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

[bad_crowmance]

Right? After that last trial, I definitely don't trust this.

[bowtiedbones]

And you saw the glittery bubbles outside the train, right? Glitter, bubbles, and drinks have all done weird things even without a trial.

[bad_crowmance]

I knew about drinks, but.... this is just taunting us, huh?

[bowtiedbones]

It's all the sketchiest stuff, which sucks because it's also really cute.

[she is, OF COURSE, wearing a party hat. two party hats, one per pigtail]

[bad_crowmance]

[ Of course she is, Eliza is wise. Crow has zero party hats on, sadly. ]

It's definitely... colourful.

[bowtiedbones]

I know I'm on Thyme, which is all chic and feathers, but listen. Listen.

Everything here is my aesthetic. Everything!

[bad_crowmance]

Rainbows and glitter everywhere?

[bowtiedbones]

More on the rainbows and less on the glitter, but cute and brightand colorful is the best way to go.

[bad_crowmance]

I'm all for colourful, I can respect that.

[bowtiedbones]

Good! Then you have some taste.

[bad_crowmance]

I have excellent taate.

[bowtiedbones]

I'm not disagreeing.

[setting her glass down, because magic punch is sketchy and she's planning on ALL HONESTY this trial anyways]

Do you want to take the first question?

[bad_crowmance]

[ That's very wise. ]

Sure thing! Let's start with which colour is your favourite?

[bowtiedbones]

Pink! Any shade is good, but bubblegum pink is my top favorite.

[bad_crowmance]

Pink's a good colour! It suits you.

[bowtiedbones]

Thanks. Even though you've never seen me in pink!

[bad_crowmance]

Oh, why not?

[bowtiedbones]

It's not Thyme's color. I can't order anything with more than an accent of pink.

[bad_crowmance]

You could always barter with someone on Clover.

[bowtiedbones]

Like a clothes swap?

[bad_crowmance]

Exactly! Something where you can both benefit.

[bowtiedbones]

That's a good idea. I'll look into it!

[bad_crowmance]

It's worth a shot at least! Anyway, it's your turn to ask a question.

[bowtiedbones]

Do you have any hobbies?

[bad_crowmance]

I'm still working that out.... I figure I'll try a bunch of things out. Oh! I'm gonna get a deck of cards. What about you?