FOUL TOXINS

[lovestained]

Who: Everyone!
Where: The Game Tower
When: Day 498

[ Welcome to the Game Tower! On the screen is The Red Sea Witch, who does a curtsy before speaking to the audience: ]

Gyahaha, hello! ✩ Today's show is a game long-time viewers might recognize! The rules are simple: poison others and don't get poisoned! Have fun~✩


RULES | ROOMS | EFFECTS | ENDGAME + WINNERS

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[sangreine]

[ She reaches out to toy with one of his braids, a gesture that amounts to a threat ]

But it was for Lumine. That's why you sent it. Be honest, now, you'll feel better.

[outofoffice]

[ Holding very still. He's a prey animal. ]

It was for both of you. You're both dear to me.

Could I have sent two, I would have.

[sangreine]

[ Good move, this does calm her down. Barely. She gives his braid one last flick and then moves to pet his wing. ]

So pretty. I wonder what would happen if I plucked the feathers right out?

[outofoffice]

[ M'AM? His wings twitch reflexively. ]

Then I would look like a plucked chicken. Not at all pretty anymore!

[sangreine]

But then I could keep them for myself.

Since I'm no one's first priority around here, I might as well make my own collection of things that make me happy.

[ She gives a light tug, not enough for plucking or real pain, but possibly enough for anxiety! ]

[outofoffice]

[ ANXIETY LEVEL: VIBRATING

Outwardly: Kill the murderous vampire with kindness ]

Hmmm . . . I'm no one's first priority either. Perhaps we can wallow in that together, what do you think?

[sangreine]

[ stroking those feathers, slowly ]

I'd rather be with someone who loves me, but there don't seem to be any of those around here. Maybe it's good that I'm getting more tired every day.

[outofoffice]

[ It could almost seem tender, if every word and movement didn't feel viscerally wrong somehow ]

What kind of "love" are you thinking of, I wonder. Would you disbelieve me if I said I loved you?

[sangreine]

[ Her eyes narrow ]

Oh now you love me? Because I'm a threat? You're so transparent, it's pathetic.

[outofoffice]

I've loved you for quite a long time.

Mmm, perhaps my crime is not saying so more. Forgive me.

[sangreine]

[ She looks like she can't quite decide whether to cry or scream, but for the moment she does neither. ]

And why are you telling me now? Tell the truth.

[outofoffice]

. . . Because you sometimes take for granted what you have, until it seems lost.

This isn't the first time I've encountered such a lesson. I probably should have learned better by now.

[sangreine]

[ She watches his face for a long, tense moment. ]

[ And then steps forward and hugs him, face pressed in the crook of his neck. ]

You'd best never let me down again.

[outofoffice]

[ He's stiffer than usually in her arms, but he holds her back ]

I promise to do my best.

[ He will absolutely let her down again somehow ]

[sangreine]

[ And then, because her mood changes on a dime: ]

Take me flying! [ A totally safe activity with her like this, no doubt. ]

[outofoffice]

[ WHAT'S HE GONNA DO? SAY NO?

On the other hand: if she's flying, she's not murdering Lupine. ]

Do you have a destination in mind, or is it the thrill you're seeking?

[sangreine]

Somewhere that will please me. Choose wisely! [ It's a game! Roll snake eyes and get torn to bloody scraps! ]

[outofoffice]

Ohhh, pressure . . . Fine then, hang on tight.

Um-- [ a pause ] is the sword coming with us?

[sangreine]

[ Hangs on! Really tight! ]

Yep! I can't leave it here, what if we're out there and I see Lupine? I need it with me. [ You silly thing! ]

[outofoffice]

Right, right, silly me.

[ Without further ado, then, he takes off -- the wing mechanism making its loud pop as it propels them upward, and then his wings taking over from there.

Where to go? He doesn't exactly have a destination in mind, but the more remote, the better. Can she swim? Is there an island he can dump her on for a day or two?!? ]

[sangreine]

[ She can fly so that's a pointless thought. ]

This is fun! Do you know where we're going? [ Totally innocent question, not at all threatening even with her sheathed sword pressed tight against him ]

[outofoffice]

If I told you, wouldn't that spoil the surprise?

[ ARCHONS HELP HIM HE HAS NO IDEA ]

[sangreine]

I guess it would! It better be a really good surprise, because I hate waiting.

[ She starts humming absently, in a minor key ]

[outofoffice]

[ Laughing a little ]

Now now, you asked to go flying. I must insist you enjoy the flying part, too!

[sangreine]

[ POUTING, like audibly ]

I don't like it when people insist. But okay, for a little while.

[ Abrupt shift back to smiling! ] Tell me a secret, then!