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]

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...]

[bad_crowmance]

Birds and getting laid.

[ He winks at her. ]

[desirestruth]

[She snerks.] No surprises there, then. Your turn.

[bad_crowmance]

What's your favourite way to relieve stress?

[desirestruth]

[She pauses for a long moment. Gives her cup a very considering look. And then sighs.]

It's the same one.

[Do you understand how much she's suffering.]

[bad_crowmance]

You~ don't~ say~?

[ He's so fucking entertained. ]

[desirestruth]

Yes, Crow. I just happen to be monogamous and in possession of self-control.

[SHE IS SO THIRSTY. SHE'S DYIN'. THIS IS SUFFERING.]

[bad_crowmance]

I have self-control, I just don't have a reason to practice it. How long will you last before you jump Lucien?

[desirestruth]

Until he asks me, honestly, memories or not.

[Like, she's trying very hard to respect that boundary but if Lucien makes a move her willpower will crumble to dust.]

Run into anyone else who's told you no, yet, or just me?

[bad_crowmance]

Just you! Though between you and me, I haven't even tried that hard.

[desirestruth]

[Yes let's move on from this topic and the fact what she said omitted some. Key information!]

I can believe that...

[bad_crowmance]

[ Tsk tsk, Naeva. Not that he really minds if she does. ]

Heh. Not that I'm complaining! I wouldn't really mind if they did, though.