The Dead Account

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<center><big><big>The Dead Account</big></big> written and programmed by [[Naomi Norbez|https://twitter.com/NaomiNorbez]] featuring art by Maxi Molina ([[SandraMJ|https://twitter.com/SandraMJdev]]) made in 8 days for [[IF Comp 2021.|https://ifcomp.org/]] support the creation of games like these on [[my Patreon|http://patreon.com/norbez/]]. Special thanks to my supporters: Some Strange Circus, Krakken Unleashed, Eli Berg-Mass, Rachel Furphy, Pseudavid, and Eliana. Content Warning: This game contains detailed discussion of death and grief, swearing, and adult themes & language. Please play with care. [[Click here to begin the game.|1]]</center>

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written and programmed by [[Naomi Norbez|https://twitter.com/NaomiNorbez]] featuring art by Maxi Molina ([[SandraMJ|https://twitter.com/SandraMJdev]]), who drew the furry sketches. Thanks Maxi! support the creation of games like these on [[my Patreon|http://patreon.com/norbez/]]. Special thanks to my supporters: Some Strange Circus, Krakken Unleashed, Eli Berg-Mass, Rachel Furphy, Pseudavid, and Eliana. [[Replay?|1]]

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/hmlogo.png]] The Internet's hive for your kind of people! (TM) Now celebrating 30 years (2003-2033) [[Employee Login|2]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/login.png]] [[Login to your employee account.|3]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Ah, hello there Baxter. Welcome to another bright day at Hivekind! It’s great to see one of my favorite moderators again. You probably know who I am already, but protocol dictates that I introduce myself every time you log in, so here goes: [[I’m Barry, the Hivekind AI who’s always ready to lend a helping hand.|4]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Now, there’s an important matter I need to discuss with you. Your supervisor should have already emailed you about [[the changes that are being put in place per the 12.3.14 update|5]], which just hit our servers recently.</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: You see, as personable as I am, we’re found that Hivemind users want a more human touch when it comes to more sensitive matters like those discussed in the changelog. That’s why, [[per the 12.3.14 update, we’ve created the Close With Care team, and have placed you at the front row seat of this brand new branch at our company.|6]] Welcome aboard!</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: [[As a member of the Close With Care team, you’ll be tasked with managing accounts that have been flagged as possibly belonging to a deceased person.|7]] You’ll need to look through the account’s messages to confirm whether this suspicion is true. If what you read leads you to believe that the person is indeed decreased, then you need to connect to users relevant to the person, and confirm that they are indeed dead.</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Once that confirmation has been given to you, explain to the relevant users that you are closing the account of the deceased person, as per the 12.3.14 update. [[Once the account is closed, you can move onto the next one and do it all again.|8]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Keep in mind that once the matter has been closed—either through shutting down the account or reporting the account as actually belonging to a living user, and it was thus flagged incorrectly—[[your supervisor will review your decision to check if there are any further steps that need to be made.|9]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Don’t worry—I’ll be here every step of the way to guide you through this new position. [[And since we know this can be a heavy role, we’re only going to focus on one account today, and pay you for your entire shift!|10]] In the future, you will be expected to close at least 5 accounts per day, but we’re going to start off nice and slow, ok?</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Ok, good. Today, we are going to look at the account of @MikeStan#4288. Here is his about me page. Once you’ve read it, we can continue. [[Read the About Me page.|mikeaboutme]]</center>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/mikeandroger.png]] [img[images_discorddeathgame/micon.png]] Status: Badger Badger Badger 85! If you get that reference, hmu because we are now friends. That’s just the rules! Age: Old beyond measure. . . Just kidding, I’m 33. ;P About Me: Hi! I’m a trans dude happily married to @JollyRoger (who’s the nicest eagle I’ve ever met <3). I’m a furry (my sona is a fun-loving badger, haha!) love Apex Legends, and enjoy maining Pathfinder. Let’s be friends! Pronouns: He/They/Ze. Fun Facts About MikeStan: I hate bubblegum with a burning passion. But my husband loves it, which I tolerate for his sake, lol. Other Server Nicknames: PathFinderMike; BadgerBoi; Bad Rats Is The Best Video Game Ever; Mike Stanvinchi (Play Apex? HMU!). <center>Mod Settings [[I’m done reading.|11]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Great! [[Now that you have an idea with what we’re dealing with, we can move on to the next step: confirming whether or not the user is deceased.|12]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: I’ve already found and filtered the messages that have been flagged as indicating that he might be a dead user. Could you look through them for me, and confirm whether or not you believe MikeStan#4288 is dead based on what you’ve read? [[Read the messages.|messages]]</center>

<center><big>MikeStan#4288: Flagged Messages</big> [[56 Flagged Messages from JollyRoger#1076|mroger]] [[38 Flagged Messages from SheHulkTammy#0098|mtammy]] [[12 Flagged Messages from JunpierBerries#3562|mjuniper]] [[5 Flagged Messages from StanleyIGuess#7301|mstanley]] [[21 Flagged Messages from user group chat Apex Squad For Life|mapex]] [[I’ve seen enough and am ready to make my decision.|mdone]]</center>

<center>[[JuniperBerries#3562’s Profile|jprofile]] Messages by Date: [[January 15, 2033|mj115]] [[April 4, 2033|mj44]] [[Back to All Flagged Messages.|messages]]</center>

<center>[[StanleyIGuess#7301’s Profile|sprofile]] Messages by Date: [[January 15, 2033|ms115]] [[Back to All Flagged Messages.|messages]]</center>

<center>Messages by Date: [[March 17, 2033|apex317]] [[Back to All Flagged Messages.|messages]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Excellent! What is your conclusion here, Baxter? [[This account (MikeStan#4288) belongs to a dead user.|13]]</center>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/mikeandroger.png]] [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]] Status: Still grieving. Please be gentle. Age: 29 About Me: Hiya! I’m Roger, and I’m a shy bald eagle boi who was lucky enough to meet the man of my dreams. I love playing Apex Legends with my boo and our friends; I usually main Wattson. Please don’t DM me directly unless you’re a mutual; it makes me anxious! Pronouns: He/Him. Fun Facts About JollyRoger: I was CRAZY into bubblegum when I was a kid, and I still chew gum from time to time. My spouse, who HATES gum, puts up with it for my sake, haha! Other Server Nicknames: Watch Out For Watton; Bald Eagle Boi; Roger Stanvinchi (Be Kind, I’m Shy!). [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Hey babe. It’s been a few hours now and I haven’t heard from you. You’re not answering your phone either. I know that you mute your cell a lot, but I’m getting worried. Can you please call me as soon as you get this message? [[Next Messages (January 17, 2033).|mr117]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: . . . [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: You’re dead. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I can’t believe you’re dead. I can’t believe I just typed and sent those words. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Why did this have to happen? [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Why???? [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: And it still feels like you’re going to respond to my messages, too, which is why I logged on. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I miss you, babe. Fuck. I can’t believe you’re just gone. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I could kill the drunk piece of shit who hit your car. I really could. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Fuck. [[Previous Messages (January 15, 2033).|mr115]] [[Next Messages (February 3, 2033).|mr23]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It’s me again. Your mom came to the funeral, even though I specifically did not invite her. She kept deadnaming you and calling you, “her dead daughter,” and kept ranting and raving about how she was sad you wanted cremation, even though that was what your wishes were. Not going to lie, I kind of lost it and went off on her in front of everybody. Which was kind of embarrassing, but I hate it when she mistreats you like that. She left, thankfully, so at least I didn’t have to deal with her for the whole funeral. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It was still a hard day though. But everyone’s stories about you were at least really uplifting. And since you wanted to invite furries to the funeral (the ones we met on BearMessenger all those years ago, haha, how time flies, huh?), I reached out to all our internet friends, and a bunch of them came in their suit/partial. It was like a party in your honor. Having them there to lift the mood really helped things. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: After the service, we all had lunch together at The Parakeet Pub, our favorite place. It was a nice time. And all the children loved seeing all the furries in costume, haha. I think we pissed off more than a few parents! At least the kids were happy though. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Also, something really surprising happened: after we finished having our fill, the server told us that Steve (the owner, I know you’ve met him a few times, but just in case you forgot haha) would pay our bill himself! I was totally floored. That was such a good gesture of kindness that I really needed, honestly. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: So, yeah. That was the funeral, and now I’m home. A few of our friends are staying the night; they offered to stick around here for a week to help me through. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: That was really nice of them. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Juniper is also here, btw. I know she was always your little favorite, haha! [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: She told me that she just finalized a book deal with HarperCollins! I’m so excited to see it come out. I’ll be first in line at The Labyrinth Library to get a copy, haha. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Alright, it’s coming up to my bedtime. I’ll message you some more later, ok? [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I love you. And I miss you. Goodnight, my beautiful man. <3 [[Previous Messages (January 17, 2033).|mr117]] [[Next Messages (February 9, 2033).|mr29]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Juniper and the others left today. They made me a TON of meals and stuck them in the freezer so I don’t have to worry about that for a while, so that was really nice of them. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: But now that I’m alone again, I just feel the weight of everything threatening to crush me to pieces. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I’ve been talking to my therapist about this, but I’ve been having wave after wave of suicidal thoughts since you died. Life just doesn’t feel the same without you, babe. I know that if you were here, you’d encourage me to push through, and give me a great big hug, make sure I’m taking my meds (I am, by the way), tell me to “fly like the eagle you are!”. But it’s just so hard right now. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: There are so many things I’m sad you’ll never have. I wish you had lived long enough to get top surgery. And testosterone. And your hysterectomy. Fuck. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It’s just not fair that this happened to you. That of all the cars that drunk driver had to hit, it was yours. And now I’ll have to testify in court against that motherfucker when the trial comes. Which is just. Ugh. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Don’t get me wrong, I want to punish that piece of shit, and I’m going to follow through on that. But I don’t know how I’m going to make it through without breaking down. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Probably the worst part of this is that since your death was on the news, I’ve been getting plenty of calls from injury attorneys who are “so sorry’ about your death, and want to represent me, despite the fact that Tammy has already agreed to help me find a legal representative. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It’s the worst. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Alright. I want to go to bed a bit early, so I’ll talk to you later, ok babe? [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I love you. I miss you. [[Previous Messages (February 3, 2033).|mr23]] [[Next Messages (May 17, 2033).|mr517]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Hi. It’s been a while since we talked, huh? [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Or rather, it’s been a while since I messaged you, haha! You can’t respond, after all. . . [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: But anyway. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I just wanted to let you know that we won the case. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: The piece of shit is spending jail time AND paying both my attorney’s fees and damages. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I’m just so relieved. This whole ordeal has been stressful beyond belief. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: And the worst part of it is, at the end of the day, you’re still gone. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I’ve invited some friends over to get dinner, get drunk, and play Cards Against Humanity to celebrate the legal victory, lol. Hopefully I can relax and have some fun. I need a distraction after such a horrible ordeal. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Ttyl, babe. Love you. [[Previous Messages (February 9, 2033).|mr29]] [[Next Messages (May 31, 2033).|mr531]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Getting ready to go to JerseyFurs. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It’s going to be weird walking through the convention without you. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: At least I’m meeting up with a ton of friends while I’m there. That’s nice. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I still don’t know what to do with your fursuit head, btw. Having it around is comforting, yet also bittersweet. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I’ll let you know how JerseyFurs goes. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Love ya, my beautiful man. <3 [[Previous Messages (May 17, 2021).|mr517]] [[Next Messages (June 2, 2033).|mr62]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: So, JerseyFurs was good. Mostly. I ran into more than a few people asking where my “badger husband” was this time, haha. I told them you died, and a lot of people hugged me and told me how sorry they are to hear that. It was nice, I guess. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I had our regular artist draw your fursona as an angel in heaven. I think it’s pretty appropriate. Unless the Christian God exists, because in that case, I know bigots believe that he sends queer people to hell. But let’s not think about that, ok? I THINK YOU’RE IN HEAVEN, DAMN IT. THAT’S MY HEADCANON AND JESUS CAN SUCK IT. You deserve that much, babe. You deserve that much. [img[images_discorddeathgame/angelmike.png]] attached file: Mike Angel Fursona.png [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I also ran into quite a few friends from the funeral while I was there. We had already planned to meet up, so it was nice to see them again. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: We had an . . . intimate time in my hotel room last night. I really needed one, so it was nice to truly escape for what felt like the first time in months. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: But as I was lying in bed, basking in the afterglow, everything just hit me again, the grief coming in like a terrible wave. And I just felt like shit. Juniper and Tyler were able to talk me out of it, but it’s still pretty hard. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I miss you, babe. So fucking much. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Alright, it’s bedtime. You know how strict I like to keep my schedule, haha. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Good night. I love you, Mikey. [[Previous Messages (May 31, 2033).|mr531]] [[Next Messages (July 1, 2033).|mr71]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Almost six months without you by my side. . . [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I don’t know what I’m going to do for our anniversary on the 6th. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: We’ll see what happens, babe. I miss you. [[Previous Messages (June 2, 2033).|mr62]] [[Back to JollyRoger#1076's Flagged Messages.|mroger]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/tammy.png]] [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]] Status: HULK SMASH!!!! Age: 33 About Me: Yo yo! I’m Tabitha, but call me Tammy. I’m a programmer with quite a few years of experience under my belt. I’ve done some work on Marvel games and my favorite character in that franchise is, of course, She-Hulk. Don’t piss me off, or I SMASH! Pronouns are She/Her. Fun Facts About SheHulkTammy: I make games for the studio Big Blue Planet! Oh, and I play Apex with my bro and his buds sometimes. I like being Caustic. Other Server Nicknames: CasuallyCaustic; Tabitha Stanvinchi (Tammy, Lead Programmer, She/Her). [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Hey bro! Roger’s been trying to get in touch with you. He’s getting really worried, so if you can call him as soon as you see this, that would be great. SheHulkTammy: Love ya! ^u^ [[Next Messages (January 16, 2033).|mt116]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: We’re all holding up hope for you, bro. Please pull through. Please wake up. [[Previous Messages (January 15, 2033).|mt115]] [[Next Messages (January 17, 2033).|mt117]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I could murder the motherfucker who hit your car, I swear I could. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I know Roger’s not a violent man, but I’m sure he feels the exact same way. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: The motherfucker is in police custody now, awaiting trial. If he were in front of me I would strangle him. No question. Good thing he’s not here, or I’d be the one in jail. C,: [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I just can’t believe your gone. Part of me is hoping that, as I send these messages, you’ll flicker back online and reply. But the rational part of me knows that isn’t going to happen. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Later, bro. Love you. <3 [[Previous Messages (January 16, 2033).|mt116]] [[Next Messages (February 3, 2033).|mt23]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: So mom tried to crash your funeral. . . -_- [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Deadnamed you, misgendered you, all that garbage. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Roger told her off though. Good. Fuck her. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Idk why I’m sending this, lol. I know you’re never going to see this, rationally speaking. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Whatever. It gives be a bit of closure, I suppose. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulk Tammy: Going to dinner at The Parakeet Pub. Later, bro. Rest easy. [[Previous Messages (January 17, 2033).|mt117]] [[Next Messages (February 4,, 2033).|mt24]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Hey, Mike. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Roger’s having a really hard time right now. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I and some of your furry friends are trying to help him through it, but it’s still difficult for the poor guy. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I wish you could give me a sign that you’re still around, somehow. I’ve never believed in the idea of a soul before tbh, but I want that to be true now more than ever. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I love you so much, bro. Loved you, I guess. That’s hard to say, though. Referring to you in the past tense feels . . . weird. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Alright, I’m gonna help Juniper make some food for Roger. She remembered how much he LOVES pumpkin pancakes, and found a place online that sells batter for it in bulk! So that was super awesome of her to do. C: [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Love ya, bro. We all miss you dearly. [[Previous Messages (February 3, 2033).|mt23]] [[Next Messages (May 17, 2033).|mt517]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: WE WON, BITCHES!!!!! [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: That drunk piece of shit is getting locked up, and paying Roger the money he deserves. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Honestly, fuck him. He deserves every day of that fucking sentence. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: It doesn’t bring you back, but hopefully it can at least help Roger recover financially since we lost you. I know that he’s been having a hard time with the finances since you were the breadwinner. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: But I just wanted to message you in celebration. I know you’re not going to reasonably respond, but . . . yeah. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Alright. Going to party at Roger’s house to celebrate. I love you, bro. <3 So fucking much. [[Previous Messages (February 4, 2033).|mt24]] [[Next Messages (May 31, 2033).|mt531]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Just found out from Roger that he’s still planning on going to JerseyFurs this year. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I kinda thought he wouldn’t go because of all the shit that went down, and with you being gone, but he’s going. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I suppose he needs an escape, so I understand. Things are still pretty hard for him right now. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I also checked in with Juniper to see how she’s going. She’s also planning on going to JerseyFurs; apparently Roger is meeting up with a bunch of friends there, herself included. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Hopefully Roger can relax for a little while. Lord knows he needs some time to himself. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Alright, bro. I’m gonna sign off for tonight. Honestly not sure if I’m going to message you again. My therapist says it an, “unhealthy coping mechanism,” and that I should stop. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: But I can’t help it, lol. But he told me that I might be pretending that you’re still here, and thus preventing myself from moving through the cycle of grief. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Which is a very valid point that I hadn’t considered, tbh. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: So I think this will be my last time messaging you. Not because I don’t love you, but because I want to heal. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I’m sorry. I hope you understand. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I love you bro. Miss you so much, every day. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Alright. Bye. [[Previous Messages (May 17, 2033).|mt517]] [[Back to SheHulkTammy#0098's Flagged Messages.|mtammy]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/juniper.png]] [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]] Status: Always Writing, Never Writing. Schrodinger’s Writer? Age: 30 About Me: Hello! I’m a professional writer based in New York. You might have seen my work in several publications based there, and I’m publishing a book next year called The Diamond Of Secrets. I can’t wait for you to read it. Oh yeah, and I play Apex Legends with my friends, so there’s that too! Also, my fursona is a Siamese cat and I WILL spam you with art of her if you ask. Pronouns: She/They. Fun Facts About JuniperBerries: I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was a kid. But it wasn’t until I met my friend Mike at college—that’s when I was convinced to pursue my dream for real. I did, and I’ve been so glad I did every day. My life would be very different if I hadn’t met him. Other Server Nicknames: Best Boy Is Bloodhound; Juniper Is Getting Published!; Preorder The Diamond Of Secrets, cowards; Juniper Jones. [[Back to JuniperBerries#3562's Flagged Messages.|mjuniper]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Hey Mike, just following up about our call. I haven’t heard from you yet, which is kind of weird, since you usually message me when you’re running late. Hope you’re ok, looking forward to talking to you later. [[Next Messages (April 4, 2033).|mj44]] [[Back to JuniperBerries#3562's Flagged Messages.|mjuniper]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Hi Mike. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I’m messaging you here because my therapist said it might be a good idea. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I was talking about how much I miss you, so she suggested this, and here we are. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I miss our Hivekind calls. I miss getting coffee with you and Roger in New York. I miss feeling like I was growing and you were there on the sidelines to cheer me on. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Now I don’t have many people in my life cheering for me, honestly. My parents never wanted me to move to NYC or become a writer. But you already know that whole story. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: At least I still have the Apex group. We’ve all been trying to deal with the fact that you’re gone. But it’s really hard for everyone right now. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I just miss you I guess. Still trying to process the fact that you’re gone from this world. I miss your hugs. I miss the way your voice would practically crack as you cheered for my achievements. I got my book deal a week after you died—I wish I could have told you about that. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I miss the small flame of love between us that got kindled into something more. I miss exploring myself with you and Roger, that precious intimate space that we created that nobody could take away from us. I miss hearing your voice call me, “Good girl,” and your strong arms wrapping around me. I miss waking up in your bed, with you on my right and Roger and my left, and feeling just so . . . safe. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I love you, ok? I miss you a lot. I know I’ve said that like three times now, but it’s true. Maybe someday we’ll meet again, and we can laugh about the things we used to again. That would be nice. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Alright, I’m gonna stop now. I feel a bit better now, I think. I’ll catch you later. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Well, I won’t, but . . . you get what I mean. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Bye Mike. <3 [[Previous Messages (January 15, 2033).|mj115]] [[Back to JuniperBerries#3562's Flagged Messages.|mjuniper]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/stanley.png]] [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]] Status: uhhhhhh i’m alive? so there’s that Age: 25 About Me: just some random ass dude from orgeon with too much time on his hands. talk shit get hit. i play apex with my buds sometimes. genderfluid, nonbinary, he/she/they. Fun Facts About StanleyIGuess: Other Server Nicknames: CryptoTheSuperdog [[Back to StanleyIGuess#7301's Flagged Messages.|mstanley]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: hey so i just heard the news from roger [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: i just . . . can’t believe this tbh [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: idk why i'm messaging a dead person but there we go lol [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: i'll miss you bro [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: much love [[Back to StanleyIGuess#7301's Flagged Messages.|mstanley]]

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: hey so [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: like [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: i know we’re all afraid to admit it [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: but it just doesn’t feel the same without mike here [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: we can still finish the match or whatever [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: i just wanted to clear the air a bit [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: sorry if im overstepping, I don’t mean to [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: No, it’s ok; you’re right. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I’ve been trying to pretend that everything is fine, but it’s really not. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I just can’t believe my husband is gone. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: And it’s so small and so stupid, but I miss kicking ass in Apex with him. I miss his Pathfinder. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: That’s not small and stupid at all, dude. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: It’s ok to miss the small stuff. Life’s made out of the small stuff, after all. [img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: So don’t worry about it. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Yeah, we’re here for you, dude. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Thank you. I appreciate that a lot. [img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: anytime <3 JuniperBerries: Yeah. [img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: What they said! [img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: <3 <3 <3 [[Back to Apex Squad For Life's Flagged Messages.|mapex]]

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Alright, good to know you feel the same way that I did! Now that we know that the account belongs to a decreased user, [[let’s move onto the next steps: confirming the death.|14]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Let’s make a group chat with all of the people who messaged MikeStan#4288, and ask them to help us. This is standard procedure. Also, I’ve checked their data, and luckily for us, all of the users have a history of being online at the time, and are currently available. Click the button to create the group chat, and then we can get to business. [[Create group chat.|gc]]</center>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/auto.png]]Auto-Messenger: A group chat has been created with JollyRoger#1076, SheHulkTammy#0098, JuniperBerries#3562, StanleyIGuess#7301, and BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator)#5898. <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: wtf wth <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: where did this group chat come from <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: oh shit there’s a mod<<next>><<goto "gc2">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess @SheHulkTammy what did you do this time <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I didn’t do anything! Jesus. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Why do you always have to assume the worst of me? Lol.<<next>><<goto "gc3">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Can you guys stop talking so the mod can say what they want from us? <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Yeah, I want to hear, too. . . <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: k k fine <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: mod, u can go ahead. <<next>><center>[[(Standard Greeting)|gcgreets]] [[(Brief Greeting)|gcgreetb]]</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Hello! I’m Baxter Weathers, a member of Hivekind’s Content Moderation department, on the new Close With Care division. I am nonbinary, and my pronouns are they/them. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Could you all introduce yourselves, and share your name and pronouns with me? <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: uh, sure. Stanley, genderfluid and nonbinary, he/she/they. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: I’m Tabitha, but everyone calls me Tammy. My pronouns are she/her. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Juniper, my pronouns are She/They. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Ok. Roger, he/they. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Excellent. Thank you all very much! <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: k, now we all know each other, coolio<<next>><<goto "gc4">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I’m Baxter, they/them. I work for Hivekind, and am here to discuss a sensitive matter with you.<<timed 4s>><<goto "gc4">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: i guess you want something from us? or someone (@SheHulkTammy) violated the rules lol? <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: (#-_-) Stop pissing me off Stanley. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Let’s just get to the point. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries @BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator), what do you need? <<next>><center>[[(Tell them slowly.)|gcslow]] [[(Tell them bluntly.)|gcblunt]]</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): You might have seen the new Hivekind update yesterday, 12.3.14. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): In this update, Hivekind has decided to remove accounts that belong to deceased users. But before we do that, the death has to be confirmed. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Based on the message history the Hivekind AI, Barry, collected, it does appear that MikeStan#4288 is in fact dead. I’ve reviewed it myself, and found that it appears to be the case. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I am here to confirm whether he is in fact deceased, and if he is, I am required to close the account.<<next>><<goto "gc5">><</timed>>

BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I understand from the message history that @MikeStan#4288 is deceased. Per the new Hivekind update (12.3.14), I am here to confirm whether or not he is in fact dead, and if he is, I am required to close his account. <<timed 4s>><<goto "gc5">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: wow <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: um <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: that was nowhere near what i was expecting that tbh that is a lot <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: also i totally missed that update lol.<<next>><<goto "gc6">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Yeah, I missed it too. What the fuck?! <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: I saw it. I didn’t think they would be taking action this soon though. And against Mike’s account, of all people. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Yeah. . . Fuck.<<next>><<goto "gc7">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: @BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator) do you have to close the account? Is that the only option? <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRogers: Mike was my husband. And being able to message him from time to time has given me . . . a sort of closure, I guess? <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: It’s hard to explain. But please. Could you consider not closing the account? <<next>><center>“[[Sorry, rules are rules.|gcsorry]]” “[[I’ll see what I can do. But no promises.|gcsee]]”</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I’m afraid I can’t do that. Per the new update, I am required to close the account if it belongs to a dead user. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): My apologies, but that is the new policy, and I must abide by it. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: . . . <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I understand.<<next>><<goto "gc8">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I’ll see what I can do, but I can’t promise anything, alright? <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator) Per the new update, the new procedure dictates that I must close the account. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): However, I’ll look and see if there is anything else I can do. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Thank you so much. I appreciate that. <<next>><<goto "gc8">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Now, let me get to the heart of the matter. <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Can you all confirm from you all that Mike is, in fact, dead? <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Yes. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: yeah. . . <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Yes, he is. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: . . . Unfortunately true. . . <<next>><<goto "gc9">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Us telling you that is enough, right? Or do you need the death certificate or something? <<timed 2s>><center>“[[No.|gc10]]”</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): No, I don’t need you to get that for me. The verbal confirmation is fine if it comes from multiple users, per the new policy. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Ok, good. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: B/c I don’t really have the mental capacity to dig that up right now haha! <<next>><center>[[(Tell them the next step.)|gc11]]</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): So now that I have confirmed that Mike is, in fact, dead, I am now required to close his account. <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: oh shit. right <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: So we won’t be able to message the account anymore? <<next>><center>“[[You can still message him, but . . .|gc12]]”</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): You will still be able to message the account, but you will get an error message back, stating that the account has been shut down per the 12.3.14 update. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): The message history will also be deleted, so I strongly suggest you download the message history now before it it erased. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Yeah, I think I remember reading that in the update. . . This is going to be really hard, not going to lie.<<next>><<goto "gc13">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: And you’re absolutely sure you can’t just keep the account open, @BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator)? Even if just for a few more days? <<timed 2s>><center>“[[Sorry, but no.|gcsorry2]]” “[[I can try.|gctry]]”</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Sorry, but no. Now that I know that the user is dead, I have to close the account, per the 12.3.14 update. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): That’s just the policy. I apologize for any hurt this may cause you. I’m just doing my job. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: . . . <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: Ok. I understand. <<next>><center>[[(End the conversation.)|gc14]]</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I can try to hold off for just a little bit. But no promises. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Again, I strongly recommend you download your message history. I will see what I can do, but I can’t give any guarantees. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: I understand. Thank you. <<next>><center>[[(End the conversation.)|gc14]]</center><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): I think this matter is concluded, so I’m going to close this group now. <<timed 4s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Feel free to message me directly if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/bicon.png]]BWeathers(Hivekind Content Moderator): Thank you very much for your time.<<next>><<goto "gc15">><</timed>>

[img[images_discorddeathgame/sicon.png]]StanleyIGuess: ty <<timed 2s>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ticon.png]]SheHulkTammy: Thanks. <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/jicon.png]]JuniperBerries: Thank you, you too! <<next>>[img[images_discorddeathgame/ricon.png]]JollyRoger: . . . <<next>><center>[[(Close the group chat.)|gcend]]</center><</timed>>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: It looks like you handled that well! I’m glad we were able to confirm the death without any issues. [[Now all that’s left to do is to close the account.|gcend1]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: You know what to do. Make your way to the user’s About Me page, and use your mod settings to take care of the rest. [[(go to MikeStan#4288's About Me page.)|deletechoice]]</center>

<center><big>Mod Settings for MikeStan#4288</big> Restrict This Account Ban This Account [[Delete This Account|deletechoice2]]</center>

<center>Are you sure you want to delete MikeStan#4288's account? [[(Delete Account)|delete]] [[(Do not Delete Account)|dontdelete]]</center>

Loading. . . <<timed 3s>>Account is being deleted from Hivekind’s servers. . . <<next>>And done! User MikeStan#4288’s account will be permanently erased in 24 hours. <<next>><<goto "deletefin">><</timed>>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Hmm. You seem to be confused. Now that the death of MikeStan#4288 has been confirmed, the next step is to close his account. If you want to manually override this decision—perhaps you believe that the user is still alive—[[you may do so, and a supervisor will review this|dontdelete1]].</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Great! Looks like you’re starting to get the hang of this. Good job! [[That’s one account down.|end]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: As this matter is now closed, you have finished your assignment, and can now leave. You will be paid for the day. For now, go home and rest up, ok? [[Logout.|end1]]</center>

<center>[[(Delete Account)|delete]] [[(Manually Override & Do Not Delete Account)|dontdeleteconfirmed]]</center>

<center>[img[images_discorddeathgame/barry.png]] Barry: Alrighty, you’re the boss! [[The account will not be deleted, and this decision will be forwarded to your supervisor to see if that was the right call to make.|end]]</center>

The Dead Account [[fin.|credits]]