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: (just a good boy)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
Everything. Well, not my magic, I guess.
acts_her_age: (28)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
I suspected, from the need for a new name. Hopefully it will bring you a bit of luck.
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
No go so far, given the trials I've been in. But hey, it introduced us so there's that.
acts_her_age: (26)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
[just, ignoring the second comment; NO GIRLISH GIGGLING TO BE FOUND HERE]

Beaten up a bit by the trials, hm? I've been lucky, myself. Maybe they like to reward compliance with your theme?

[(it's clearly more that no one would ask her to take bad effects, but--)]
malignstar: (vogue)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Don't see why they would care.
acts_her_age: (27)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[nods, just a joke]

I don't see why they do a lot of things.
malignstar: (drink the pain away)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
Cardy says it has to do with fighting darkness.
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
The Prince. Cardamon.
acts_her_age: (19)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
What does he think of the nickname?
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-24 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
He said I can use it.
acts_her_age: :/ (slay the spirits of inaccuracy)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
He does seem very easy-going, considering.
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[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-30 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
Could be a ruse.