TP - PERIDOT DORM 1.0

[impacter]

If any of the Peridots die, we shall make a new dorm PC (unless the dead, idk, become ghosts or something).

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WEEK 1, POST-WHATEVER THAT NPC RULE UPDATE WAS

[impacter]

[WELL ANYWAY --

once everyone has had a chance to recover from Sika's information and hopefully get their nerves in order after the Don incident:

Solomon will finally, eventually, make his way to the dorms proper, plopping himself down on one of the beanbag equivalents in the main sitting area and just refusing to move, head tilted up at the ceiling with a blank look.

He will raise a hand in semi-greeting at anyone that comes in after him or walks into the room otherwise, not bothering to hide the distaste on his face.]

Some invitation indeed, isn't it. Why does it always have to be something otherwordly...

[noellemadic]

We're done for.

[Noelle pretty much plops herself on another beanbag, collapsing like she ran out of energy. She just said that, like she already resigned herself to some very horrible events for the foreseeable future. This really feels like a monkey's paw wish thing for her]

[fullswingkiss]

So you believe his tale about his 'Father'?

[ It's... uhhh... hard not to, after that display, but he's a normal man from normal 2021 and he can't do this. Give him a moment. ]

[noellemadic]

I think that I'm here looking like this is enough reason for me to believe there's something powerful going on.

[Noelle, you can't say that and not give an explanation]

[fullswingkiss]

That is your point of concern?

[ Not the gory display they were all just forced to watch like a nightmare in 4D? Curious. ]

Do you mind elaborating?

[impacter]

Now, now, don't go drowning in despair just yet. That's exactly what he'd want to hear.

[Spite! Let it power you!!!!!

Ah, she's so young, though. Poor girl. He sighs, pushing himself up for a moment.]

Stay there. I'll see if I can find a pitcher of water in the kitchenette. We'll be no good for anything if we don't take care of ourselves.

[noellemadic]

...thanks. I don't need much, so don't worry about it. Have some tea or coffee or whatever floats your boat.

[She's not trying to be discourteous, she's trying to be polite, from what she remembers before she, uh, well, before her canon happened]

Besides, it's better to not get too used to this place.

[impacter]

I'd prefer not to get too comfortable, either, it's true.

[Given that there's no food in the dorms because GOD IS MEAN I GUESS :crymeow: they'll have to just stay hydrated for now. He continues his chatter from the kitchenette as he fumbles around for dishware.]

I know you were firm in not wanting to stay when we crossed paths earlier. Do you have something you want to get back to, more than anything?

[pimpplan]

[ He'll take a beat before moving over next to Noelle, squatting down near where she plopped herself on. ]

Come on now, don't let yourself get down in the dumps already, okay? Don't give that creep the satisfaction about it all getting to you.

[noellemadic]

Sorry to say this, but I have never been a cheery person either way.

[Not that she's against Zelos saying this to her. If anything, it's better than a whole lot of other things that could be said to her]

[pimpplan]

Nothing wrong with that, especially with what just happened. Though I'm sure you've got a cute smile, too.

[ kill! him! now! ]

Just don't give up hope so quickly, okay?

[fullswingkiss]

[ Ainosuke is... shaken, which is mostly apparent by how deathly pale he look. He'd appreciate a proper couch right now, but... Well, he sits in the beanbag as though it were an office chair, legs crossed and hands folded over his knees. ]

You seem to be quite familiar with events of... this nature.

[impacter]

Mm? Oh, I don't know if I'd go that far. Religion does come up in the research I tend to do, though.

[Ah, but before he can get any further probing, he's pushing himself back up to a standing position.]

Stay there for now. Both you and the girl look ready to collapse, and I won't have that.

Will your stomach protest some water for now?

[fullswingkiss]

[ 'Ready to collapse', huh? Such a state is beneath him, and Ainosuke doesn't appreciate having it called out that he's rattled... but he's also much too well-mannered to let as much be known to a stranger right away. He smiles, mild but very charming. ]

Collapsing is not a concern so long as we remain seated, no?

[ Also, Ainosuke Shindo doesn't collapse. ]

I doubt some liquid will be an issue, if you're offering.

[noellemadic]

I'm not about to collapse.

[Noelle calls from where she's pretty much lying down on that floor pillow. She's being contrarian, hah, just carry on]

[heartstringless]

[P seems less shaken, but that doesn’t mean he’s not upset about all that’s happened. Still, he doesn’t expect everyone to react the same way, and he pipes up, simply-]

Are you okay?

[fullswingkiss]

[ Being asked this again makes Ainosuke feel on edge. He is not meant to show vulnerabilities and his body is betraying him by making them plain to see for others.

... which means that he'll compensate, so his face just lights up with a smile. ]

Thank you for the consideration, but I'll be alright, truly. This was a lot to take in, wasn't it?

[heartstringless]

Invitation… One that ended up feeling like some kind of trap or. Experiment.

[Or holy test? That’s a little out of his wheelhouse — well. To a degree.]

Divine influences are more trouble than they’re worth.

[pimpplan]

[ there's a snort from across the way. ]

No kidding.

[heartstringless]

Have you had some experience, too?

[impacter]

They sure do love to make their assumptions about the people trapped under their mighty thumb, don't they?

Still, he's gone and established a firm enough threat. For whatever reason he intends, he means us to take this seriously.

[Will he? Lol. It's fine, his Salt Levels should not be a surprise given the fuss he made at Sika.]

[heartstringless]

Right. That was made pretty clear…

[rip Don]

So what do we do? Play along?

[pimpplan]

[ man, ]

Talk about burying the lede. Must have had a hard time finding anyone willing to go for the whole harem narrative or whatever the hell this is.

[ If it wasn't for Noelle being here, his displeasure would be infinitely more apparent than it already clearly is. ]

[impacter]

[What a sentence to come from such a grumpy grumpy face. Aw. He can't help but snicker, humorless.]

If an actual harem was what they wanted, they're being awfully lazy.

[pimpplan]

Not to mention the lack of standards.

[ hey, if the guy wants to get engaged to an apple, then great. peggle can make phone calls, etc etc. ]

If you're going to have a type, just go with it. Casting a wide net isn't always the way to go.