@CRYSTALOF2SIDES " ahah... I wish I could tell her off right now... "
[ She nervously chuckles, settling back to that previous awkwardness. ]
" ...Who do you think it is? "
[ Even Mel didn't expect to ask this question, out of all people— she ended up asking anyway. ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ But yet again, they could use that to gain leads on the killer, no? ]
" And if so— they have interesting ways to... Demonstrate that! Eheh..."
[ Cough cough, metal pipe cough cough... ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES " ... Please don't tell me that it could've been Butterfly "
[ Her expression shifted from one of shining brilliance to one of ' She did that? Didn't she? ', a fond exasperation in her face despite the circumstances. ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES " Y-you said— They said that there was paranormal activity right? "
[ She starts, a train of thought passing through the coroner's head ]
" Do you think they're watching us right now? "
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ Mel's expression shifted to one of confusion at Dagger's response, mind racing yet again. ]
" Huh... That's odd. "
[ Then an idea came ]
@COZY_C0VE [ Mel froze, her eyes narrowing at the sight of the necklace, especially at the crystal. ]
" How... Peculiar "
[ She muses, before inspecting the necklace— Admiring the texture and the crystal's quality ]
" Was this Cozy's? "
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ She then looks up at Daggers once again, ready to speak more ]
" Hey... Have you felt this strange sense of cold nowadays? I struggled to sleep properly due to the strange temperature drop. "
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ The coroner falls quiet for a moment, smile slightly faltering at the mere implication— before returning, yet more strained, her ears caught the hint of regret in the other's tone ]
" ...Yeah, no one could've seen it coming, no one could "
[ A moment of awkwardness. ]
@COZY_C0VE " Hm? May I take a look? "
[ She kindly requested, extending her hand— a quiet ask to allow her to inspect whatever the cat is wearing. ]
" ...gee I wonder how you ended up here "
[ She mutters to herself ]
@COZY_C0VE [ Mel chuckled as she saw the cat nuzzling against her hand, her spirit seemed to lighten up. ]
" Aren't you adorable? "
[ Her eyes caught the small glint of the cat, what was it wearing? Why does a cat have drip? ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ Mel could relate, sleep was starting to become a lucky respite for her— and probably for everyone else too. ]
" Say... You knew Butterfly right? You two were acquainted if I recall "
[ She inquires, tilting her head so ]
@COZY_C0VE [ Without warning, she carefully picked the cat up and placed it on the dining table without thinking about the food on the plate. ]
" I don't know how to talk to cats but... Where did you get that nice blue bow? "
@COZY_C0VE [ Mel was visibly startled at the sight of the cat, almost flinching as the feline approached. ]
"...Eh? What's a cat doing here? And why do you—"
[ She pauses at the sight of the blue bow tied on its horns, immediately recognizing it. ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES " How are you faring? "
[ She spoke before Dagger could respond to her first sentence, too fast for the coroner's own comfort. ]
[ The grip on the utensils loosened slightly, as if relieved to see them physically well. ]
@CRYSTALOF2SIDES [ Mel immediately straightened up at the sound of Dagger's voice, a small smile flashing on her expression ]
" Ah! Daggers, I didn't expect you here! "
[ She exclaims, greeting them as if nothing was wrong. ]
[ Mel even shuddered, her senses sharpening at the cold that constantly pressed against her skin. ]
" Swords... Oh what can I do here? "
[ Will you give her a sense of company? ]
[ And god, did she have to face these days with an insistent cold surrounding her? ]
[ She couldn't understand it, despite the many attempts to stand under the embrace of the sunlight, the cold won't... Go away. ]