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
newmodelblade: (And we've become the cycle)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose it is, then.

[Press the advantage! Give them no quarter!]
desirestruth: (the punishment can't be erased)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
I'm less concerned with propriety than being considerate to others, but if certain people are going to keep giving me shit, maybe I don't care so much.
newmodelblade: (that divides us thin.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs a little bit at that, because my that is a change!]

Well. We will have to see about finding ways to skirt that, won't we?
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
[You have been a terrible influence on her and you have literally no idea.]

I suppose we will. But you may want to use some of your tokens, if you really need ideas.
newmodelblade: (Conceived they are condemned.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
It took some figuring out how to do so, to be honest.
desirestruth: (Of all the mythical stories)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
Have you used them, then? Or not yet...?

[She's very invested in that answer...]
newmodelblade: (If you're not strong)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
I have pants on, don't I?

[It's true! He has been freed of the tyranny of shorts all the time like his team declares!]
desirestruth: (If I knew I wasn't loved)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
I meant your memory tokens, not sparks, Lucien!

[But he got a laugh out of her. She immediately bought new clothes too.]

But I did notice.
newmodelblade: (Conceived they are condemned.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, those. I have been considering it. I suppose there is not any reason to avoid doing so..
desirestruth: (Of all the mythical stories)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps after the game? Given you may yet get more then...
newmodelblade: (Create the demons true.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-24 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
I may as well, then. It has just seemed like never the proper moment.

[He chuckles a bit and leans back in his chair.]

You seem anxious...
desirestruth: (Mother--Mother)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-24 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
...I dislike knowing more about you than you do.

[That's true, but probably not...the entire reason, is it.]