The Eighth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: Heroes
When: Day 17, morning
Where: the party zone The Fairy Circle

Come hither, Heroes. Prove thy worth.

Just like always, the train shudders in response to some foreign power. You’ve been here before, haven’t you? You know what will happen when you venture out of the train and into the dark forest beyond in search of some old house, or a tower, or whatever fresh nonsense awaits you.

But there’s no inexplicable new castle or what-have-you. Instead the air outside the train is filled with glittering bubbles floating lazily above what appears to be a collection of large white mushrooms grown in a circle.

Obviously there is no door, and touching any of the bubbles will simply cause them to burst. Should you step into the circle, however….

Foolish heroes, destined to be swallowed by the encroaching malice… can your hearts truly withstand the nightmare that is reality?

Darkness overtakes you.


When you wake up the first thing you may notice is this game has a soundtrack. The music appears to have no discernible source and fills the entire room. ... and what a room it is.

It appears you’ve been transported to some kind of… children’s… birthday party?

At the far end of the room is a large table with a sign above it reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It’s a pretty impressive set up with a variety of goodies including noise makers, party hats, disposable plates and cups, and enough sugar to fuel a whole room full of grade schoolers

The biggest and arguably most important party refreshment sits right in the middle of the table, however; a giant bowl of fruit punch. Don’t worry children it’s non-alcoholic. It's also not suspicious at all.


For now, don't worry! Mingle! Eat food! Don't think about all the bad things going on right now!! And don't forget to read the rules near the punch bowl.

RULES ☆ EFFECTS ☆ Q&A ☆ TURN-IN ☆ WINNERS & ENDGAME

Comments

[bowtiedbones]

[holding her glass with her fingertips and away from herself, like it's full of something foul]

Okay? I don't mind being truthful.

[desirestruth]

...I suspect that's not true for roughly half the people here.

[She's poured gin into her juice. She's here to party. Hello.]

[bowtiedbones]

As long as nobody asks jerk questions, it shouldn't be a problem for anyone?

[desirestruth]

I intend to behave. That's the best I can guarantee.

[Eliza this train is very dysfunctional.]

Shall we start, then?

[bowtiedbones]

[she's trying to believe there's more than maybe three adults on this train, please she's trying]

Sure. Do you want to ask first?

[desirestruth]

[No, Eliza, we're going to have to be the train's two moms.]

Mm...I'm not very good at thinking up questions, could you?

[bowtiedbones]

[claps her hands, ok start!!]

Okay! What's your favorite flower?

[nihilmancy]

Ah, that must be very nice.

[bowtiedbones]

It works for me. Do you want to play?

[nihilmancy]

Yes. I think I would like to.

[bowtiedbones]

Do you have any allergies?

[nihilmancy]

Ahh, during the spring, all of the pollen in the air really makes my sinuses act up something terrible. It can get pretty bad.

[bowtiedbones]

Oohh, hay fever. Ouch!

[grimpa]

The drink is concerning.

[bowtiedbones]

It's sketchy and I'm super not going to drink it.

[grimpa]

It shouldn't be difficult to avoid, at least.

[fang, you're a tsundere, please, there's plenty to lie about]

Is there anything you want to upgrade in our carriage? I suppose we haven't spoken about it, but the garden has me thinking about modifications.

[bowtiedbones]

I've been thinking that I want to get a workspace. My room is too small for the scale I like to work at, so I've been using the healing pod room.

[grimpa]

[nods!]

What sort of projects would you want to pursue? --Ah, no, it's your turn.

[bowtiedbones]

You can use that for the next question. Have you been doing anything for fun lately?

[wontforbidtherain]

I wonder how many of these questions I can answer with 'I don't remember' and not lie.

[bowtiedbones]

We'll just have to stay away from "either or" questions!

[wontforbidtherain]

Fair. Or questions that require outside knowledge. At least I now have a few days of meals to have opinions on food.

[bowtiedbones]

What's the best meal you've had so far?

[wontforbidtherain]

I made lunch yesterday for myself, and that was very satisfying. It was just a sandwich, though.

How do you feel about cooking?

[bowtiedbones]

I admire and appreciate people who cook, but I everything I make myself is rice, pasta, or it came out of a microwave.