Week 6.

[trustharder]

WEEK 6 The number of Survivors left is dropping at a quick pace; the King got what he wanted, for better or for worse; Tarrlok and Lynne were victims of both fate and some sort of magic that most in the Vault still don't quite understand, and Misa Amane has been executed, not for her particular brand of "justice", but for murdering two innocent people. It's been a bad week. However, Saturday is given to regrouping and sleep; there aren't any bodies to be found on Sunday morning. But that doesn't mean the night was uneventful - it seems something else may have brought you some newfound clarity. Or perhaps not... Once again, that spiral staircase leads farther than you remember, clear up to a previously inaccessible sixth floor. Go ahead and explore as much as you like; you've done well. You've earned it. SURVIVORS REMAINING: 14

SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY
[OOC: Welcome to week six of Trustfell! Save your threads for coins and the coming week's activity check; don't forget to check in to this week's activity check and submit your memory regains!

The text and calling posts are still active, for the sake of contacting the jerk who's keeping you here, to be used at your leisure!]

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[cherryblooded]

[On Monday, nobody would have seen Cherryblod outside of him finding Yosuke in the early morning and his brief appearance at the meeting. By Tuesday, he seems to be back to normal.

...mostly back to normal. There are a few rooms he's avoiding, but as long as nobody calls him on it, it's fine.

He spends much of the day in the game room, messing around with a deck of cards. Seems he's been playing solitaire for a while. He's got a piece of paper and a pen next to him, but it's blank for the moment.

The other place he can be found - the other place he thinks Mettaton won't be - is the dojo. He's doing various exercises: stretches, push-ups, the works.

In the evening, his door (22), is open, though he isn't seeking out company exactly. It's just an option, if somebody needs it after the announcement. That's what he's there for.]

Room 22

[ratingspoint]

[Seeking out company or not, he's going to end up with some eventually, assuming he doesn't just...flat-out tell him no.

Mettaton won't be just...coming in, though, he's found enough decorum to knock today. So there's that.]

Sweetheart, do you have a minute...?

[cherryblooded]

[It's lucky for Cherryblod that he's gotten very good at putting on a smile when he doesn't really want to.]

Don't I always for you, my dear?

[ratingspoint]

You do! But I'd get it if you weren't up to it.

[He's not going to push that angle, though, and he'll close the door behind him after he enters the room proper.]

Are you doing all right?

[cherryblooded]

Just fine.

[This is a lie.

Cherryblod's sitting on the bed, and there's enough space for Mettaton to join him, so it'd seem strange if he didn't invite him to sit down, right?]

Have a seat.

[ratingspoint]

[...Well. He'll join him, then; he doesn't seem terribly awkward about the action itself, though he's closer to the edge of the bed than usual, and while he crosses his legs idly at the knee like he usually do, he's not as relaxed as he usually is - he wants to be able to get up quickly if this ends up going south in a hurry, really.]

...You owe me a favor, you know. I don't know if you remember, it was weeks ago. But I traded you some things and we agreed you would owe me a favor later in exchange for it.

Is that still good?

[cherryblooded]

Of course it is. You gave me some tea, if I remember right.

Are you calling it in now?

[Cherryblod folds his hands in his lap, unfolds them. He's trying not to look tense and probably failing.]

Game Room

[uro_cyon]

[ Though he prefers the arcade, Aiden is no stranger to more traditional games like cards and chess. He hasn't had the opportunity to play much of either since he's been here, but he figures he might as well swing by from time to time to see if anyone was playing, and he spots Cherry at the table.]

Are you winning? [ He knows he's playing Solitaire, but still.]

[cherryblooded]

[Cherryblod looks up and gives Aiden a smile.]

Not winning enough that I wouldn't rather play something with another person.

[It's solitaire, really, who cares.]

[uro_cyon]

What do you play? [ But he'll take that as an invitation and sit down.]

[cherryblooded]

A few games you probably don't know. Apparently Red Frog Black Frog isn't as common as it is back home.

What do you play?

[uro_cyon]

Never heard of it.

All types of poker, blackjack, I've played go fish with my nephew before too.

[cherryblooded]

Not feeling blackjack as much as I used to.

[He played it with Misa for secrets - that's how she found out first.]

Poker I can do.

Dojo

[pokexplorer]

[The dojo isn't a place Colress would normally visit, but since he has some of his Pokemon with him, it's a great place to practice moves and whatnot. So he's been coming pretty often, this being one of those times.

And look at that, some company!]

Hello, Cherryblod. Do you mind if I train with my Pokemon in here with you?

[Klinklang is already making its way over to Cherryblod to say hi too.]

[cherryblooded]

[Cherryblod breaks from one of his exercises in order to smile at Colress, and to pet Klinklang. Hello, little buddy. You're not responsible for his bad mood.]

Not at all. I'd like to see that, actually.

[pokexplorer]

Ahh, excellent! I'd be happy to demonstrate for you, then.

My goal today is to work out Beheeyem's moves, to see if he is able to use the ones that I remember from my dream.

[As if on cue, Beheeyem appears from behind Colress. A shy one, this guy.]

[cherryblooded]

[Note to self, Beheeyem is a 'he'.]

Hello, Beheeyem. How are you doing today?

[...Not that Beheeyem can answer in words, but Colress will probably be able to read his body language better than Cherryblod can.]

[pokexplorer]

[Oh, Beheeyem actually recognizes this guy. That's the pink guy who pet him.

He offers a wave, making an eerie ringing noise which must be his voice.

Colress indeed offers a possible translation!]

He is still getting used to his surroundings and all of the new people. I believe he is doing rather well though, all things considered.

[cherryblooded]

[He is indeed the pink guy. Cherryblod waves back with a gentle smile.]

That's good to hear. I'm looking forward to seeing you do your best today.

game room

[prismbloom]

[ So she's actually been spending more time than she thought she'd be, in here. There are a lot of games to look through, after all. And games are always a lot more fun with friends.

Teasingly, ]

I think it'll be a tight race for the victory.

[cherryblooded]

[Hi, Aqua. He smiles up at her.]

The game's been close so far. It's anyone's guess who'll win.

[prismbloom]

[ She takes a seat next to him. ]

Well, you'll both be winners, as far as I'm concerned.

[cherryblooded]

Or we could call it a draw.

How are you doing?

[prismbloom]

[ ... She's never been asked that question quite so much. Pardon her if it affects her a little bit. ]

As well as I can be. And you?

[cherryblooded]

Fine, considering the circumstances.

[This is a lie, but he's pretty good about not making it sound like one.]