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Who: The Mastermind and the Hostess
What: A Conversation
When: A Private Moment



[When Lithuania returns to his room in the evening, he will find the Hostess waiting inside. She seems to have been weeping; her veil is pulled back, and she's dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief.]

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[She nods, and pulls out the handkerchief again to dab at her eyes.]

I cannot promise anything, but...I believe there is a way I can disconnect your world from the system. They won't be able to set off any of their traps, won't even be able to hurt them.

Listen, they are not watching us right now, I made sure of it. But in the future, a conversation like this may be impossible. But I will look into what I can do. It may take some time, but if I have managed to ensure your people are safe, I will send you a sign. A yellow flower of some sort, to indicate they are safe.

[vytis]

[Lithuania nods, and--suddenly his people are closer to safe than they've been since he arrived, and he's grateful enough for just the chance that it shows in his face.]

Thank you. If you can manage this--I don't know how I could ever repay you, Miss Doris. I'll say whatever you need me to say as soon as I know they're safe.

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[She nods and smiles at him.]

Once you start, you may not have much time before they trial and stop you. Make sure you're in a situation no one can ignore you. A trial would be best, but at least a large gatherine...somewhere where they won't be able to keep anyone watching from understanding you have something to say.

Say whatever you like, but make sure to reveal the designated killers, that you were made to act as mastermind, that they've been cheating...and that once of their pets is among our number. They'll try to stop you, so if you can just say that much...

[vytis]

I'll say at least that much. [He makes sure to sound confident about it, like there will be no chance he'll be interrupted early. He can't be sure that will be the case, but he owes Doris and everyone else in the house this conviction.] I'll interrupt a trial or gather everyone in the house myself if I have to.