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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Comments

[counterfaith]

. . . A pomegranate. . . It seems?

[artisticliberty]

Yes. I wanted something simple to try my hand at, but not so rudimentary that I would not need to even try.

[counterfaith]

My, it does speak to your talent that you are able to do that with even your mouth. I don't think I could draw anything coherent with my own.

[artisticliberty]

The downside is that now I'm very hungry for pomegranates.

[counterfaith]

. . . Maybe there are some in the kitchen?

[artisticliberty]

I could go look for some... but we are currently playing a game.

[counterfaith]

Maybe later, then. By the way, I'll pick truth.

[artisticliberty]

What memory of yours do you treasure the most?

[counterfaith]

[ making a face but. he takes a vial to drink, knocking it back first. even then, it seems like it comes out painfully, voice soft and barely able to be heard. ]

... ...... .......... The days that my mother and father.... and sister and brothers... when I was younger, and my mother would sing to me... when my father would teach me the sword... when my older siblings would watch over me... as I was the youngest - the neighbors would come to have a meal with us... and we would sing hymns. Those small, quiet moments... I would say, are the memories I treasure, most of all...

[artisticliberty]

[yusuke's eyes widen when he sees kotomine take the vial]

Ah... have I made you recall something difficult?

[counterfaith]

Nothing more than what I recall every day.

[ pausing, and he closes his eyes, putting a hand to his face for a moment ]

. . . I'm. . . feeling somewhat tired, so I'll be taking a break from this game. Please excuse me.

[artisticliberty]

By all means. I apologize for asking about a sensitive subject.

[counterfaith]

It's alright. Those days were really, really the happiest moments of my life. I'm happy to share them with you. Please, don't let me sour the rest of this game - have a good day, Kitagawa-san.

[ with a little bow, and he's turning to go ]

[artisticliberty]

If they make you so happy, why is your expression right now so painful to look at?!

[counterfaith]

. . . My expression?

I don't quite know what you mean. Please excuse me.

[artisticliberty]

[stands up]

I will not. How can I let you leave when you are clearly only running away to lick your wounds? It may not be my place to do so when I've hurt you, but I wish to help you.

[counterfaith]

[ ssstaying in his spot, with a smile ]

Please, I am alright - you didn't do anything to hurt me. It's only, a little difficult - but I am in no need of help nor comfort, I can assure you.

[artisticliberty]

Is this what you do when you cannot face others? You simply run away?

[counterfaith]

............ It seems, Kitagawa-san, there is something of a misunderstanding happening here. It isn't as if I cannot face you - if you would like me to speak about my dead relatives, then I can. I have nothing to be ashamed of, in particular; as I stated before, I don't have any taboo subjects, so it isn't as if I mind the questions.

But, I find it is a rather awkward subject to be speaking to with another person - once I have brought it up, then I am looked at with eyes of pity, much like your own. For the sake of social politeness, I had hoped to excuse myself, but very well, if you are so eager to pay the price for an imaginary slight, by all means.

Go right ahead.

[artisticliberty]

It isn't pity with which I look at you, Kotomine. It's sympathy. And... envy, as well.

[counterfaith]

My apologies for troubling you so. Why is it that you feel envy?

[artisticliberty]

Because I can only imagine what having such beautiful memories to cherish must be like. I asked you because I want to paint an image that brings about an idea of serenity, of gentleness... your answer was unexpected.

[counterfaith]

Surely, you have memories of your own that are precious.

[artisticliberty]

Yes. But none I have of my family. I was too young to really remember what my mother's face looked like.

[counterfaith]

[ isn't it hilarious how fast he goes from fake smiling to dumping all his feelings into the ocean so he can feel for yusuke ]

. . . I see. A sensitive topic for both of us, then. My apologies.