ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

Heya, lovebirds! You're entering the final week and things sure are... great.

Right?

Well, whether you're feeling great or not, you're going to find yourself looking your best in formal wear this week! Suits, gorgeous dresses, fabulously outlandish outfits, you name it, you're stuck in it. No sweatpants or lab coats for anyone this week. We have standards.

And we also believe in telling the truth, one way or another!

That's right, if you're asked a question, any question at all, no matter how innocent or dire, you are compelled to speak your most truthful answer. It could be who you think is the hottest in the castle. It could be your opinion on orange juice. Whatever it is, there is no longer a brain-to-mouth filter in place!

And maybe you'll figure that out and all decide to be merciful, but Riri will be popping up every now and then. And Riri? Riri will not be merciful.

Except for one thing, and that's a note in the main room that states simply: You all suck at this, so this week, our good ol' lesbian duo can now speak normally. You're welcome. ♥

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

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Riri is a little jerk, and I'd love to shove his hating little ass into a food processor, but I don't think he's out to sabotage us deliberately. Besides, if we figure out everything beyond a shadow of a doubt, then we hold the cards. We can refuse to lock in until he lets us have our way.

Why not you and Lin, though?

[:( Points you in this direction.]

Zhongli... I get where you're coming from, but if that's the logic you're using, then Lin can't be my match any more than she can be yours.

[ He's also immortal. The only way he's going to ever see half of the people here again is if they die and somehow end up in his world's version of Hell. ]

You also have to really consider the idea that the showrunners' idea of a pairing might just be surface level, or that it might not be based on your morta— I mean, you being a funeral parlor consultant.

[ they probably know you're the god of contracts, my guy. ]

As much as I hate to say it, Mithra's right. If happiness was all that mattered then you and I wouldn't be a part of this anymore.

It's not quite the same... Do you not get to be with those who eventually pass?

[His understanding of Lucifer's Heaven and Hell is not very good. Everyone goes down there which is why it's so important that his daughter's able to get people to go up. So all can be saved from the unjust exterminations... Right?

That said, Lucifer is right about this not being about happiness in the least. Still, he finds himself and Lin uncomplimentary but the same can be said for Lucifer and Lin.]

That aside, I do think it's you and Miss Ori... [Leaving Maruki and Lin which probably makes more sense in some way.] Angels and devils and all.

[He takes a sip of tea, running his thumb along the patterns on the cup.]

I do wish it had been so to be saved from the squabbling. Nothing is perfect, of course. Certainly not matches especially if they are being paired with the most baseline knowledge.

[He turns in his seat and reaches up to adjust Lucifer's hat.]

Besides... I am content regardless. I have an unexpected find with the spoils already seized and conquered. All that remains is to take such treasures home.

No, that's not how it works at all. People only go to Hell when they die if they were awful in life. I'm the ruler of the kingdom of sin, don't you get it? Phoenix and Ori and Takuto aren't going to end up there! And I wouldn't want them to! Hell sucks.

[ He jabs a finger out, pointing across the room at a certain other doctor. ]

I'm only gonna get to see Brenner again one day and I don't fucking want to!

[He holds up a hand at Lucifer's shouting.]

I... don't. Not entirely... [He wants to get into this, he does. He wants to learn and understand. But Lin is about to start yelling at him.] It's a different concept than what I am familiar with...

[ Ah, he didn't mean to start shouting, either. He stops his little tirade, not exactly deflating, but finding some sort of balance. He reaches up to take Zhongli's hands. ]

I'm sorry. I just... You're really stubborn. I understand you know what you want, but I'm asking you to please be open to the idea.

[ He squeezes Zhongli's hands, gaze imploring. ]

You and Lin have a lot more in common than you might think. She loves rules and order, and she's dedicated to upholding both, even when her own family is involved. She does what has to be done even when it's really hard and she doesn't back down from that. Just because she's a mortal and you're... not can't be the only thing that matters.

She'd have kicked me out of Heaven in a second, if she'd been there. And I think you would have, too, once upon a time. You've learned to be more than the order that governs you. Maybe she needs that.

I know there's still a chance that you might not be matched at all, but if you are, I don't think that's a bad thing.

[His fingers curl around Lucifer's and he lowers to rest his his forehead against their linked together hands.

He's so tired... And he's been away from Liyue, the source of everything, for much too long.]

Stubborn, is it? I suppose that must be true. Mountains do not bow to the howling of the wind. [Nor do Gods.] I think there is more against than for... But I would never purposely throw the game. I will go as directed... I want you to have your wish. I know it means a great deal to you.

[These matches really don't matter. And after what happens within the next like sixty seconds with him and Lin it will only further condemn his interest in matching with her.]

WEEK FOUR MINGLE

ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject