hot_mess_express ([personal profile] hot_mess_express) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2019-01-26 04:04 pm

The Fourth Trial

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
saddleclub: (20)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
Proficiency in eavesdropping as well, apparently.
purrtagonist: (time for some guilt-free arson)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'm a nosy busybody.

[two-fingered salute and a wink]
saddleclub: (59)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Hm.]

Then you may yet be actually useful.
purrtagonist: (8 children equals one dragon it’s simple)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Who, me. No way.

I'm pretty useless, actually.
saddleclub: (62)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yes, I'm sure. What utter nonsense.
purrtagonist: (Your bees are slightly drunk)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
[a soft snort]

You're a no-nonsense kind of guy, aren't you?
saddleclub: (59)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
I would hope so. Which is why these trials are irksome.
purrtagonist: (Did I just kinkshame a dragon to death)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ha]

That's how Randy-san made them sound.

[his expression shifts from gentle amusement to something thoughtful]

Complex questions about morality from the perspective of the trial runner, huh. . .
saddleclub: (24)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Just so, in at least two cases.
purrtagonist: (Roll to slurp)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Charming.

[note: the way he says that word makes it clear he doesn't think it charming at all]
saddleclub: (25)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed. They have no manners.
purrtagonist: now let's get this party started (the orcs are greased)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I already knew that.

[he continues in a blase tone]

Kidnapping is a pretty major lapse in etiquette.
saddleclub: (30)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
The first of many infractions in polite societal conduct.
purrtagonist: He has seen that you are just as pathetic as he is and wants to be friends (The goblin offers you a truce)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[not that he cares about polite societal conduct, but]

I still think a hero union is a great idea.
saddleclub: (59)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
Please feel free to form one.
purrtagonist: (I’m strong as fuck and I do dope things)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
Consider it done.

[Akira that's not how it works]

You can be the very first member.
saddleclub: (20)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
What are my union benefits?
purrtagonist: (I’m roiling with Catholic guilt)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
A free joke at least once a day to serve as your salary.

[nodnodnods]
saddleclub: (24)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose I'll take it.
purrtagonist: And also buying Wendy’s. (I think I was busy being dead.)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[extends a hand!]

Time to shake on it, then.
saddleclub: (37)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Rolls his eyes but reaches for the hand I GUESS]
purrtagonist: (Can I seduce the flying snakes)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[handshake, GET]

Akira.

Akira Kurusu, but just Akira is fine.
saddleclub: (61)

[personal profile] saddleclub 2019-01-27 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
Jusis Albarea. A pleasure, Akira.
purrtagonist: (I seduce the dream)

[personal profile] purrtagonist 2019-01-27 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
Jusis-san.

[my, how formal. works for him!]

It's nice to meet you, too.