Gloom: Heart Soldier Senshi

[idolpro]

[The old-fashioned writing desk in the center of the room carries several blank pieces of paper, a fine wooden pen, and a piece of parchment covered in writing. When you take a look, you find the following epigraph in a vibrant scrawl:]

Congratulations, future wordsmiths, and welcome to your first exercise in the creation of a true masterwork of tale-telling. This evening you'll be penning a terrific tragedy, starring the family of unsympathetic ne'er-do-wells provided to you.

Your goal? Why, to construct the best story your mind can conceive, of course - and make their lives as entertainingly miserable as possible before writing one of them directly into an early grave.

Comments

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ good god ]

D.va, what happened to you? Was it--did the fungus get you?!

Re: DISCUSSION

[420blazeit]

I got attacked, but it's fine. I said I would protect you, right, so I did just that. No one is going to hurt your, Hiryuu, not while I'm here.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ oh NO

not only was she right, there ARE things out to get her--but D.va protected her. just like she said she would. She. Is. Incredibly touched, and that's not the madness talking.

She tears up a little. ]

You're hurt, though... let me see.

Re: DISCUSSION

[420blazeit]

...alright, though it's not as bad as it looks. Just a lot of little things. [ she reaches for hiryuu's face as soon as she's close enough, tucking a stray strand of hair behind one of her ears with a smile. ] How are you doing, hm?

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

There's... voices. And I keep... if I let myself focus on anything too much it's bad. But...

[ she shakes her head. ]

I don't think they're real. They can't be real.

[ It's very clear that she's telling herself that (without too much conviction, either) in an effort to remain composed.

It's as D.va said--none of the bruises or abrasions seem to be so bad... ]

We'll need to get you some more clothes when this is over... but if that's the worst of it, then we'll be coming out lightly, it seems.

Re: DISCUSSION

[420blazeit]

[ she holds her that much tighter. ] I know how that can be, because it was the same for me in that other stupid game. I... I could barely focus, and all I heart was these stupid voices telling me what to do. Laughing. Always... always laughing. [ she nuzzles hiryuu. ] I don't think they're real. It's just a result of the game, and somebody elses story... so how about I spin something for you.

As soon as the game ended D.Va, Hiryuu, and Hurricane all found themselves fine. It might have been a more bumpy ride than they'd been expecting, but they'd made it through with minimal damage. Heading back to the dorms they decided to relax in their private onsen while watching a movie and eating some delicious snacks. They deserved a break, and some dumb game was definitely NOT going to get the best of them.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ The voices in her head aren't laughing, but--they're also not pleasant. Their suggestions are... strange, and frightening. But... D.va's voice and her story--are soothing. She closes her eyes and tries to relax into it. ]

That's nice. I'd like that.

Re: DISCUSSION

[420blazeit]

[ strokes her back and smiles. ] ...consider it done, then.