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
malignstar: (hide your face)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
That part he mentioned, but he said he has no real control over them.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. But I'm mad that he didn't tell the truth.

...I can sort of understand where he's coming from, from his position, but I'm not happy about it.
malignstar: (and for that forsake it all)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I can understand that. He probably gets away with a lot looking the way he does.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Him being so cute makes me angrier. How dare he put us in this mess and go around looking so innocent and have such nice bone structure and clear complexion.
malignstar: (who are unable to resist)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
... that is way more detail than I've put into this.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just his whole innocent pure attitude. Somehow it makes me angrier, I think.
malignstar: (will you play this game)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm starting to think you're into him.
nihilmancy: (pic#12979927)

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[She blushes. Noooooo. No. No? Maybe. She hasn't thought about it.]

He's p-physically attractive, but that would be quite too awkward, thank you!
malignstar: (only silence)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Guess that means he's up for grabs then.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Go for it. Lest I steal him first. I am a woman of strong appetites, after all.
malignstar: (just a drop of rain)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, we really are getting out the truth today!

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
You didn't ask a question, so I could have been lying.
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Could've. But I don't think so. There's more than one way to get at a truth.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-24 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
If you say so. Well, is that your taste in men, then?

[She grins mischievously.]
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know. I think I prefer something with more spice~.