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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[afailedmurder]

Saihara-kun!

[checking him over]

Are you all right?

[truthstranger]

Ah, I'm totally fine. How about you?

[afailedmurder]

Dubious about the honesty of our mascots, but otherwise fine. We should stay close.

[truthstranger]

They've always followed the rules before, at least... But that's probably a good idea anyway.

[afailedmurder]

Mm. And I can't say I like it... but it may be best if we play along.

[truthstranger]

[surprise]

And try to date people and win hearts, you mean?

[afailedmurder]

[even though it was his idea, he already hates it]

O-only long enough to ensure that they aren't killing the losers! I'm not interested in dating anyone else!

[truthstranger]

N-No, it's fine! It's really just getting to know people and spending some time together, right?

[afailedmurder]

Right! We'll make some friends, and we can debrief afterward.

[truthstranger]

Right.

Though, ah... the question of whether we're romantically available may come up. I already got asked if we were... a package deal.

[afailedmurder]

Ah... I hadn't thought about that. I'd rather not have to pretend that there's nothing between us...

[truthstranger]

No, I definitely couldn’t do that!

[afailedmurder]

Then I suppose the answer to that question would be... yes?

[unsure]

[truthstranger]

[//////]

Um. It doesn’t have to be.

[deep breaths]

Ah, that is, even if we’re going to... say we have an open relationship, that doesn’t necessarily mean anyone else we date is automatically involved with both of us. Unless we want to do it that way.

[afailedmurder]

[slight internal screaming]

Well, ah... what do you think is best?

[truthstranger]

Um... whichever you're most comfortable with...?

[afailedmurder]

[it takes him a moment to decide on the lesser of evils here]

It should be... separate, I suppose. It's only for the game, after all, so I don't need to be a third wheel.

[truthstranger]

You wouldn't be a third wheel. ...But, um, you're right. It's probably... easier that way, for the game.

And I bet you can get along with people without me, too, so...! Let's do our best.

[afailedmurder]

Of course. With my well-practiced charisma and your natural charms, we'll conquer this game in no time.

[CAN'T BACK DOWN NOW but he can go for a hug]

[truthstranger]

H-Haha... I don't know about conquer—

[he breaks off. HUG IS GOOD. he seems very eager and grateful for the hug, actually, and a little shaky. this is all a lot]

[afailedmurder]

[clinging tightly]

We'll make it through together. Whatever you need, I'm here for you.

[truthstranger]

[buries his face into his neck, relaxing just a little]

Yeah. Me too, okay? I'm here for you if you need me.

[afailedmurder]

[the physical proximity is nice and calming]

Don't forget, I love you more than anyone.

[truthstranger]

...I won't forget. No matter what happens, I love you.