Let's Play 20 Questions

[trainmasters]

Who: Everyone
When: Day 30, afternoon
Where: the Aurora

[Though the sun should be high in the air, just after noon the sky clouds over, and a steady drizzle begins. While gloomy, it's not particularly harsh, and the warm weather means you might even enjoy being out in it! In fact, the relatively thin and patchy clouds mean you may seem rainbows here and there. It's quite nice, really -- except, that is, that there are now tiny frogs everywhere. Near the train they're safe, but closer to the corrupt areas they're toxic.

At the same time, you hear the jingle associated with an official message from your Chain -- the usual "newbie time" balloon animation and text:]

WELCOME NEW HEROES

[This round's new blood are waking up in their rooms, in the usual nondescript undies or team pyjamas.

For the first hour or so, it seems that'll all that'll happen today. But then there's that all too familiar Trial feeling...

...Aaaand a flashy pink convertible has arrived in the clearing. It's followed up by another message:]

Hello, everyone. Your ever-grateful Prince speaking. It's been awhile and we've got some new faces, so I'm here to answer a few questions.

Buut to spare myself a little, I'm limiting it to one question per hero. I'll tell the truth, no matter what you ask, as long as it's at all reasonable! After that though, I reserve the right to cut you off -- but I won't, probably, if you play nice.

Sooo, how about you come outside and see me?

[Message sent, Cardamom gets out of his car and unfurls a big, incredibly sparkly silver umbrella. It looks like the most intensely holographic nail polish you can buy, and the raindrops only make it worse.]

[[OOC NOTES: As the monthly prompts, the rain and frogs will continue until next month's placements. You can find more info on them in the announcements over here!

If you want to tag Cardamom, there's a toplevel here. If you have any questions, please ping the mods via the q&a. Thank you!]]

Comments

THE PRINCE

[joybound]

[The Prince can be found outside, twirling his umbrella and apparently enjoying the rain. You may find him anywhere in the clearing, and he'll be happy to see you!]

Re: THE PRINCE

[desirestruth]

Aren't you worried you'll catch a cold, young man?

[That's not her question, Cardamom, don't sass her.]

Re: THE PRINCE

[bowtiedbones]

Oh my gosh, your umbrella!

Re: THE PRINCE

[awakenerd]

Oh. Hello. Are you the prince then?

Re: THE PRINCE

[malignstar]

Cardy~. Looking extra sparkly, I see.

Re: THE PRINCE

[wontforbidtherain]

How are we doing? Honestly?

[clerically]

[Wow that parasol was shiny! It makes approaching the stranger easier, even if he was a prince. Prince!

She waves in his direction, laughing when a frog plops on her head.]

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

Re: THE PRINCE

[nihilmancy]

[Looks a little less angry this time? She's standing in the clearing with a plain umbrella.]

There are new people here.

IN JASMINE

[bondkeeper]

[ a very well-built, very shirtless man with a pink metal statue of a woman tucked under one arm and a length of chain slung across and coiled haphazardly around both wrists emerges from a previously empty room, the new arrival telegraphed by a small chorus of rattling metal and neck vertebrae crackling from a roll of the head ]

Hey, this place's pretty sweet.

[voreaciously]

[It's a deceptively warm, grey afternoon, and even if it seems dreary outside, inside could not be further from the truth. The car is beautiful and a pleasing blend of aromas wafts throughout the Jasmine car as 80H makes lunch for her team, oblivious, for the moment, that that number has increased by one.]

[crimeson]

[IS THAT!!! A NEWBIE!!!]

Yeah, it's not bad at all. Most people run around being mad about it first, though. Hello.

[acts_her_age]

[what is it with our new arrivals and leaving their rooms half-dressed,]

Go put a shirt on.

[unrepairable]

[ well. at least this is a good excuse to buy himself something cute.

though as he originally stepped outside to investigate the strange appearance of a bright pink convertible and a man calling himself "prince".... he's been waylaid.

there's a big frog right in front of him and he's just. standing. starring at it. rather intensely.


before he tries to walk towards it

and it hops away ]

Ah-! Wait...! [ he's going after it! stooping every so often to get a closer look before it hops off again.

rinse and repeat. ]

[desirestruth]

...Kashuu.

[This is so cute but Kashuu. Kashuu please.]

[malignstar]

Want me to catch it for you?

[wontforbidtherain]

[watching]

What are your intentions towards the frog?

[ruinatings]

[Humidity is bad for hair but rain does not stop life from happening! Despite it Rufus is outside at the moment, in part of the clearing farther away from the Aurora, doing some sword drills. He's got a lot of frustration to burn off and a perfect figure to keep in shape!! Plus, it's always good to practice keeping your footing even in less than peak conditions.

So here he is, drenched and being cool fighting the air and all. If you have a weapon, you could join him!]

[crimeson]

[hot

wolf whistles!!]

[awakenerd]

Mind if I join you?

[Hey look it's a guy whl likes sword! Too bad it's Rean.]

[desirestruth]

[Clapping!]

You're quite skilled.

[She doesn't have a weapon. She is the weapon.]

[malignstar]

[ Watching with interest, tapping a rapier at his side ]

CLOVER

[rolebreaker]

[ WHERE MY CLOVERS AT THERE'S THREE OF US NOW ]

[rolebreaker]

[ in any case the new Clovers are going to wake up to.... well, just a lot of noise really. it sounds kind of like someone broke in and is currently looting your-- house? is that what this is? what is this??

in any case whenever you eventually come out of your rooms there's a... very tall man. at least 6' tall and dressed in the same unicorn kigurumi you likely woke up in because the universe hates him, probably.

if he notices anyone coming down into the living room area he doesn't give indication as he seems to be entirely preoccupied with his current mission... whatever that is. he's just going around the room opening every single closed storage area he can spot and ruffling through it before slamming it closed in increased annoyance and moving on to the next.


good morning, Clover!! ]

[wontforbidtherain]

[Cat seems quite content to splash around in the rain without any sort of umbrella or coat.]

{Though right now, she's walking down to the ocean with a jar.]

[awakenerd]

What's with people forgetting umbrellas...

[bad_crowmance]

[ It's raining and therefore the sensible reaction would probably be to stay inside the train where it's dry. But Crow's actually wandered outside for a bit, dressed comfortably and admiring the scenery even as he gets quite thoroughly soaked through. He's not got any specific goal in mind, but he's definitely wandering towards the beach. ]

[awakenerd]

Shouldn't you have an umbrella or something?

[voreaciously]

A) [80H can be found in Jasmine, preparing lunch.]

B) [Someone is at the beach in Jasmine garb and blindfolded. She's in the water, though not far, it only comes up to a little above her ankles, with her back turned towards the shore.

She is, perhaps, less interesting than what is happening with the water and the rain.

Her hands move through the air, her fingers curling and arching and flexing. It is not so unlike a conductor in front of a band, and, in turn, indistinct, beautiful shapes glowing with blue iridescence rise from the sea and funnel down from the gathering rain, but, before long, they become things. People. Shifting fluidly from one form to the next seamlessly.

A dancer en pointe. A warrior wielding a naginata. A galloping horse. A jellyfish ambling through the air.]

B

[nihilmancy]

[There's polite clapping from behind her- Hlasoh is levitating her umbrella in place beside her for cover.]

Almost as impressive as your baking.