a lesson. Going forward, we have to be a lot more cautious if we're going to survive this.
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I know... Should we stop talking or what? [The silence might help them pick things up.]
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Only speak if it's absolutely urgent. We can't afford any more distractions.
[With that, he tries stepping forward some more... only for part of the floor ahead of them to suddenly crumble into nothingness.]
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Not that way! [He looks behind him.] Let's go back before we fall!
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F-fine... Let's backtrack and try one of the other paths. There is no greater proof than trial and error! [With that, he spins around to walk back towards the mouth of this hall!]
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We might run into the vines again. Unless that was just something this place used to chase us into a dead end.
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[The floor's crumbling seems to have stopped! And they return to the fork without any trouble.
Well, aside from one that only one of them can see. Byakuya comes to a stop and blinks as a memory phases into his consciousness. He sees a young girl, walking through a labyrinth while holding onto one arm, which has a bleeding wound. It's as if he's seeing her on the screen.
Byakuya practically seizes up, looking surprised as that desperate image remains fresh in his mind.]
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Why did we stop?
[Is there something he's missing?]
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Where is she? Do you see anyone else??
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[This is a little concerning. You okay there, Byakuya?]
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You don't know that for sure! I'm sure that I just saw someone... in a place much like this. If someone is trapped here in pain, we have to help her!
[Without waiting for any more words, he barrels blindly down another hallway!]
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Wait! There's no one here!
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[Except then he ends up tripping over, as a vine has gripped onto his ankle.]
Oof!
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But there's no time to complain! He manages to dodge a vine heading for his own feet, crouching down and tugging at the one on Byakuya's ankle.]
All I'm saying is that I didn't see anyone, so don't go running after ghosts! [And.... freedom! Better get up fast, Byakuya.]
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Don't call her a ghost. We don't know enough about her yet. [He grunts defensively. But then yay, he's free! He quickly starts to move out of the vine's range.]
...Thank you.
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If she turns out to be a ghost, I'm gonna say "I told you so." [Just so they are clear.
Shiori nods and moves as well, not wanting to get tangled in them either.] We can't stop again. We'll get wrapped up at this rate.
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Beyond that, I agree with you. We have to be quick on our feet to find our way out of here.