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
acts_her_age: (you in particular aren't special.)

[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
The style is a little more whimsical than I would like. Blue's not the worst color, however, though I prefer red. Do you feel like yours suits you?
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[personal profile] wontforbidtherain 2019-03-24 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
The skirts are a bit short for what I'm used to, but they do come with leggings. Also the coats are a bit ostentatious. The feathers are a bit much.
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[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
It's almost military-esque, without the feathers. I wonder how our placements were decided? Given that the teams seemed themed for certain personalities.
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[personal profile] wontforbidtherain 2019-03-24 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know. I wonder if it has to do with how each team has its own way to regain sparks.
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[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
What's Thyme's?
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[personal profile] wontforbidtherain 2019-03-24 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
We teach people things. What about Jasmine's?
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[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
We're meant to encourage people. Do you feel like a teacher?
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[personal profile] wontforbidtherain 2019-03-24 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
No, but I believe others thought I was in my memories. My brother joked about me opening a school.

Do you feel like the sort of person who encourages others?
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[personal profile] acts_her_age 2019-03-24 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
...In a certain way, maybe. Have you earned many memories, yet?
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[personal profile] wontforbidtherain 2019-03-25 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
Two. I'll have to exert myself more. What about you?
Edited 2019-03-25 02:06 (UTC)