WEEK THREE MINGLE

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ᯓ⭐ WEEK THREE MINGLE

Happy third week, lovebirds! Here's to hoping you're riding high on the wave of success of one whole pair being correct! Surely you must have an idea by now how to win this thing!

Probably?

The good news is that you're not going to have to find yourselves in any weird clothes this time around, except maybe that just leads to a strange sense of foreboding for a future scenario...? Who knows. You can't quite brace yourself for it this time.

But don't worry, it's not like there's nothing happening. On the contrary!

For the entirety of this week, you'll find yourself feeling... clingy. It's going to start feeling very strange if you're not leaning on someone, holding their hand, cuddling with them, sitting in their lap, stealing a kiss, or engaging in some other form of affectionate physical contact. And if it's someone you're already feeling fond of OR someone you actually can't stand, guess what?

That feeling is doubled!

You may realize this is an unusual feeling, but so what? Trying to ignore it is only going to make it feel stronger and do you really want to make yourselves feel miserable?

Shut up, masochists.

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[voxnozzz]

[ hey. they're clear enough. ]

Rich and tingly?

[ well. the situation making sense as a riri curse is quickly turned upside down with that comment. he's— not sure what to say to that, actually. he assumed the confusion would continue.

instead, it was turned on him.... ]

... I am not certain. Arthur never described it as such.

[ it's. more musing to himself, really, but the comment is so out of the norm of what he's been told that he can only let out the first thing that belatedly pops into his head. ]

[cosmoid]

These conditions surely want for it.

[ does it count as pouring if uroko has his magic do it for him? he even gets oz a fresh cup (how thoughtful), popping a glass of sherry in front of the wizard.

will oz accept? ]

[ozzz]

[There's so much happening here.]

You really are a hopeless man, aren't you?

[It's a wonder Phoenix is still alive to tell any tale.]

[bewrightback]

Thanks. It did really change my life for the better. And... yeah, I did eventually come to an understanding like that.

[It's actually more complicated than that, but Phoenix doesn't really want to get into explaining the whole twin thing right now.]

It was something that haunted me for a long time, until I was finally able to make peace with it all. And I guess it made me a little more guarded with my heart. I feared experiencing a betrayal like that again.

[bewrightback]

No I didn't.

[He responds very quickly.]

And it's not a thing! It's just - sometimes, someone responds to someone else like that!

[bewrightback]

[Phoenix isn't sure if he's ever felt more relief than he feels now at Lin not acknowledging that aloud in any way.]

That would improve our odds... [He remarks thoughtfully.]

Well, his secret was a big shock to me. I feel like I'm still processing it, but... I don't think less of him. There's not much I can say of him as a lawyer, since that's kind of a legal gray area? And it sounds like he was able to undo his changes in the end, so that negates a lot of his actions. Ultimately, he strikes me as someone who is genuinely trying to improve and be a better man. So I can see what seems like a strong mix of similarities and differences between us. ...I feel like I can still stand by him.

[bewrightback]

[He's just gonna ignore that plummeting crumb-]

Well, I guess you could say we've taken parallel roads in our lives and our careers. He... tried to remake reality and ended up leaving his job after going back on his plans. I was disbarred from my profession for years and worked towards reforming the legal system while making my way back to it. I... still feel like maybe we can learn from each other. Even learning all of that, I don't feel dissuaded from being paired with him.

[bewrightback]

Normal secret? Technically an uncomfortable memory but it's not really like a big secret of his - 10 points

[ziplash]

[ She guesses that's the best outcome, if he can't really be punished through the law. The line of her lip remains stern, though. ]

Then for everyone's sake, you had better keep yourself on that path. If you're truly serious about helping people, you'll find a way to do it.

[ a beat. ]

Or be stopped once more if you stray.

[ziplash]

Not at all — that's all I was asking for. A little willingness. I'm not here to interrogate you on your life story.

[ So long as everyone participates... the rest isn't her problem. ]

It figures that telling secrets about ourselves may reveal more common things between us all, doesn't it? I control the earth too, you know.

[bewrightback]

...I... I wish I could find grounds to object to that...

[thefinalcontract]

Is that so? [He perks up slightly.] Do you wield a vision or is elemental powers more common place in your world?

[psychs]

dark secret here! he is choosing this week also.

[ziplash]

What, as a reminder? I guess I wouldn't mind seeing a sign of it survive to today.

[psychs]

[ A nod. He likes to think they have a decent shot at being a match, and that isn't just because they get along well. He can't say he's looking forward to being put under a spotlight again after what he admitted to, but, well, his choices are made. ]

I like our odds. I've been thinking about something that Uroko-san said, too. That I'm probably matched with someone who could look past what I admitted to earlier. You seemed pretty surprised, but does it change your opinion of me overall?

[ He doubts Phoenix would float the idea of them going in together if he thinks him a terrible person now, but it's better to be sure. ]

[voxnozzz]

[ to her gentle lecture, oz considers that saying "you will not know me" is not the best way to start a game like this. even his complete social constipation can acknowledge that.

he keeps that to himself, as his gaze trails to the pillows around them. ]

To an extent.

[ like how he does most things. ]

If you would do as we have been assigned, I will do the same. Only be cautious with the words you choose.

[ it's not that serious. except looks up at brennergate maybe it is ]

[alcoheal]

she's picking this week (help me)

Uncomfy
Secret (it made her uncomfortable but I think it's pretty banal so shrug)
Normal Secret

[psychs]

It's a bit of a long story. [ Like, 130+ hours of story. ] But to put it simply, I was granted an unusual power that allowed me to seize control of the collective unconscious. The world itself didn't actually change, but everyone's perception of it did, so they wouldn't have to carry their burdens with them anymore.

[ ...


It seemed like a good idea at the time. ]

[ziplash]

She wasn't happy, obviously.

But she ended up marrying him, and having four kids, so. Didn't intimidate her in the least.

[ and lin does NOT still have any feelings about it. But she speaks highly of her, even if a bit reserved: ]

She's tough.

[ziplash]

normal secret 1
normal secret 2

[thefinalcontract]

New lands and places and companions... That does sound like a splendid idea. [He's in his pajamas but surely there's a napkin around here from their snacks that he can use to dab at her tears.] Where would you like to go? Tell me of some of these lands you hope to traverse...

Be it possible you should come to Liyue Harbor. It won't be an adventure, exactly, but think of it as a cozy town to rest at after long days of traveling. I will treat you to all the finest shows and restaurants.

[hearthwarming]

I'm not dissatisfied, Mithra... I'm just confused. I want to understand you more...

[bewrightback]

In some ways. But ultimately, not for the worse.

[He offers a light smile.]

I feel like I have a deeper understanding now of your journey and what you've been through. I see now the mistakes you've been trying to move past, and in the process becoming the good man I know here in the present.

So yeah. I'd say I'm ready to take a chance with you.

[alcoheal]

[Ah, it's another one of those this might as well happen moments. Except she's never really been one for this might as well happen. If she's going to wind up neck-deep, she'll be responsible for the choice.

Since having his hand over hers is familiar after their disaster of a first week, she doesn't pull away.]

You probably won't get any more sleep like this than all the other times. Do you want to hear a bedtime story?

[hearthwarming]

Because she can see the good in you, Manuela, even if you've long forgotten it for yourself... When we feel like we're at our lowest, there's no shame in letting others remind us that we're more than what we think... I'm sure Dorothea wants you to know that you still shine, even if it's not quite as brightly as before. I can see it too, you know, even if I haven't known you very long.

[ But also— no, we are not going to just drop that Miss Ma'am!! ]

And, um, pardon me, but— you were stabbed by some Death Knight?!