#if you want to know something about Noa i'll be more than happy to answer

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From the OC questions!

[21] When they’re sick, would they want others to visit them, or they would rather prefer not to be seen at not their best?

[37] How would they spend a lazy day when they have nothing specific to do?

[55] How long does it take for them to make a new place feel like home, and what do they need for it?

Thank you so much for asking these! I had a lot of fun with them!

[21] When they’re sick, would they want others to visit them, or they would rather prefer not to be seen at not their best?

Noa prefers to be left alone whenever she's sick. She's usually seen at her best; strong, confident, perfect. And here she is, weak and pathetic! (at least in her eyes). Her hair is messy, she didn't bother to get dressed out of her pajamas because she was way too tired, and she's leaking snot everywhere. Why the hell would she want people to see her like that?

However, if someone does decide to visit Noa, despite her strictly telling them not to (looking at you, Hugo-), not only is she going to be angry, she's going to feel incredibly embarrassed. She might even try to hide herself from them the best she can (like hiding under a blanket while saying "Don't look at me, I'm disgusting!" She looks fine, of course. She's just being dramatic because she feels gross lol).

But if they refuse to leave, she'll (begrudgingly) let them keep her company (especially if she secretly enjoys it, hint hint). Not so much let them take care of her, though. She can do that herself.

[37] How would they spend a lazy day when they have nothing specific to do?

If she has a day when she has nothing specific to do (and she rarely does. She's a pretty busy woman), she usually spends it painting!

While she is a rather logical and analytical person, she does enjoy the finer things in life, art being among them. Though, her art focuses a lot more on technique and realism, rather than self expression. (Think Roman art. A study of anatomy and the human form).

It's also one of the only times where she's seen 'dressed down' (but not really? She still makes an effort to look sleek and stylish, just in a much more casual sense). A black turtleneck sweater, covered in paint splotches here and there, plaid pants, and black flats. No one can see her since she's doing this in her own penthouse, but she feels better knowing she looks presentable.

If she's not in the mood for painting, another option for a lazy day is to spend it reading. Specifically mystery and suspense novels. She really enjoys trying to figure out the big twists and endings, even jotting down notes in a journal while she reads. Most of the time she's able to figure it out way before the author can reveal it. But sometimes her normal thinking process can lead her to be wrong about a book's ending, simply because she ends up thinking way too much about certain details (when the author clearly wasn't thinking enough about it. And they're the one who wrote the damn thing!)

And when that happens, she gets so disappointed and annoyed that she starts insulting the writer and/or the characters. You might hear her say something like "T'es bête comme tes pieds !" (you're as dumb as a rock!), or "Quelle nouille !" (what an idiot!). She's still going to keep reading it the whole way through, but all she's going to be thinking about is how she could have written it better.

[55] How long does it take for them to make a new place feel like home, and what do they need for it?

Quite a long time. She likes things in a specific way, and does not handle things changing all that well. Although she can adapt well to fast-paced situations, it's different when it comes to her living space or a place where she's suppose to feel comfortable.

For example, if Noa were to spend the night in Hugo's apartment, she would be very awkward and tense about it (even if he tells her "make yourself at home". She's not used to sleeping there, so it's going to be hard for her to relax). I'm talking making sure she doesn't dirty any of the carpets or the furniture, making sure things are put back in the exact same places they were in if she ever needs to move something (almost to make it look as if she was never there in the first place), sitting upright with perfect posture, etc.

The same applies if she ever needs to move to a new place. Just overall being tense about it and acting as if she doesn't live there.

To make herself feel at home, however, she needs her own space, or things that feel like her.

Like a cozy spot where she can read that's not her bed. Even if it's just a corner of the living room. As long as it has comfortable blankets and a reading light, she's happy. Her own mugs/teacups (even for Hugo's place. She might use his once or twice, but not all the time).

A whole cabinet in her kitchen reserved (and filled) with all kinds of tea, especially her favorite ones.

Some splashes of color throughout the space, particularly purple. Maybe some flowers or artwork decorating the walls. She's a very stylish person, and where she lives reflects that. It can't be too dull or boring.

Things like that.

She'll get used to it after a while. It just takes some time for her to adjust.

[waiting-on-a-dream]

"W-where are we, Eiji-san?.."

Eiji tries to answer Miki's question and he really wants to give her an answer, but.. he doesn't know.

This place definitely looks like Milgram, no, it must be Milgram, but it feels so.. different from their prison.

When they woke up, seeing each other already made them feel like something is wrong because of them having two separate rooms, but this time they woke up in the same one. It also looked nothing like their rooms.

What makes this prison feel especially different from their Milgram is.. well, the prisoners. They look calmer than their prisoners, maybe a bit more sad rather than angry, though both guards know that they should still be careful around them, especially some guilty ones.

Miki already feels sorry for them. Eiji is already excited to see them in even more pain. And also, there's no sight of Kei anywhere!.. Which makes him both happy and worried at the same time.

Not explaining anything, Eiji gathers everyone and takes a look at them before finally starting to introduce himself and his partner.

"So, you guys are the prisoners here, aren't you?" He looks at those who were obviously voted guilty one more time. "Haha, looks like you've had to go through a lot. Well, it's only gonna get worse from here."

He takes a step back and points to himself.

"My name is Sanada Eiji." And then he points to Miki who is still shaking and looking around, trying to understand what's going on. "This is my partner and the second guard, Andou Miki."

The girl lowers her head and quietly says "H-hi".

"I don't know why we're here and how we got here, since we had to judge other people before this and our prison looked different from yours, but if we have to do this, well, we will do our very best."

Eiji just hopes that he'll be able to impress whoever controls this prison if he wasn't able to impress the people behind his own.

"U-um!" Miki tries to speak louder and Eiji actually gives her a chance to talk to the prisoners herself. "S-so, um, if that's okay with everyone, m-maybe we could try to get to know each other better?.."

The prisoners stare at the new guards for a long moment before Kiyoshi breaks out of his stupor and laughs. "Okay, I don't know what's going on, but I'll go first. Hello, wardens, my name is Miyahara Kiyoshi. Um, I'll do my best my best to cooperate," he looks back at the rest of the prisoners as if encouraging them to follow suit.

"Before that, what happened to Haruto?" Noa pipes up, worriedly grasping at her skirt. "He's our original guard. White hair, earrings maybe. Did you see him?"

"I'm more interested in finding out how they even got here. Did anyone hear anything weird last night? Surely they didn't teleport here, right?" Yui squints her eyes at the new arrivals.

"Ah, before we bombard them with questions, how about doing as they say and introduce ourselves first?" Kiyoshi tries to focus everyone on one task. He looks at Haku, likely to be the most cooperative one after him.

Haku shrugs and goes along with it, turning to look Eiji in the eye. "Endo Haku, a high school student. Please take care of me."

"You're all...being so noisy." A voice rings out.

Every prisoner hushes immediately, heads turning to the lady in the corner of the room.

"Didn't you hear him? He said things are only going to get worse from here. How can you bother to even cooperate with him after hearing that?" Mayumi mutters annoyedly.

"Mayumi-san-" Kiyoshi begins.

She gets up and leaves the room.