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

[bluediligence]

Exactly! There's always a bright side!

[time5kip]

Not always. Definitely not always.

[bluediligence]

[ hmmnnnn ]

... You really think that?

[time5kip]

I don't think that. I know that. And as endearing as your naive optimism is, it's not going to do you any favors to think that.

[bluediligence]

[ Scratches her cheek ]

Well ... maybe there's not always a bright side, but still. I'd rather focus on what I can do to get the best possible end.

[time5kip]

That's better. Blind optimism won't take you far. But determination and the will to act can.

[bluediligence]

Then it's a good thing I've got a whole lot of both! I'm called Faito for a reason, you know.

[ hint: it's because she's a nerd ]