hot_mess_express ([personal profile] hot_mess_express) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2019-10-12 01:22 pm

The Nineteenth Trial

Who: Everyone
When: Day 43, evening
Where: The Mermaid's Beach

Come on, come on heroes...! Come hither!

[ There's a playful giggle and the sound of splashing as the Mermaid's beach appears in the clearing. ]

Let's play a game...!
time5kip: (pic#13090295)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
He seems kind enough. You're probably right with that.

[ And now he's going to move his hands off of him, since there's no time limit on the massage ]

I'm done with mine, so let's complete yours.
schrodingerscockroach: (Accepted the dumbassery)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 12:22 pm (UTC)(link)
He is. And he feels a lot even if he's got a straight face.

Good job.

[Considers a moment.]

Please, oh please, can you give me advice on how to make better coffee? I'm begging you.

[The most deadpan begging, hands clasped in front of him.]
time5kip: (pic#13096942)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ How dare you be endearing in any capacity. He's smiling again and that's the most he's smiled in like. Years. ]

Wouldn't you like to know. I'm keeping my secrets with me.
schrodingerscockroach: (love it)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[IT'S WHAT HE DOES.]

Oh no, but I must know. [Still deadpan, but putting his hand to his forehead in a dramatic gesture.] How can I live without your refined taste of coffee. I'll do anything if you'll tell me.
time5kip: (pic#13090195)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
You just get decent beans and equipment and try not to burn them. Twilight would probably give you more in-depth advice.

Never beg me ever again, it's gross.
schrodingerscockroach: (Accepted the dumbassery)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[He straightens up with a laugh.]

Understood, but that's two squares.

You want a massage this time?
time5kip: (pic#13090274)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 12:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He does not look particularly happy at the prospect like. At all ]

... We're getting you the square, so might as well. Make it quick.
schrodingerscockroach: (but maybe good)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Could just do your hand if that'd be less annoying.
time5kip: (pic#13090242)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It wouldn't be less annoying.

[ If anything it'd feel more personal, so ]

But we're going through it anyway. I'm taking a second card.
schrodingerscockroach: (this is really stupid)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Got it.

[Hey, he tried.]

[But he'll move behind Five and here is a massage.]

[And he actually knows how to do it properly, so hey, maybe it'll help Five relax maybe.]
time5kip: (pic#13096926)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Over his dead body. The moment Dusk's hands are on him he just tenses up more, so there's absolutely no relaxing here ]

I'm going to be saving up for our death fund, but you know. Maybe first thing I'll do is get a goddamn pink suit.
schrodingerscockroach: (If you say so)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Poor touch starved guy.]

I do have several thousand in the bank. Got the wiggle room for it.
time5kip: (pic#13090242)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
If I'm taking sparks from you I'd rather it be for drinks than for clothes.
schrodingerscockroach: (Well we could)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I meant for the revival fund. Spreading it out is good anyway. Can't use the sparks if the person is down, so everyone being able to do one or two at least would mean being able to get up anyone else needed to cover the rest.
time5kip: (pic#13096916)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's still extremely tense, but he is easing up a tiny little bit as Dusk keeps going ]

I agree. I took the idea from you to start with, and spreading out seems like the most efficient way to take care of everyone if something happens.
schrodingerscockroach: (If you say so)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. [He really should talk to the others about it. At least Noon should be up to hearing about the Death Fund. He'll need to be more delicate with Twilight though.]

[But there is no time limit for the massage, and after a few more moments, he'll pull his hands away.]

Just saying, as long as you have a thousand to save, you're safe to get some more comfortable clothes.
time5kip: (pic#13090238)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ definitely better now that there are no hands on him anymore ]

I'll consider doing more bonds. For now, winning this game and my bet with Crow is the best way to get more.
schrodingerscockroach: (Sass in armor)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Could just make it a habit to greet people with a joke. Don't necessarily need a laugh to get the points.
time5kip: (pic#13090250)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
My sense of humor doesn't lend itself to that. But I'll keep it in mind.

... Thanks for the help, Dusk.
schrodingerscockroach: (...what)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Taken aback a moment.]

Oh.

Anytime.
time5kip: (pic#13090279)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Should I get offended by that amount of surprise?
schrodingerscockroach: (Sass in armor)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
That's entirely up to you.
time5kip: (pic#13090195)

[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
This might come as a shock to you Dusk, but I know how to actually interact with people. I had 6 maladjusted siblings and a crazy father and had to release interviews.

[ he's not actually offended, though, it's clear he's just amused ]
schrodingerscockroach: (Accepted the dumbassery)

[personal profile] schrodingerscockroach 2019-10-13 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
So mileage may vary on that front.
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[personal profile] time5kip 2019-10-13 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I feel like the rest of our team is appropriately maladjusted enough that I can think of it as home.

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