WEEK 1.

[trustwellness]

WEEK 1 Now that you've had a chance to yell at the Wordsmith, one thing is very clear. He wasn't lying. There's no escape from this place. You can explore all you like, but there aren't any ways to leave. It seems like there isn't much to do but settle in and get to know your fellow Apprentices. You're free to go wherever you'd like for the most part, but come 10PM the doors to the kitchen and the mail room will shut and lock and nothing you can do will get them to open. While you might be tempted to sleep in, you'll find that the clock in the foyer goes off every morning at 7AM and again in the evenings at 10PM without fail. You'll be able to hear it no matter where you are; it seems it's being broadcast over the PA system. You're welcome to go back to sleep after you hear it, but surely you don't want to spend the whole day in bed? (Unless you were out exploring all last night. In which case, go back to bed, damn.) APPRENTICES REMAINING: 30

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[OOC: Welcome to week one of Trustfell! Feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget to save those threads for coins and the activity check!

If you'd like to get in contact with the Wordsmith, you can do so through letters or the switchboard!]

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[oyashiromama]

[Ah... This is probably the first time she's seen Orihime looking worried about something. Hanyuu's also pretty profile-centric today, so...]

...Is there something bothering you? A-aah, more than our usual, I should ask.

[introspects]

[ She keeps that face on up until she hears a voice. A familiar voice. She turns in surprise. ]

Hanyuu-san...! Ah, sorry, I didn't see you...

[ She puts on a small smile. Orihime doesn't want Hanyuu to worry about her. ]

Well... I've just been thinking about things... Like about how fun last night was and how I got to know everyone a little better, including you.

[ ... ] It would be nice if we could keep having days like those, wouldn't it?

[oyashiromama]

[Well. This sad sort of demeanor...it's one she's acutely familiar with. She recalls, briefly, speaking with Bruce about her worry that some weren't being vigilant enough, Orihime among them.

She sees now that first impression was wrong.]

Yes, it...really would be. [But.] For days to pass uneventfully, that would be the best outcome, and yet... ...I wish they could stay that way.

[But they won't. Sooner or later.]

[introspects]

[ As carefree as Orihime may seem, she's developed a strong will to help others. She likes being able to have fun with everyone, but she wants to do whatever she can to help them all out of their situation, too. ]

Right... I want us all to find a way out without having to resort to that...that rule. [ You know which one she's talking about. ] But it's difficult to try and get information from Wordsmith-san about this place.

...What should we do, Hanyuu-san...

[oyashiromama]

We... [Why does she never have answers for things like this?] We...try to live, as best we can. We try to learn what we can...in whatever way, waiting for the Wordsmith to slip up, or otherwise. We remain...as vigilant as we can, acknowledging that the worst could...and very likely will happen.

[She hates this.]

It's not much...but it's something we can do. And the more we remain on guard, the less likely someone will succeed in their attempts to use that rule. [...] I'm sorry. I wish I had more words of wisdom for you, but...

[introspects]

No...you're right. We...we have to stay on guard.

[ Because they don't know enough, yet, to really do anything. The Wordsmith is hidden, they're so limited in their resources... ]

We have to keep searching for answers, too. I...I don't want anyone to get hurt. We need to stay together.

[oyashiromama]

[She nods.]

If we can stand together...then we have a chance. Anything could happen, but it is a better one than it could be. [...] I-I'm sorry, I... Reassurances aren't my specialty.

[introspects]

It's--it's okay, Hanyuu-san. I...I understand how dangerous this is.

[ Orihime doesn't need reassurances right now. She just wants to make things right as soon as she can. ]

[oyashiromama]

[She's spent the last few days thinking of Orihime more as a carefree child. Now...she's reassessing that entirely.]

How about...we not speak of this. To...dwell on worries...too much, will only hurt us...right? [She's...trying, really she is, thinking positively is difficult, but if it's for the sake of another she'll give it her best shot.]

[introspects]

You're right. We need to stay positive and hope for the best.

[ Little do they know, that's going to last very long. ]

[oyashiromama]

Perhaps...you could tell me about yourself. I know so very little, aside from what's on the wall...but even then, that may be inaccurate.

[introspects]

O-Oh...more about me? Well... My profile is accurate, but...

[ Man, where to even begin? ]

Um, I really like comedy movies a whole lot! I've been working on the "Wahaha Song" as the theme song for my life, and I haven't really been able to figure out some of the lyrics! My favorite food is red bean paste and I'll put it on anything I can!

[ WELP ]

[oyashiromama]

[.....]

What...is the "Wahaha Song?"

[OF ALL THE PLACES TO START]

[introspects]

Well, I've only been humming it to the tune of Do Re Mi, and I'm trying to figure out which comedian to put in which Do Re Mi!

[ THIS IS HARD STUFF OKAY ]

[oyashiromama]

I'm sorry, I still don't- is this something you're writing yourself?

[introspects]

You bet! It's a work in progress that got delayed, because--um, well, I got busy, haha!

[ That last part is just a little less confident than the rest. True, she was busy, but that's just...a long, long story. ]

[oyashiromama]

[She knows all about those don't you worry.]

Writing a song sounds difficult, don't rush yourself, aah- I have to say, about what else you told me, you have very good taste, I quite like red bean paste as well!

[was it used as commonly when she was alive in the 900s?? i keep finding conflicting reports so i'm saying it was]

[introspects]

[ We'll go with that!! ]

Oh, isn't red bean paste delicious? It's great on almost everything! Well, everything except Brussels sprouts, that didn't taste too good together...

[ don't do it girl ]

[oyashiromama]

[UM]

O-on...Brussels sprouts... No, that doesn't sound like a good idea.

[introspects]

[ :') ]

Ahaha, I was experimenting with different combinations one day, so I learned the hard way! Consider that a warning to never try it, Hanyuu-san! I'm sure the Brussels sprouts would have tasted better with chocolate instead...

[oyashiromama]

I'm not sure what Brussels sprouts taste like to begin with...

[HANYUU IS WONDERING SO MUCH ABOUT ORIHIME'S TASTES]

[introspects]

Um...well... Brussels sprouts have a really strong flavor to them? I don't really know how to describe it, I think it's something you should try for yourself!

[ LISTEN-- ]

[oyashiromama]

[HIME....]

I-if they happen to have them here, and someone could prepare them, I-I may give it a try.

[and probably hate them]

[introspects]

Yeah! I mean, I think you should try every food you can, Hanyuu-san! There are so many different things out there, I want to try everything I can, and you should, too!

[ just don't do weird combinations ]

[oyashiromama]

...Could we start with sweets?

[she has a weakness and it's so fucking fierce]