MOCK ROUND - WEEK 1

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All of the guests awoke in their rooms, just like they had before.

Yesterday had been a day of surprises.
First, they'd finally met the person who had brought them here.
Secondly, they'd learned they were going to be playing a false murder mystery for two weeks.
And most important, they learned that wishes could be granted if they won this game.🗈

Still, for now, it seemed like there wasn't much to do. Was the Witch already in talks with the 'Murderer'? Was the 'victim' already decided upon?

There was no way to know until some day later this week, apparently.

Still, it wasn't all bad. The island was beautiful and the climate just perfect for beachgoing, or taking a cosy walk in the garden. There were also board and card games which would be produced upon request, to help ease the boredom of it all.

Though, perhaps the guests would prefer to get to know each other instead? On maybe get into some trouble as they roamed the island.

Yet, with only a fake game in front of them....there's no proper sense of foreboding, is there?

....But maybe all of this...

...Is just the calm before the storm.


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[helmdivide]

Library

[ Jack can be found pawing through the books of the library. ]

Let's see if she has any porn...

[ He seems to be talking to himself.

Later, he is pulling out some romance novels to hold it up. ]

Whoa. Who do you think reads this stuff? The goats?

[ And then even later, he can be found reading pieces of it out loud. ]

After another five minutes of making out like teenagers, we finally broke away from each other. Dathan unlocked the door which connected my room to the study and I slipped inside...

[ The usual smile is on face as he gives a sweeping gesture with his free hand. Yuuup, trying to act it out. ]

Docks

[ He's sitting out on the docks, with a crystal in his hands. Holding it up to look at it in the light. For once, the smile is missing on his. He will look over if anyone approaches. ]

Nice night, huh?

STARTING FROM THE TOP, THEN...

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He blinks, and then gives a small smirk. ]

... Maybe? Why do you care what they're into?

[ But also? His nose is wrinkling the tiiiiniest bit as he eyes the cover. ]

What kind of book is that?

[helmdivide]

It just seems pretty funny. I mean...

[ Showing him the cover of a woman with pressing her chest against a buff, and shirtless dude. ]

Look at this. It's a romance novel, dude.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ YEP, making a face... ]

Disgusting.

[ Vanitas plz ]

[helmdivide]

Aww. Is someone shy?

[ "shy" ]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ Deadpan staring. ]

Yes. Incredibly.

[helmdivide]

It's okay. I got you covered.

[ He'll open the book up. Flipping around to the middle. ]

But I sighed because I knew he was merely walking me to my room to say goodnight.

Looks like we got to juicy bit.

[enter_the_darkness]

Wh-

[ No....... He's not seriously gonna-- ]

Hey, stop--

[ ... He is. Why!!! ]

We...? You're the one reading.

docks

[artificialhighness]

[She's drawn to the water by the moon off the waves, and the strange glimmer of Jack's crystal. It sure is a week for crystals, huh? Luna meanders her way over to stand behind him, looking quietly at the crystal for a few moments until Jack actually speaks up.]

Every day here is an ideal day. I expected more different types of weather on the ocean.

[Small talk aside, she tilts her head at what's in his hands:]

... A present?

[helmdivide]

Maybe she can make it witch ever weather she wants?

[ He wouldn't be surprised. Looking at the crystal for a moment longer before he tucks it away into his pocket. ]

A friend I think?

[artificialhighness]

The island is unnaturally empty. I wouldn't be surprised if that is under her sway, too.

[She also wouldn't be surprised, even if she misses the pun entirely.

She'll settle next to him on the dock with her feet dangling off the edge, glancing over at him briefly again.]

A friend?

[helmdivide]

Huh. We haven't really seen anyone here that aren't goats. Maybe we're in a pocket dimension?

[ Or whatever they are called.

Also can robots swim? ]

Yeah. It's kind of a long story.

[artificialhighness]

A pocket dimension sounds like something a witch would have, along with the goats.

[They're probably called pocket dimensions, but all the magic she currently knows is from Harry Potter from the library or something. It's cursed.

Surprisingly, robots can swim. We have no idea how that works.]

We have some time until morning, if you'd like to tell it.

[See: doesn't sleep.]

[helmdivide]

Huh? Are buff goats a normal thing?

[ They look so weird or something. ]

I don't know about staying up all night. [ HE NEEDS SLEEP ] Maybe I can try to condense it.

[ hmm. Hmm... ]

There are people who are chosen by the crystal called L'Cie. They are normally given a task by the crystal, and when they complete it they turn into crystals. This is a shard from one of those crystals.

[ You could say they were given an ice long break ]

[artificialhighness]

Are witches a normal thing?

[Counter-question! Just saiyan. She's not exactly claiming expertise either way, you know.

There's a brief nod when he starts -- she's perfectly aware that most humans need sleep at some point, even if some of them pull all-nighters. This one seems to be on the less sleep-averse end of the spectrum.]

What a strange cycle of lives. Do your people come from these L'Cie crystals? Why do they have such authority over you?

[She does get being beholden to a creator, but crystals are a new thing here.]

[helmdivide]

I heard of 'em as an insult. Maybe they are more common than we think?

{ The other question gets him shaking his head and waving a hand. ]

From the Crystals? Nope. The Crystals are where we get our magic from.

[ Also why do I always have the wrong T0 in games to explain this stuff. ]

library

[accitio]

[ That gesture, the way he's reading... Well, that's interesting. She approaches quietly and, whenever he seems to pause, speaks up. ]

That was a wonderful performance. Are you planning on putting a show?

[helmdivide]

Haha. I am, but its more of a private thing for a friend. [ And then much more quietly- ] Don't tell him that. He doesn't like admitting that kind of stuff.

Docks

[curryparty]

[No time like the night for a little walk, and it's still nice enough out... It's pleasant.

Asuma seems mildly surprised he's been caught, still carrying a bouquet with him - but he's soon smiling.]

Yeah. This really does feel like an island paradise...

[helmdivide]

[ Looking at all of those flowers. ]

Are you planning on making crowns for the ocean?

[curryparty]

Huh? With these?

[He looks curious as to how Jack came to that conclusion, but... well, he did make those crowns earlier, huh? He shakes his head after that short moment.]

No. These are a bit special, you see.

[helmdivide]

Yeah, those. How are they special?

[ If they are a snack... ]

[curryparty]

...It's a bouquet I was saving up for at home.

[Yup! That's it.]

Pretty, don't you think?

[helmdivide]

You really like flowers, huh?

[ It's a little odd, but it makes him happy, right? ]

[curryparty]

Mm-hm! They're nice, and they make great gifts for people. It's too bad, though... once you've plucked them to give as a gift, they don't last very long.

[That part's a shame for sure.

Asuma makes his way down the rest of the docks now, sitting down near Jack with the flowers laid over his lap.]

Just enjoying the night air?