02 - week two

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WEEK TWO

When the glitter settles and everyone returns to their dorms - or wherever they intend to sleep for the night, if you’re planning on sleeping at all - your first week of school officially ends. Perhaps it was better than you expected, perhaps it was worse.

Hopefully you learned a bit more about teamwork and school spirit.

Still, this course is going to run for longer than a full week, and come Sunday morning you’re still exactly as you were when you settled down for the night. Still in Estelline, still with that mark on your wrist, still connected to your partner. There are some changes, though. The bookstore has received quite a few books, and those of you who added to the bulletin board and pep rally tasks in the first week will find an envelope taped to their dorm door (or themselves, if they spent the night elsewhere). Inside of the envelope is some kind of voucher! Furthermore, the common area is covered in a bunch of glitter.

Also, there are a ton of eggs in the kitchen – at least 10 dozens.

Florence or Lorelei are still available, should you wish to speak to them.

Finally, you've got some new locations to explore.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

TASK LIST

CLUMSINESS AFFECT DETAILS (BEGINS TUESDAY ICLY)

W2 CYOA SIGNUPS
CYOA Signups for Week 2 close Sunday, May 29th at 6pm EST.

THREAD SURVEY
Google form for partner threads, due by Friday, June 3rd at 6pm EST. Optional.

W3 CYOA SIGNUPS
CYOA Signups for Week 3 close Friday, June 3rd at 6pm EST.

OOC NOTE

OOC: Anyone who performed in the Pep Rally (Sabo, Madara, Riku, Shizuku, Herlock, Idia, Flat, Miach) task will be able to redeem a voucher for a prize with one of the NPCs. This can be handwaved, and the prize selection is below.

-Single-serve coffee machine wither a selection of creamer. Comes with packs of coffee beans.
-Popcorn maker and kernels.
-High-quality tea kettle with a selection of just as high-quality tea.
-Carbonation machine (think Sodastream, etc) with flavored syrup.

Any coffee, tea, popcorn, etc. will last characters up to two weeks.

Anyone who participated in the Bulletin Board task will receive a voucher for your choice of two pairs colorful socks with cute animal designs. (Worry frog design available.)

FULL NAV

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Comments

[selfconcept]

You can do it. I believe in you. Are you aiming for the tickets?

[ He has faith in Sabo. Isn't that nice... but also "longevity in life does not equate to intelligence" is very valid. ]

Some are just children, so sometimes you have to keep an eye on them.

[ Though compared to Hien, literally everyone is a child here... ]

[vivens]

Tickets? Why would I aim for tickets? [ he'll look over towards where the ticket exchange was supposed to happen and very casually just... ] Are they for the things behind the counter? I was just going to take whatever seemed interesting.

[ only the glass box is what stops sabo from taking what he wants here, and the comment about children would bother him but he remembers profiles so he'll take it with even strides. ]

Though when you say it that way, does this mean you plan on keeping an eye on the children here?

[selfconcept]

[ Yeah, Sabo can definitely just take whatever he wants. There's also some sort of a gamer's pride for Hien, so he definitely wouldn't take any for himself for free. Not that he'd scold anyone who would though, like Sabo. ]

... No.

[ But that's only because-- ]

There will be someone who'll do a better job than I can.

[vivens]

[ sadly sabo doesn't have any pride as a gamer seeing that isn't a thing that he concerns himself with. his attitude would be different if there were people actually manning the stands and all of that, of course.

nevertheless he'll muse for a bit at hien's response. ]

Oh? Who is that person supposed to be?

[ he's definitely curious to know. ]

[selfconcept]

[ He shrugs. ]

Dunno. I'm horrible at taking care of kids, so you'll be better than me. Could be anyone.

[ Just not Owen. ]

Some people just have a soft spot for kids. They'll instantly be drawn to them when they suffer.

[vivens]

[ yeah?

press 1 on your phones to vote owen for affliction babysitter! ]

I don't have a lot of experience taking care of kids myself. There isn't really time for that with all that I'm responsible for back home.

[ hmm. sabo's gonna give the claw machine another go and this time be a little more deliberate and conscientious of his actions. ]

If you could nominate someone here, who would you go with?

[selfconcept]

Hm... My partner.

[ Fai.

He looks down at the little yellow cat plush that he's still holding in his arms. It kinda resembles him, doesn't it? Completely with the little :3 cat smile. ]

He seems to be good with them. I can trust him.

[vivens]

[ that's cute... sabo will be polite and not point it out just incase that it was unintentional that hien picked up something that resembled fai. ]

I've had a few conversations with him myself and I'd agree. He seems like the type that children would like.

But I wonder if he would also encourage them into doing some questionable behavior.

[selfconcept]

[ thanks bro ]

Probably to tease someone, but nothing... bad, I think.

[ Like getting all the children to mob someone and beg them for candy. Harmless. Funny and harmless. ]

Would you have any recommendations?

[vivens]

[ anytime. ]

I could believe that.

[ even with the "i think" at the end, sabo would have to agree. though as for someone he'd choose...hmm. he'll think on this a bit. ]

Maybe Mutsuyoshi. I think he'd be a good choice to keep children entertained so they keep out of most trouble.

[selfconcept]

I feel like he could be one of the children if he wanted to.

[ Though the tone of his voice doesn't make it sound like an insult. Mutsu has his own charm, and Hien thinks that would shine if he played around with the kids. ]

[vivens]

You're not wrong there.

He would probably let them get the best of him if they played him cleverly enough...or gave him a particular look.

[ sabo is starting to understand what kind of a person hien is and it's okay. he knows what it's like to deal with tsunderes. sometimes it's just really hard to talk about your feelings or be honest. ]

[selfconcept]

He sure could be a softie.

[ He sounds partially amused. ]

I should get going. It was nice talking to you, Sabo. Good luck with the crane game.

[ It's time to take the kitty home... ]

[vivens]

[ he'll give hien a nod. hopefully fai sees the kitten and also does not say anything like sabo did. ...or maybe he should. :nyanhmm: ]

Of course, and thank you. If you ever see me around, don't hesitate to let yourself be known. I don't mind a friendly conversation.

[selfconcept]

[ If anything, Hien will make Fai see it eventually... he nods in response, gives Sabo a small wave, and trots off. ]