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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[hnl]

[That actually makes him scoff, wry.]

Once again, we agree. Well. In that case, thank you for letting me know what to expect.

[Guess that's settled; easy enough.]

[alcoheal]

You know it. This is nothing! [Manuela winks at her in agreement, though Yukong might catch the slightest fall in her expression before she reshuffles her position to lean in for the offered secret, bold grin back on her face.]

Well, don't leave me hanging. You should know I can't resist a little bit of gossip now and then! [Especially coming from Yukong, who's usually a little more buttoned up than she is.]

[hearthwarming]

Manuela...

[ She's not... all too concerned with interference, if only because she has a bit of an... open view on relationships, especially here where they're all supposed to be exploring different... dynamics with one another... Right? Welp. ]

I'm... I'm not worried. I mean- I get the impression that Uroko himself could be a jealous sort of man, but... [ She tilts her head. ] Do you think you could be paired with him, too? Truly?

[thefinalcontract]

I'll be on the ramparts when you're done.

[He adjusts the devil's hat in case he caused it to become askew with his gesture.]

Mister Maruki is a good choice. And so is Miss Ori. Other than that... I wish you luck in your discussions.

looking at that icon respectfully,

[hearthwarming]

[ She nods. ]

Yes, so there are two matches within each team, and then two matches across teams.

Is there anyone on my team that you strongly feel you could be matched with...? Or on your own team, instead?

[hearthwarming]

[ She squints, because she definitely had not done that math. ]

W-Wow. Twelve possible combinations on our team— er, eleven? That's still so many...

[ Head... hurty. ]

[hearthwarming]

[ She will ask why the rest of the team isn't an option, unfortunately, ]

Manuela isn't an option, definitely, but... no to the rest of us, huh...?

[hearthwarming]

[ Damn... he got upgraded to First Name Class on Air Maruki ]

Oh. You're right, I don't think anyone else calls him that, either. Then... maybe that's a sign of something? Along with how you two clicked, I mean.

[ziplash]

Elemental powers are more of a martial art, in my world. Those who are born with the capacity to do it often train to hone their control.

You did mention this "vision," but I can't say I know what you mean.

[ziplash]

You're the one who said it wasn't likely last we spoke, not me. [ She shrugs. ] For matches that are just for "drama," well... there's no point in us trying to guess those. I wouldn't send you two to the booth, for example.

But if he's willing I see no problem with it. He doesn't seem to be terribly put off.

[voxnozzz]

... We may take our pair out of contention for that.

[ thanks, blackout. he has his own thinkies depending on the pairings tossed around, but he's not going to influence anything, so: ]

What are your thoughts on being one of those four, Lin Beifong?

[alcoheal]

Right, the whole thing will have to go. This happens when you're our age.

I can't actually give you medical advice. [It's possible she didn't intend to recommend amputation, even jokingly, but she's going to play it off like it was a goof.] But I might be able to muster up the bare minimum healing spell, if you're willing to risk it.

SAME

[ziplash]

I think... the most likely on your team you. Or Manuela, given that we're still one of the few options from last week that are possible.

[ She's just gonna, avert her eyes. What Ori had to say about her sisterly relationship meant something!! But she feels awkward admitting it. ]

As for my team, I'd guess Phoenix, because we're both working in the law... or Xianyun?

[ Though she sounds less sure of that — that's just based on a gut feeling. ]

[ziplash]

[ She pauses, her expression a little conflicted. It's not like she wants pity, or to be worried over, so she tries to convey in the most unaffected way possible, but her body becomes more tense regardless. She barks out a short laugh. ]

Hah! Well, I tried to arrest her. Police in my world use metal cables to apprehend criminals. Didn't expect her to cut it and have it come whipping back towards my face.

[ziplash]

I think it was her confessing to him that prompted him to end things with me, [ BIG sigh ] But, you're right.

[ She waves a hand wanting to sweep away the very mention of her past. ]

We would've never worked out anyway. He wanted a house full of kids — I don't.

[thefinalcontract]

[He unclasps the Vision that he wears at his back. Super real and definitely not fake at all. Why would it be fake? Why would I imply it was? That's crazy. Anyway, he offers it to her to look at and inspect.]

This... The center represents the element, Geo, and the boarder represents the region and in this case that would be Liyue.

Gifts from the Gods so they say.

[alcoheal]

I think it's possible. We're similar in a few ways. [They're all things that might be considered negatives or flaws, so maybe Manuela will avoid calling herself out on some of those just yet... though Ori, knowing both of them, can probably easily guess.]

He doesn't get riled up like I do, but he did show his temper at the last ceremony, didn't he? [She gives a dry chuckle.] And I liked what he had to say about relationships before. Then again, I only believe in divinity and let it provide me with support; I'm not a part of it.

[She shrugs.] We might get marching orders tonight [ugh,] but I think you should choose for yourself.

[ziplash]

I'm only saying those who face false allegations typically are more eager to disprove their accusers. With their side of the story.

[ By coughing up more details, not pointing fingers and saying there's no point in doing so. Still, she keeps her tone in check, because truthfully, there's no way for them to confirm anything here - there's not physical evidence for her to look over, or interviews to conduct. All she has to go off of is the way he acts. ]

You don't need to reason with him, you do need to reason with the rest of us. I doubt your relationship with him will improve, [ bluntly, ] But you have ten other people to think about.

[cosmoid]

[ also throwing a glance over here but saying nothing. ]

[hearthwarming]

[ None of it sounds nice coming from him. ]




All right.

There's the matter of your team too, though. If there are two matches on ours, that means there are two on yours. Are there any likely ones that we could coordinate around, too...?

[ziplash]

[ With a semi-concerned frown, she is confiscating that pizza bagel. Sorry Manuela. BUT ALSO DON'T EAT OFF THE FLOOR????? ]

I don't know, but they had better be a match. [ LMAO!!!! ] If they're not, that'll only leave Brenner and Mithra, Xianyun and Lucifer, Zhongli and Oriphi, Oz and Uroko, and you and me as possibilities.

It's been mentioned that Uroko is likely paired with a woman, so we can probably count them out.

[mechanideptus]

[ Oh, sweet Ori. Xianyun places a gentle hand on her head. ]

You look a bit worse for the wear. Too much last night?

[bewrightback]

Hmmm... I mean, I'll take all the help I can get right now. What happens if it goes wrong?

Re: SAME

[mechanideptus]

[ Xianyun is surprised to hear her name come up, although she's not exactly mad about it. Lin would be a fine (if fierce) choice of a partner, and frankly? Most of the men here couldn't dream to handle her.

She's liked every interaction she's had with Lin so far--they just haven't had a great deal of depth to them. ]

We should endeavor to get to know one another better in the coming week.

[hearthwarming]

[ She chuckles at the thought of that. She's picturing the both of them being absconded with, one in each arm. Like a football, but she doesn't know what that is. ]

All that said, though... I don't know, but pairing Lucifer and I might be... too obvious? Or maybe that's exactly why we could be paired up. Ahh... This is so mind-boggling!