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
desirestruth: (Mother--Mother)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. And in general, the more uneasy the residents here remain, the harder it will be...we are relying on these bonds for quite a bit.
grimpa: (25)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you find yours easy to meet? Your team bond, I mean.
desirestruth: (I wonder which one is better)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
It is decorating...truly, the hardest part is just not inconveniencing others with it.
grimpa: (38)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah. Perhaps gifts for each team, to avoid inconvenience...? If you bought something inexpensive like an individual mug or small nameplate for the carriage doors, the payout should offset the cost of materials.
desirestruth: (I wonder which one is better)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I was considering flowers. Flower crowns. But that could be a problem if someone is allergic...
grimpa: (107)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
You could include artificial flowers.
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Artificial...?

[This concept is new and confusing.]
grimpa: (04)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[nods!]

Made of paper or fabric.
desirestruth: (Of all the mythical stories)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
...People do that?

[they do it in your own world naeva we don't all live in magic forests!!!]
grimpa: (66)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[???]

Yes. For decoration. Real flowers die, or can be crushed in storage.
desirestruth: (I wonder which one is better)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never seen such a thing made...

[SHE IS DEEPLY CONTEMPLATING THIS NEW INFORMATION.]
grimpa: (04)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
If you made them yourself, it may count as well.
desirestruth: (And fell into Hell)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
This was an aspect of flowers I'd never considered...

[Yeah you may have lost her here, buddy.]
grimpa: (65)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-23 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it so strange?
desirestruth: (I wonder which one is better)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 08:28 am (UTC)(link)
I've just never seen that sort of thing before.
grimpa: (66)

[personal profile] grimpa 2019-03-24 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[shrugs!]

It's something you could pursue. Is it your turn or mine? I don't recall.