trustfelled | Week 1.

Week 1.

WEEK 1
Despite how unhelpful she seems, one thing has become very clear after talking to the Transmitter: there's no way out of here. It seems like you're stuck here for the time being and the rules the Transmitter told you about are still hanging in every room. You'll be left up to your own devices now – feel free to continue exploring and getting to know your fellow Patients for the next several days. Should you want to eat something you're free to use the kitchen before 10PM, but after that the doors will be locked and no amount of fussing with the locks or trying to break them down will get them to budge.

However, your wake-up call in the morning isn't exactly a pleasant one - loud bursts of static over the intercom can be heard early in the morning, pulsing almost as though it's following some sort of pattern, though it isn't possible to discern exactly what that pattern might be. This will happen every morning at 7AM and again in the evenings at 10PM. You'll be able to hear it no matter what room you're in. There isn't any punishment for sleeping through it, but you don't want to waste the day in bed, now do you?

(Unless you were out exploring all last night. In which case, go back to bed, damn.)

PATIENTS REMAINING: 30

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[OOC: Welcome to week one of Trustfell! Feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget to save those threads for coins and the activity check!

If you'd like to get in contact with the Transmitter, you can do so through text or the phone in your room!]

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[ Tsubasa had noticed the lack of knives this morning, too; it makes sense for everyone to stay on guard, naturally, and 72 hours trapped in an unfamiliar place after being told to kill for your freedom is a good excuse to want to arm yourself, at least for protection. Still, this is a bit overboard, perhaps even paranoid; some people must have taken multiple...

The signs look awfully serious, though, and it doesn't take long to find their maker, watching from the fridge like a panther waiting to strike.

To her credit, Tsubasa just looks sympathetic. ]

I take it you haven't had much luck?

[She's a calm panther, at least! Rin may be annoyed, but she's taking this seriously. Calling on all her reasoning and diplomacy skills, and whatnot. The signs and her continued presence here are just to ensure she doesn't miss anyone. She greets Tsubasa with a smile.]

Mm, I wouldn't say that.

[Mostly because I don't know how those threads will play out yet, so! But even if she doesn't get the knives back, hopefully by this point Rin will have secured some type of compromise. She's a persistent girl.]

But I knew from the moment I started that people would be difficult, so that's fine.

It's the kind of thing that doesn't have the easiest solution in the world. People want to protect themselves, that much is obvious, but it's the sort of thing that's quite easy to take a bit too far...and, in the worst case scenario, it can get rather messy down the line, not to mention inconvenient.

[ God help someone who just wants to eat a good steak here. ]

I appreciate you attempting to work out a solution, though. I haven't taken anything myself, so you don't have to worry about shaking me down; I think that simply using one's better judgement is the best form of protection there is.

[Rocking her chair gently back and forth on its rear legs, Rin nods in agreement to most of that, and folds her hand over one knee in response to the praise as if she's been put on the spot and wants to look deserving of that.]

I don't fault anyone for wanting to protect themselves, but it's clear now that things have gotten out of hand. Still, I'm glad to have met such a reasonable person through this. Tsubasa, yes?

And you must be Rin-san, then. I appreciate the kind words, though; I've been doing my best to keep my head on straight, even in the midst of...all of this. Admittedly, aside from the knives, I feel as though we as a group have been doing fairly well for ourselves. As far as I know, we haven't had any incidents to worry about...I had wondered about some of the conflicting personalities here, based on the profiles, but for the most part, I've been pleasantly surprised.

It's true, we haven't fallen to chaos in a single day or anything. I was waiting for that, and I've never been so glad to be disappointed.

[It's interesting to her though that Tsubasa takes that as such a positive. Rin herself actually agrees, but she's met more than one person now who thinks they haven't done enough as a group.]

Do you think things between everyone could be better, though? I'm torn between if that's something we should strive for, or if it's asking too much.

Of course, as with everything I think there's always room for improvement. But I also don't think that Rome was built in a day, and it may take a while before we all reach the level of comfortability with one another necessary for us to make some headway in cooperating. Giving everyone a chance to breathe and get their bearings is a good thing, but once everyone's gotten accustomed to each other, we can start to make more direct steps towards investigating more thoroughly. Kogami-san suggested, and I agree with him completely, that at some point soon we should call for a bit of a meeting, just so we can all have a civilized discussion as to what the next best course of action should be for the group as a whole. Since we've given everyone several days to think on it, I'm sure quite a few of us will have good suggestions that we can take with us.

[ She seems optimistic enough about it. If they had done it so soon after they got here, the panic might have caused everyone to get at each other's throats, but on Day 4 or 5, everyone's starting to think a little more rationally... ]

Perhaps we can do that tomorrow or Thursday...

Kogami suggested that? [That surprises her.] Yusuke thought that was something we should do too. He suggested it even before we heard from the Transmitter.

[It's a bummer that didn't happen, but they were all understandable upset by their first point of contact with their captors.]

Rose and Corrin both liked the idea too. Actually, they thought it would be good to stage it over a big, group dinner.

Oh, would you look at that? All of these great minds, thinking alike. Either it's some kind of psychic mind-meld, or everyone is itching to get the ball rolling, so to speak. And obviously, food would be a great incentive to make sure everyone gets there.

[ It's probably better this way, anyway; with all of the prep time, the odds that anyone will go for someone's throat is that much more slim. ]

If that many people like the plan, we should get the word out and finalize it. I can help with the preparations for the food; Nachetanya can vouch for my culinary skills...

[ She takes a sidelong glance at the menacing signboard above them on the fridge... ]

And I think you can make a heck of a poster.

[Tsubasa too? They have so many good cooks here; this could turn out great. Please with this, Rin follows Tsubasa's eyes, forgetting what she might mean, before seeing the signs she put up. She tries to stifle a giggle, then gives in to a full-on laugh.]

That? [Hahaha.] I just whipped it up on a whim, to be sure everyone noticed! I couldn't find paints to give it a real oomph.

I imagine paint would be rather difficult to find in a hospital, though we do have a rather eclectic supply of things in the supply room. Still, with what you had, I think you did a marvelous job, all things considered...and besides, if everyone notices, that's all we need. I'm almost surprised it doesn't have a little "Or else!" at the end...

[Rin rolls her eyes, but with a smile on her face like she's sharing a joke.]

Believe me, those were the word engraved in my heart. [And she chuckles lightly before waving the bad idea off., lightly bouncing one foot over her knee.] But tensions are high enough already. You don't solve with force what you can resolve with diplomacy.

Ah, you sound like you're speaking a bit from experience, there. Are you a practiced diplomat, then, Rin-san? You certainly strike me as conscientious enough for the role...

[ And so serious about it, too. Tsubasa can't help but be impressed. ]

Hmm. [She taps her lower lip.] I have experience, but it's dated. That is, if being the vice president of the student council in middle school counts in the first place. If you wanted to stretch it, you could say the lessons I learned there stuck with me.

I don't consider that very much of a stretch! I'm actually class representative myself, now three years running. It's certainly not easy work, but I absolutely think of it as rewarding, in its own way! And it's something I'm quite proud of. I see the experience sticking with me for quite some time, so, I can understand the sentiment behind your foray into vice presidency.

Ooh, you're quite the impressive one, Tsubasa. Congratulations on such a prestigious streak! That will look great to universities.

Ah...believe it or not, though it'll almost certainly disappoint the faculty of my school, I'm not quite intending to go to university. It's a bit of a secret, but, I'm actually intending to travel abroad for a while after I graduate.

I've been looking to expand my horizons, mainly...

Really? [She raises a hand to her mouth.] That is surprising.

Are you planning to see the world then? If that's not the case and you wanted to go to one particular country, you know you have the option of enrolling into a school abroad, yes? I myself have been arranging to continue my higher education in London, after I graduate.

No, you got it right the first time. I've been doing some mapping, and I think I've figured out the best route to go through, one that'll hit every country and capital at least once. I'm in no rush, so I'd like to see it all, if possible...but my plan is to, at least, go through that much. Obviously, in terms of travel, it's still in the brainstorming stage, in terms of how that would be feasible, budgeting...but, the route is just about finalized, and that's the first step.

[She sounds like she's put a great deal of thought into it. Rin listens attentively, unable to keep a gentle smile from turning up the corners of her mouth as if she can imagine the route, and feel the waves taking her from place to place.]

That's an amazing dream.

[Rin may have suggested looking into universities elsewhere, but she just wanted to make sure Tsubasa had considered everything. But it's clear seven times over she has, and that it means so much to her.

Rin's a big proponent of following your heart, in her own way.]

What's going to be your first stop?

Do you really think so? I'm hesitant to tell people at school, only because I'm afraid they'll try and talk me out of it, but personally, I think it's something that's been a long time coming. Over my Spring Break, I realized that there are so many things and places that I haven't seen, things that not even all of the books I've read could do justice. I feel like I've been a bit too sheltered, in the library, in my hometown; there's so much to see, so, I have to get out there and look for myself.

[ But she appreciates the praise, truly; not that she needed it, but hearing her aspirations reaffirmed makes her feel like she made the right decision, truly. There's probably no university that won't take her, but, that hardly seems significant in the grand scheme of things now. ]

From Japan, first is Seoul, then Beijing. Ulaanbaatar after that, and then, Astana...I tried to map out the way that would be most efficient for a round trip. The upper part of Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, followed by Europe and the very top of Africa, before back to Europe for the United Kingdom...and from there, to Reykjavik in Iceland, and then North America...while the capital is on the East Coast, of course, I'd like to see all fifty states, though that requires basically another round trip within itself, to get back on the best route for South America. From there, to the rest of Africa, and the rest of Asia, before getting to Australia, and the islands around it, before I go to my final stop, right in Tokyo.

[Rin shakes her head.] Mm-mm. If you're passionate about it and you have the means to make it happen, you should go for it. No one should wait for their golden years when they can live their dream in the present.

It sounds like you're hitting all the big cities. Are you going to detour into any historical sites? There are amazing ones from famous legends that are real, and still around today.

I'm glad you think so. And while I'd hate to just "wing" it... [ Ha ha-- ] there are always methods of adapting and adjusting to the occasional roadblock. Part of the reason I'd like to go is to expand my way of thinking, so, while I'm sure it won't go without a hitch, I look forward to any potential challenges.

[ She seems set, if nothing else. ]

I'm hoping to see all of the seven wonders, as well as the architectural ones: the Colosseum, the Great Wall, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, all of the major ones. And while I'd like to think I have a pretty full itinerary, I'm, of course, open to suggestions.

Perhaps when I'm visiting Big Ben and Parliament Square in London, we'll have to meet up for high tea. What made you decide to study in Great Britain?

[Rin nods along.] The cultural experiences and what you learn about yourself along the way are more than the cost.

I'm not travelling as widely as you are, but that's one of the reasons I've always wanted to study abroad.

But more than that, [and Rin places her hand over her chest as she says this, glowing with pride] I've had my heart set on London since I was seven. I'll be spending my days in the same institution my father attended.

That was my rationale, too. I've actually never travelled too far beyond my hometown; nothing beyond a short train ride away, so, I think it'll be a valuable experience.

[ Her father, though...that sounds touching. Rin clearly feels strongly about her choice of school, and, from the sound of it, her lineage, too. It must be quite nice to be in touch with things like that, Tsubasa briefly considers. ]

For that long? Goodness, it's not often that people are that determined to reach their childhood dreams. You must have quite a bit of perseverance. Is it a famous university? UCL? Imperial College, perhaps?

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