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

[assent]

Saihara-san? [ FUN FACT she knows Saihara has a boyfriend, she doesn’t know it is him. ]

Though I do not understand why you are being so adamant about this being problematic. It is fine. Truly. We can reconvene at 8pm as promised.

[afailedmurder]

My boyfriend.

...Perhaps I should have mentioned that?

[assent]

Ah! He mentioned having one, but I did not know it was you. Congratulations...?

[ Is hat what you say for things like this? ]

[afailedmurder]

Thank you?

[is that a good answer from a girl you are trying to date?]

We met here before, when this was a killing game. He's... helped me through some difficult things.

[assent]

So it has been a while, yes?

[ Well, she assumes he isn't actually trying to date her now and just be friends... so maybe not. ] He seems like a wonderful person to have by your side if he has managed to help.

[afailedmurder]

Yes, I'm very lucky to have him. He's the one who's been encouraging me to, ah... get to know other people.

[assent]

He has...? [ She's clueless that this is why he's even been reaching out to begin with. ] I would not have guessed it, actually.

[afailedmurder]

Well, it's not that I'm shy or unsociable. But until recently, I spent all my time trying to appeal to adults and the media, so I'm not entirely used to interacting with others my own age. Does that make sense?

[assent]

Of course. Um... I mean, that is to say I have been in a similar situation to that. I did not have friends my own age or status until perhaps... twenty days ago?

[afailedmurder]

It's been a few months for me.

[assent]

You did not have any before that?

[ She actually looks surprised, too. ]

[afailedmurder]

...No. I was alone for a long time.

[assent]

[ Her hands clasp together on her lap, and she goes quiet for a long moment. ]

I understand that feeling. That is why... I almost wish I would not have to leave, even with circumstances like these.

[afailedmurder]

You don't have to go home if you're not happy there.

[assent]

Of course I do. [ Her voice is firm, partly because Ruler's voice keeps echoing in her head now any time any of this comes up. ] I have a duty to my country and my people.

[afailedmurder]

You can decide that if you want... but even if it doesn't feel like it, it's still your decision to make.

[assent]

[ For a long moment she stays quiet, staring at her hands. ]

In theory, perhaps. I doubt either option will be free of regret either way.

[afailedmurder]

That's probably true.

Last time, I decided to go home. I don't regret it so much anymore, but it's still a little hard not to think how much easier things would be if I'd started over with a clean slate.

[assent]

More than that... having someone to be with must be nice. I presume Saihara-san stayed with you?

[ Just going to deflect. This is fine. ]

[afailedmurder]

That's right. For him, returning was never an option to begin with.

[assent]

I presume that is something personal...?

[afailedmurder]

He was in a killing game — a different one, meaning that he had to do it twice in succession. He lost most of his friends.

[assent]

[ Her hands twitch until they clench, her head bowing slightly. ]

I... [ She didn't expect him to just come out and tell her, unless the truth elixir is still working, or maybe it wasn't a secret but what is she supposed to say to that? ] ...am sorry.

[afailedmurder]

[little of column A, little of column B, little of column "can't shut his mouth once he's started blabbing"]

He's doing better these days. I take care of him.

[Shuichi takes care of him]

[assent]

It sounds as though you are a perfect match in that case then.

[ No matter if it's more that Shuichi has his hands full with him. ]