Hybrid

Chapter 18: Bloom

You respawn in the killer's camp with renewed determination, and plans for the future.
Knowing that you can change the survivors' opinion with enough efforts fills you with hope, and you begin daydreaming the moment you will reveal your seconde identity to the survivors, accepted by most if not all.

You'll first have to wait for Ace's signal before coming back to the survivors' side, and make your coming out with the support of your friends.

For now, you will keep bonding with the other psychopaths and keep your opponents at bay. You need more allies on the killers' side and for now, you only got three true support in case things get messy.

As your eyes run over the crowd, you catch the iconic mask of Ghostface, bantering with the Legion and the Wraith. The man had offered his friendship more than once, and it's about time that you accept his request.
You know he isn't the most loyal of all, but his popularity could be a game changer when it comes to rallying other killers or obtaining new informations.

You walk to them and attempt joining the conversation:

"Anything funny happened while I was out?"

As expected, Frank is showing mixed reactions at your arrival. Mainly wariness and ressentiment, but also admiration and respect.
To keep things peaceful with him, you give a genuine smile, telling that you don't mean to be hostile with him. He doesn't show, but you can feel that he is a little more relaxed.

Ghostface wraps his arm around your shoulder, attempting to bond with you again. This time, you don't chase him off:

"Not that much. But how was your trial with the Big cone? That beast can't talk so we don't know if he kills good or if his muscles are only show off."

Frank and his crew snigger while Wraith merely smirks, amused by Danny's words.

"Well, he killed one surv on the hook, sliced in half another one and I barely made it out with the last survivor, both injured and dead on hook."

Everyone looks at you in silence, probably taken aback by your raw honesty.

"Oh and at some point during the match, he cut my jaw open ear to ear. If it wasn't for the Entity holding it up, it would have dropped on the floor." You add, making sure that they know how dangerous the Executioner really is.

"Sounds painful."

You turn around, surprised to hear the Wraith's voice for the first time. Unlike what you thought, his voice is deep and smooth like a soft lullaby for your ears. You realize you've never talk to him before because you couldn't find him. From what you've heard, he preferes being cloaked and stays in the quietness of the woods most of the time. He only comes to chat when he feels too lonely, making his apparition a rare event for every chatty killers to enjoy.

"I finally meet you in person, Philip. I wanted to make your encounter a while ago. Do you need me introduce myself or the others already briefed you about me?" You try to look sympathetic enough to get his interest, knowing through his lore that, even after falling into violence himself, the young man was always inspired for peacefulness and tranquility.

He politely nods:

"I've heard enough to know that you're the first killer to also be a survivor, and that you can be a pleasant company, but also extremely violent under certain circumstances."

"That sums it up quite well." You laugh. "I just don't like unnecessary drama and people trying to belittled me. As long as we stay nice and cool, I'd never attack you."

You keep talking with them for a while. Philip showing enthusiasm to your presence, and Frank and his crew bantering with you without seeking for trouble. Of course, Danny had shown himself very enterprising to befriend with you, and his eagerness rose more and more as you responded positively to his attempts.
From his attitude, you can tell that he knows you have potential and knowledge that could be useful to him. This is why you'll take his friendship without revealing too much yet.