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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[papasha]

[Wow, both of these kids out here with cute birds, and Blanca is here with a dog standing attentively nearby.

Good thing they are use to birds, though, considering.]

I believe Archer, Lup, and Sora have confiscated the oven. We'll have to make do. Ah.

[A pause. He looks suddenly a bit sheepish as he scratches the back of his head.]

Would... one of you mind reading me what the assignment says...?

[cuedoves]

[ did blanca forget how to read ]

[ zuko will hold out a hand in dogge's direction if he wants to sniff bc he's a polite boy ]

We have to make appetizers, and put eggs in the spa bath....... to uh, prepare them?

[lecarre]

[DID BLANCA FORGET HOW TO READ???

Ange just frowns a little.]

Mm... that's about it. We can read out the recipes as we go for you, Mister Blanca.

[FIRMLY NODS.]

Perhaps we should start with the eggs, then, since they do not need the oven? [A Bad Life Choice.]

[papasha]

Thank you both.

[LISTEN, sometimes...... you don't know the sounds letters make? It's fine. He just carries on, nodding at Ange.]

We could simply boil eggs on the stove, but... all right. Miss Ange isn't wrong. The eggs may take the most time, so let's put the eggs in first, and then work on the rest.

[The dog's tail wags excitedly when Zuko reaches out. It gives the hand a sniff, and then offers it a sloppy lick.]

[cuedoves]

Should we actually soak it in the spa? That seems... unsanitary.

[ zuko's going to give the dogge a few pets and scritches then!! ]

[lecarre]

[Ange looks thoroughly unsure.]

That is what the instructions say... I also think it sounds a little odd, but I am not sure what going off script will do in a place like this.

[It will KILL THE BIRDIES.]

[papasha]

[The dog bumps its head directly into Zuko's stomach, trying to corral the boy into doing what they should because it is a Working Dog! He gives the three of them a boof.]

Well, I believe in Japan, they sometimes boil eggs in hot spring water. It can't be much different, right?

Zuko, would you like to carry the eggs with all of those muscles you have there?

[cuedoves]

[ you're the one who licked him, dog!!! rude af. ]

-Oof!

[ he's still got those cracked ribs, even though they're healing, so that's an ouchie. ]

... Uh.. sure.

[ at the boiling. he squints at blanca. ]

No, you can do it.

[lecarre]

[Ange... glances between both of them with a faintly puzzled look, before she just picks up the eggs.]

Um... I can get them...! Let us just carefully make our way to the spa.

[Please make sure she does not trip and break them all.]

[papasha]

[ZUKO? Betrayal, he was trying to get you to show off your muscles, wow. Also, sorry about the ribs. :'( The dog gives a short, small whine, and then takes up a spot directly beside Ange.

Because he is going to make sure the eggs don't get dropped. Yay, he's ready for walkies.]

Be careful, Miss Ange. I'll put them in when we get there. What would the two of you like to make once we get back? Preferably something without any need of the oven.

[cuedoves]

[ he assumed blanca was mockin him not trying to set him up with ange by showing off his muscles??? but no when he sees ange grabbing them he will be a huffy gentleman and take some from her. ]

Uh..... maybe.... an omelette?

[ that's not a fucking appetizer zuko ]

[lecarre]

[She smiles up at Zuko sunnily when he takes some of the eggs, so... everything worked out as planned, apparently, maybe?

Either way, appetizers...!]

Oh...! Can we make corn pudding? And potatoes, we must have potatoes as an appetizer! Perhaps boiled...?

[papasha]

[He's trying to get Zuko to be charming, but it's going about as well as expected. It's fine. Ange is very gay, so Zuko is free.]

Mmm. Eggs and eggs, Zuko? [He's teasing. He hums at Ange's suggestions.] Appetizers are usually easy to make and compact. You can eat them with your fingers. Something to give you a little taste while you wait for the main dishes.

Like... crackers, cheese, and salami; or a vegetable tray. Stuffed mushrooms...? Salmon on cucumbers...

[Clearly, he's from modern American.]

[cuedoves]

[ zuko looks embarrassed when ange smiles at him.. he's a fuckin nerd ]

Look, I'm not a snack expert!!

[ huffing! ]

We can do whatever you two want to do. Let's just get this over with.

[lecarre]

[Sorry Zuko, Ange is in fact very gay.

But!!

Blanca says that and Ange tilts her head contemplatively. They are making their way properly to The Spa now.]

Hmmm... I have never tried most of that, but I am sure it would be delicious. If that is what you want to make, let's try!

[papasha]

[Lordt. He holds up a hand in surrender at Zuko. The dog trots a little faster than the three of them, making sure to lead at the helm.]

That's all right. I think the three of us can compromise. How about this: what foods, or flavors do you enjoy most? I can think about what to help us make like that.

[That way, Zuko will know he's helping, and Ange can eat something with a familiar taste.]

[cuedoves]

[ i support ange and so does zuko he just very easily embarrassed ]

Both of you can decide. It doesn't matter that much to me.

[ just huffing ]

[lecarre]

[I love Zuko.

I also love that we've stalled here, because:]

Zuko, no! We must make something that you will enjoy too! What sorts of foods do you like eating...? I think Mister Blanca's suggestion is a lovely one.

[These eggs are just sitting here in their arms.]

[papasha]

[THEY'RE NOT, because Blanca is going to do all the work while Ange uses her lovely womanly powers to subdue Zuko into helping them.

At the spa, he'll just casually take eggs from them to put into the water while they talk. He's careful!]

What if Miss Ange would like to taste something you enjoy from home, Zuko? You wouldn't make Miss Ange sad, would you? It doesn't have to be anything fancy.

What do you like to eat? Something sour, something spicy? Meat, or vegetables?

[cuedoves]

[ i appreciate that zuko is being ganged up on, though he himself does not. ]

[ zuko's also going to put eggs in the water while he avoids looking into ange's shoujo anime eyes ]

Meat and tea is fine. Or fish and tea.

[lecarre]

[Blanca is a master at this. Ange just holds up the eggs for him to take them, beaming.]

That sounds wonderful too! We can have tea... and perhaps the salmon and cucumber idea that Mister Blanca suggested before. As for meat... perhaps some sort of beef...?

[She is not well-versed in fancy appetizers.]

[papasha]

[Look at Zuko, not wanting to be left out. With a small smile, Blanca lets him help put the eggs in. They get done faster, so it's a plus.

Now they can go back to the kitchen and work on the appetizers.]

All right. They should be fine for now. I'll send one of you back in a bit to check on them.

[The dog gives a little huff of a bark, tail wagging.]

So, fish and tea for Zuko, and beef for Miss Ange. I think we can work with that. What kind of tea do the two of you like?

[cuedoves]

.... Jasmine.

[ man this is making him especially moody (sorry ange and blanca), for some reason, so he just stares into the water. ]

[ whooo iiiis that zuko i seeeeeee staring straight baaaack at meeeeee ]

[ why is my reflection someone iiii don't know ]

You two go ahead. I'll stay here until they're ready.

[lecarre]

[...??

Ange looks puzzled, admittedly, because she can't keep up with Zuko's angsty mood swings. It's fine though.]

Um... I like nearly all tea, so I think jasmine sounds wonderful.

[...]

Are you certain, Zuko?

[papasha]

Jasmine then.

[Hmmm. He exchanges a perplexed glance with Ange.]

I'd rather prefer if you came back with us, Zuko. I could really use your help. Miss Ange will have to read things out for me.

They should be okay. I'll send you back in a bit to check on them for us, all right?