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: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
Too late, I'm going to.

[WELL. But, she pauses, in talking to him. He's provided all this food, so clearly.]

...Actually, though, I have a request.
horsejokes: (knock knock)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ wow gross, nice subject change time ]

If it's something like "turn the music down" the answer is no.
desirestruth: (The lantern lights)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
I don't really care about that. But...you provided all this food, correct?
horsejokes: (that's the joke)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ shrugs ] Sure. And?
desirestruth: (This would have been easier)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
...Are you able to provide sustenance to people who don't eat...food?

[She's. She's thirsty.]
horsejokes: (knock knock)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... uh. ]

That depends, I guess. What do you eat?
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
Blood.

[Bracing for the freakout already...]
horsejokes: (photoshop broke)

1/2

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ oh ]
horsejokes: (anyways i'm dead inside now)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ ..... BURSTS OUT A LAUGH ]

Is that all!? I know a guy who could hook you up easier than I can, but he's not here at the moment. Can't you just, I don't know? Bite someone? Are you a vampire or what?
desirestruth: (Of hatred and scarcity)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
Close enough, and I'd really rather not go drain strangers of blood and life energy when I'm supposed to be bonding with them.

[SHE'S KIND OF BRISTLING TO BE LAUGHED AT??? SIR THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR HER.]
horsejokes: (it's fine though)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
What? None of them trust or like you enough to let you nibble on them a little?

Or are you too afraid they'll hate you if you ask them for something like that? If they're truly good people they would understand, wouldn't they?
desirestruth: (Mother--Mother)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, but passing out from a couple pints of lost blood is counterproductive.

[Snorting.] Besides, I'd rather not ask strangers for something so intimate, and the person who isn't doesn't remember.
horsejokes: (knock knock)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmmmm.... [ leans back. tilting his chair back again with a shrug ]

Guess you'll just have to starve, then. I'm not a restaurant, lady.
desirestruth: (Mother--Mother)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
...Bit of a bastard, aren't you.

[She doesn't really sound angry, just...resigned. Well fine, she'll just fiddle with her chain to see if she can buy anything that works with sparks then!!!]
horsejokes: (nothing matters)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ sorry, but no. powers do work but buying stuff with your chain won't... if you do buy anything it'll just end up back at the train anyways ]

Just a little. [ with a smirk as he watches her fiddle with her chain ]

This is my domain, you know.
desirestruth: (Of hatred and scarcity)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
How nice for you. I'll be sure to make a lovely travel brochure.

[She makes an irritated noise, but finally gives up on the chain.]
horsejokes: (anyways i'm dead inside now)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
Be sure to mention the bit of a bastard part!
desirestruth: (Have you forgiven me?)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, I'll subtitle it 'doesn't get why I don't want to hurt people', too.

[she mad, bro.]
horsejokes: (who's there)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ hahaha ]

I'm sure you'll live. I'm here to test you, not coddle you.
desirestruth: (Default)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
The only thing you're testing is my patience.

[She inhales slowly, through her teeth.]

You should have said no from the start, if you're not interested in coddling people. Right now I think you just want me to bite someone for your amusement.
horsejokes: (that's the joke)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
If I just wanted to see that I could have made you bite someone already.

I just want to see where your cracks are is all.
desirestruth: (I'm going to my motherland)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-25 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[You can physically see the moment she restrains yelling at him, because that would be what he wants. Her eyes have started to glow a little bit.]

...I pray nothing ever slips into yours.

[And she turns, stiff, to just walk away.]
horsejokes: (knock knock)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-25 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... hmmmm

just gonna casually sip some fruit punch while he watches her leave ]