Trash Squad Day 5 - TRUTH OR DARE

[chinhotta]

Mornin' sweethearts! Come on down to the cafeteria!

[ Today the cafeteria looks different again, most of the tables cleared out and the space full of pillows, blankets, and love sacs of various sizes. Around the time everyone gets there, Vanilla pops up in the front of the room.. ]

Do you know what one of the most important things in a relationship is? Honesty! Do you know what some others are? Trust! Self-confidence! Communication! A sense of adventure! Sexual compatibility!

...What was I talking about? Oh, right! Today's event is truth or dare! You know how it works! Find someone and ask them if they want a truth or a dare! If they pick truth, ask them any question and they have to tell the truth. If they pick dare, tell them do do anything and they have to do it. Then it's their turn. Try to ask around!

And... I've got something special for you!

[ Vanilla pulls a sheet off a table to reveal a bunch of tiny plastic bottles, each about the size to hold one sip of liquid. ]

The blue ones are Vanilla's Famous Vanilla-Flavored One-Shot Truth Serum! One truthful statement guaranteed! The red ones are Sarsaparilla's Tequillas! Pure liquid courage - give yourself the extra kick you need to get out of your comfort zone!

...You don't have to drink these if you trust each other and are confident in yourself, but in the spirit of honesty in our relationship, I'm willing to make a trade. If all these shots are drunk by nighttime, I'll give you proof the people eliminated and disqualified are safe!

[ The truth serum, as you would expect, makes you tell the truth. The "tequillas" aren't actually alcoholic, but they do make you feel much braver. Both generally only last the length of one answer/dare, but some of them might last a little longer... chinchillas don't practice good quality control. ]

—Oh, by the way! Your scores are displayed in your tablets now! They don't include your second dates yet, but we'll keep them updated!

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[purrtagonist]

[WELL WHEN REYSON RETURNS, he'll fine that Akira is shirtless now, so. thanks Shuichi!!]

I didn't pick dare.

[HE KNOWS WHAT THE CAT PIANO DOES]

[cluelesscavewoman]

... Does Akechi-dono know what the difference between a samurai and a ronin is? This foolish one does not think he does.

[purrtagonist]

Refusing to play.

[I mean. he won't force anyone!!]

[purrtagonist]

[hi5 fellow avoiding the serums buddy]

I dare you to go up to someone and give them a compliment. But you have to yell it loud enough for everyone to hear.

[purrtagonist]

Is a little. . .?

[let him be creative with his phrasing!!]

Bravery, then. I dare you to. . . [HM] Tell me if you have a name other than Ruler.

[purrtagonist]

[omg]

[he huffs out a laugh, eyes twinkling]

Does this mean I can give you a truth and a dare at once?

[purrtagonist]

All of my best ones are dares. . .

[but!! he'll try!!]

Who here do you find to be the most interesting?

[smalltales]

The game's fine, but I'm more about vices than virtues.

[discerp]

Hmm, well... [Gosh where does she really begin, there's so much to talk about!!]

I don't make my own medicine, not usually. Um, I know some things that can work if in a pinch, but I used to know an Ultimate Pharmacist who could make any kind of medicine! I don't know nearly as much as she did.

But usually I used medicine already made. It's a lot of memorizing what works for what ailment and everything's always changing an evolving as people discover more effective ways to treat people... It's fun to keep learning more and see what works! [This is probably the longest she's gone wihtout stammering]

[discerp]

I-I don't th-think you're supposed to fight on these dates! W-were you not getting along? D-did he attack you first?

[She's so concerned.]

Um, y-yes. Where I'm from, the Ultimate titles really exist, though only for people specifically chosen... I-I was given the title of Ultimate Nurse, so, um, wh-while I can't do much else, I can at least do this!

[cluelesscavewoman]

Akira thinks so too like those people!?

[Whine. Should she just run away? Nah she's going to sit on the floor and hang her head.]

[discerp]

Hee!? [She looks completely alarmed]

B-but, um... But...! [There's no way to really argue against that though and Mikan's not sure what to think about it. In the end she sort of slumps in a mix of relief and defeat, knowing she can use this now against anyone who might actually want to be mean.]

...O-okay... Thank you, Akira-san...

[afailedmurder]

From a historical standpoint, I'd wager I'm better-studied on the subject than you are. Though I assume your answer will have something to do with mindless loyalty.

[purrtagonist]

[a snort]

Then for you, I'll make it recklessness and. . .

[a beat]

What's a good vice to substitute for "truth?"

[purrtagonist]

[OH NO FUTAYO. . . he crouches down and pats her head comfortingly]

There, there. It isn't meant to be an insult.

[purrtagonist]

[a victory for the "get Mikan to love and care for herself" brigade!!]

Of course, Mikan-san.

[a hum, before he continues]

But this does make it your turn. I'll preemptively pick "dare."

[discerp]

Dare. Okay, um, I... I dare you to... [She opens and closes her mouth a couple of times, seeming hesitant]

...Um, it's a bit embarrassing... [FOR WHO?]

[afailedmurder]

Not you. Him.

[lowers his hand and puts the cap back on the marker, using it to gesture at Yusuke]

Maybe it's not even as kind as that? You dislike me but you want to understand me—isn't that just morbid curiosity? Or do you only humor me in order to keep the peace? Because that's what I've been doing this whole time.

[did you know. this boy has very fragile feelings]

[appleofhiseye]

[there's a small, competitive smile on her lips as she replies]

Certainly. I wouldn't back down from a challenge once I've already accepted it.

[cluelesscavewoman]

Then Akechi-dono knows that this one only follows one person's orders... But Akechi-dono is from the same world as Akira, who knew nothing.

[She's in the same class as the Aoi siblings, she might be okay.]

[cluelesscavewoman]

[NOOoo

Flops to her side and NOT LOOKING AT HIM!]

[purrtagonist]

Hm? How so?

[he should maybe be more concerned than he actually is]

[discerp]

[There's actually no need to worry, but since he doesn't...have a shirt on it makes things a bit more awkward.

She squeezes her eyes shut] Can I have a h-h-hug...!? [Mikan pls.]

[justpure]

Ah, yes.

[May as well ask.] Dare.

[lacrimose]

[Witches? That raises a lot of questions, but she says she's ready, so he'll set that aside for now. He scoops her up in his arms and takes flight.

Fortunately the auditorium is vast enough that he can fly around without immediate worry of crashing into anything. He does a few laps, before flying up to one of the high balconies and landing on the edge, perching there.]