Trash Squad Day 1 - GAME START

[chinhotta]

[ Maybe you were going about your business and blacked out, maybe you were dead. Either way, when you come to, you are in what looks like the entrance hall to a school, except for the very well secured front door. Before you can really get your bearings, a voice rings out on an the intercom. ]

Welcome, kiddos! —How does that sound? 'Kiddos'? Too daddy kink? Eh, let's go with it for now. Anyway, welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime chance at romance and passion, with fabulous prizes! Find love beyond the boundaries of time and space! Original concept, do not steal.

Pick up your tablets and get settled in! A little later today, we'll have our first heart-pounding get-to-know-you event!

—Oh, also, no violence allowed! I know some of you kids are into the murder thing, but that's not the kind of game we're running here.

[ In fact, there are several boxes of electronic tablets around the room. When you pick one up, it displays the gameplay and rules.]

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[purrtagonist]

Nnnnope.

[sorry there's a lilt of amusement in his words]

I'll talk to him. What has he done that's been-- ah. . . "tense," so far?

[starinhereye]

[more under his breath:] So, just that type . . .

I hope we both survive this, everyone is in danger, murder, and so on. We're all aware, but he's focused on it. I thought he was picking up on your tension and magnifying it.

[purrtagonist]

[and his expression softens again]

That might be part of it. He was pretty unhappy with the condition in which I returned home when everything was over.

I'l talk to him.

[dismemberthename]

Messing up is part of learning.

[starinhereye]

I can only imagine . . .

Mm, thanks. He came around when I talked to him, but you can probably do more than me. The calmer everyone stays, the better.

[appleofhiseye]

If that's how they're setting the mood for this situation, I'm all the more eager to get out of here.

[purrtagonist]

I get that.

It sounds like you're used to keeping order in stressful situations.

[redcarnation]

Oh, your close ones are here? That's a bit more forgivable, then.

If Isuke's family was here, it would change matters entirely, too.

[starinhereye]

Ah, yeah. I've had to a few times. It doesn't sound like I'm giving out orders, does it?

[assent]

Almost unbearable?

[ She offers softly, still keeping a faint smile on her face. ]

I admit that I am not fully aware of the situation, however... it does seem as though the situation differs this time. Though I imagine that is not what you wish to hear right now either.

[cluelesscavewoman]

Jud. It is hard to pick who to be with as I do not dislike anyone.

[assent]

That... is true, I suppose. [ She looks thoughtful. ] I had just thought that reality shows like these were rather "trashy", as they say. But it cannot be helped.

[assent]

That does not necessarily mean much in modern times from what I understand. [ She presses her hand against her chin. ] Though I admit my knowledge is mostly from the television. You would probably be more aware than I am.

[appleofhiseye]

[it wasn't completely unexpected, but it still makes her fluster]

I—I feel the same way. Being here is...strange and frustrating, but I don't feel that worried about it. Because I get to see you.

[she gives his hand a small squeeze]

[loveisanopenseal]

[CONTINUED]

[slice_of_life]

Haha... Maybe I'll be able to start believing that's all it is... sooner or later...

[starinhereye]

[touching his cheeks (and partially covering his mouth) with his hand, oh, before covering her hand that he's holding and carefully letting go]

You're right. That's why I wasn't feeling too bothered. Between the three of us, we can figure it out.

[afailedmurder]

I'm sorry. That's... very cruel of them.

[appleofhiseye]

They looked real enough from where I was standing. ...Mmm, well, then that option might be out. Are there no other ways in or out besides those?

[afailedmurder]

Why does it feel like that's your solution to everything?

[because talk to your boyfriend, stupid]

[appleofhiseye]

Of course!

[she smile is a little rueful, though, half-amused at their optimism despite the situation. being with the people you care about really can make all the difference.]

Speaking of that, though, have you read the rules? They're a little...Well, not what I expected.

[purrtagonist]

[TALK TO YOUR BOYFRIEND STUPID]

Gee, it's almost as if relationships thrive on good communication.

[starinhereye]

Ah, yeah, I have. At least, they don't have a way of measuring actual interest in a person, I think. Are you going to have any trouble with this?

[afailedmurder]

We don't have any issues with communication! I just don't want him to think that I'm jealous.

[appleofhiseye]

I didn't really have any intention to play along. But if it's just talking to people, I don't have any problem with that.