WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE

[retellers]

WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE (21 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. As usual, the participants will find that their lodgings have changed, and should anyone check their PHS, Chiron, Ochako, Soo-won, and Dorothy's profiles have been removed. They may also find that they have difficulty recalling complete details of the past weeks. Furthermore, it looks as though the rules have updated. Not everything is the same as the previous pattern, though. The barrier to the north is back up, and once more, what lies beyond is an empty field. In contrast, however, participants may notice that they can finally access a place they haven't been able to before... Additionally, it looks like the Leaders aren't around. No matter where the participants look, they're nowhere to be found. Should anyone try calling for them in the Planetarium, there will be no response—not even a message telling the participant that they're busy. Finally, everything around the participants begins to... glitch? Buildings may suddenly blink out of existence and then back in, random items like chairs or cups may suddenly distort even while they're being used, and looking at any particular thing for too long may give someone a headache. It's worse than it was that one week, though: participants will find that it's happening to themselves as well. Body parts might suddenly glitch out of existence then back in, and there will be a shot of pain when it occurs. It'll happen randomly, but it also seems to occur more often if they're touching something or another person.

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[maidforservice]

[and here is Sharon, looking as put together as ever! her smile is soft, eyes bright, hands folded in front of herself. and she bows at everyone politely!!]

Heehee. . . thank you very much for following through. ♥

[chanteuser]

[ shaarrrooooonnnnn ]

It's good to see you again, Sharon.

[maidforservice]

[Aleeeeeeeeeeeeeex!!]

[smiles when she sees Alex, lifting a hand to cover her mouth]

And it's good to see you again too, Miss Alex. I trust you've been well?

[chanteuser]

As well as I could be, I think.

[ looks at the polycule looks into the camera like i'm in the office. yeah she's good. ]

And you? It feels like it's been such a long time.

[maidforservice]

[YEAH GUESS WHO HAS BEEN 👀 ABOUT THE POLYCULE WHENEVER SOMETHING HAPPENS IN PUBLIC?? in fact, Sharon can't help but tease, her smile turning a bit sly]

It seems you've made quite a few close connections during your time here. ["connections"] You're quite lucky that Master Shiro decided not to turn you into a frog.

[SHARON]

[teasing aside, though--]

And yes, it does. I'm pleased to be back on this side.

[chanteuser]

[ STOP. ]

... Ah. I guess I have? [

...

pardon. ]

He almost did what?

[maidforservice]

[she]

[just]

[covers her mouth with her hand]

[and giggles]

[teehee ♥]

[chanteuser]

[ SHARON. ]

Why?!

[lecarre]

[... Ange just shakes her head at that, vaguely.]

That is not anything to be thanked for... though--

... Welcome back.

[maidforservice]

. . . I would beg to differ. I believe I-- and many others-- are in your debt.

[she bows her head slightly at Ange]

But thank you, Miss Ange. It is good to see your face again.

[lecarre]

[... She looks briefly uncertain, before she straightens out her expression.]

... There is nothing anyone owes me.

But even so, it is... good to see you in one piece as well.

[maidforservice]

[ah. . . well. Sharon's feelings of gratitude are genuine, but she also understands the uncertainty in Ange's expression. so she doesn't push the issue even as she straightens, flashing the younger girl another pleasant smile]

Might I add that it's also good to speak with you like this? [smoothing out her apron as she speaks] The you without any barriers hiding your face from the world, I mean.

[discernments]

Sharon! It's the least we could do, don't you think?

[ Jeanne does look so happy to see Sharon again. ]

[maidforservice]

[!! and Sharon looks rather pleased to see Jeanne!!]

You were under no obligation to assist us. Still. . .

[and Jeanne gets a slight bow]

I am forever grateful that you did.

[discernments]

I do not think I could forgive myself if I did not do what I could to help you and everyone else here, obligation or none.

Would it be too much for me to say I've missed the tea you make?

[maidforservice]

[. . . aw. . . Sharon can't help a giggle at that]

Do you mean to tell me you haven't learned how to brew it for yourself yet, even after all of this time?

[SHE IS TEASING]

[discernments]

Of course I have, but I won't dare to compare it to what you can make. I know where I'm beat.

[ She takes the teasing in stride and only returns sincerity. ]

[maidforservice]

[IF SHARON HAD LIVED LONGER JEANNE WOULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM]

You're too kind, Miss Jeanne.

[she pauses, then takes a look at their surroundings]

I'm not certain where we are not, but perhaps if we explore a bit, we can find a kitchen?

[discernments]

[ Jeanne will try to be a problem in these last two days. ]

Oh, we're in the castle basement - the castle where the Leaders stayed. It has a very nice kitchen.

[ Jeanne gestures to Sharon to follow her to the second floor. ]

[cuedoves]

We weren't just going to leave you all like that.

[ also he's burned on his arm whatever im tired ]

[maidforservice]

. . . [giving him a. somewhat pointed look. or, more accurately, giving his arm a pointed look]

Has anyone tended to that wound yet, Master Zuko?

[cuedoves]

Can't you dead people spend a few minutes enjoying... being alive... before you get on everyone's case? And don't call me master!

[ huffs ]

[maidforservice]

I assure you, "being alive" feels no different than "being dead."

[stepping RIGHT INTO his personal space, hello]

If no one else has tended to your arm, I'd be happy to assume responsibility myself. ♥

[cuedoves]

[ jerking away, embarrassed and panicked ]

I don't--- I'm fine, you don't need to handle it!

[ he is so weak to strong women ]

[maidforservice]

[already touching his shoulder despite him jerking away, her grip firm but also gentle because she doesn't want to hurt him :(]

It seems the Leaders are indisposed, but someone here must have some burn ointment.