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
horsejokes: (knock knock)

still not suspicious

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-23 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Anyways, some guy’s already sitting at one of the kids tables, a party hat over his eyes as he leans precariously backwards in one of the chairs with his feet propped against the table. He’s just humming along to the music, really. Just hanging out and enjoying himself. No big. ]
desirestruth: (And fell into Hell)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[I have this incredibly strong sense of Deja Vu.]

Hello?
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, here she is. With a glass of punch. Squinting at the piece of paper. And then the punch bowl. And then the piece of paper.]

What in the world...?
horsejokes: (that's the joke)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-23 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ maybe we're stuck in a never ending timeloop doomed to repeat our mistakes and failures until the day the universe ends

or maybe not ]

Sup. [ still not even moving the hat from his eyes ]
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; In Thought (12967724)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-23 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Crow takes a sniff of the punch, considering it carefully. ]

It doesn't smell like alcohol...
desirestruth: (I wonder which one is better)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think it is alcohol...?

[This might be confusing her more than the instructions. Who would do that???]
desirestruth: (Default)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
Who...are you?

[THIS IS A SMALL TRAIN AND I HAVE NOT SEEN YOU BEFORE also you're gonna fall and die...!]
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Smile; Conversational; Body Language; Gesture (12927339)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-23 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
That's disappointing. It'd make the trial more interesting.
Edited 2019-03-23 04:05 (UTC)
nihilmancy: (Neutral 2)

Re: still not suspicious

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-03-23 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Squinting suspiciously at the man.]

...You are not one of the passengers.
desirestruth: (I eventually got tired)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-23 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
...Nothing says you can't add alcohol to your cup.

[SHE'S JUST SAYING.]
malignstar: https://www.plurk.com/sakurapetal (tried to chase after mysefl)

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, was that weird for anyone else?
malignstar: https://www.plurk.com/kabukimono (we call them cool)

Re: still not suspicious

[personal profile] malignstar 2019-03-23 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Going to fall like that.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Body Language; Hand Behind Head (12920319)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-23 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Nah, I don't feel like buying any booze.
horsejokes: (who's there)

[personal profile] horsejokes 2019-03-23 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ what kind of world do you come from that people die from falling backwards in chairs?? ]

Is that your first question? Booo~ring. Take a wild guess.

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