kingdomdaze | (no subject)

Who: You, you, and you!
When: Day 1, evening
Where: Outside of town, a ways over there
What: A labyrinth in the form of a social bingo!

[later that day you hear that obnoxious horn sound, the one that would be sounded when they discovered a labyrinth. you follow this sound past the town and wind up at a set of stairs leading into the the ground. by these stairs is a sign reading HEAD ON IN. though you might normally be inclined to dilly dally, you're inexplicably drawn to walk down those stairs...]

[the stairs leading down to this "labyrinth" are absolutely grandeur. when you reach the foot of the steps, you become dressed to the nines in some kind of formal wear, like what you'd wear to a fancy ball... which would explain the room before you: you've stepped into a large ballroom. ballad music plays, tables line the wall, and is that a complimentary buffet table next to the wet bar? on the far back wall of this space are a pair of double doors, settled underneath an inaccessible balcony.]

My, my, my, my, m~y!

[a voice rings out from above—and an indistinguishable figure appears on that balcony, looking down at you with a hungry grin; their low voice is upbeat, but oddly smooth]

I've never had guests before! Oh, but you weren't invited... Tsk, tsk! Why, a bunch like you look like you could cause me problems... How troublesome! Oh, troublesome indeed! Still, unlike that royal kindergartener, I am actually kind enough to throw you a party! She didn't do that for you, now, did she? Hahahaha!

[they're still laughing when a bingo card materializes in your hand. between their laughter and constant chatter, they don't seem to be giving you much room to say anything. when their laughter stops, they speak again, their voice taking on a grisly tone]

If I'm going down, I want entertainment, you hear me? And there's only one way I want to go... Do you know BINGO? Must I spell it? Remind you that it's his NAME-O? Ha! You must do what you can to complete a row, or two rows, or the WHOLE CARD! If you do well, you'll earn more than just my dear palace's erasure...!

[they laugh, their laughter growing louder by the second, resonating through the spacious room—then it abruptly stops. just as quickly as that "person" appeared, they disappear, leaving behind nothing but a cloud of black smoke that quickly dissipates into thin air]

I'm watch~ing! ♫

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If our host is a gossip, they're one very dedicated to the cause. According to them, winning this game will result in the erasure of their palace -- as well as themselves.

Yes, I heard that part. So?

...So it seems strange to me that our host isn't fighting harder against us.

Have you heard how many of us are complaining or reluctant to do their cards because they're embarrassing? Or a little mean? How many bingos do you have?

[raising a brow]

I have one for now, though I have noticed the reluctance of others...I suppose it's a fair enough point. We came expecting a fight, so surprising us with something else is a sound tactic.

We're not much of a threat at all. We might take this one out, but barely.

Mhm...For someone so young, you're certainly quite perceptive.

Thank you. I try to study hard.

You're welcome.

[stamps off 'genuinely compliment someone' looking over the card with a slight frown]

Do you mind helping me with one last square so I can achieve a second bingo?

Sure, if you'll help me get my second bingo too.

Of course. It's to everyone's benefit that we achieve as many bingos as possible.

[hesitates for a long moment...then:]

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Which square is that supposed to be...

...Flirt with someone.

Admittedly it's not a skill I've practiced much.

You need more practice.

Practice with someone not half your age.

That is wonderful advice which I will remember outside of the labyrinth. What matters now is that I have a second bingo.

[stamps the space with extreme prejudice]

And what was the last square you needed?

[stamps his "make fun of someone" square]

I need to share my dreams with someone.

Ah, that one...You can likely get by it by sharing the last dream you had when you slept if your own dreams are personal. I'll listen either way.

I dreamt about two tigers fighting in a jungle.