The Thirteenth Trial

[catcophonous]

Who: trialgoers
When: Day 27 all day
Where: The Cat's Zone

[Once again the Trial time has come. Just like the Eleventh, it's the Cat's bar that's appeared in the clearing, and just like then, he's not here for formalities.]

Can you believe you've been dumped on me again already? Lame, I know. But come on in and let's get going.

[But he's not the only voice! The booming, cheerful tone of the Hermit can be heard as well.]

Right, right, come along! This one should be fun for you and us.

[Once you enter the bar, you'll find... it's just a bar. In fact, you are free to come and go from it. The inside, though, has been dolled up -- there are swaths of colourful fabric above the windows, jingly dangly crystal decorations hanging down over tables, and patterned tablecloths. It's the kind of cheesy fortuneteller decor you've seen in the Hermit's tent before!

Otherwise, though, there's nothing strange. There are plenty of tables and an open dancefloor. The cabinets behind the bar are sturdily locked, but there are pitchers of non-alcoholic punch on every table, and on the bar is a jar of paper slips and a laminated instructions sheet.

The name of this game is: Fortune and Lies.]

RULES ☆ TURN-IN ☆ WINNERS & ENDGAME

Comments

[voreaciously]

Do you wish to play with me?

[nihilmancy]

Yes, I would like to.

[voreaciously]

[smoothly curls a lock of Hlasoh's hair behind her ear.]

Very well.

[nihilmancy]

[Blushing intensely

what the fuck 80H ///]

R-Red, right?

[voreaciously]

No. Does this come as unexpected for me?

[nihilmancy]

Somewhat. Ah, you have always seemed a bit more, um, well, reserved? In your interactions with people.

Ah, I am too, of course, though sometimes I end up just approaching people anyway, when it seems necessary.

[voreaciously]

I suppose I have earned that. Is there anyone else who is that way in your estimation?

[nihilmancy]

[She frowns. Most of the people she can think of that fit that mold have vanished.]

...None presently on the train. I, ah, I don't really mind you doing it, though. Though, if I my venture a guess, Blue?

[voreaciously]

I see. Hopefully not anyone you miss. And incorrect.

[nihilmancy]

Until recently, I have been quite hesitant to get close to others here.

Hmm, you are quite tricky.

[voreaciously]

[:3c]

I take it the threat of oblivion changed your mind?

[nihilmancy]

Yes. And- I am reserved, but it is not as though I dislike being around people. I too wish for warmth and intimacy, but ah- I am rather reluctant.

[Even now it doesn't seem easy to talk about, but she gotta.]

[voreaciously]

Is this a yellow fortune, or are you simply making an effort? Well, efort of another sort, at any rate?

[nihilmancy]

No, it is yellow. I'm not very good at this, I beg your pardon.

[voreaciously]

You do not need to apologise to me.

[nihilmancy]

[Wryly]

I should apologize to me team, then.

[voreaciously]

If you like. I do not see the issue when there is an opportunity here, as well.

[nihilmancy]

Hmm, what opportunity is that?

[voreaciously]

For the rainbow roll.

[nihilmancy]

Hm, it is an opportunity, though the other party scores far higher.

...That would not be Yellow, would it?

[voreaciously]

Make the most of it or do better, those are your options. That is incorrect on the guess.

[nihilmancy]

Hmm, I'll need to observe more carefully, then.

But learning a bit more about strategy is also entertaining.

[voreaciously]

I suppose I do not disagree.