02 - week two

[afflictionmods]

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

[herlocksholmes]

It may be. Mr. Nouzen's situation is not dire, as far as I can tell, but so far everything we have gone through doesn't come close to the experiences he has had. Pray that will not change.

However, if the situation here worsens, I'm certain Mr. Nouzen will handle it better than most.

[He doesn't go into detail because, hey, curiously enough, despite his eccentricities and general inconsiderate behavior, something Sholmes isn't is being a tattletale. If anything he's excellent at keeping other people's secrets]

[selfconcept]

[ From what he already knows of Shin's military background, he just... well, maybe Sholmes is a normie. In a way.

Not that there's anything bad about it. ]

Right. You sound fond of him too.

[herlocksholmes]

[Haha, Sholmes hasn't delved too deep into Shin's life yet, mostly because getting information about Shin is very difficult except by talking directly to him. Still, he sure noticed Shin's reactions to anything involving his powers. There's a whole can of worms rhere]

Every conversation with him has been fruitful! And he spared us from suffering a shock during the bomb incident. Who wouldn't be?

[Sholmes shrugs]

Try to talk to him as often as you can, won't you? Some socialization in this place should be good for him.

[selfconcept]

I try. I actually asked him if he was ticklish and he gave me that look of a wary cat that's about to hiss. It was cute. I hope that he can have a happy moment while he's here at the very least.

[ ...

Hm. ]

Was this car in good condition before you started dismantling it?

[herlocksholmes]

That's his usual face! He looks at me all the time as if he's quietly wondering if there's something wrong with me!

[Sholmes, I don't think that's his face, I think that's a consequence of being with you. Also he doesn't do that, if anything they get along, haha

The question about the car gets Sholmes to stop messing with the engine, he at least having enough presence of mind not to smear grease all over himself when he speaks]

It was in good condition. The engine wasn't working, but I believe if it can be ignited the car will work properly.

[selfconcept]

[ He slowly blinks. ]

They usually have a key that turns the ignition on...

[ Is this a time gap thing?? ]

I wish Shin could be a little more open about trying some things. You should have seen his face when I suggested that he try sheet masks for his face.

[herlocksholmes]

Indeed. I found no key here, though.

[And despite everything Sholmes can do, messing with the wires to turn on the car and all probably wouldn't happen quickly. He'd need time, and given there's no place to go...yeah, he probably should focus on other stuff, he figured]

Give him time. There's a possibility he won't ever open to trying more things. [Sholmes shrugs and dives back into the engine, still disarming it] But familiarity is a powerful trap, my good fellow. As reticent as he may be, being used to getting asked to join in all kinds of situations could get him to decide to join.

[He hopes so, at least. In his opinion, dealing with Shin is something that needs a lot of patience. He's not difficult, but his personality is not welcoming]

[selfconcept]

Are you suggesting that I pester him repeatedly?

[ Hien has already thought about doing that, but he wonders if he'd just get easier to ignore no matter what he did. ]

I just think it would be nice if he could have a little fun like the others. There are many kids who grew up too fast, after all--and only one life to live it out. Life's generally too short (for humans) to be unhappy about it.

[herlocksholmes]

Not so much pester him as it is to make sure he knows there's people he can rely on if our situation gets worse, my dear fellow. How you do that, is up to you.

[But hey, maybe pestering him will do the trick, you never know]

[selfconcept]

I think... for that sort of guy, we need to prove ourselves to be seen as reliable through being helpful in dire straits.

[ Hien, unfortunately, can't find himself doing that right now. ]

Ah, by the way. Did Fai show you the recording of the pep rally? Your performance was really good.