The Eleventh Trial

[catcophonous]

Who: everyone
When: Day 23, evening
Where: The Trial Zone

[Just as twilight darkens the clearing, you hear the train's customary shift, the sign of a Trial.

Outside in the clearing, a brick building has appeared. It's shabby, paint peeling from the heavy door, but the windows are full of neon signs advertising various brands of liquor. From inside you can hear the thumping of bass, and the faint sounds of a rowdy rock song.

A voice chimes in, lazy but amused.]

You all know what this is. I'm not "come hither"ing you. Just get in here.

Comments

[bad_crowmance]

At least try next time!

[awakenerd]

I was trying my own thing...

[Rubbing his forehead...]

[bad_crowmance]

And did you get anything other than dulled emotions out of it?

[awakenerd]

Well... No, I guess.

[bad_crowmance]

You're lucky you didn't get yourself hurt worse.

[awakenerd]

Sorry. I guess I didn't consider people would worry about me like this.

[bad_crowmance]

Yeah well, it's something to keep in mind next time.

[awakenerd]

Got it.

[He's as sorry as he can currently be anyway.]

[bad_crowmance]

[ Yeah, Crow's getting that impression. ]

Good, that's all I can ask for.

[ He lets out a sigh. ]

[awakenerd]

Should I go?

[bad_crowmance]

Nope, I've decided to take it upon myself to babysit you until you get your emotions back up where they should be.

[awakenerd]

I get the idea that's going to irritate you...

[bad_crowmance]

Nope, I already got all the yelling out of my system. We're good to go~!

[awakenerd]

Is that so?

[[x] doubt]

[bad_crowmance]

Yep! I hope you're prepared to have a Crow-shaped shadow for the next few hours or so.

[awakenerd]

I don't mind. I like your company.

[bad_crowmance]

Yeah well, I happen to like yours too.

[ Even when someone's turned your emotions into a whisper. ]

[awakenerd]

[He'll feel extra bad later it's fine.]

I can just follow you if you had things to do.

[bad_crowmance]

[ Is that really fine, though?? ]

I didn't really have anything pressing planned. You up for a round or two of poker?

[awakenerd]

Sure, but I'll probably have an even better poker face.

[bad_crowmance]

[ He flashes a grin at Rean. ]

Yeah, I know.

[awakenerd]

Are you looking forward to losing more?

[bad_crowmance]

Who says I'm gonna lose?! I'm gonna make you eat those words, Rean Schwarzer.

[awakenerd]

[His smile is soft and his feelings are muted but they're still positive about it.]

I look forward to you trying, at least.

[bad_crowmance]

You can look forward to me succeeding, too.

[ He's steering Rean towards the Licorice carriage. ]