a ding dang mingle

[endsjustified]

WHO: anyone
WHERE: anywhere
WHEN: Day 9, morning through to late afternoon

[well there's still new landmarks to explore, new teammates (and new ragged individuals) to meet. occasional gunfire's been resounding through the woods sometimes, scaring birds up into the air and sending wandering pygmidillos in the meadow askitter.

what are you up to this fine day?]

Comments

[debug_mode]

That came out of nowhere.

I'm eighteen. And you?

[mykidisthebest]

Twenty-five. I'm just trying to figure out if this is some kind of prank or not. But you're a little old to be messing around like that.

[debug_mode]

A prank for what?

[mykidisthebest]

I wish I knew.

[shakes his head]

Maybe it'd be better if you ask me some questions instead. Is there anything you want to know about our current situation?

[debug_mode]

I heard it most from Mr. Sss Sss.

But, I guess I could know more about individual teams and our individual members.

...Which team is the most gullible? Most suspicious?

[mykidisthebest]

Hmmmmmmm. If I had to say, Lily is the most gullible. Especially the two tall guys. They'll believe anything you tell them, no questions asked. The ones who are most suspicious are probably Bluebell, so I'd suggest you stay clear of them. They might pick a fight with you.

[debug_mode]

Okay, I'll try to remember.

[. . .]

Are you sure?

[truth field activated!]

[mykidisthebest]

[it takes a moment for him to reply as he works around the words in his mouth to say something that isn't a lie]

Rather than asking me, wouldn't it be faster to talk to them and confirm it yourself?

[debug_mode]

No. I'm asking you.

[mykidisthebest]

I already gave you my answer. That means it's my turn to ask a question. What did Mr. Shitty Snake tell you about what you're doing here?

[debug_mode]

Hm.

[truth mode, de-activated]

Not much. Be a wolf among sheep. A jackal among goats. Though not those exact words. Does it matter? I assumed everyone got the same spiel.

[mykidisthebest]

I haven't talked to him yet. So I have no idea if he's telling everyone the same thing, or different things. It's worth checking.

[debug_mode]

...You've been going lone wolf?

[mykidisthebest]

No, not really? I think I've pretty much talked to every other weed and we coordinate on whatever we think will be helpful.

[debug_mode]

...All right, fine.

What about your task?

[mykidisthebest]

It's all done! I only needed a truth. You helped me out, so thanks a lot.

[debug_mode]

No problem!

--What's it for? Please say some sort of roof over our heads before night falls.

[mykidisthebest]

Just blankets and pillows, sorry. I slept in the theater last night. If you ask nicely one of the groups might let you sleep in their barn.

1/2

[debug_mode]

...

[Well, there's no point in asking for a blanket and pillow when she has no place to put it.]

All right.

Until next time...

2/2

[debug_mode]

...honor among thieves, so to speak?

[mykidisthebest]

[...exhales, and nods]

...Rather than focusing on what the snake told you, look out for yourself first. Get settled in. Talk to people. Be nice and don't cause trouble. Even if you are planning on messing with the other groups in the long run, it's better to watch and listen to understand the full situation. Okay?

If you can't find a place to sleep tonight, go to the rec room. I'll find you a blanket.

[debug_mode]

No offense, but I think what I told you should clue you in that I really need the reward Mr. Sss Sss promised.

...Thank you, though. For the offer of the rec room.

[mykidisthebest]

...What do you want so badly that you're willing to go along with such a sketchy deal in the first place? There has to be other ways to get it.

[debug_mode]

For the love of God, don't judge me.

[mykidisthebest]

I'm not judging. I'm asking.