Week 4.

[trustfelling]

WEEK 4 Three more Competitors died this past week. Chitoge Kirisaki tried to take matters into her own hands only to be punished as a result while William Flemming and Archie both tried to take the Adjudicator up on his word and escape. Three more of you are gone, but there's no going back now. Saturday is given to regrouping and sleep; on Sunday morning the clock chimes as it always has, but at least there are no bodies to find today. The night before wasn't necessarily a peaceful one, however; you'll probably feel a bit groggy when you wake up, and it seems you've regained something that you didn't realize you'd lost... Once again, another set of doors has opened up - this time at the end of the western corridor, leading up and toward the north. Go ahead and explore as much as you like; consider it a reward for surviving another week. COMPETITORS REMAINING: 23

SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

[OOC: Welcome to week four of Trustfell! Don't forget to save your threads for coins and the activity check, and don't forget to submit this week's activity check and memory regains!

If you'd like to get in contact with the Adjudicator, you can do so here!]

Comments

[cilantro]

Admittedly, I am not familiar with Muk's taste as it's a Pokemon not commonly found in Unova in comparison to Hoenn and other regions. [However...] That said, I do know that it's a poison-type Pokemon, so you'll want to be extremely careful in regards to touching them, as the sludge it secretes from it's body has a toxic flavor, especially in regards to any plant-life that comes in contact with it.

[... Speaking of which, that might be why Pansage has stayed up here clinging to Cilan rather than climbing down and getting closer to the other Pokemon when greeting it right now.]

[meanttobe]

He's toxic? But why would Archie have a--

[Have you ever heard a sludge monster cry? Well, you have now. Muk lets out a sudden terrible cry and bursts into tears, sinking lower and lower to the ground as he does so. Sharpedo looks very pained.]

...I...guess he knows.

[cilantro]

Mm, I'm sorry to say that does appear to be the case.

[Arceus, this just hurts to watch. Pansage seems to agree too, as it starts chattering something to Sharpedo here: is there anything we can do to help you guys here?]

[meanttobe]

[As Muk continues to cry, Sharpedo makes the equivalent of a shrug. This is kind of new territory for them both entirely, and neither one's doing all that well.

Brady, quite simply, can't stand by and just watch this so, despite literally just being told to be careful, he approaches the two and kneels down by Muk.]

Hey, Muk? [Moaning.] I- I'm really sorry about everything...and I know nothing can fix this, but I'm going to help you as much as I can...and I'm gonna make sure you're never alone here. Is that--

[Oh, well. It looks like it might be okay because Muk is crying louder but slopping over on to Brady's flip-flops but in a...non-poisonous way.]

...It's alright, buddy. Go ahead. [Brady just awkwardly pats the top of Muk's...head-like area. He...can take a shower later. It's fine.]

[cilantro]

[Well, at least you might not have to worry about holding a funeral for your shoes... or for your hands and feet...

However, Cilan is going to kneel down just a hair now to try to meet both of Archie's Pokemon at a respectable height rather than towering over Muk in particular here. He may not be their trainer, but there's at least one thing he can offer for them right away--]

Are you both hungry? I can make something to eat for you, if you'd like.

[meanttobe]

[It's okay the poor thing just needs a hug and some ice cream. Brady'll keep petting him.

While Muk keeps moaning, Sharpedo nods. After a moment of consideration, he gestures with his head to Muk too- even if he's not hungry, make him something please, Cilan.]

[cilantro]

Excellent! [He offers a friendly smile before Cilan turns his attention to Brady next.]

What about you? Have you eaten anything yet today?

[meanttobe]

[Brady points at himself to confirm, a little surprised. ...He should wash his hands.] Uhhh, something earlier this morning?

[cilantro]

[Yes, you Brady.]

In that case, would you like something to eat for lunch? I was cooking up a batch of stew just now before you came in.

[As for Archie's Pokemon, there's raw fish somewhere and Muk... what does Muk want to eat, this is a good question.]

[meanttobe]

[Unexpectedly, he chuckles.] Stew? Sure, that'd be great, if you've got some extra.

[Though he's still petting a sloppy little Muk right now...who will probably be of no help in regards to what to eat, but it's okay, Sharpedo can help there. He starts growling out instructions for Pansage to pass along.]

[cilantro]

Of course! I made plenty for everyone here who wants to have a taste of homemade cooking!

[It's Giambotta--italian vegetable stew--to be more precise, but a lot like everything else Cilan makes, Brady will find that it tastes great once we're able to serve him a bowl. Afterwards he's going to take a moment to look to Pansage, who holds up an apple toward him. Cilan seems to get the message, which involves washing that apple Pansage was holding as well as a few others here, beginning to peel them: the slices of apple are being put on one plate, while the core and peels are being placed on another... only to have that second plate snatched by Pansage and being held out to Muk before they can be thrown away. Here, do you want this buddy?]

[meanttobe]

[After properly cleaning off, uh, Muk residue, Brady naturally digs in and goodness. Oh Cilan, making all of them look like amateurs. ...Most of them are amateurs- you know what--

Poor Muk's still hanging by Brady's feet by the time the apples come his way. He appears...a little hesitant for a moment, he's kind of sad and doesn't really want to eat but- he supposes peels and cores aren't that bad. Muk approves, very much so.]

So, you're great at making food for humans and Pokémon.

[cilantro]

Of course! I wouldn't be a very good chef otherwise if I wasn't able to cater to both the people and Pokemon that live in our world, right?

[meanttobe]

For you it might not seem like a big thing, but they don't have Pokémon where I'm from, remember? So it's even cooler to me.