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

[malignstar]

I guess I can be stubborn on the protection front.

[grimpa]

[shrugs and nods]

It's understandable.

[malignstar]

Is that why you think I'm stubborn?

[grimpa]

That and your recent insistence on solitude.

[malignstar]

[ Glances away ]

... something happened, okay. I'm just taking precautions until I'm sure it's not going to repeat itself. It's only been a few days.

[grimpa]

I believe a better solution would be to work toward an understanding and plan of action as a team.

[malignstar]

... has Eliza told you what happened?

[grimpa]

Yes.

[malignstar]

... oh. I guess I should've figured that.

[grimpa]

I'd like to hear it from your perspective as well, if you would share.

[malignstar]

Not here. But... after the trial's over.

[grimpa]

Very well. Thank you for that.

[malignstar]

... I told you I want us to be a team. I guess that means we need to talk about things.

[grimpa]

I think so, too. I'll also do my best to help you gain sparks to regain more of your memories, so we can better understand the situation.

[malignstar]

... I probably should try harder at this trial then.

[grimpa]

[nods!]

I'm willing to participate in any of them.

[I might get awkward about the touchy-feely ones but I'll make it through]

[malignstar]

... hug is worth a good chunk. Since I don't really have any memories to share.

[grimpa]

[STOICALLY OPENS HIS ARMS ///]

[malignstar]

[ You are lucky. Normally, his hugs are more exuberant. But you will get a nice calm one. ]

[grimpa]

[AWKWARD BACK PAT gosh hugging someone with wings is a little weird]

There.

[malignstar]

You really are a pretty caring guy.

[grimpa]

[skflj??]

Do-- you think so?

[malignstar]

Of course I do.

[grimpa]

Well-- I do care about Thyme.

[malignstar]

That's it?