Week TwoTime Frame: 12:01am Monday 1st June - 11:59pm Sunday 7th MayNEW RULE: You only need
5 posts for this one, however each post must meet a
100 word minimum. Also no more sign ups! From here on out, there's no 'turn in at the end of the week' this time, I'll just check the post dates in your threads at the end!
Join the ContestYou put all that nonsense behind you and step through the tent, squinting into the dark as your eyes adjust from harsh sunlight to dim incandescent bulbs. Before you is a large spacious area, with people scurrying to and fro, arms full of gold, black or white set props and in the center of the room were two men, one in a black and gold pinstripe suit, complete with a neat little bow-tie and the other was a man with curly black hair, striking orange eyes and a branded tee with cut-off denim shorts.
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Oh. Oh dear." The man who was clearly the host, muttered to himself as he saw you. "
I do sincerely apologize but we just gave away our last participant slot..." he trailed off, guilt tinging his tone and his eyes darted to the other scruffy man.
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Hmm, oh you wanted to participate as well?" The second man turned his gaze to you, a pleasant smile offsetting what was otherwise a piercing gaze. "
I have an idea! Er, if you would allow it sir. I am not really accustomed to the rules here. But perhaps we could perform together? What say you stranger?" The man turned to you, tilting his head slightly as the question was presented.
The host shrugged. "
I see no reason why not. But it's your choice." he replied, also shooting you a questioning glance. "
If that is not something you're open to, I am sorry, but you must return back to the crowd to watch the show."
He'd turned away to consult a clipboard but the participant was already talking again. "
It it a quaint little tradition, is it not? I came to perform as the... uh 'dragon'. The big gold one! Though I hardly doubt the people here would take too badly to two dragons if you were already going to dress up as one. I don't really have an act prepared though... sorta was just going to stomp around a bit ehe.. " he chuckled sheepishly. "
I can dance a bit though. Singing on the other hand... aha, not really my thing. But ah, where are my manners, my name is Au-...Auberon." He sort of stumbled over that part, though maybe that could be blamed on nerves. He certainly looked a bit on the jumpy side.
Prompt:Respond to Auberon and roleplay the outcome of these choices:
- Team up with Auberon and work out your outfit and performance. There's props, paint and string available to loan.
You have free reign to roleplay Auberon! He's a cheery guy, a bit on the nervous side and will not offer much beyond the fact that he's fascinated by Aldrect history and he's always wanted to visit the festival. - Refuse to team up and return to the crowd and watch the show. You have time to visit locations such as the museum, food stalls. You can also choose to roleplay several of the starting acts of the contest.
Investigate CommotionAs you tried to get a closer look at what all the commotion was about your arm was grabbed and words called out to you. "
Over here." One woman said to you.
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Hehe-Hey! If you're so interested in poking your nose around, we uh, could use some help!" Another one added.
Looking at the person before you, you weren't entirely sure they were actually a scientist. They had the lab coat, sure, but didn't scientists usually wear like, scrubs or something under their coats? Certainly not a tank top and cargo pants. Even as they spoke to you the lab coat had started sliding off their shoulders ever so slowly. Before you could ask if they were legitimately part of the Lambastian Science Division they pulled the lab coat back up and started talking again.
Her partner, on the other hand was the very definition of a scientist. Her lab coat was the right size for one, and she was wearing a black shirt and striped blue and gold tie underneath, complimenting honey-blonde hair and startling blue eyes. This woman, may have been vaguely familiar, something about the October emergency broadcasts?
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A colleague of mine told me there would definitely be a Chaos hiding about around here somewhere." Perhaps you'd made a quizzical face or looked like you didn't believe them, but the scientist quickly waved a hand about with a frown, sleeve loosely flapping about. "
Yeah, yeah. I know. You people don't like believing in big ol' lizard people, sure! But she's shown me proof, so I'm inclined to believe her. SO. How about you go poking around for some proof for me? Just head over to the crowd and look for people that seem to stand out a lot, ye?"
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Either that, or I'm personally heading backstage to question staff and I wouldn't mind a pair of extra eyes and ears." The other scientist added, giving a casual shrug. "
Whatever you choose, we'd both appreciate the assist. This could be a massive discovery if we can verify the existence of the creatures."
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If you don't believe us though you're welcome to get out of the way and just go watch the contest."
Prompt:Respond to the scientists and roleplay the outcome of these choices:
- Head into the crowd and look for people who appear suspicious.
You can go where you want, however it's advised you make it back to the Golden Parade performance by the end of the ten posts. Crowd participants can be roleplayed and some may offer stories about odd black lizards with black and gold scales.- Head backstage with Wiks and question staff.
Staff can be roleplayed, most deny seeing a lizard, some will point out a strange man with lizard eyes who signed up to participate.- Refuse to help and return to the crowd and watch the show. You have time to visit locations such as the museum, food stalls. You can also choose to roleplay several of the starting acts of the contest.