auroraexpress | 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.

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

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

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

[Eliza this train is very dysfunctional.]

Shall we start, then?

[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?

[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?

[claps her hands, ok start!!]

Okay! What's your favorite flower?

Roses!

[The answer is immediate and excitable.]

A popular choice! And for good reason!

They're pretty. And you can breed so many colors of them...

[She catches herself and coughs, a little embarrassed.]

Mmm. Well, what is your favorite?

Tidy tips! Do you know those? They're wildflowers and they look like little sunflowers or yellow daisies, but they have the cutest white tips on them.

Layias...they didn't grow naturally where I grew up. I've seen them in books. We'll have to find seeds for them, then.

Oh! Oh, gosh, can we??

I don't see why not. Even if we buy them, they shouldn't cost so many sparks.

I can help pay for and take care of them! I don’t know how, but I can learn!

It shouldn't be that hard...I wonder, does Thyme gain sparks for learning, as well as teaching?

[She can't help it, Eliza's too cute, she has to tease.]

If we don't, it can only be because I would become too wealthy too fast.

Perhaps you should tell the prince to change it, we'll have saved the world in a week.

Get the policy changed, lock him into a Q&A until I understand every single facet of the Prism and our summoning... Perfect!

We have a plan, then. Excellent.

A flawless plan!

Ready for the next question?

Of course. Fire away.

If you could only wear one hairstyle for the rest of ever, what would you go for?

One?

[SHE IS HORRIFIED. ELIZA HOW COULD YOU.

She just stares at her for a while.

And then drinks the punch, whereupon she promptly starts sparkling, because I'm fuckin' hilarious.]

I could never pick. What's the point of having hair if you're not doing things with it?

Oh my gosh.

[claps her hands, DELIGHTED]

Of course hair is for playing with, that's what makes it a great question!

[Staring at her sparkly hand, somewhat bemused. Well, it's harmless enough...]

Either way, I refuse to pick one. Now then...if you could only use the bones of one animal, from now on, for your familiars...what would it be?

All four of my familiars are dragons. I only use dragons.

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