Dreamland - Peko

[murimurimuri]

[It's the monkey that greets Peko, beckoning her toward a secluded corner where Simon is hanging out, looking awkward and nervous as usual.]

Um... hey. I know you're grieving, and I promise I won't take up a lot of your time. I wanted to say something before, but I don't know you that well and I'm totally terrible at this kind of thing... so... so I guess I just didn't.

[He pauses here, fidgeting and staring at his shoes.]

But. But. I know what it's like to lose somebody, and I feel like, even if I don't know what to make of anyone else, right now I can't even imagine you're one of the killers. That's what my instincts are telling me. And it's kind of lonely not having anybody but Money to talk to, so... I thought.. maybe I could help?

S-sorry, this is just coming off weird, isn't it? I don't have much to offer yet, but I swear to you I'm not suspicious! Even if I have to wait for the buddy cops or the real detective to look at me to prove it! I really might be able to help, even if I don't know how yet!

Comments

[murimurimuri]

Because the tides are changing. Early on, it was enough not to be a threat to the VIPs. Then I had to not be a threat to the bomber, although I can't take credit for whatever kind person wrote that letter for me. But right now the safest camp to be in is with those who've been declared regular guests. So I made up a story about some nightmares to try and look suspicious enough to be investigated.

[perfectstrike]

...You're more intelligent than you act.

[Peko is that... is that a compliment or an insult...]

Your idea has merit. I would prefer it not come to that, but... should we have no other choice, I have said before that I have no qualms about taking matters into my own hands.

[murimurimuri]

Thanks! That's kind of you to say.

[Seems like he's decided on "compliment!"]

Let's see how things are going after tonight's trial, shall we? Six down, only one-and-a-Shroedinger's-conversion to go!