The Sixteenth Trial

[advisories]

Who: trialgoers
When: Day 37, afternoon
Where: The Hermit's Tent

[With the usual jostle of the train, the Hermit’s tent appears in the clearing. His deep, cheerful voice rings out:]

That last Trial was a bit of a mess, wasn’t it? Well, rest assured our dear Vampire friend is very sorry about it.

Of course that doesn’t make you feel better, but how about a mood booster? “Come hither”, and let’s think positive!

[Upon entering the tent, you’ll find yourself on a round, black-tiled platform at the bottom of a clear glass elevator. Look outside and you'll spot the other two groups in their own elevators, facing you on the other walls of a triangular pit. You can't reach or hear them at the moment, but they look safe enough.

In your own elevator, you’ll find a podium with a speaker and a push-to-talk microphone. Taped next to them is a laminated paper containing the rules, titled:

Raise Eachother Up

Time for some cheer and positivity!]

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SUBMISSIONS

[advisories]

Remember to submit one encouragement per character in the target group!

You may discuss and submit your answers as a group, or you may split up and have each member give a compliment to one of the target members.

Target group members must encourage themselves!

For this round, your targets are:

Cat
Eliza
Crow

GROUP 1: Thyme, Licorice

[advisories]

please submit Group 1's answers here!

submissions are due by 7pm PST.

Re: GROUP 1: Thyme, Licorice

[bad_crowmance]

I'm strong and handsome... a total catch! I've got a great sense of humour and I'm also pretty smart-- I'm really good at picking up anything I want to learn. I'm a good guy to have by your side when the chips are down.

Re: GROUP 1: Thyme, Licorice

[wontforbidtherain]

I've come a long way since waking up here. I've adapted and shown my resilience, and discovered that the person I am is not that different than the person I was, which I value.

Re: GROUP 1: Thyme, Licorice

[bowtiedbones]

Hi~ I'm always trying to be the best version of myself, and I think I've done a pretty good job of that so far! Hopefully you'll agree, but I'm proud of me for taking challenges as motivations, maintaining a positive attitude, acting for compassion over isolation, minding my attitude, constantly advancing my skills and my studies past their already exceptional level, and looking cute and stylish the whole time!

GROUP 2: Ginger, Clover

[advisories]

please submit Group 2's answers here!

submissions are due by 7pm PST.

Re: GROUP 2: Ginger, Clover

[awakenerd]

Cat, I don't think we've ever really talked but we should change that. Every time I see you you seem composed and thoughtful. That kind of poise is something I find admirable, and I'd love to find out what more there is.

Eliza. You really are a a joy to talk to. Your enthusiasm for academics and sincerity when speaking are both charming, and your smile is brilliant. You're a breath of fresh air. I admire your strength of will and your determination, the way you face things head on as yourself, without compromising on kindness or your personal integrity, yet still speaking your mind. I wouldn't want to get on your bad side, not out of fear, but because I crave your respect.

You are also the wiggliest and the scuttliest. You can even out-wiggle and out-scuttle a ferret.

Crow, even though you're a complete pervert, you're a sweet guy too. Whether you see it or not, the way you tease and provoke people, the way you can lighten a mood with antics and games, that's kindness, that's looking out for others. And it's doing so sneakily, but that's not always bad. Sometimes people really need that sideways kind of approach more than anything, and you're sensitive to that, and smart about. You have an inner strength, a will of steel that rarely shows itself, but never seems to bend. Your laugh is great, your smile is great. I also think you're damn handsome. I'm glad I know you.

GROUP 3: Senna, Jasmine

[advisories]

please submit Group 3's answers here!

submissions are due by 7pm PST.

[voreaciously]

Cat is a diligent and hard worker, and while she may be quiet, she doesn't seem to shy away from any challenges presented. Her presence is also refreshing.

Eliza, obviously, is a delightful and cheerful young woman, supremely intelligent, always ready to share knowledge, and eager to learn about more. She takes great burdens onto herself, in an attempt to keep the spirits of those on the train high, and deserves endless praise for her straightforward and sweet nature.

Crow has no shame, which does not hinder him from being his best self! He is surprisingly diligent, an excellent marksman, and possessing of great ingenuity and adaptability.