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♦ DIAMONDS GAME ♦
OMEGADOME: HUNTING GAME
A cheerful pair of game managers stand outside the conservatory doors and block all guests that try to enter. They quickly explain that a special Diamonds game is taking place inside and only guests that agree to participate may enter. This game is a physical exercise that riffs on "Hunting", which is a popular sport in many different countries and civilizations. Of course, it is one hundred percent safe, and all guests that play are eligible to win massive chip prizes, store vouchers, fabulous prizes, and more.
Details about the game? Those can't be shared outside of the conservatory. Only the brave and those willing to risks will reap the benefits of this Diamonds game. So step right up, dear guests, and sign this waiver before stepping into the flourishing beauty of the conservatory for a brand new adventure.
♥ HEARTS GAME ♥
DOUBLES' THERMO: SURVIVAL GAME
Chickadees is sparing no expense on advertising their e-sport games over the course of the sports festival. Posters, notifications, stickers, fliers! Come one, come all. Sports don't need to be physical. Guests that duck into the arcade will find a variety of e-sport games to enjoy, but the real showstopper that every single employee is aggressively promoting is the new immersive VR game, DOUBLES' THERMO.
A large swath of egg-shaped pods have been installed in the back half of Chickadees. Any guest that shows an iota of interest will be assaulted by employees encouraging them to give it a try. They will offer vouchers for a free session, encourage with mentions of prizes that can be won from the arcade's coveted prize wall, and persuade by praising how high tech and immersive the experience is. Some employees are desperate enough to trick or push guests into the pods if they aren't willing to go in themselves.
However they've ended up inside the VR egg, guests will find themselves submerged in strange fluid as the lid closes. Everything fades away into darkness as the game loads...
♣ CLUBS GAME ♣
QUACK AND COVER: SHOOTING GAME
Cloaca & Dagger has temporarily outfitted itself as a neon-bright paintball course. Gone are the wild sex setups in exchange for series of obstacles and obstructions for guests to navigate while in pursuit of paintball championship. This high intensity game of strategy and physical fitness promises to exhilarate! Welcome to Quack and Cover, a game where your shooting skills and ingenuity will be put to the test.
So say the game managers at the door before following up with a few disclaimers. Cloaca & Dagger is not responsible for any physical or psychological trauma guests may incur while inside. Guests that join the game will then be outfitted in tight black underarmor and supplied with a paintball gun and protective mask before being let loose on the course.
♠ SPADES GAME ♠
PECKING ORDER: MMA GAME
During night hours, many long-standing guests make their way through Talon toward the gym’s creaky basement stairs. Three floors down and then through a desolate hallway with littered with abandoned equipment. Double doors wait at the end, unassuming until they’ve been opened…
Flashing lights, jeers, and the thick odor of sweat. You’ve found the Pecking Order, a late-night mixed martial arts event where guests show their prowess in the ring. Spectating guests shout and messily eat snacks on make-shift bleachers while fighters clash inches away, using only their bodies to fight for dominance and win. Pecking Order is very informal; guests only need to sign up in order to get added to the docket. Anyone can watch, though they will be vaguely warned at the door that even spectating comes with risks.
LOCKER ROOMS
YOU WASH MY BACK, I'LL WASH YOURS
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The Golden Peacock is proud to present our upgraded and extended locker room. Please come in and enjoy the facilities, catch-up with your teammates, and enjoy some healthy drinks provided by our favorite resort convenience store, Cock-a-doodle-doo’s!
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[ Minato, on the other hand, is not dressed for the occasion at all. He's at least ditched his school uniform blazer, but the heat is still unbearable given his slacks. ]
...
[ A shelter? He could try, but... anything he tried to put together with his inexperience would likely fall apart. And then Karna would have to spend time helping put it back together again, wasting precious time. ]
Can I follow you?
[ He can at least make sure no birds make off with any of the fish Karna manages to catch. ]
If that's all right.
[ If his partner really wants him to handle the shelter, he'll give it an earnest go. It won't be any good, but by God will he try... ]
(that might be better, based off what karna is seeing. he did need the help. plus any additional aid means that if he were to miss something is useful. which leaves needing to make sure his partner doesn't pass out from the heat. he'll do what he can, and it's not like karna can lie and say that the sun bearing down on him isn't sweltering. a part of him wonders if his father could have done something like this, the sun god, surya.
but enough about that train of thought, now he's wasting time before he looks over at the expansive forest presented before the duo.)
Stay near then, I can protect us if necessary.
(with any luck, his horrible luck won't be a problem. he didn't want to leave a poor teenager high and dry because something happened, something that went quite wrong.)
Perhaps we can find one while we're finding clean water, the problem will be staying hydrated for the time being.
(plus....they both could likely use the makeshift spears, hmm.)
Do you want to bring one of the branches? I can carve it into a spear for you when we find fish.
[ Minato nods in response to Karna's instructions. It seems his best contribution is to be as little trouble as possible for his partner. Fortunately, trying to create as little fuss as he can for others is something he's accustomed to doing.
A makeshift spear sounds like a good idea though. He's not particularly adept at using one, but it'll be much better than walking around unarmed. So he wanders towards the edge of the jungle and only returns when he's found a sturdy-looking branch. ]
I think this should work.
[ It's a little long, but they can always whittle it down. He'd mostly searched for a branch that wouldn't be too heavy for him. ]
...I've never spear fished before.
[ That seems like relevant information to share.
...actually, he's never fished at all. Maybe Karna was better off with bumping into someone else as his partner. Too late now... ]
(of course, he plans on helping whichever ways that karna could. that's only in his nature to go that far. which is why he nods in approval at the branch minato grabs, his own is resting against his shoulder and sharpened into a fine point. he'll take the rock with him, too. that way he can whittle it more easily for the two of them.
which leaves finding their fish. or that's what karna was thinking about until it comes up, he hasn't done this before? maybe he lit up, despite himself. the prospect of teaching someone comes naturally to him which is another thing, so don't you worry there minato. he plans to show you how to spearfish if he can help it.
or that's the intent of this expedition.)
I can show you, then. It won't be troublesome for me, and I understand you want to help.
(what better way than learning from the hero of benediction? he's more than capable of teaching others when he can. this was nothing, but he was fine with their partnership. minato may not be skilled, perhaps, that didn't mean karna would want to ditch someone that needs the help.)
It isn't too hard, it's about timing.
(for that, he'll start to make his way into the forest. he'll lead the way, they shouldn't stand there too long.)
[ Minato's eyes brighten a bit at the sound of Karna's reassurance. ]
Really?
[ Karna did seem like the patient sort, even just based on their short time together. And though Karna doesn't know it yet, his new student is fortunately a quick study. Yes, they'll have plenty of fish in no time!
He trails after Karna, branch cradled in his arms as they trek through the foliage. As they walk, Minato considers Karna's tip from earlier. It's about the timing? ]
...how do you know?
[ He picks up his pace a bit to fall in step next to Karna with an inquisitive cant of his head. ]
How do you know when to strike?
[ Hm. Now that he's thinking about it, it almost sounds a little bit like engaging in any old fight. ]
(good, he won't need to worry too much. he brightened up, karna can take this as a small victory for a young man like minato. they would need to start from the top on survival. or that's the impression karna gets about their conversation they're having.
he's thoughtful again, blue eyes staring ahead of them with a sense that he's thinking more about how to articulate this. karna was never their best at talking, he's genuinely the sort to perform better by acting than talking.)
Whenever they come closer, they start to slow. Since we'll be in the water, it's also helpful to remember that we can't move around too much. We'll scare the fish if we do.
(sometimes being able to use a spear is useful. he's better an archer, but that didn't mean he was any less capable with any other weapons. the lance was only his weakest weapon of many. the thought aside, he's making sure not to speed off ahead. he's not going to expect minato to defend himself alone were something to happen, they're both in this together as partners.
plus he has the right idea, it is like a fight. that's always the best way to view it when it comes to fishing, in karna's opinion. because they're fighting the fish, the fish themselves are fighting back to maintain their freedom and to escape their grasp.)
It can take time to pick up on, for me, it became second nature the more I did. I was already used to part of the idea from sparring and fighting.
(being a natural at it has its perks, for someone like him.)
[ Then, fish were not so different from people. Perhaps all creatures could not help themselves, falling prey to their own curiosity when drawing near to something new. And as far as standing still goes, that shouldn't be much of a challenge. Minato's fairly accustomed to the strategy of "watch and wait." ]
Mm... So you only get one chance?
[ Any attempts at striking would disturb both water and fish, leaving them darting away. But it's as Karna says. It's a little like sparring and fighting. Initiative only arises once per battle. Once it's gone, it's gone.
He looks over at Karna. He hadn't gotten the chance to get a proper look at his current partner until now. There's something a little ethereal about him, let alone the fact the average person isn't necessarily white as a sheet. It's rude to pry though, so he shelves that curiosity for now. ]
I've fought before, but... never with a spear.
[ Unfortunately, it's a little harder to swipe at fish with a sword. ]
(it's nothing surprising, all creatures can fall victim to their curiosity at some point or another. even the most patient of predators remember this lesson well while on the hunt for their next meal. karna often reminds himself about it. they don't always have such opportunities.
which is why he cracks a small smile. even if they don't always meet his eyes, he can answer the questions with ease while showing what sincerity he can.)
Yes. One shot usually, then you have to move on were it to fail too much to the next spot.
(if asked, he would have answered about himself. karna by no means is supposed to be alive, too. but here he is with a living body again. his discoveries around that had been it seems he's the one that was solely subjected to it, whether that was a whim of the house or not is a mystery. but he's living, breathing, and has needs that servants don't usually get.
piercing blue eyes, his pale skin, even his tall figure and white hair were standouts as per his own birth. the joys of being a demigod. though he's understanding more, he didn't use a spear before yet has fought. karna can file that back for later.)
I see....sometimes taking up other weapons can be a challenge in itself. My weakest is the spear, truthfully. My best is with a bow.
[ It seems there's plenty of lessons to learn from spear fishing. One can not only hone their virtue of patience, but practicing dusting oneself off after a failure is just as valuable. How unfortunate then, that Persona 3 was deprived of a fishing minigame.
Minato continues walking in step with Karna, nodding a bit as his partner shares that information. If he was most skilled with a bow and weakest with a spear, that seemed to imply Karna was potentially well-versed in wielding other arms. ]
What else do you know other than the spear and bow...?
[ He'd never had the chance to study a weapon other than the blade. Now that he thinks about it, maybe he ought to have asked the rest of SEES for insight into their own weapons of choice during their downtime... Oh well. Too late now.
Minato lifts his free hand to wipe some sweat from his brow. Even after shedding his blazer it's still incredibly warm. He casts a curious glance at his company who seemed a little less worse for wear even with the perspiration beading on his forehead too. And while Karna was dressed more appropriately, shouldn't the heat be wearing him down just as much too? ]
...you seem strong.
[ What a roundabout method of asking why he seemed less tired compared to himself... ]
Mm, I've fought with my hands before. I am still learning, though.
(he's got a good head on his shoulders, truly. but that's only part of the appeal of being paired with him. that karna could take care of most things, not so much his method of handling it. sometimes it could be costly at his own sacrifices. they didn't all know that. maybe, if he doesn't count baizhu catching glimpses of his story before.
though he understands he's different. he isn't as tormented by the sun, his natural body heat comes from it which also contributes to it. how unusual he must be. but it's a given, he was always a standout by only existing before he thinks about it and then:)
I can be. I'm known as one of the strongest.
(lack of fishing minigame aside, he's not playing ignorant to minato's struggle. perhaps he should give the young man a chance to cool off? he really should.)
Do you need to cool off in the water, first? I can understand that it's rough.
(they'd have to find clean water faster for the sake of avoiding dehydration, but taking what they can get is better until then.)
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b. congrats on most useless island survival partner
...
[ A shelter? He could try, but... anything he tried to put together with his inexperience would likely fall apart. And then Karna would have to spend time helping put it back together again, wasting precious time. ]
Can I follow you?
[ He can at least make sure no birds make off with any of the fish Karna manages to catch. ]
If that's all right.
[ If his partner really wants him to handle the shelter, he'll give it an earnest go. It won't be any good, but by God will he try... ]
MINATO U GET A GOLD STAR ANYWAY.........
but enough about that train of thought, now he's wasting time before he looks over at the expansive forest presented before the duo.)
Stay near then, I can protect us if necessary.
(with any luck, his horrible luck won't be a problem. he didn't want to leave a poor teenager high and dry because something happened, something that went quite wrong.)
Perhaps we can find one while we're finding clean water, the problem will be staying hydrated for the time being.
(plus....they both could likely use the makeshift spears, hmm.)
Do you want to bring one of the branches? I can carve it into a spear for you when we find fish.
he's doing his best...
A makeshift spear sounds like a good idea though. He's not particularly adept at using one, but it'll be much better than walking around unarmed. So he wanders towards the edge of the jungle and only returns when he's found a sturdy-looking branch. ]
I think this should work.
[ It's a little long, but they can always whittle it down. He'd mostly searched for a branch that wouldn't be too heavy for him. ]
...I've never spear fished before.
[ That seems like relevant information to share.
...actually, he's never fished at all. Maybe Karna was better off with bumping into someone else as his partner. Too late now... ]
he deserves the points for effort!
which leaves finding their fish. or that's what karna was thinking about until it comes up, he hasn't done this before? maybe he lit up, despite himself. the prospect of teaching someone comes naturally to him which is another thing, so don't you worry there minato. he plans to show you how to spearfish if he can help it.
or that's the intent of this expedition.)
I can show you, then. It won't be troublesome for me, and I understand you want to help.
(what better way than learning from the hero of benediction? he's more than capable of teaching others when he can. this was nothing, but he was fine with their partnership. minato may not be skilled, perhaps, that didn't mean karna would want to ditch someone that needs the help.)
It isn't too hard, it's about timing.
(for that, he'll start to make his way into the forest. he'll lead the way, they shouldn't stand there too long.)
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Really?
[ Karna did seem like the patient sort, even just based on their short time together. And though Karna doesn't know it yet, his new student is fortunately a quick study. Yes, they'll have plenty of fish in no time!
He trails after Karna, branch cradled in his arms as they trek through the foliage. As they walk, Minato considers Karna's tip from earlier. It's about the timing? ]
...how do you know?
[ He picks up his pace a bit to fall in step next to Karna with an inquisitive cant of his head. ]
How do you know when to strike?
[ Hm. Now that he's thinking about it, it almost sounds a little bit like engaging in any old fight. ]
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he's thoughtful again, blue eyes staring ahead of them with a sense that he's thinking more about how to articulate this. karna was never their best at talking, he's genuinely the sort to perform better by acting than talking.)
Whenever they come closer, they start to slow. Since we'll be in the water, it's also helpful to remember that we can't move around too much. We'll scare the fish if we do.
(sometimes being able to use a spear is useful. he's better an archer, but that didn't mean he was any less capable with any other weapons. the lance was only his weakest weapon of many. the thought aside, he's making sure not to speed off ahead. he's not going to expect minato to defend himself alone were something to happen, they're both in this together as partners.
plus he has the right idea, it is like a fight. that's always the best way to view it when it comes to fishing, in karna's opinion. because they're fighting the fish, the fish themselves are fighting back to maintain their freedom and to escape their grasp.)
It can take time to pick up on, for me, it became second nature the more I did. I was already used to part of the idea from sparring and fighting.
(being a natural at it has its perks, for someone like him.)
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Mm... So you only get one chance?
[ Any attempts at striking would disturb both water and fish, leaving them darting away. But it's as Karna says. It's a little like sparring and fighting. Initiative only arises once per battle. Once it's gone, it's gone.
He looks over at Karna. He hadn't gotten the chance to get a proper look at his current partner until now. There's something a little ethereal about him, let alone the fact the average person isn't necessarily white as a sheet. It's rude to pry though, so he shelves that curiosity for now. ]
I've fought before, but... never with a spear.
[ Unfortunately, it's a little harder to swipe at fish with a sword. ]
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which is why he cracks a small smile. even if they don't always meet his eyes, he can answer the questions with ease while showing what sincerity he can.)
Yes. One shot usually, then you have to move on were it to fail too much to the next spot.
(if asked, he would have answered about himself. karna by no means is supposed to be alive, too. but here he is with a living body again. his discoveries around that had been it seems he's the one that was solely subjected to it, whether that was a whim of the house or not is a mystery. but he's living, breathing, and has needs that servants don't usually get.
piercing blue eyes, his pale skin, even his tall figure and white hair were standouts as per his own birth. the joys of being a demigod. though he's understanding more, he didn't use a spear before yet has fought. karna can file that back for later.)
I see....sometimes taking up other weapons can be a challenge in itself. My weakest is the spear, truthfully. My best is with a bow.
(but catching fish with a bow is....tricky.)
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Minato continues walking in step with Karna, nodding a bit as his partner shares that information. If he was most skilled with a bow and weakest with a spear, that seemed to imply Karna was potentially well-versed in wielding other arms. ]
What else do you know other than the spear and bow...?
[ He'd never had the chance to study a weapon other than the blade. Now that he thinks about it, maybe he ought to have asked the rest of SEES for insight into their own weapons of choice during their downtime... Oh well. Too late now.
Minato lifts his free hand to wipe some sweat from his brow. Even after shedding his blazer it's still incredibly warm. He casts a curious glance at his company who seemed a little less worse for wear even with the perspiration beading on his forehead too. And while Karna was dressed more appropriately, shouldn't the heat be wearing him down just as much too? ]
...you seem strong.
[ What a roundabout method of asking why he seemed less tired compared to himself... ]
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(he's got a good head on his shoulders, truly. but that's only part of the appeal of being paired with him. that karna could take care of most things, not so much his method of handling it. sometimes it could be costly at his own sacrifices. they didn't all know that. maybe, if he doesn't count baizhu catching glimpses of his story before.
though he understands he's different. he isn't as tormented by the sun, his natural body heat comes from it which also contributes to it. how unusual he must be. but it's a given, he was always a standout by only existing before he thinks about it and then:)
I can be. I'm known as one of the strongest.
(lack of fishing minigame aside, he's not playing ignorant to minato's struggle. perhaps he should give the young man a chance to cool off? he really should.)
Do you need to cool off in the water, first? I can understand that it's rough.
(they'd have to find clean water faster for the sake of avoiding dehydration, but taking what they can get is better until then.)