Trash Squad Day 4 - ELIMINATION?

[chinhotta]

Mornin', sweethearts? Did you have a good night? Feel any romances start to blossom?

Well, you've got another chance if not! Check your tablets for your dates!

[ The dates this time are: ]

Isuke	Yuri	Aquarium Tunnel
Joker	Sudoh	Art Room
Shirayuki	Hinata	Greenhouse
Shuichi	Avenger	Gymnasium
Niwatori	Reyson	Holding Cells
Sayori	Arianna	Indoor Playground
Ike	Futayo	Interrogation Room
Mikan	Peter	Kitchen
Kaito	Tatsuya	Library
Rin	Sonia	Library 2
Tohsaka	Elizabeth	Morgue
Akechi	Ouma	Nurse's Office
Sara	Akira	Props Room
Allen	Yusuke	Rec Room
Ruler	Persephone	Science Lab
Komaeda	Kiyo	Shrine
Obi	Zen	Wine Cellar

Nice going! Everyone who's still around got a date! That means there's no elimination today, have fun!

...Oh, but Astolfo, Ichigo, and Ranulf have been disqualified for the rest of the game. Don't worry about them, though, geez! They're perfectly fine! Maybe they're even hanging out on a romantic getaway with everyone else! Don't get your panties in a twist. Unless you're into that.

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[lefthandpath]

Yes, we thought it would be a good idea to have the current top heartthrob to determine which of us is hotter.

[this smile is completely safe in the Totally Knows Rin's Gonna Be Flustered And That's Kind Of Great?]

[flamingprick]

[He just. Looks at Allen.

And looks at Sonia.

And then goes back and forth a few times.]

And you thought I would be the right person to ask?

[Flustered doesn't even begin to describe what Rin feels right now. His face is beet red and he is totally stalling for time because he can't answer this question why would you ask this of him???]

[assent]

If you would like, please feel free to blame Allen for this. [ She’s still holding onto his hand with one hand, but the other points at him. ]

He will not accept that he should be there.

[ Maybe this will make things clearer. ]

[lefthandpath]

[wow, that's cheating?

... he can't say he hates it.

points at Sonia with his free hand.]

Miss Sonia doesn't seem to believe that she's earned a spot for that title quite consistently and so would be obviously be the correct answer.

[flamingprick]

[If Allen thinks what Sonia did is cheating, then he's in for a big surprise.

Rin takes a moment to set the curtain down before walking over to Sonia and Allen, stopping right in front of the two of them. For a moment he's just giving them a frazzled scowl, since how dare the two people he's crushing on try to ask him who's hotter?

But after a moment, that scowl turns into a smile.]

That's not very fair.

[He'll reach out to take Sonia's free hand into one of his, and Allen's free hand into his other.]

As if I could choose between the two of you. There's always room for ties, right?

[assent]

[ Well clearly he’s the hottest, so there has to be some hierarchy of some kind—but that’s not really it, no. It doesn’t matter what caused this, what matters is that she’s too flustered to say anything with how he’s smiling right now, and the words are actually Fair.

Both of her hands feel warm and her head starts to dip slightly.

How is not using diplomacy working out for you, Allen? ]

[lefthandpath]

[it's... actually... working in an entirely different way he was not anticipating and now he's flustered but also that's cheating and this cheater is finding he's surrounded by cheaters and that's actually? kind of great?

but also...]

And this is why Rin is in first place...

[t-tsunnn.]

[flamingprick]

[And now that smile is shifting to a cheeky grin. He wins~]

So do I get a prize or something for it?

[assent]

Would... would you like a prize for it?

[ She isn’t even considering that they were cheting here, you do what you habe to if you want to prove something to someone. ]

[lefthandpath]

Eh... wanting a prize for something that should be genuine and unconditional...

I suppose if Rin has an idea of a prize he'd like.

[flamingprick]

A genuine and unconditional one, of course!

[And he just. Pulls the two of them towards him so he can try to scoop them up in a big hug.]

[assent]

A—?! [ She doesn’t get to finish the question as they’re both being pulled into a big group hug now. She doesn’t know what to do with herself, her ears also are bright red now too, she just simply lets it happen while clutching on tight for balance. ]

[lefthandpath]

[Allen is even less prepared for it

that sure is an almost squeak of surprise escaping him as he goes bright red also.]

R-Rin--!

[flamingprick]

[This is what you two get for trying to mess with him. BIG HUGS he's holding onto both of them for a moment because he wants them to understand what he means here.]

You're both very important to me. Staying by your sides is enough of a reward.

[...maybe not clear enough though. And all of this success is making Rin bold, so.

First he'll lean in Sonia's direction to plant a quick kiss on her forehead, and then next he'll lean the other way to do the same to Allen.]

[assent]

[ It is one thing to be on the giving end, to be on the receiving end is something else entirely. Trying to stay composed is harder than it should be, especially as these aren’t things she would normally get to feel or share with people she cares about.

You must be approachable yet distant. Cold but warm. A walking contradiction, as it stands—but being warm is more like her and this is something else. ]

I... I feel the same. Despite how ridiculous this game may be, I am grateful for it.

[lefthandpath]

[nope. Allen Walker is too busy being overwhelmed to say anything productive. mostly he really wants to cry?! because these are things he also never hears or has happened to him--or at least not in a very long while and the kind of sad, strangled noise that escapes him probably gives that away.

it's all fun and games until Allen Walker realizes it might actually be a real thing, then it's time to freak out a little.

HOW COULD PLAYFUL TEASING PEOPLE BACKFIRE SO MUCH???]

[flamingprick]

[Rin is barely keeping a step ahead of his self-doubt and worry at this point, because honestly things like this never happen without something bad happening too. He's so worried that something will come along and wreck this, or he'll say something stupid, or any number of bad things could happen.

But it's easy to let go of that worry and keep moving when Allen is right there looking like he might cry at any second.

And how is he going to help with this total crybaby? Teasing, of course.]

Man, look at this guy! Sonia, does he cry a lot for you too? Because it looks like he cries a lot. I think we're going to have to work together to help him with that, don't you agree?

[But at least it's gentle teasing?]

[assent]

[ She doesn't have the same knowledge of how Too Much Of A Good Thing Can Turn To Hell because of her being from Island mode, but maybe the same panic would come up otherwise. Instead she lets both of them go for a minute, giving Rin a reassuring smile to say she understands what he's getting at. ]

Of course. For one thing... it is fine if you wish to.

[ Her hands move to cup his face then, holding it gently. ]

If you hold everything in forever, of course it will be difficult to deal with. Alternatively... I am certain Rin will be able to think of something to entertain you with so you will smile instead, no?

[ She glances over her shoulder to the side to look at Rin instead. ]

[lefthandpath]

[he's. trying so hard. to NOT let everything spill out because of course there's the feeling that if he starts he might not be able to stop and also this really wasn't what he was intending and also HE'S NOT CRYING DAMN IT

except his cheeks are very warm as Sonia cups his face and he can't even look either of them in the eye because that's sure to set him off and...

he reaches up a hand to touch hers while the opposite kind of. grabs onto Rin's shirt or something. to anchor himself. it's easier to smile like that, though still a little forced.]

M'not crying.

I'm just... a little overwhelmed.

[kind of uses his grip on Rin to try shaking him a bit.]

I was wanting to make Rin the embarrassed one, not me!

[flamingprick]

You're not very sneaky, you know. I figured that out right away.

[The one time Rin rolled a nat 20 on his spot check lololol

But really, this is okay. Because now all of this is out in the open, and he can tease Allen mercilessly for it. Sonia gets a pass on the teasing for now, since it seems like she just got dragged into it. But he'll get her later too.]

It's not very fair you know, to trick Sonia and to try to embarrass me. So it's only fair that we embarrass you back, I think.

[Sonia's already got his face, so Rin will instead slip an arm around Allen's waist. That way he can't run for the hills or anything.]

[assent]

[ She's gullible enough to be dragged into things anyway... She just wanted to try and prove her point!!! ]

That truly was unfair, if that is what you intended to do. In my country that would be a punishable offense. [ Actually that may be a lie. But if he's going to cheat... ]

[lefthandpath]

[urk.]

Ah... no... it was just a little bit of fun. It wasn't a trick or anything, since I truly do feel that way about it...

[well, he's not near tears anymore but also he is so aware of Rin around his waist and Sonia at his face and is suddenly unsure what this "punishment" from her country would be--another gullible person at times: Allen Walker]

[flamingprick]

[Well if Allen isn't going to ask, then Rin will.]

A punishable offence, huh? What would the punishment be, exactly?

[assent]

[ This sure is a Moment. Her hands are still on his face and Rin has a hold of him so there's a number of things she could come up with. But this is about embarrassment, isn't it? ]

As you said, it should be about embarrassing him in return, yes? Then there is something I am certain could be, perhaps.

[ She's still hesitating with Rin there though, but if Allen went to him to tease him then maybe it's ... okay...

Maybe he'll just do it too after??? Who knows.

The pause lasts for a bit longer than necessary as she inwardly panics about this too, before she leans to kiss him on the mouth. It's brief, but long enough to be alarming. ]

That it was a punishment in my country may have been a lie.

[ She needs to stop hanging out with the delinquents. ]

Rin, when you are ready it is your turn to embarrass him.

[ But how is up to him tbh, but she'll let go now and take Allen's hand to clasp with hers so he still can't run. RIP. ]

[lefthandpath]

[oh no

OH NO

he doesn't expect the "punishment" to be a kiss but finds himself responding to it all the same, just flustered and surprised and, yes, embarrassed.

... and then she starts holding his hands and is saying it's Rin's turn and--]

Eh?

Eh?!

W-wait a minute...

[oh no, he's so red in the face again, Akira may have been right and he is related to tomatoes.]