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>Politely refuse Angelina's offer. Don't believe her plan will work. You don't want to under mine Jaq. [RES-1=61]
Day 3 since rebirth...
The question hangs in the air of the bare remains of what used to the elegant chamber of the prestigious Student Council. Graceful splendor replaced with cold utility: a blackboard, amenities straight out of abandoned classrooms, you, Your Galaxy-sprinkled Cat by the doors, and your classmate Angelina.
"...So, Aki, would you help me make your friends turn a new leaf?" The black haired beauty repeats, a singular ray of green hued sunshine piercing the grated window makes her sapphire eyes sparkle with all the hope she holds in this offer.
..But it's simply not meant to be. What's the chance of Jaq 'turning a new leaf' now? Both you and Angelina will just wind up dead.
Looking away, you mutter apologetically. "I'm sorry, but this is hopeless. I don't believe your plan can work."
"Your friends certainly had a bad start in life, but here we can help them start anew, that's why you are here!" Your overseer says without missing a beat. Suddenly, her smooth hands envelop yours as she brings them close to her chest. "Aki, please, do it for them."
...No, that probably isn't in your best interests. Jaq, even if manipulative and imperious remains your friend still; knowledgeable and well positioned friend. Consequences of betraying this diminutive totalitarian would be too dire - you still need her for your escape.
Hence, you meet her wide eyes again, and her mood falters as she sees your solemn expression. "No, I refuse. I don't wish to undermine Jaqueline. You probably shouldn't either."
"I-I... understand. I was too forward." She muses absentmindedly. "Or too late."
"What do you mean?"
Her grip on your palms tightens - lightly, worriedly, ever gently. "I should have invited you to my group from the start, Jaqueline as well. We could have been the best of friends... But now we are all entwined in this rotten, So so rotten, mess!" She half whispers and half yells.
Exasperated, you fiddle your hands free. "It's fine, really." It's not like you ever bothered about her, anyway...
Once you separate and step back Angelina leans forward and smiles a worryingly sheepish smile. "Aki!" She squeaks 'authoritatively'. "I've made up my mind! I know how difficult it has to be leave the bad company, but I promise on my honor as the honored member of the student committee, I will help you until you can freely join me! With anything, if I have to!"
"You really don't have to..." You sigh and rub your temples. Why is everyone so pushy in here... Or is it a 'you' problem? "And what about being quiet?"
Blinking, the excitement of commitment and vows leaves her for a second. Hastily, your overseer makes her way to the doors - narrowly evading Your Cat walking in circles - and peeks out. "They aren't there."
And both of you exhale in relief, albeit it's not the end of your problems by any means...
