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.

FAQ ⭐ Truth Booth Voting ⭐ Mysterious Thing ⭐ Sex Dungeon ⭐ Perfect Match Voting

Comments

[hnl]

And yet, as I've said, everyone is so quick to jump to conclusions. This is not any different than starting a rumor and letting it circulate to ruin someone's reputation needlessly.

[He does like racking up points, though, but everyone else has already nabbed him a 20 pointer for a dark secret, gosh.]

You want an admission? It's simple: I'm not doing anything wrong, given the situation that I'm expected to handle. Without me and the program, and without progress to show, those kids would be dead. The higher-ups would have seen to that themselves, viewing them as a dead-end and a waste of resources.

[hnl]

And you think that might be a more conflicting aspect than a complementary one?

[While she might have told Manuela to be more stubborn, maybe Maneula would tell her to be more chill.]

[ozzz]

[Unfortunately for Brenner, Mithra has no interest in that sort of gossip. The details wouldn't be there, anyhow.]

It's his memory. Why don't you ask him?

[cosmoid]

It is. Someone asked me the same in the earlier weeks.

[ and it's been on his mind lately, as this draws to a close. four weeks is very short, but given as they have been four weeks where he's had both freedom in being cut off from his god and his duties, they'll be remembered. he takes another sip.

as much as freedom has been nice, he's missed the sea terribly. ]

What I'm returning to will be far quieter. All of the Sea God's people, save those that have made the land their home, are in hibernation for several years to come. But they still need protection, even under all the layers of ice.

[cosmoid]

In being a devil?

[ what's christianity we are part of a sea god from a remote japanese island. ]

[cosmoid]

They are. Airing out truths tends to lead to this, but perhaps it's what was needed after being cordial for so long.

[ he's only surprised it hadn't happened sooner. ]

[aureated]

[omg!!! It's probably just because of the alcohol, but...! She laughs at that, leaning back on her hands in the pillow fort.]

I have to say, this is a good look on you. You're always sincere, but now you're refreshingly candid, too.

What sort of important role did you end up with, Miss Chucklefuck?

[aureated]

[Well then. She doesn't entirely know what that means, but she'll stop pushing.]

So. You are likely best matched with someone who will not tread on that freedom you seek, correct?

[aureated]

[Rivalries are a kind of closeness! But Aurelia thinks that Manuela already knows that, honestly, especially with that light chuckle she gives after, so there's no need to push it.]

My. Your Officers Academy sounds a fair bit like the Campus I oversee.

[That's exciting! She had no idea.]

You must have a fair amount of skill then, given you are teaching the next generation all of these things. I wouldn't mind seeing for myself sometime--if you are not opposed.

[hearthwarming]

[ ...Oh. ]

...Oh. Really?

[ The Really? truly just tumbles out of her mouth dumbfoundedly. Of course, she'd never bothered to ask until this moment, but... Well, she supposes that gods and their like truly wouldn't have need for courting, when worshippers do enough of that towards them, albeit in a different way.

She can't help but chuckle, maybe a bit teasingly after all, though there's a bit of fondness there, too. She can scarcely believe this is happening... Oh, Oriphi, what have you gotten yourself into now...? ]

No, I- I won't tease you for it, but you understand why I find it a bit surprising, right?

[hearthwarming]

Some fresh air would probably be... good, but...

[ For just a moment longer, her arms wind tightly around Yukong. ]

Sorry. [ will she ever stop saying sorry ] Just stay like this for a moment...

[hearthwarming]

[ And despite her current state, she's able to meet his gaze well and truly herself, even if it is a bit hazy. ]

Maybe it would help you feel less lonely, even if it's just for a little while.

[bewrightback]

I- I don't know if that's the entire reason for how uncertain it was, but you could say it was a factor...

[It may have certainly helped shape an indecisive heart. But one that's still ready to care a lot for someone.]

That's fine. It's a little embarrassing to admit it, but you're correct. I haven't been in any relationships since then. [(As passionate as my feelings could be...)] S-so I guess I'm a little rusty, eh? [He chuckles.]

[bewrightback]

A stepladder? [(Maybe we really are a perfect match!)]

That would be ideal if we could get our hands on one! I know I don't trust the rope that was there...

[cosmoid]

Because I'm lazy? [ though he's more slothful really. he guesses it's probably not that though, as she didn't know him well enough when they first met to make that assumption. ]

You are different than any woman I've met before, and though I am not the Sea God—we do share a desire to pursue when someone catches our eye.

[ ...more than eye really as he's said, but he figures he doesn't need to explain that any further and. this is being more open than he's used to on matters of his own heart. his fingers thrum lightly against her skin, not seeking a reaction but more of an energy he needs to express. ]

[bewrightback]

[Phoenix listens carefully as the story goes on. So the effect wasn't perfect... Some people could still see through it. And they still wanted to undo what he had done... That makes sense. Most people would want to cling to those memories and the way things should be, no matter how bad.]

Ah. So that - that brought it all to an end, huh?

[bewrightback]

I wish I could forget that! [Phoenix shakes his head. Whether or not he's actually into that, he's not exactly keen on everyone sharing preferences in the bedroom!]

...But yeah, we just might make it as a match, which'll make things a lot easier!

[hearthwarming]

Hahaha... [ She giggles. ] I guess everyone really was being so polite... Mysterious, too. You told me you were part of a god right away, but some people waited until now to talk about such things... heh.

It's a little... silly...

[ Her head wobbles a bit before she rests it against Uroko's shoulder again. ]

[hnl]

[Mithra please.

Unsurprising at this point, honestly.]

Noted for the future.

[helmswoman]

[ Ah. Well, with Ori clinging onto her so tight, it would be cruel for Yukong to pull away now. She remains where she is, resting her chin on Ori's shoulder. ]

There's no need to apologize, Ori.

[ Because that's a bad habit she's noticed in her. ]

[cosmoid]

I don't have much to hide, nor do I worry about what others think of me. And in my case, it's fairly obvious, is it not?

[ don't mind him adjusting a few wispy strands of hair that have fallen out of her braid over the course of tonight. mmn, their matching braids (?). he puts that thought to the side. ]

[helmswoman]

[ Yukong expects it's also because Phoenix had been worried about making anyone feel bad for not naming them, or for getting someone's hopes up, and so on and so on. Granted, she avoided being put on the spot like that herself due to her early luck, but she can imagine how it felt.

And... hmm. So her instinct was correct, then. She shakes her head. ] Please don't be embarrassed. I didn't mean it that way, but it does provide some additional context. You were grievously betrayed your last partner, so I suspect you would do well with someone who you feel you can trust implicitly. Or am I assuming too much?

[ Clearly this experience had an effect on Phoenix, if he hasn't been with anyone since then. ]

To be honest, it's been quite some time for me as well. I imagine we've been caught up in caring for our daughters.

[hearthwarming]

[ She smiles broadly at being called "Miss Chucklefuck." That's so funny... she didn't think Aurelia would call her that, but it's so funny (everything is funny right now). ]

Ehe...The role of mother, of course!

[ She looks proud! And then she sort of slumps back into whatever comfy position she'd taken amidst all of the blankets and pillows. ]

But nothing as fancy as prince or chief archivist or village head or whatever...

truth booth popcorn

[alcoheal]

You know, I think these boys might have a real chance!

[Complicated thoughts on Maruki's mottled past aside... those who take drastic measures always need someone to stand beside them and support them. Manuela sounds a little proud and almost excited to be watching this booth.

The cuddle disease is still rampant in this house, so whoever's seated next to Manuela will find her looped right around their arm, elbows interlinked. She's taken on the responsibility of making finger food snacks this time, which means the kitchen is a mess again. Good luck.]

... Wait, how are they going to get down there? [Suddenly sitting up straight with the realization.]

[hearthwarming]

[ Ori is walking over to watch with rubber gloves on her hands because you bet your butt she's taking on dish duty since Manuela so kindly made the snacks! Which means she's not in arm-looping position, though she does sort of take a seat on the armrest with her tail up along the back of the couch behind whoever's sitting there. ]

I think they do, too!

[ Hopefully not said moments before disaster!! ]

Oh... have they never had to climb down a rope before...?

[ No, not everyone starts out with 50ft of rope in their inventory to use for climbing up and down things, Ori, ]