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!

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[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.]

[tsugomori]

M-- well, Orihime had asked me not to call her by 'Miss' either and just use her name, because I supposed she wanted to be a little closer. So, I just did the same thing, deciding that I'd like to be somehow closer to you, if you don't mind.

[ It seems Estelle was right to assume; that is how it's been for Mikazuki at any rate and he hopes he didn't cross a line or anything. She's someone who he cares deeply about. ]

[firstaid]

I... I would like that. Though, I honestly thought we were already close and I had done something to insult you. After all, you've been a great comfort to me throughout our stay here. I honestly don't know where I would be without you.

[And she better not lose him too, because the fact that they were able to come around and smile again... well... she's not sure what she'd do without Mikazuki there too.]

[tsugomori]

You haven't done anything to insult me, no.

[ Mikazuki looked worried for a bit, though... ]

Ah, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding I caused. I hope it hasn't troubled you too much.

[firstaid]

Oh, no it hasn't. I... just didn't want to jump to conclusions, is all.

[She did... she totally did.]

[tsugomori]

I see, I see...

[ He smiles a bit to himself again... ]

Miss Xiaolan reminds me a little of yourself, by the way.

[firstaid]

[She gives him a puzzled look.]

Does she? I think she's quite more formidable than I am. To do so much for her family, I think it's amazing.

[tsugomori]

Maybe, but...

[ ... ]

... she is the type to try her best, even if things don't work out at first, right? It could be that is what I'm thinking of.

[firstaid]

I suppose she is. I'm... not sure if that compares to me at all, though.

[Even if Estelle is aware she's as stubborn as a mule.]

I think I'm a little jealous of Xiaolan. She has a family she loves... and so many people she cares for that have been with her for her entire life.

[tsugomori]

...Yes, but she doesn't have me as a friend.

You see, I am quite a rare and near impossible sword to obtain. Many citadels may spend years before I may have a chance to show up at their doorstep.

[ ... He's not sure if this will help but he hopes it does, even if it sounds silly!! ]

[firstaid]

[There's a definitely a snicker from Estelle that she tries to suppress before it comes out as her usual giggles.]

I suppose that is true. Xiaolan wasn't blessed with someone like that as her friend.