[It was truly just that curiosity killed the cat, honestly. Ringo wants to snoop into all of the rooms! What if there's JRPG treasure in there?
And Nico is so nice and so chill and also seems like the sort of person who is Up For Exploration, so she grabs him from wherever he is ideally no longer suffering from garlic overdose, and tugs him towards the room.]
All we have to do is peek inside! You wanna know what's in there too, right? Then we can let everyone know what to expect when they take their special someones in there.
... She pauses, tugs her boots off, and okay, better. (It's not better. She'll jump off in a minute.) ]
Okay, listen up!! We have an opportunity coming up to test out the compatibility of two individuals in this house! I believe in thinking positive and also not wanting to waste an opportunity, so if anyone would like to volunteer or has ideas that they'd want to test, let's hear it!
The more we're in accordance when it comes to testing this, the less likely we all are to screw it up!
Also, the pressure is the lowest on the first week, so maybe if you don't want to get thrown into the fire later on, I'd volunteer now.
[ Go forth! Discuss theories! Volunteer yourself bravely with someone else who may not be as brave! ]
It seemed to me that buffet of...delicacies we had last night helped some of us engage in less superficial chats. Such is the power of a good meal, I suppose.
[Furina's not suspicious of any outside influence whatsoever.
We're all still catching up on food threads, of course, so she broadens it to a more general spread:]
Has anyone had any particularly enlightening conversations? Say, have you been drawn together by shared interests? A mutual enjoyment of our little kissing game, perchance?
[Being a little menace might blow up in her face, but that's fine.]
[What if he drinks some wine casually over here, listening in for a minute or two?
Verso's of the opinion that if they choose a pair that gets along well with each other, spark or no, they're cooked. He's noticed that nearly everyone gets along well enough for most to be a contender... The choices are almost too many.]
Maybe we should keep track of who's willing to volunteer?
[ In the case they don't think of a good guess? Yingying blinks slowly, drowsy where she's draped over the couch. Like hell she's missing out on this conversation, though. Don't mind her while she sleepily rubs at one of her eyes. ]
I'm willing to, of course... I can accompany anyone who's feeling shy.
Please be careful getting down from there, Amano-san. We wouldn't want any injuries.
[ Anyway, straight to the point: ]
I believe our dear overseer mentioned the producers might have some sway over the matches. And if that's the case, don't you think there might be some priority placed in theatrics? Viewership retention is important for those higher-ups. So I think a pair with clashing personalities might not be a bad choice. Even better if the clash is dramatic.
Not to put anyone on the spot, but as it seems our esteemed producers have done their research on us, then they may have taken our preferences for partners into account. If someone's only into men or women exclusively, or has a strong leaning, that eliminates about half the potential matches for them, at the very least.
[ Once conversation has quieted down a bit, Yingying perches herself on the back of one of the couches so she can be a bit Higher UpTM in order to make an announcement. ]
Since we've yet to decide on a pair to send... Rom and Ringo have both suggested that perhaps it's a good idea for me to select someone to go with.
[ Provided the people are willing of course. They do have to pick somebody before the day is over, though. ]
I've been getting along so well with everyone, it's difficult for me to choose just one. [ Like. Genuinely and honestly. She has her own strategy in her head about who she should choose, but with that disclaimer said, she puts a hand to her chin, eyes softened by thought. ] But, thinking about how to bring everyone closer to their wishes... I've come up with two ideas!
[ She can't let those slip through her fingers. What kind of fairy would she be if she did!! ]
Ringo is doing a lot of studying and research, right? Going to the booth might give her a hint about the kind of person she's matched with, and more "data." We both like trying new things, but maybe her match is supposed to be someone different than her? That would be my first idea. [ WHATEVER DATA MEANS ] My other idea would be to take Luka. We're both singers... and famous, in some ways. That, and, it couldn't hurt to narrow down who either of our matches might be.
[ They're both mysterious beauties.... with all that said, she leans over until she can prop her elbows on her knees, cupping her face with her palms. A little dramatically: ]
[Yi Sang is ever present off to the side. His eyes slide shut when the two boothgoers begin their song, seeping in their music. He is not judging, because Yingying and Luka exist on their own stages.]
[ Wei Wuxian hasn't actually left the estate yet. He's been busy getting drunk with a stolen bottle of wine and playing his flute while sitting on a tree branch in the garden. You might have seen him from the window of the living room while watching the Truth Booth. Oops!
Either way, when the announcement is made that Yingying and Luka aren't a match, he'll hop off the tree in a weirdly graceful way (he is using qinggong) and skips his way into the house, flute tucked in against his belt and bottle of wine grasped in his hand. When he arrives to where everyone is gathered in the living room, he'll whistle to get their attention and though Yingying and Luka aren't back yet, he's still going to make his announcement! ]
So! As you know, we break the group into two teams to balance out voting. This week it's Team Suibian's time to vote. That means:
Aventurine
Edamura Makoto
Furina de Fontaine
Odile
Poppy Li
Shindou Rom
Verso
Yi Sang
It's on you to vote for who you think is your match this week! I'll be calling you up during the ceremony, so please prepare yourself in advance.
[ He is. Swaying a bit in place. Lowkey. Yeah. ]
Now would be a pretty good time to discuss strategies as well! Also, I'll hang out a bit in case you have any questions~!
[ It's also so he can finish drinking his wine. He'll give a dismissive handwave then so people can stop paying attention to him and slink over to a chair on the side so he can plop down and take a swig from his bottle. ]
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breaking this in with closed stupidity to nico (closed but open to bystanders/gawkers)
And Nico is so nice and so chill and also seems like the sort of person who is Up For Exploration, so she grabs him from wherever he is ideally no longer suffering from garlic overdose, and tugs him towards the room.]
All we have to do is peek inside! You wanna know what's in there too, right? Then we can let everyone know what to expect when they take their special someones in there.
the best use of a new post tbh
Oui of course! We are simply inspecting for the good of everyone!
[ BBR INSPECTION SQUAD, ROLL OUT. ]
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tb catherding here we go again stop playing protags Kia aagh
... By standing on one of the counters!
... She pauses, tugs her boots off, and okay, better. (It's not better. She'll jump off in a minute.) ]
Okay, listen up!! We have an opportunity coming up to test out the compatibility of two individuals in this house! I believe in thinking positive and also not wanting to waste an opportunity, so if anyone would like to volunteer or has ideas that they'd want to test, let's hear it!
The more we're in accordance when it comes to testing this, the less likely we all are to screw it up!
Also, the pressure is the lowest on the first week, so maybe if you don't want to get thrown into the fire later on, I'd volunteer now.
[ Go forth! Discuss theories! Volunteer yourself bravely with someone else who may not be as brave! ]
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Hey, yeah! Anyone feel that super special "spark" I've been told people feel when they meet that special someone?
[Thanks, Edamura.]
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[picks up some l*sol (NO FREE ADVERTISEMENTS)]
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[Furina's not suspicious of any outside influence whatsoever.
We're all still catching up on food threads, of course, so she broadens it to a more general spread:]
Has anyone had any particularly enlightening conversations? Say, have you been drawn together by shared interests? A mutual enjoyment of our little kissing game, perchance?
[Being a little menace might blow up in her face, but that's fine.]
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She likes to be tall.
ANYWAY— ]
We are spoiled for choice, non?
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Verso's of the opinion that if they choose a pair that gets along well with each other, spark or no, they're cooked. He's noticed that nearly everyone gets along well enough for most to be a contender... The choices are almost too many.]
This is going to be hard.
[he's helping]
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He has no idea. He's still in the kitchen... ]
Perhaps we should start with some of the more distinct personalities and go from there. Though that doesn't really narrow it down, does it...
[ They're all kind of freaks (affectionate) in their own ways. ]
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[ In the case they don't think of a good guess? Yingying blinks slowly, drowsy where she's draped over the couch. Like hell she's missing out on this conversation, though. Don't mind her while she sleepily rubs at one of her eyes. ]
I'm willing to, of course... I can accompany anyone who's feeling shy.
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[ Anyway, straight to the point: ]
I believe our dear overseer mentioned the producers might have some sway over the matches. And if that's the case, don't you think there might be some priority placed in theatrics? Viewership retention is important for those higher-ups. So I think a pair with clashing personalities might not be a bad choice. Even better if the clash is dramatic.
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A few days really isn't anywhere near enough time to figure out who fit well together, huh?
[ Though she can take guesses at who don't seem likely. ]
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Not to put anyone on the spot, but as it seems our esteemed producers have done their research on us, then they may have taken our preferences for partners into account. If someone's only into men or women exclusively, or has a strong leaning, that eliminates about half the potential matches for them, at the very least.
[ A pause... ]
I'm into both, so I'm no help there. Sorry!
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writing this i was like "steel's heavier'n feathers"
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YINGYING STOCKS, aka the requested opinion of who should go into the booth
Since we've yet to decide on a pair to send... Rom and Ringo have both suggested that perhaps it's a good idea for me to select someone to go with.
[ Provided the people are willing of course. They do have to pick somebody before the day is over, though. ]
I've been getting along so well with everyone, it's difficult for me to choose just one. [ Like. Genuinely and honestly. She has her own strategy in her head about who she should choose, but with that disclaimer said, she puts a hand to her chin, eyes softened by thought. ] But, thinking about how to bring everyone closer to their wishes... I've come up with two ideas!
[ She can't let those slip through her fingers. What kind of fairy would she be if she did!! ]
Ringo is doing a lot of studying and research, right? Going to the booth might give her a hint about the kind of person she's matched with, and more "data." We both like trying new things, but maybe her match is supposed to be someone different than her? That would be my first idea. [ WHATEVER DATA MEANS ] My other idea would be to take Luka. We're both singers... and famous, in some ways. That, and, it couldn't hurt to narrow down who either of our matches might be.
[ They're both mysterious beauties.... with all that said, she leans over until she can prop her elbows on her knees, cupping her face with her palms. A little dramatically: ]
Hmmm, all this deliberating is making me tired...
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tb react let's go,,
This better be good.
[ already judging, ]
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[ she's definitely stealing popcorn btw ]
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[ No popcorn here, he just has a cup of black coffee. (He never seems to have much food ... ?) ]
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[ Miss Positive Thinking over here. With a popcorn bucket of her own.
She'll share. ]
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They sure do know how to work an audience.
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Hey, no matter what happens, we'll know more than we did, right? Anyway, they both seem like they're having a great time out there!
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Well, they do know how to put on a show, I'll give them that.
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post-truth booth reveal announcement
Either way, when the announcement is made that Yingying and Luka aren't a match, he'll hop off the tree in a weirdly graceful way (he is using qinggong) and skips his way into the house, flute tucked in against his belt and bottle of wine grasped in his hand. When he arrives to where everyone is gathered in the living room, he'll whistle to get their attention and though Yingying and Luka aren't back yet, he's still going to make his announcement! ]
So! As you know, we break the group into two teams to balance out voting. This week it's Team Suibian's time to vote. That means:
- Aventurine
- Edamura Makoto
- Furina de Fontaine
- Odile
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- Shindou Rom
- Verso
- Yi Sang
It's on you to vote for who you think is your match this week! I'll be calling you up during the ceremony, so please prepare yourself in advance.[ He is. Swaying a bit in place. Lowkey. Yeah. ]
Now would be a pretty good time to discuss strategies as well! Also, I'll hang out a bit in case you have any questions~!
[ It's also so he can finish drinking his wine. He'll give a dismissive handwave then so people can stop paying attention to him and slink over to a chair on the side so he can plop down and take a swig from his bottle. ]
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