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

[desirestruth]

Don't be a jerk, that's not what I...

[She's just. Reaching up to her ears.]

I--I didn't take this power back?

[bad_crowmance]

Wait, are those real?

[desirestruth]

Yes?!

[She kind of. Yipped in her alarm.]

I can--do something like this at home, but I hadn't used a token on this?!

[bad_crowmance]

...Maybe it's the punch?

[desirestruth]

...Are you willing to test that.

[She doesn't know what else it could be, but. That's kind of important to know?]

[bad_crowmance]

Nnnnnyeah, okay.

[ He takes a sip of the punch and--

starts.... sparkling...? ]

[desirestruth]

...That's.

Kinda pretty?

[She has no idea what to even make of this.]

[bad_crowmance]

[ He examines a glittery hand. ]

....Huh! That's interesting!

[desirestruth]

I guess this is less annoying than sticking people together...

[She's considering this. And him.] ..Who's turn is it? Or do you want to go see if you can hit on people more while you're sparkly?

[bad_crowmance]

Nah, I'll keep going. I think it's your turn.

[desirestruth]

[her ears perk back up while she's thinking...one of them is doing the radar dish thing.]

Hm. Hard to think of questions for an amnesiac...ah. What the hell--who're the people you think are the most attractive on the train?

[She figures he's going to enjoy answering that, and then she can make fun of his taste. Win/win!]

[bad_crowmance]

In no particular order? Randy, Finn, 80H, Rufus, Jusis, and Eliza.

[ HE DIDN'T EVEN HESITATE. ]

[desirestruth]

...Eliza is pretty cute.

[She's considering this list. She's not gonna make fun of the three she knows...boooo.] I think...I've only met 80H and Finn, otherwise.

Your turn.

[bad_crowmance]

Same question back at you.

[desirestruth]

Lucien.

[Deadpanned. What did you expect her to answer. You never specified a number, ha HA.]

[bad_crowmance]

[ He laughs, genuinely amused.
Well played! ]

Hah! I should have expected that.

[desirestruth]

I am honestly surprised you didn't.

[She idly swirls her drink in her cup...]

Hmm. Anything you want to see us plant in the garden?

[bad_crowmance]

Dunno! I hadn't really thought about it. What are you planning so far?

[desirestruth]

Roses! Also chrysanthemums, nasturtium, irises, hibiscus, snapdragons and narcissus. I think Eliza made a request for lysia, too...

[She's so happy, crow. she loves flowers so much.] There's room for quite a lot. I believe there are also plans to grow herbs and vegetables...we probably can't plant trees, but we should be able to produce enough for cooking anyway.

[bad_crowmance]

You've got a lot of plans, huh! Sounds pretty nice.

[desirestruth]

I like flowers, Crow.

[She's so happy.]

[bad_crowmance]

I can tell. What's your favourite?

[ That's two question in a row but oh well. ]

[desirestruth]

Roses. And you owe me two answers now.

[She caught it! but she doesn't mind much, either.]

[bad_crowmance]

[ He shrugs easily. ]

Ask away!

[desirestruth]

Favorite animal, and favorite way to relieve stress?

[She suspects she knows the answers to these...]