( MINGLE - WEEK 2 )

[abhoth]

SURVIVORS: 40 The sun is shining, the air conditioner units hum as they always do, and a gentle morning breeze blows against the windows. The scent of pine cones and evergreen follow you wherever you go in the motel, save for the parking lot and outdoor pool. It seems like someone was very generous with the detergent while moping the floors. The two grandfather clocks (one on each floor) will ring with each passing hour, indicating the time of day without fail. With this knowledge — they'll note the motel will continue to be surrounded by fog until 8:00 AM on the dot. It is at that hour that the fog will begin to recede. Not enough to reveal the whole city, but enough to allow residents to explore some of the buildings surrounding the motel. And speaking of the motel, it seems like the Storage room has unlocked itself overnight. How quaint. Welcome to Week 2's mingle, everyone! As of this week, we are now accepting murder proposals. If you're interested in having your character murder someone this week, please send in your proposal before Tuesday, 9:00 PM EST. We'll be contacting you on plurk over the week to finalize the details, or ask for rescheduling if necessary. As always, feel free to PM us or send us a PP over plurk if you have any questions! ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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wednesday!

[perceptions]

[...Man people just keeping falling into that fountain don't they? Mira is just walking around when it happens, but she also catches Yukina dozing off just beforehand. She shakes her head and walks up to the fountain.]

If you're tired, you should go back to the motel.

[thawedheart]

[...embarrassing...

Yukina looks down as she picks herself back up, unable to quite meet Mira's eyes. So much for looking cool.]

I know, but it's... [How does she even begin to describe it?] It feels a little... stifling, there.

[perceptions]

Yeah, I get that. This whole place is creepy. [She brushes the back of her neck, feeling a little off herself. Damn terrors are making her work overtime to keep cool.] I'm just worried. I mean, if you fall asleep outside... who knows what could happen to you.

[thawedheart]

[...right. She hadn't considered that until now, but Mira has a point.]

I think it would be okay... today. It's a little too early for a killer to strike... probably.

["Probably" isn't a guarantee of anything, though, and she sighs a little, realizing that.] ...thank you for your concern, though. It's kind of you to be worried.

[perceptions]

[She nods.]

We need to be cautious around here, now that we know what's at stake. And, no offense, but you seem like a bit of an easy target.

[thawedheart]

...I'm not offended.

[Really, Yukina knows she's right. She does look like an easy target - she's small and somewhat frail, and the clothes she's wearing aren't even all that good for running away.] I know it looks that way. For what it's worth, though... I would fight back, if someone tried anything.

[perceptions]

As anyone should. [After all, everyone wants to live at their core.] If you're going to relax in public the way you did, just make sure you have someone you trust nearby. Doesn't really matter what day it is I think - can never be too careful.

[thawedheart]

Thank you for the advice. You're [goddamnit don't say it] a kind person.

[Yukina needs to stop describing serial killers as kind? Jesus. First Light, now Mira. But - talking with her seems to have cheered her up, a bit. If they can all still express concern for each other after what happened last week, despite the doubt that there must be at knowing there's a killer among them... they'll be okay.]

[perceptions]

[being yukina is suffering.]

Kind? ...Why would you say that?

[thawedheart]

[It really is.]

You could have just left me here... I never would have known. [So it's not like her reputation would have been on the line or anything, she thinks.] Instead, you worried about me, and told me to be careful. It was really nice of you.

[perceptions]

Hm. [That does seem like a logical assessment then. She's kind because she didn't leave Yukina out here alone, even when she could have.] Makes sense. Sorry if that's a weird question - I'm not used to people calling me kind I suppose.

[thawedheart]

No, it's not weird.

[Yukina hides a giggle behind one hand.]

If you're not used to it, you're not used to it. Everyone has different types of kindness... it just takes time to start being able to see it.

[perceptions]

Hm... I guess. [She smiles a little.] I'm glad you could help me see a little bit of that then. It's not something I ever imagined myself having before. But I guess if you can see it, it can't be a lie.

[thawedheart]

I can see it!

[yukina please stop making friends with serial killers

she seems totally earnest about it, too. what is her life, what are her choices]

...anyway... um, what brings you to the gardens, anyway? Are you here to look at the flowers?

[perceptions]

Yeah. I've never been someone who liked flowers all that much, but the ones around here are pretty interesting. They haven't been tended to in a long time, and they look... natural, I guess could be the right word to use.

[thawedheart]

Cultivated gardens are beautiful, but seeing flowers and plants as they would be on their own is wonderful, too.

[She's in agreement there.]

And it's nice... to see something so pretty in a place like this. Everything else is so desolate, and yet... they're still able to grow here. They're stronger than you look, don't you think?

[perceptions]

[She nods.]

That's a good point. Curious how so much of this place is in ruins, but the garden remains. Maybe that means there's hope for life to grow again? Or something cheesy like that.

[thawedheart]

I'd like to believe that, even if that's not what these flowers are supposed to mean. [Yukina smiles.] But we're the only ones here, and this is our story, so... there's no "supposed to" about it, I think. We get to decide for ourselves.

[perceptions]

... [She shakes her head.] This isn't really our story. We're just the game pieces of someone else. That's how it goes in these situations.

[thawedheart]

You really think so? Because... I think we have some say in how this all turns out. Or... we will, if we try hard enough.

[perceptions]

...It's just something I know from experience. [She shrugs.] In situations like these, you're not in control of your fate. Decisions are made without your knowledge, and you don't know the impact of your choices until it might be too late.

[thawedheart]

...

[Well, that's ominous sounding.]

Have you... been in a situation like this before?

[perceptions]

Something like it. [She waves her hand a little.] It was a lot smaller than this. More personal too.

[thawedheart]

...you survived that.

[There's a bit of admiration in both Yukina's tone of voice and her expression.] You'll survive this, too.

[perceptions]

I don't know about that. I just got lucky before. [She smiles.] It's all a game of chance Yukina. Remember that. We don't know what's going to happen to any of us, and predicting is futile.