week one | overflow

[marriagebroker]

Ok, weirdos.

Boom Boom Room | Property Damage
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Voting

Comments

[scooptimistic]

So. While I hate to put the people he called on the spot, you're about to be on the spot tomorrow, so let's get any potential stage fright out of you and talk about your potentials!

Just so... you know, not everyone ends up fighting over the right to pick Ringo or Yingying or Nico or Messmer or Luka or Shoko or--

[ She does. In fact. List the remaining Everyone Else. ]

I think it'd be a good idea to space out options, that's all. So if any of you have... I don't know, three to five candidates in mind, for whatever reason, it might not hurt to talk about them.

[researcherstory]

Most of whom I would have chosen are on the same "team" as I, so I'll sit this out for now. For now.

[ She wants to see the opinions of others before asserting her own... Observationally, as Maya might understand. As a journalist. ]

[scooptimistic]

Okay, but you said "most."

I'm catching you later!!

[hexensabbat]

[okay but she loves the image of everyone fighting for the right to pick Messmer.

maybe that would be good for his self-esteem]

[scooptimistic]

[ right, she'd forgive a Messmer brawl ]

[irreversal]

[ A slow blink... ]

Ahh, but what if we wanted to see a fight?

[ Just. Deadpan, ]

[scooptimistic]

I'll punch someone who starts it.

[ Also deadpan but fully serious. ]

[gamboler]

We do need a little drama to spice things up...

[ They're helping! ]

[ordimame]

[the way I had to give Kia LORE before replying to this]

Since nobody really knows how they're determining matches, then. . . I guess I'm picking based on how comfortable people make me.

Which means my options would be Ieiri-san, Odile-san, and you, Maya.

[scooptimistic]

Please don't take this the wrong way, because I'm really happy that you're comfortable around me!! [ She is! She's touched. ]

... But we really have to get you used to more people, just in case.

[irreversal]

[ Mame-chan... 🥹 ]

My, my. Lucky me.

[ Genuine, even if delivered in her usual... calm tone. ]

I think that's a good foundation for picking.

[gamboler]

We should be a little strategic about, shouldn't we? And yet...it might be fun to see how spectacular we do if we leave it purely up to chance.

[ me using aventurine's cageyness to avoid typing all his picks out because i'm still banished to mobile ]

[scooptimistic]

I feel like you're the only one here with the kind of good luck that would let you easily survive a hurricane while an earthquake is happening.

[ Flatly. ]

[phenomerom]

[ He doesn't trust his own luck, but -- ]

Given the amount of information we have [ not much ... ] that may not be the worst decision. Would you roll a dice, or simply close your eyes and pick someone?

[phenomerom]

[ When he ambles over for this discussion, for once, he has something other than a cup of black coffee in his hand. The drink of the hour is a generous shochu on the rocks. ]

... a fair point.

[ A sip before he's just gonna. Launch into his supposed options. ]

One, Miss Poppy. I believe there's a certain level of friction involved, though she's indulged me so far. Not bad for television. Two, Edamura-san. Same as above. Three, Ieiri-san. I believe we have enough in common that producers might find it a compelling storyline. [ Pause. ] That said, I've tried to make strategic choices. If anyone has better suggestions, I'm happy to go with those, instead.

[scooptimistic]

Spoken like a pro...

[ Hm. ]

Shoko did mention you were like... an exorcist? Is that right?

[enscene]

When our graciously nimble host [who is over there being all goofy about it] interviewed us on arrival, he repeated some of the traits I listed back to me. It was something like, "you like an interesting woman who wants you to be yourself and doesn't get tired of being around you, who will fight for your time and wants to travel with you."

[It wasn't "something like" that, but Furina is being a little flippant.]

I clarified my preferences with him like I did the rest of you last night. We had a minor misunderstanding. [Ahem... She will breeze past that part, as it's water under the bridge!] I might not only be interested in women, but I like them more, so I'll be starting there.

[scooptimistic]

That's a good starting point! At the very least, it cuts down on half the options.

[ Thankfully. ]

[phenomerom]

A minor misunderstanding.

[ Just. Repeating that blandly. One can't help being curious ... but okay. ]

That does feel like quite a specific description, though. Did anyone come to mind just now as you were speaking just now?

[reverso]

[Verso listens for a little bit, taking into account everyone’s thoughts for their picks. Most are strategic and well thought-out, and he should do his best to put in the same effort, beyond the simple reasoning of “I like their company.”]

I’ve wondered if my match is someone who enjoys music… I guess that’s a superficial reason on the surface, just sharing an interest, but—

[He pauses.]

It wasn’t exactly a love of mine that was allowed to flourish… as much as I’d have liked in my family. So matching me with a musician or performer for the sake of a “fulfilling” storyline might make for good viewing.

In which case, it would make sense for me to pick Nico, Luka, or Yingying.

[scooptimistic]

A stifled love of music finally getting a chance to express itself, huh...

You're right, that it would suit a few people in a group like this. I've heard it said by a few people now that you and Nico seem to get along well, too.

[phenomerom]

A shared interest is hardly a superficial reason, Mr. Verso.

[ A lot of performers in this round, hm? Charming. ]

It can be a truer reflection of one's wants than their profession in some ways. It isn't uncommon for people to be pushed into jobs that go against their wishes, due to various circumstances. In that regard, your choices seem wise.

[anathemaw]

[ he's understanding how this game will work a little bit more keenly now. Everyone will get paired off weekly. So much for his plan of keeping out of it until the end. For the most part, he's been lurking towards the rear of the crowd, but he pipes up at last. Both of his snakes are coiled up in the folds of his cloak, reduced to only flashes of scales and green eyes peering out from the gaps. ]

It falleth upon one of thee to make me thy choice. [ a pause. ] Know this: I expect naught from thee. Thou needst not fear redress from me.

[scooptimistic]

Messmer!!

[ Hands on her hips. She is so stern. ]

Not everyone thinks that way!

[phenomerom]

Aah, that is a relief to know, Lord Messmer! I was worried you might be offended if I were to brazenly dare to call you up on that stage!

[ Haha. Is he joking? Maybe, maybe not.

But that aside ... gonna turn down the dial on his usual conman shtick just a notch to take a more serious approach: ]

But knowing that -- perhaps you could help us with these choices, Lord Messmer. Surely you must have some opinion -- people you especially do or don't get along with. Knowing that could help us eliminate some choices and narrow down options.

[ Messmer seems like one of the, ah -- most discerning players of them by a wide margin. His opinions should knock out some combinations, right? ]