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03.50 - week three, saturday
W3 SATURDAY
Another Saturday rolls around. Some of you had an… interesting night, perhaps, but that’s still no excuse to sit out on your lessons. There’s another announcement, another time to meet before your lessons start today. This time is just a bit different, though. This time you’re not meeting up at campus. You’re told to meet up at the park in the Museum District - and, as always, you’re expected to show up. How you get there is irrelevant, but you better try to be on time.
Florence is waiting at the park, and behind them is another dark, ominous orb. Even as far away as you are, you can hear its whispers. It’s calling to you with promises it can show you a new life, a better life, it can make you someone better… But then Florence is speaking, as if they cannot feel the hear the whispers.
“I will be accompanying you on this lesson, as I said in the brochure I handed out on Thursday. I will do my best to assist you.” There is a pause, though their face voice remains emotionless. “It is hard to say what it will be like inside - however, your goal for this lesson is to close this place for good. I may be unable to assist with that personally, so we are relying on you.”
They take a step back, turning towards the orb.
“I would advise you to do what is asked of you while you are in there - and a word of warning. Through our observations, we have noticed something strange. This seems capable of creating replications of those who enter it.” They let that information hang for a moment, before continuing. “We are unsure what these replications are truly capable of, but please be careful.”
Then Florence gestures for you to follow, and they’re stepping into the orb.
Florence is waiting at the park, and behind them is another dark, ominous orb. Even as far away as you are, you can hear its whispers. It’s calling to you with promises it can show you a new life, a better life, it can make you someone better… But then Florence is speaking, as if they cannot feel the hear the whispers.
“I will be accompanying you on this lesson, as I said in the brochure I handed out on Thursday. I will do my best to assist you.” There is a pause, though their face voice remains emotionless. “It is hard to say what it will be like inside - however, your goal for this lesson is to close this place for good. I may be unable to assist with that personally, so we are relying on you.”
They take a step back, turning towards the orb.
“I would advise you to do what is asked of you while you are in there - and a word of warning. Through our observations, we have noticed something strange. This seems capable of creating replications of those who enter it.” They let that information hang for a moment, before continuing. “We are unsure what these replications are truly capable of, but please be careful.”
Then Florence gestures for you to follow, and they’re stepping into the orb.
THE RINGMASTER
The inside is still the same park, but it has been transformed into a carnival. There are booths with games and food set up everywhere, a large ferris wheel, a tent. It will be a familiar carnival, to some of you, but all the lights are off and there are no people there. There’s a tug, a pull, that draws you towards the main tent - to center stage. Stepping inside you will be greeted by someone dressed as a ringmaster, whose voice is lively and energetic despite how hollow they seem on the outside:
“Hello and welcome! It’s time for your performance! And every good performer wants to do what the people want, don’t they? There’s a list on those little tablets of yours, and you need to do whatever’s asked of you!”
The ringmaster laughs brightly, and it echoes throughout the tent. “The more you do, the more we’ll all enjoy it, and the better chance you will get to stay you! But if you refuse… Well, that won’t be any good, right?”
The ringmaster makes a wide, sweeping gesture with their cane.
“We’re very generous here, though, and realize some things are easier to do with others! That’s why one refusal won’t be an instant loss. We’re assigning task cards, you see. Kinda like bingo cards! Each time you do a task for someone or someone does one for you, you get 50 points! The more you do, the higher the score, and once you reach 200 points, you're capped! But every time you refuse to do something people ask you to do, even if you're at 200 points… you lose 100 points ! And if you don’t do anything, well, you get no points and you lose automatically! You also can’t just sit around doing the same thing with the same person over and over again! Gotta spice it up! The same thing over and over again is just boring.”
There’s a click, and noise starts up outside of the tent. It sounds like the carnival’s come alive.
“Your little tablets will track your points. I really do recommend playing along, because if you fail… You’ll lose something. Something that makes you you! A memory, a precious item, something that makes you who you are and can’t be replaced so easily… Who knows what’s at risk, here! Though who am I kidding, it might be more fun to see what you'll lose. Don't ya think? Maybe you should just give up now and we can all laugh about it!
Anyways, all you gotta do is live until the timer runs out. The timer, by the way, is gonna be at the top of your tablet thingamajigs.”
There’s a tip of the ringmaster’s hat. The timer reads 90 minutes.
“That’s all for now! Go find that pesky little robot who’s been snooping around if you want more answers, because I am very busy.”
“Hello and welcome! It’s time for your performance! And every good performer wants to do what the people want, don’t they? There’s a list on those little tablets of yours, and you need to do whatever’s asked of you!”
The ringmaster laughs brightly, and it echoes throughout the tent. “The more you do, the more we’ll all enjoy it, and the better chance you will get to stay you! But if you refuse… Well, that won’t be any good, right?”
The ringmaster makes a wide, sweeping gesture with their cane.
“We’re very generous here, though, and realize some things are easier to do with others! That’s why one refusal won’t be an instant loss. We’re assigning task cards, you see. Kinda like bingo cards! Each time you do a task for someone or someone does one for you, you get 50 points! The more you do, the higher the score, and once you reach 200 points, you're capped! But every time you refuse to do something people ask you to do, even if you're at 200 points… you lose 100 points ! And if you don’t do anything, well, you get no points and you lose automatically! You also can’t just sit around doing the same thing with the same person over and over again! Gotta spice it up! The same thing over and over again is just boring.”
There’s a click, and noise starts up outside of the tent. It sounds like the carnival’s come alive.
“Your little tablets will track your points. I really do recommend playing along, because if you fail… You’ll lose something. Something that makes you you! A memory, a precious item, something that makes you who you are and can’t be replaced so easily… Who knows what’s at risk, here! Though who am I kidding, it might be more fun to see what you'll lose. Don't ya think? Maybe you should just give up now and we can all laugh about it!
Anyways, all you gotta do is live until the timer runs out. The timer, by the way, is gonna be at the top of your tablet thingamajigs.”
There’s a tip of the ringmaster’s hat. The timer reads 90 minutes.
“That’s all for now! Go find that pesky little robot who’s been snooping around if you want more answers, because I am very busy.”
THE AUDIENCE
Once the ringmaster’s done with their speech, you’re free to travel around the carnival and explore it. It’s an eerie, quiet place, but… you’re not alone, and it won’t take you long to realize that. Those of you who had seen this carnival before - Miach, Shinei, Herlock, and Xingqiu - probably won’t be surprised when the doubles show up. They’re near perfect recreations of you - but near perfect doesn’t mean perfect. Their mannerisms might be odd, or their movements might be jerky and uncanny… but at a glance, it’s impossible to tell who is the real one and who isn’t.
And this is something that makes these doubles very, very angry.
They want you to fail, and they’ll do anything they can to ensure that happens. They’ll sabotage you - or your partner - all in an effort to make you lose points. They'll taunt you if it seems like you're ready to open up, they'll tell you about all the reasons why being honest is a bad idea. For physical prompts, they'll taunt you, call you a monster... They also seem to believe that if you fail, they’ll get to replace you. They will get a chance to get out of here and be the real one. They’re not always convincing, but they are dangerous, and there’s just as many of them as there are of you.
And this is something that makes these doubles very, very angry.
They want you to fail, and they’ll do anything they can to ensure that happens. They’ll sabotage you - or your partner - all in an effort to make you lose points. They'll taunt you if it seems like you're ready to open up, they'll tell you about all the reasons why being honest is a bad idea. For physical prompts, they'll taunt you, call you a monster... They also seem to believe that if you fail, they’ll get to replace you. They will get a chance to get out of here and be the real one. They’re not always convincing, but they are dangerous, and there’s just as many of them as there are of you.
OOC NOTES
OOC: Here are some important things to note for today’s event:
- A simple breakdown of the rules is as follows:
- The cards know, meaning that they'll know if something is not answered earnestly. Prompts that are answered falsely will not go away on your tablets. They will only go away if they are answered truthfully.
- Failure is NOT a bad end! In fact, we have some plans in the instance where not enough people pass the exercise. If 5 or more people fail the exercise, that is considered a group failure. Those who failed individually will face the consequences of losing the important memory/item/etc.
- We are asking people to make their own task cards. Here is a list of prompts:
You may also add one custom prompt tailored to your character, if you wish.
Please toss the prompts into the textbox at the top of this site. Under "Configuration Options", the card size should be 3x3 and the center space should have Normal selected. All characters will get a total of 9 prompts on their cards. It is okay to have prompts that your character would not do; it would just increase their chances of failure.
- A simple breakdown of the rules is as follows:
You cap at 200 points, but you must maintain those 200 points until the timer runs out.
Mutual agreement on completing a task nets each person 50 points.
Getting turned down or refusing to do one makes you lose 100 points.
You cannot use the same person to complete all your tasks. You must have only one prompt per character that you cooperate with.
- The cards know, meaning that they'll know if something is not answered earnestly. Prompts that are answered falsely will not go away on your tablets. They will only go away if they are answered truthfully.
- Failure is NOT a bad end! In fact, we have some plans in the instance where not enough people pass the exercise. If 5 or more people fail the exercise, that is considered a group failure. Those who failed individually will face the consequences of losing the important memory/item/etc.
- We are asking people to make their own task cards. Here is a list of prompts:
You may also add one custom prompt tailored to your character, if you wish.
Please toss the prompts into the textbox at the top of this site. Under "Configuration Options", the card size should be 3x3 and the center space should have Normal selected. All characters will get a total of 9 prompts on their cards. It is okay to have prompts that your character would not do; it would just increase their chances of failure.
EGG CARD GO
[I mean that sure is a heckin' bingo card. Tamamori is here, but he's not pleased to be here, and he spends a whole lot of time glowering at the ringmaster instead of playing -- honestly, in other circumstances (circustances??) he'd be stoked to be actually at a circus, but of course this place must be as annoying as possible, all the time.
Thusly, reiterating that he's a great consideration for Free Anger Square. Feel free to also pop in for whatever prompt even if we haven't plotted because #youonlyclownonce. ☆]
PROMPT TRACKER (do not comment etc.)
✓ get someone to cry: I guess Miach is getting attacked by onions (exchange)
✓ tell someone what you like about them: Shin (exchange)
✓ make someone angry: Luci (exchange)
✓ make someone bleed: Julius (exchange)
✓ cause someone an injury that leaves a long-lasting mark: Madara (exchange)
others' task count (incl. exchanges): 7
CURRENT POINT COUNT: ~~
(tracking threads started)
[leona lewis voice] keep bleeding
But. Complaining wasn't getting anything done, so it's time to move. Julius comes up on Tamamori, raising a hand slightly in greeting. ]
How're your tasks going?
excellent bgm juleona
But if it works!!!!
So he jumps about a foot in the air at having someone come up to him unannounced and poor Julius gets the evil eye... suspicion...... are you about to give him An Annoying Task.]
Mm, I'm just about done with the ones I want to do, which means that I'm going to have to choose my steps more carefully from now on. So! Give me your card, don't say anything! I need to make sure this won't go badly.
[Does he even know who this guy is. No. Will that stop him from being bossy? Also no.]
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So, with a nod, he'll hand Tama his tablet wordlessly, making sure it's open to the card before passing it off. ]
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So. After a moment of looking measuringly between Julius and tablet and Julius and tablet--]
Now, you're literally one of the fellows I'd least want to face in any of the physical prompts -- you look like you've just popped out of the military fully formed, and I'll tell you that I am absolutely not. But since you seem a reasonable sort, we may be able to use this...
/honk honk
Hey dummy, whatcha' got?
gooseci........
[Somehow Tamamori manages that in one breath in between getting tail-poked and jumping three feet in the air and glaring, it's a talent of his. While he's jumpy and looking out for Threats and Menaces to his bingo... can't say he's ever gotten used to looking below waist-level or whatever for the cats.
So no, he doesn't catch anything until he gets tail to the ankle or something, but there is also No Need For Shivs.]
... Though come to think of it, maybe I have one for you...
[Surely this is someone (somenyan) he can make angry???]
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[ Now he's just being chipper to be annoying. Because his roughed up fur tells a story of dirt and scratching. A cat fight, you might say. He doesn't even want to stab anything else, he just wants to get under someone's skin. You know, chill. ]
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[
Also, you know what, he's going to reach to pick Luci up by the tail just to remove that avenue of stabbing. Enough of that. Don't make him start stretching out your cheeks again because he will administer the mochi method punishment. ☆
Assuming he can grab the critter, he'll also make a face and try to shake some of the dirt off.]
What'd you do, lose a fight with your doppelganger? Is that why you're all ruffled up??
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[ Look, Luci is tired, but that only makes him grumpier. He grunts when grabbed and strung upside down, wriggling about and cursing more than a real cat probably would be able to accomplish.
A groan, mouth shut for a moment because the shaking is effective. Dirt falls off him like Luci is some kind of old demon rug. Eventually, he manages to swing up to get a hold on his tail. Has Tamadummy left any room at the end? If so, Luci stretches that as best he can to wrap around whatever part of Tamamori's hand and/or arm he can manage to hold on on securely. If not, well, he's still trying to clamber up there.
As he works, he laughs and counters with-- ]
You should have seen the other guy.
[ RIP Guci. ]
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[He does stop shaking him once some of the dirt is gone, kind of amused at just how catlike this so-called demon (cat) is. Even if now he's aware that other people can perceive this thing and therefore it's an actual thing that exists... it's still funny.
He lets Luci climb up onto his hand like some strange monkey.]
I'd say I kind of wish I could have seen it, but one of you is enough! One of most of us is enough, even me.
[RIP Guci. I have no idea what happened to his doppelganger, let's call him Tamamouri for now.]
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Pfft. Unfortunately for you all, I'm way worse than that guy.
[ Says the not cat trying curl up on this 'dummy's' shoulder. No matter what happens, he winds up looking unamused.
And just like that, he is back to cheery again. ]
Hey... has anyone ever told you that you talk a lot? [ Luci tries moving on quickly, starting with-- ] Besides, if I had two of you, I --