hot_mess_express ([personal profile] hot_mess_express) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2019-03-22 08:50 pm

The Eighth Trial

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.

RULESEFFECTSQ&ATURN-INWINNERS & ENDGAME
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-23 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's not suspicious to you?
nihilmancy: (Wistful)

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
...Ah, good point.
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-23 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
When I see someone take a drink and they don't spout off something weird, I'll consider it.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
...Did you perform in a play involving a boat a few days ago?
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-25 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
... what about it?
nihilmancy: (Laugh)

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-25 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I came up with the scenario. I want to know how it went.
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-27 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
... ah, so you're to blame.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-27 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Art knows not blame.
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-27 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I'm definitely blaming you.


[ DRAMATIC SIGH. ]

It was ironic. The affair was a nice touch.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-27 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm, I thought so too. The romance and tragedy made it more interesting.
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[personal profile] cawnflict 2019-03-27 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
You like that kind of drama in your stories?

[ same hat! ]
nihilmancy: (Broken Smile)

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-27 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes. A happy ending can be nice as well, but bittersweet love gets the heart going in other ways.