The Nineteenth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

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...!

Comments

[time5kip]

[ 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]

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]

[ 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]

Could just make it a habit to greet people with a joke. Don't necessarily need a laugh to get the points.

[time5kip]

My sense of humor doesn't lend itself to that. But I'll keep it in mind.

... Thanks for the help, Dusk.

[schrodingerscockroach]

[Taken aback a moment.]

Oh.

Anytime.

[time5kip]

Should I get offended by that amount of surprise?

[schrodingerscockroach]

That's entirely up to you.

[time5kip]

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]

So mileage may vary on that front.

[time5kip]

I feel like the rest of our team is appropriately maladjusted enough that I can think of it as home.

[schrodingerscockroach]

You're not wrong.

[time5kip]

It's not bad.

[ and that's the nicest thing he'll ever say about being forced in a team ]

What else have you got?

[schrodingerscockroach]

Let's see....

I need to make a bet.

[time5kip]

I'm in a gambling mood. Do you have any proposal or should I make one?

[schrodingerscockroach]

Let's here what you've got.

[time5kip]

Since it doesn't have to be something we cash in within the evening, I bet I'm older than you. If you remember and prove me wrong, I'll give you 500 sparks. If I'm right, then you i'll send them to me.

[schrodingerscockroach]

All right. Might be a while though.

[time5kip]

I can wait. I can be patient when the situation calls for it. Another one of my good traits.

[schrodingerscockroach]

Fair enough. So 500 sparks to whoever's older.

[time5kip]

500 sparks, and a drink. Let's add that one too.

[schrodingerscockroach]

Sure, as long as it doesn't have to be alcohol.

[time5kip]

Speak for yourself. I'm getting the alcohol.

[schrodingerscockroach]

Alcohol for you, non for me.

[time5kip]

I remember your limitations.

Met your friend by the way. Sweet girl.