WEEK ONE

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WEEK ONE

29 Vacationers

As much as this vacation was unplanned, hopefully you've found some time to enjoy yourself this weekend as you've settled in. The idyllic beach, all inclusive food, drink, and shopping might be almost enough to distract you from that pesky talk of sacrifice. Vacations really are about letting your worries pass you by. Hopefully you've found the time to set up your U-PINION too, because if you haven't, it's been chirping incessantly since the date turned to Monday. And come Monday at noon, everyone's device will let out a pleasant jingle, heralding several announcements across the screen:

Happy Monday! We've hope you've been enjoying your time at Sungem's Peak. The Mermer (intranet) is now fully operational. Chat with your friends and get recommendations for how to best enjoy your vacation, by:

• Reading about your fellow vacationers via their profile
• Chatting on the network
• Asking honest questions via our anonymous poll system
• REQUIRED: Reading the RULES set by the administrators

We're also happy to announce our reward system is live! Complete tasks to receive special items to improve your stay!!! Contact your administrators for any questions or concerns. We hope you have a wonderful week!

The artificial peppiness of the announcement just oozes out from the U-PINION, and soon thereafter everyone will be accosted by a friendly robot that forces a physical copy of the rules into their hands anyway. Just in case. They'll also present a copy of the tasks this week as well, for any interested parties.

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TASKS:

Be Nice
Now that you're acquainted, tell another person one thing you like about them, and why.
(REWARD: RARE!)

Let's Play!
Play a game with someone else. Any type of game: board games, card games, or even a party game! (Reward: Common )

Summer Spooks
Tell a two-sentence horror story in person, or on the network.
(Reward: Common)

((OOC: Welcome to Week 1! This is a peace week, so they'll be no case this weekend. However, we have something for you to chew on Saturday, time to be announced later in discord.

We'll also be playing around with the network and seeing what works as far as formatting goes, so thanks for bearing with us! Also please note, that the poll questions are anon, but any answers won't be. ))

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[conchy]

Oui, of course! No matter where you go, the sounds of the ocean never change! These beaches are not quite as parfait as the ones I grew up by, but it's fun to frolic in the waves all the same.

[gluttoning]

Oh.

Then who would you consider a friend?

[gluttoning]

Really?

[He just shrugs, taking another sip of his drink.

Oh wait, this is supposed to be for the game.

Oh well. At least he still looks as sober as a tack.]

I've never been good with words. I just wanted to speak what came to mind.

Thanks for talking about it.

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ Merlin isn't inclined to look too serious now, simply smiling. ]

Ah, everyone certainly has different wants and desires for that kind of thing. But, the bonds between others can be quite interesting indeed...

I hope you get what you wish for.

[gluttoning]

It'd be better if there were more.

[Said with his mouth still full, still grinning. Heheheheheheheh.]

Thanks.

[gluttoning]

[Looks at the robot and its topics of conversation.

...]

Romance.

[dakicover]

[ there’s a long pause after merlin asks about his and his friend’s current life. he stares at the herbs for a while longer, until he turns back around, his expression just a bit more neutral. ]

The thing about being a hero is that it’s not like in the stories. Not for us, at least. We weren’t received with praise or appreciation, but instead seen as the remnants of the Calamity’s destruction and persecuted as such. Sion took it the hardest out of the two of us and fell into a deep depression…

[ … ]

So when this sketchy guy came in asking for Sion’s help… well, he didn’t want to at first, but eventually he was convinced. This guy’s just looking to destroy worlds for some pointless cause and Sion follows what he says because he probably doesn’t see any other option.

[ he shrugs. ]

It’s not a good job. Definitely not honorable. But I can’t leave Sion alone with such an asshole, so I stick around in hopes of finding someone powerful enough to defeat our Boss and save Sion.

[gluttoning]

Mommy problems?

[squints]

Sorry. I don't get it. But if people need to talk, then they need to talk.

[And sometimes they need to eat another hot dog.

Chomp.]

[gluttoning]

It has to start somewhere, I guess.

How do things usually exist where you're from?

[gluttoning]

Maybe whoever it was just has a sense of humor. Or they were getting tired. Or hungry.

People always think a little differently when they're hungry.

[gluttoning]

[He hums a neutral agreement, nursing his drink for a minute as his eyes stay on Merlin a little too long.]

What would you call captivating?

[gluttoning]

If you say so. [Hope you're ok, string bean boy.

His gaze drifts on cue to wherever Verg is glaring holes at people from over a fruity cocktail.]

Mn. A scary appearance doesn't mean it's a scary person underneath.

Was Sii-tan scary when you first met him?

[mysticpowerbroker]

Excellent~! I knew you'd come around!

[ Merlin never changes but he will also count that as a win. He's gotten 2/2! ]

Incidentally, what do you like to do for fun, anyway?

[gluttoning]

Sounds like it could have been fun.

You look like you're fond of talking about it, too. That's good. It's nice when those sorts of memories bring a smile.

[idologue]

We're still good friends! He wound up dating the twin sister of my most important person, it is quite amusing.

[ Granted, they broke up now for... also political reasons. It's fine, everything is fine! ]

[dakicover]

Woah…

[ a lot of that flew over his head, but he gets the gist of it? maybe? it doesn’t sound good. ]

I thought it was a job position…so you didn’t have a choice? Were you born as one?

[gluttoning]

[He's eaten so many hot dogs tonight and he's got about five more stacked onto a plate when he turns around and There is Nona.]

No. Just a fun together party.

[Sort of.

His eyes go to the fork in her mouth.]

Are you hungry?

[immortalpoet]

[LOOKING AT HIM AS IF HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT FUN MEANS]

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ It certainly isn't.

Those first words make him flash easily back to Artoria. But it goes as soon as it comes as he listens to Crea speak about the rest. Life can certainly be twisted, can't it? ]

People can be awfully selfish and ungrateful.

[ He states neutrally. People like that, who would blame those who make such great sacrifices, they can be some of the worst, deserving of resentment. ]

Mm, what a tough situation to be in, and I suppose you already must have tried to convince himself otherwise. But, good luck to things working out; the world is a vast place, so there will always be someone who rises up to defeat a threat. [ Or try to. ] What sort of pointless cause is this so-called world destroyer going for, anyway?

[ That said, some people might say that Crea shouldn't stick by Sion's side. But, the straightforward approach isn't always viable. ]

[mysticpowerbroker]

Hmm...why not, though? Isn't it nice, seeing everyone come together?

[ Merlin asks in a almost sing-song tone, with one of those smiles of his. ]

A practical man at his finest! But, I don't blame you.

Hearing what everyone says about each other is interesting too~

Why, it can help to even deepen bonds between all of us and potentially raise morale. For some people, anyway. Pragmatism, intelligence-gathering, and developing bonds...what a wonderful combination.

[gluttoning]

That's good. Maybe that means you kept love, then, even if it wasn't the kind that led to a kiss.

[Political drama withstanding.]

Hopefully you'll get one someday, when it's a better time for you.

[dakicover]

Eeeh? Even stronger than that hunk of space warping metal?

[ skywarp. he means skywarp. ]

[dakicover]

Oops!

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ Merlin makes flowers pop out around him, noticing how long Beel is staring. ]

Beautiful people, cute things, softness, people who look like they can do well with a smile, flowers, mysterious natures, talented people, cute faces, wonderful things, and many other things. When you think about it, the possibilities are endless when it comes to people, you know?

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ Does this mean that Merlin has to teach him Fun. ]

Why are you looking at me like that?

Don't tell me...you can't come up with anything?