WEEK SIX

[killerwaves]

WEEK SIX

16 Vacationers

Throughout your time on the island, there's been a steady rhythm; the murders, the trials, the executions, the clean-up afterwards that leave just up remnants for you to remember what was lost. This Monday morning though, things are different. The debris and any biohazards are cleared, but no effort has been made to repair the games at the arcade, or to restock the chemicals and damaged equipment at the laboratory.

Odd.

If you cast your eyes to the sky, you'll also notice that the distortion is also lingering—there's certainly less of it at least, a haze still lingering over the go-karts, one whirlpool lingering out in the sea. It could be worse, surely.

Though there's no new locations for you to take your mind off of all these oddities either. In fact, looking at your device to access the resort map area and scrolling past Kakapo's Nest triggers an error.

There’s one more, slightly more eclectic change: the kittybots, instead of having cute kitty ears and faces, are now without exception round-headed. This would make them look like ordinary robots, but their heads actually now look like a bowl of fish swimming, which occasionally form up into expressions. A change of pace for everything, it seems.

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WEATHER ALERT:

Bulletin:
The current barometric pressure is 29.90 inHg, and is expected to steadily decline over the coming days. Rain and storms are likely in the latter half of the week.

(( OOC: Welcome to endgame week everyone. We'll be running an endgame investigation Friday during our typical investigation timeslot, and Saturday will be endgame proper.

This week your admins can be contacted Monday and Tuesday only, after that they'll be incommunicado. ))

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[chosenwang]

I could always call not it, but I think a draw might be in order.

[ Sometimes you have to go off after someone drugs your girl. ]

What did you bring? [ They won't trust any drinks for a while huh ]

[chrysaline]

Hm... that's probably the best deal I'll get out of you, isn't it?

[ She offers over the bag for inspection! It's... a sort of haphazard selection of soda and juice and water. Also some doritos. ]

I don't think the energy drinks would be a good idea for me right now.

[chosenwang]

You're right about that. So, there's no point in arguing.

[ He'll peek at the bag and pull out a juice. Uncapping it and offering it to her. ]

I still would like to see you on a few of them, but once you're better.

[chrysaline]

[ She laughs and takes the juice to sip. Is this hers now, or is he stealing it back? ]

You don't think I'm energetic enough as it is?

[chosenwang]

[ She can hold on to it for a moment because he's scooting around behind her to start rubbing her shoulders. ]

I do like your energy normally, but imagine you hyper. We could get a certain someone even faster.

[chrysaline]

That almost feels a little unfair. But I think we should anyway.

[ She glances back in surprise but leans into his hands. ]

You weren't lying about this being a draw, were you?

[chosenwang]

Like he wouldn't do the same if he could.

[ Imagine Hyper Wei Wuxian. He smiles at her. ]

You wound me. I would never lie about getting the chance to spoil you.

[chrysaline]

Well, we just have to not let him.

[ Please. Even their combined efforts might not be able to handle that. ]

No, I believe that part... just the part about me getting to spoil you, too. I thought maybe you wanted to swim?

[ Or does he just enjoy the swimwear? Because that's kind of nice too. ]

[chosenwang]

Keep all energy drinks from him? I did tell him I'm sampling his drinks from now. Maybe I'll just down them before he gets the chance?

[ How mean would that be? ]

Would you be up for a swim? [ He likes the horrible clothing for the reaction tbh ]

[chrysaline]

I think... I'm a little scared, picturing you with that much energy.

[ The chaos?? ]

Hm? I'm not really dressed for it. But if you wanted to go in, I could wade a little. It might feel nice.

[chosenwang]

I used to practically live off of them. In my previous life.

[ Wiggling closer to put his head on her shoulder. Hello ]

If it was night, that wouldn't be a problem. [ Giving a wink she can't see. ] You can borrow my shirt if you want.

[chrysaline]

So you're immune?

[ He's lucky he's cute. She only elbows him a little in the side for the first suggestion before she reaches up to pet his hair. ]

Do you just want to see me wearing your shirt? We don't need to go swimming for that. [ Yeah, suggestion #2 sailed over her head. ]

[chosenwang]

Think the immunity carried over?

[ The elbow gets a grin as he leans into the hair pet. Then he'll wrap his arms around her ]

The things you say... [ Clicking his tongue. ] I simply meant for you to swim in, but it sounds like you're implying something indecent.

[chrysaline]

Oh, that's true. You'd have to build it up again...

[ She snuggles herself against him and glances around. No witnesses? It's not being improper if there are no witnesses (citation needed). ]

Does it? Are you sure that's not your imagination? You and Wei Wuxian have been making me change my clothes all the time for weeks.

[ For Xiao bullying crimes. ]

[chosenwang]

[ Maybe people are avoiding the beach for salad crimes. ]

Might be fun to see, but I'll hold off until you can partake.

[ He'll be good and not go any further than this. ]

Might be a little bit of my imagination but I am holding you accountable. You inspire quite a bit of it.

[chrysaline]

[ Thanks salads, your crimes achieved more than powering Merlin. ♡ ]

Hm... I don't want you to think I'm unhappy about that. But if you say anything too embarrassing, I really am going to have to push you into the ocean, alright?

[ Clearly it should be threatening that she's turning in his arms to wrap her arm around his waist and settle close. ]

[chosenwang]

I may be a gentlemen, but I'm not above dragging you in after me.

[ So threatening! He'll enjoy it for a bit. It's a shame about all the murder and what transpired earlier, because this would have been quite romantic. ]

You know, I do love you and I was quite charmed by you before we decided to give this a shot.

[chrysaline]

I think you'd feel too guilty about it if I yelped.

[ How's that for a nefarious plan. She muffles a quiet laugh against his (thankfully, this time inoffensive) shirt. ]

Is this why you act so silly all the time? So we're not prepared for it when you get sentimental?

[chosenwang]

Are you sure? I might be luring you into a false sense of security by being soft.

[ Moving his hands to her sides. Does she want to call his bluff? ]

That could be the reason. Do you want to know?

[chrysaline]

Hm... I think you would have slipped up sooner.

[ Tipping her head up to look at him suspiciously... how cruel could he be to a sick person. ]

Now that you've asked, you have to tell me.

[chosenwang]

[ He does make a show of considering it... ]

You're lucky I only play dirty with the enemy or our Wei-gege.

[ Settling his palms carefully on her to not accidentally tickle. ]

It's easier to catch people by surprise if they don't think you take anything seriously. It's also much more enjoyable this way.

[chrysaline]

I am lucky. And I love you.

[ She knew it. She grins up at him unrepentantly and reaches up to wind her arms around his neck. ]

Maybe we're a little alike after all. People are more honest in front of me when they think I'm silly and fragile. [ A pause. ] And it really would be exhausting to be serious all the time, wouldn't it?

[chosenwang]

[ It's funny how certain words can send a warm feeling fluttering in your chest. He will smile warmly at that and press a kiss against her cheek. ]

I think we're more than a little alike. We did wind up falling for the same guy. [ He won't expose what else that may overlap. Not out here where any one can overhear. ] It can be very exhausting, especially when people have expectations of you.

[chrysaline]

Hm, so we both have good taste?

[ ...Is one thing they could call it. She tilts her face up into that cheek kiss with a grin. ]

It must be a little hard, being the star disciple of your sect.