Week 1: Slumber Party Mingle

[whirlingmace]

[ After getting permission on the staff, they take over the lounge. Futons, blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows are all dragged out into the middle of the room. Time to build a fort, guys!

Or come to the Lounge to find it made and everyone chilling out. There's hot chocolate and snacks! ]

Comments

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He makes just a bit of a face... ]

... Guess that's true. Can't learn anything about the [ E N E M Y ] other members of this game, if you're never around them.

[jumpedtheshark]

Yeah.

[The old saying and all, keep your enemies closer and all.]

If the clues keep beings so sparse... then I think this is the best way to identify the Mafia. It's better than plain guessing.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He gives a thoughtful look. ]

That's a good point. Not that I cared too much about catching the person, last time.

[ WELL....... ]

[jumpedtheshark]

Well... the game ends when either town or mafia wins... or a third party now, I guess.

[A hand to her face in thought.]

I bet the game runners have some tricks up their sleeves though...

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He gives a discreet sigh. ]

True. If we can track down the mafia, we're done...

[ For a moment, he's studying her quietly. ]

What kinds of tricks would you use against people in a game like this?

Major NDRV3 Spoilers

[jumpedtheshark]

Eh, you're asking me?

[Hmm... well, sharing some knowledge from her past experiences couldn't hurt, and Vanitas isn't the type to blab, so...]

Well... I'd leave loopholes in the rules, unsaid ones, or just plain cheat and hide the evidence.

[The empty look in her eyes is back again. It's strange to talk about this mastermind-esque stuff again.]

And... I'd constantly dangle a small spot of hope in front of everyone. If they all fall into despair and give up... that means they stop playing. So... you want them to think there's hope and that they can get out, right?

[enter_the_darkness]

[ Quietly, he's listening to her, his expression filled with something between intrigue and curiosity. ]

You sound like you really know what you're talking about.

Implied Major NDRV3 Spoilers

[jumpedtheshark]

That's getting into spoiler territory, Vanitas-kun.

[It's subtle, but a small dark smile spreads across her face. Ask again in private, and you might get a less vague answer.]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He gently lifts his eyebrows... and then he returns the smile. ]

I'll keep that in mind.

[jumpedtheshark]

I'm glad to hear that.