The Fourth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: Heroes
When: Day 9, Midday
Where: The Dragon's Tower


Come hither, Heroes. Prove thy worth.

The earth rumbles beneath your feet with a mighty roar. This time a crumbling stone tower looms above you, unscalable and unbreachable. At the top of the tower is a single window with a single light, beckoning. The only entrance at the base is an arched wooden door which creaks in protest when you open it.


Upon entering the tower you will find yourself in a large room with high walls constructed of dark, uneven brick stone. The ceiling is so high that you cannot see anything but darkness as torches lining the walls serve as the only source of light. The room itself is achingly cold. It’s reminiscent of a dungeon… or a treasure room.

But the only treasure to be found lies in the middle of the room; a small pile of seven bracelets, each one inlaid with a beautiful jewel corresponding to each team’s color. It may be fairly obvious, but just in case anyone is slow on the uptake:

“What is it that you treasure in this world? What are you willing to give up? Until you can decide that much, you will not be allowed to leave this room. It matters not to me if you rot in here.

However, I will tell you this much; should you decide who among you is most precious, only they may bear the weight of your altruism.”


Mingle | Pre-Game Rules | Hostages | Rooms | Endgame

Comments

[lapofluxury]

Ooh, pick me. I want the pretty bracelet.

[crimeson]

Y'sure? They're uh, probably bad news.

[lapofluxury]

Well, someone's gotta.

[crimeson]

Yeah. If you want to, I won't tell you no.

[lapofluxury]

I'll be sure to bear the whole weight of my hubris when the time comes.

[crimeson]

[grimaces]

Don't like that one bit.

...I'll support you as best I can, 'kay?

[lapofluxury]

I believe in us.

[crimeson]

[oh no got him right in the feelings.]

...Yeah. Let's get this done.

[lapofluxury]

[offers him a hand for a high five]

[acts_her_age]

[well, Randy's got the warning covered]

By all means. You're our precious new teammate, after all.

[lapofluxury]

Don't worry, I'm sure it'll go terribly wrong.

But I want it.

[acts_her_age]

Daring, or just vain?

[lapofluxury]

Both.

[acts_her_age]

We'll see how that works out for you. Thanks for your contribution.

[lapofluxury]

I do my best... for the team.

[acts_her_age]

Of course.

This is my first trial, so I can't tell you what to expect.

[lapofluxury]

Oh, judging from what I've been told, probably something awful. But y'know.

[purrtagonist]

What if it's cheap drug store jewelry and not designer-brand?

[they've literally known each other for one day and AKIRA HAS ARIA'S NUMBER]

[lapofluxury]

[walks up, stares...]

Nope. real.

[purrtagonist]

[what]

Ah. . . you can tell just by looking at them?

[lapofluxury]

Yep!

I can't prove it, but I'm always right.

[purrtagonist]

[a low whistle]

I'm impressed. Then again, that sort of ability seems to fit with your personality.

[what are you saying, Akira]

[lapofluxury]

I'm gonna assume that's a compliment.

[purrtagonist]

[a slow, cheeky smile curls up the corners of his mouth]

You can take it however you'd like.

[voreaciously]

This may not end well.