the tenth trial?

[hot_mess_express]

Who: everybody
When: Day 22, starting bright and early
Where: the jackal zone


[What was it...ah, yes. Come hither, Heroes, prove thy worth.

The familiar tremor of a trial comes with a voice that's probably familiar to a lot of train denizens. Entering the door to the trial reveals that somehow, yes, it is in fact Naeva who's done this.

The game room is a beautiful tea garden with elegant, victorian-style tea tables set out throughout. Naturally, the tables all have tea, a variety of snacks, and flower arrangements featuring the herbs from each team. The garden is also full of crystalline jonquil, though they can't seem to be picked up normally.

There are baskets set out for everyone who arrives, and a sign explaining the rules of the game. Across the top it reads Bonding Game.

Cardamom, you've made a huge mistake.]

Comments

Felix

[malignstar]

[ While socialization is usually Felix's forte, today he's playing the role of the wallflower and seems mostly interested in the snacks, with occasional glances around him ]

[bad_crowmance]

[ Crow snags a snack at the same table Felix is at. ]

Hey, I don't think we've spoken before.

[ Which totally means now's the time to start, of course. ]

[malignstar]

Uh, no, I don't recognize you.

[ Moving slightly further down the table in pursuit of other snacks? ]

[bad_crowmance]

[ Does he see the "leave me alone" hint? Absolutely yes. Is he ignoring it? For sure he is. ]

Seems as good a time as any to start, then. Name's Crow! I'm on Licorice in case the purple shirt didn't give it away.

[ He refuses to wear the standard Licorice uniform but you can't escape the purple. ]

[malignstar]

[ Sob. This means he can't do it again or it will be too obvious ]

Crow? You guys have a bird theme?

[bad_crowmance]

[ Defeated by persistence! ]

Nah, that's actually my name- Crow Armbrust.

[malignstar]

From home?

[bad_crowmance]

That's right!

[malignstar]

Man, I think there's more people that remember lately than those that don't. I can't remember the last time I met someone who didn't remember their past.

[grimpa]

[STRIDES UP, but staying just on the edge of Felix's recently preferred Safety Distance]

Felix. You're stubborn to the point of foolishness at times, but nonetheless, I am glad to have you on my team.

[the game asked for us to share our feelings felix]

[malignstar]

What?

[ Where the hell did this come from? ]

[grimpa]

[crosses his arms]

It's your turn.

[malignstar]

... I am so confused right now.

[grimpa]

For the game. Are you not participating?

[malignstar]

Uh, sure. Um, I guess we're sharing truths?

I feel I don't know you that well, but I'd really like that to change. I want us to be a real team. I want to know more about you as a person.

[grimpa]

[oh!! looks a little relieved, and nods!]

I would like that as well. There are aspects of this place that I don't agree with, but I do want to build our bonds as a team.

[malignstar]

So uh, why don't you tell me something cool about you. That's worth points too, right?

Re: Felix

[nihilmancy]

You're much more energetic normally, aren't you?

Re: Felix

[malignstar]

What are you talking about? I'm plenty energetic. I'm energetically eating these snacks, see?

[ Shoves a finger sandwich into his mouth and moves a little down the table ]

Re: Felix

[nihilmancy]

So you are. I need not worry about your appetite then.

Re: Felix

[malignstar]

See, no worries.

Re: Felix

[nihilmancy]

I am always very calm and free from worries.

Re: Felix

[malignstar]

I guess that counts as a share.

Re: Felix

[nihilmancy]

Probably not. I shall offer an alternative. I am proficient in playing the flute.

Re: Felix

[malignstar]

Oh, that's kind of cool. How did you learn that?