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]

[ For Crow's part, it doesn't seem like he notices any tension at all. ]

Right? It's the least they could've done.

[nihilmancy]

[emotional lemming, crow armbrust.]

After yesterday...

[bad_crowmance]

Right? They definitely owe us.

[nihilmancy]

...Are you doing well?

[bad_crowmance]

Of course. That trial was annoying, but I'm not gonna let it bother me. How about you?

[nihilmancy]

Does that count as one of the questions?

Well, there's no use hiding it. It still bothers me somewhat. But I'd rather not discuss why.

[bad_crowmance]

I don't see why it wouldn't count. Wanna go for some easy questions?

[nihilmancy]

[She's still angry at him for the way he so coldly denied her- not simply his body, but something else

But it's also somehow gratifying to know, based on this exchange that he's just an asshole moron and it's probably not her fault after all.]

Yes, that would be nice.

[bad_crowmance]

[ "He's an asshole" is a pretty fair assessment. ]

What's your favourite colour?

[nihilmancy]

I prefer dark blue. What about yours?

[bad_crowmance]

I'll go with azure.

[nihilmancy]

...Just say blue. It's blue.

[bad_crowmance]

Yeah, but I like the feeling "azure" evokes better. Anyway, it's a specific shade too.

[nihilmancy]

...That's really pretentious.

[bad_crowmance]

Well, that's my answer whether you approve or not.

[nihilmancy]

Changed my answer my favorite color is plaid.

[bad_crowmance]

...Heh! That's a good answer, too.

[nihilmancy]

Um, hmm. If you could have another team's outfits, which would they be?

[bad_crowmance]

Hazel.

[ His answer is pretty immediate. ]

What about you?

[nihilmancy]

Absolutely Senna.

[bad_crowmance]

That's not a bad look, can't say I blame you.

[nihilmancy]

I appreciate the elegance and refinement.

[bad_crowmance]

That's your kinda thing, huh?

[nihilmancy]

Hmm, I suppose. I like a sense of quiet dignity.

[bad_crowmance]

[ Can't relate. ]

Haha, fair enough! Anyway, it's your turn to ask a question.