SWITCHBOARD

[wordsmithery]

If you're deciding to actually use that phone in your room, go right ahead; the Wordsmith is a busy man but he's often around, and he has no real reason not to talk to you, assuming that you do it correctly.

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Wednesday

[chessturner]

[After thinking carefully on what to do -- and being reminded by Judy that talking directly to the Wordsmith may be a good idea -- Kyrie decides to contact him. There's a couple things she'd like to know]

Wordsmith? Ushiromiya here. I'd like to inquire about the Rule #7. What's the catch? It can't be as simple as someone killing somebody, and you deciding to let everyone out. For the sake of having all the information before deciding how to act, please tell me what'll happen once someone commits murder.

[She sounds completely serious about it. Looks like Kyrie is already entertaining some rather dark thoughts]

[wordsmithery]

Truly suiting your title, Pragmatic.

Rule Seven was written to be as clear as possible. I don't see how it could be misunderstood.

[chessturner]

...alright, I'll be more precise in my question.

[Kyrie pauses for a moment]

Let's say someone murders somebody. How long will the culprit have to hide their guilt? One day, two?

[She has no doubts she could keep a straight face once a body is found, but in her opinion it's better to plan instead of leaving anything up to fate and luck.

And while she's not entirely sure the Wordsmith will answer the questions, she still feels like she should try asking]

[wordsmithery]

One only needs to avoid discovery. If you wish so badly to know the details past that, try killing someone to find out.

[chessturner]

[Kyrie tries a little more pressure]

How do you expect someone to commit murder without knowing well what she's getting into? Listen, I'm willing to kill someone before the week ends, but I'm not the type to do something like this without knowing the most basic details.

[She sounds completely serious about that, at least]

For example, once I get away with it, will everyone else be left free, or will they continue trapped here?

[wordsmithery]

Looking for direct answers like that is cheating, Pragmatic. If you want to know, there is but one way to find out.