WEEK FIVE: MINGLE

[retellers]

WEEK FIVE: MINGLE (29 remain) Rise and shine, gremlins. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's the start of a new week. To the participants, yesterday's events may seem distant now—albeit not as distant as their life before this. Whether or not they notice, they will have lost a memory upon waking up. The barrier to the north is down, and beyond the bridge lies new areas to explore. Strangely, what was there last week seems to have been replaced overnight. That's not the only thing that's different, either. The participants will find that their lodgings have changed. Finally, should anyone check their PHS, Alyssa, Hikaru, and Bucky's profiles have been removed. Three Leaders can be found around the area, open (?) to approach. If participants want to speak to them more privately, or to an absent Leader, it looks like they'll have to go through another channel. Furthermore, it looks as though the rules have updated. On that note, if your character did not stay, please make sure to check your notifs. Once again, participants may find that they have difficulty recalling complete details of the past weeks. Finally, participants will find that they now have another pet to take care of. Small creatures (based on any animal of player choice, real or mythical) will be following them around all week. However, these creatures are emotionally tied to their participant, so whatever the person they are connected to is feeling, they will outwardly display it. Angry? They will be hostile. Happy? So are they! Even more, they will react to other participants based on how theirs feels about the other. Anyone their participant loves, they will also love. Hope you don't secretly hate anyone, that might be awkward.

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[dianxias]

the spa, i.

[ early in the evening on monday, you may see steam coming from the spa area, in particular, coming out of one of the baths. entering the room will net you xie lian, who is sunken down in the bathtub almost all the way to his nose, his eyes closed, his dark hair piled into as much of a bun as he can physically manage and shoved through the hole in the back of his straw hat, which is on his head. even his bandages are removed, tucked in a pile of fabric where the rest of his clothing is. even ruoye is curled up nearby, somewhere mixed in among the rest of everything.

he looks just totally at peace. completely in bliss. the only weird thing here is his new little creature, an adorable qilin, which is curled up on top of his head like it belongs there.

what if he just stays in this spa forever. ]

the spa, ii.

[ or, maybe later, you will hear the soft sound of silk rustling in the changing area in the spa. and then some jingling? the door or curtain or whatever is currently closed, and the odd noises continue. rustling. jingling. quiet little noises, like someone clicking their tongue, or huffing a little, or maybe talking?

and then -- ]

WAH! [ THUD.

hm. wonder what that was. ]

blacksmith.

[ let it be known that xie lian. loves. swords.

perhaps that is not surprising. you can find him almost any time during the week near the blacksmiths, almost starry eyed at the different types of swords that are on display. he looks like a kid in a candy store, almost, examining and trying each different type of blade, and delightedly examining their craftsmanship. you can catch him fangirling over specific details, or...

in an area clear of people and right nearby, you can find him practicing his sword forms, while his little creature sits on the roof above, watching. one thing is clear as he picks up the blades: xie lian is really good at it. he moves with grace, almost as if he were dancing, as he works his way through different forms and just gets the feel for each kind of blade. one handed, two handed, saber, short sword - it seems that no matter what xie lian picks up, his movements are full of grace.

he'll do this for days please remind him to eat or something. ]

wildcard

[ i love literally all of these settings please reach out to me on disco if u want something special!

also someone dress him up and do his makeup. im asking, ]

blacksmith

[robopriest]

Haha, wow. That sure is a show. I almost feel I need to pay you something.

[Says Hansa, clapping whenever Xie Lian finishes a series of flourishes with his sword. He's been watching for a while, and...yeah, the man has talent. Its an understatement to say that.]

[dianxias]

[ that makes xie lian laugh as he's finishing up. he looks at hansa, and then does a bow, with a flourish. ]

I used to busk on the street quite often, so I wouldn't complain. I can swallow them, too!

[robopriest]

Oh?

[NO DON'T TELL HIM THIS]

I'm almost curious to see that.

[dianxias]

[ this facial expression spells trouble. ]

Can you find me a blade that's a bit thinner than this one from the wall? Though, I'd rather not do it for free!

[robopriest]

What exactly do you want to be paid? I mean, its not like we have cash...

[We're all broke, Xie Lian. :(]

[dianxias]

Hmm... how about a pastry!

[ with a clap of his hands together! pleased. ] From that nice bakery. Or, perhaps, another one of those curious pizzas?

[robopriest]

A pastry? That's it?

[He laughs.]

Or a pizza...hey, maybe both?

[dianxias]

Both would be good.

[ he's easy. ]

[robopriest]

Both it is. I guess its my act of charity to feed a sword swallower in need, huh?

[dianxias]

I promise it will be worth it!

[ it's like two kinds of food. ] Now, let's see...

[ with the sword in his hand, xie lian adjusts his stance. he takes a deep breath, in and out...

and, sure enough, proceeds to swallow the blade of the sword like a street performer, carefully and cleanly. incredible. ]

[robopriest]

[Hansa's eye goes wide.]

[And he claps, eagerly, like a kid at a circus after the opening act.]

Wow!! You really could do it!!!