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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[slice_of_life]

[breathes a sigh of relief]

W-Well, I've got the only copy... and it's in French...

[counterfaith]

I see. . . Do you mind if I borrow it? I have a little difficulty reading in French, but I'm sure I could read it with a dictionary.

[slice_of_life]

Ah... actually... I'm really sorry. I promised I'd read it with Sonia... we haven't quite... done that, yet.

I m-mean, I'd like to, and maybe... I can give it to you after...? We're just waiting for an opportunity...

[counterfaith]

Well, that's fine. I don't mind waiting.

Ah, I'll pick dare, by the way.

[ and, grabbing a vial for himself ]

[slice_of_life]

...You already wrote such a nice poem...

It feels a little unfair...

[pause]

But you really did think fast...

[hmm...]

Okay, maybe this is too hard, but...

Try having a conversation with someone... without using the letter 'e'.

...If that's too hard, try having a conversation without using 'I' to refer to yourself.

...Do it until they realize you're doing it.

...

Is that okay?

[counterfaith]

. . . E might be difficult, but I can certainly do "I". I'll keep that in mind while I'm talking to someone.

Truth or dare, then?

[slice_of_life]

I did truth so... dare?

[counterfaith]

Mmm. . . Please give a heart-felt compliment to three people.

[slice_of_life]

That shouldn't be a problem... beyond... finding three people...

Um... thank you, for always being so nice?

[counterfaith]

[ oh yeah he's a people ]

Ah - it is only what all people are due. Thank you for thinking of me, though.

[slice_of_life]

You've really done a lot for everyone though... the breakfast and tea and being so nice... beyond just being a good listener, though you're that too.

...You're welcome.

[counterfaith]

A-ah, you're much too kind with your praise . . . I'm starting to feel a bit embarrassed. Thank you, Yuri-san . . .

I'll pick truth for my next one.

[slice_of_life]

Ah... Well I suppose if I must...

Have you ever been in... love?

[counterfaith]

[ taking a drink from a vial, first ]

Yes.

[slice_of_life]

Was it... a happy experience?

[counterfaith]

I would say I was very happy, yes.

[slice_of_life]

T-Thank you...

[counterfaith]

Mm? Whatever for?

[slice_of_life]

I just... wanted to know what it was like.

[shy glance, looking away]

[counterfaith]

. . . I'm sure you'll have your own chance, at some point.

[slice_of_life]

[she'll just laugh nervously to herself, while blushing...]

[counterfaith]

Well now, truth or dare?

[slice_of_life]

... Um... Truth, again.

[counterfaith]

What is your greatest ambition in life?

[slice_of_life]

I... want to write something... for myself... that I think is wonderful... no one else needs to think that way, but... if it's something I can express the full depth of my thoughts and emotions and life experiences into, I feel like maybe I can connect with the collective unconsciousness of humanity and in that moment identify with everyone who lived, or will ever live.