WEEK 6.

[trustwellness]

WEEK 6 With the deaths of Viktor Nikiforov, Varric Tethras, and Killia, you're down to half of your original number. There's only fifteen of you left. How much longer before your number drops again? Saturday is given to regrouping and rest; on Sunday morning the clock chimes as it always has, but at least there are no bodies to find today. It seems you're safe for now. The night before wasn't necessarily a peaceful one, however; you'll probably feel a bit groggy when you wake up, and it seems you've regained something that you didn't realize you'd lost... Of course, that doesn't mean that you've gained nothing else among the many, many losses you've faced; it seems that another floor has been made available to you for surviving another week. Congratulations and well done, even if you might not necessarily appreciate the reward. APPRENTICES REMAINING: 15

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[OOC: Welcome to week six 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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[firstaid]

[For the first time, Estelle is at the new library. She's finally quit sulking and is just going to attempt to recover. It's hard, but she feels that normal resolution she does feel. So for the first part of the day, she's there picking out a few stories that do appear to be happy.

Later she finally sees the garden, where she takes a book with her and sits beneath a tree. It feels like she's in Halure, honestly, and she could stay here forever! It's a shame Rule 3 prevents her from sleeping her or else she would gladly do that.

Overall, it took a few days, but she's back to her usual demeanor, even if it's a more calm version than usual. Still, she appears to be slightly distant. Though she won't hesitate to smile and at least say 'hello'.]

new library;

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki hasn't been in here often... but of course, he had been mostly distracted by the appearance of the garden. Once he steps in, he takes a look, although not really picking anything out, since he believes he's too distracted to manage to read without zoning off. ]

Ah, Estelle, looking to add something to your new reading collection?

[firstaid]

[She's certainly a lot better than last time they spoke, her usual expression lighting up her face as she greets Mikazuki with a smile.]

I figured I would see if they had anything here of interest.

[tsugomori]

Hmm, it looks like you've found something of interest indeed.

[ Mikazuki notices, and he's glad for it. It naturally lightens up his mood, and making him even forget what today is, whoops. ]

Do you feel like reading me a story?

[firstaid]

[That question, well, it just elates her. Anything where she can read a story to a friend simply makes her smile.]

Of course! What kind of story would you like to hear?

[There's a definite excitement in her voice, something one may not have seen in quite a while. Books are definitely her thing.]

[tsugomori]

Action, Adventure, or Fantasy will do. I am a simple individual to please.

[ Mikazuki certainly picks up on that... what else can he do but offer encouragement? Of course, right after that, he is reminded it is a Thursday, but he is actually very interested in hearing her reading to him. ]

But, I suppose I do prefer it if it a happy story, so let us hope that's in there as well.

[firstaid]

[Yes, it is Thursday. And perhaps that's why Estelle chose to distract herself with this and being in a good mood. Nothing like Friday looming to sour her mood once again.]

I could find one to read to you.

[Hmm, what would be a good one.]

Oh, here's one about a girl who goes to war disguised as a man so her father wouldn't have to serve. I skimmed through it earlier, however, it does appear to have a good ending.

[She'll hold up a book called "Xiaolan".]

[tsugomori]

[ ... That is a good reason to distract oneself, yes-- ]

Then, I think I would love that one. I'm glad we're ones for happy endings; sour ones do leave quite the bad taste in my mouth.

[ He goes to seat himself though, and prepared to pay rapt attention! \o/ ]

[firstaid]

[If he's not next to her, she moves so she's seated close. That way they can both read if he chooses to read along as she reads aloud. Honestly, she's not sure if he can read, but who knows. Also, we're going to say this book has some pictures in it because why not.

So Estelle starts to read. It's about a girl who her family is set to find a suitable husband, but once she goes out, it's found she's not your normal girl. She's more rambunctious and prefers to be active than learning how to be a housewife.

Though she dearly loves her family, so when her crippled father is asked drafted for war, she decides to take things in her own hands.

Naturally, Estelle's voice fluctuates with exciting scenes and softens during calm and kind ones. It's clear that she loves stories in general as she reads aloud. The story's not close to done yet, but her voice is getting a little tired, so she takes a small break after the chapter where Xiaolan gets in a fight with the other men, but has a difficult time acting just as 'manly' as them.]

[tsugomori]

[ Mikazuki probably will even peer over his shoulder to very much read along! Somehow, he's able to read despite never reading a book before coming here, but. Anyway, he'll be able to follow along pretty well. He may even gaze in wonder at the pictures...he's always amazed at doodles in books, honestly. ]

I like the story more than I thought I would...Miss Xiaolan is quite the woman.

[ It's a story he is glad he hasn't heard of yet, so he could experience it... ]

Thank you for deciding to read out loud to me, by the way. I can tell you are putting in quite the effort, and it is very admirable.

[firstaid]

She is, isn't she? Reading this, I rather admire her character.

[She giggles a bit at hearing his response to her reading the story. Honestly, she's pretty happy.]

And you're welcome. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[Though he calls the character 'Miss'... which really gets Estelle to think...]

This might be a bit of a tangent, and I promise to finish the story, but may I ask you why you no longer call me 'Miss' Estelle?

[It's not a bad thing, but he's very polite and she certainly hopes she hasn't insulted him. Then again, she knows herself and she sometimes drops prefixes (or suffixes) from people she's found herself closer to. She... just doesn't want to assume.]

new library

[acherontiastyx]

[...oh! WELL DAMN THERE SHE IS.]

Yo, Estelle. Nice to see you out and about.

[firstaid]

[She finally came out of her room! And isn't just in the kitchen making a shitton of curry. It's magical.]

Oh, hello Guzma! I figured it was about time to see what there was to offer on this floor.

[And you know she was out of it if she didn't practically run to the new library!]

[acherontiastyx]

Yeah, it's a pretty alright floor. Not really my thing, but I can see why people like it.

I mean, there's probably some good stuff in here, too. I just haven't really been looking, I guess.

[firstaid]

I'll definitely have to look some more. I wish I did earlier, however, with my mood, I doubt I would have enjoyed this to its fullest.

[Though she may argue now that's not the case either, but she's a million times better than she was.]

How have you been? Oh and your Pokemon, have they also been well?

[acherontiastyx]

Well, it might've been a pick me up, although who knows. You can't force some things.

Anyway, I've been pretty alright, I guess. The Pokemon are always doing pretty good, but I'm pretty annoyed because the spray paint got confiscated.

[firstaid]

Oh, there isn't any of that, is there?

[Yeah she didn't get involved in that, but she's noticing a lack of that this week.]

Do you suspect the Wordsmith got upset?

[acherontiastyx]

Well, he definitely took the opportunity to be a smug piece of crap at me whenever I sent an angry letter about it. I guess it at least got him to break the cold shoulder routine.

[firstaid]

I suppose he may not have expected that to happen, I mean for everyone to vandalize the place. Perhaps he finally got upset that you were doing that.

[Despite the fact that he's allowing death to happen, and that's still not okay?!]

[acherontiastyx]

Yeah, because vandalism is worse than murder, I guess. I'll say it was a straight improvement and he should be thanking me instead.

[firstaid]

If he's upset about vandalism and not murder, then... I truly wonder what kind of person this Wordsmith is. I... don't even want to think about it, to be honest.

garden

[byday]

This area seems to be a nice change of pace.

[Bruce is strolling through, with a hand tucked in his suit jacket. Can't hurt to say something to her.]

[firstaid]

[She looks up at him with a smile.]

It is... it almost makes me... forget where we are and what's happening.

[byday]

I'm glad to hear that.

[He smirks.]

With everything that's been happening, we could use some serenity around here.

[firstaid]

Yes, we certainly could. Sometimes it really is nice to just... forget.

[Or maybe it's just her.]