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[Late god is late]

Who: Game players and observers
When: Day 22, afternoon
Where: New and improved shrine room
What: Kain's idea of fun.

[If you've managed to remember to drop in the shrine room, you'll notice Kain's shrine is missing. In its place are five tables with an assortment of ball shaped slots with names written in each hole. Each table has a number labeled in the wood along with locked boxes placed neatly on the tables. If you find your name in a ball slot, you can place the ball you received yesterday into the corresponding slot. This will trigger your box to unlock and you will be able to receive your usable item. Above everything, a screen with instructions hangs in midair.]

Thank you for coming. Each table corresponds with the new friends that you will be working with today. Each of you will receive an item with which you will use with your team members to create a device to capture the creature shown below. Extra special prizes will be awarded based on: creativity in carrying out the mission, effectiveness of the trap and overall teamwork. THERE ARE NO PUNISHMENTS FOR FAILURE. You have 3 hours.

Please enjoy yourself, learn something about each other, and have fun!

[A bowl of balls is placed at the side of the door for anyone who wants to join in.]

[OOC: I will NOT be around in every thread but if you comment to the 'ball-in' thread, I will let you know what is the secret item your character has received. If you did not sign up on Thursday, but would still like to play, e-mail me and I'll add you to a team!

~~THE OOC DUE DATE FOR THIS POST/GAME IS TUESDAY MIDNIGHT PST~~...Please have your team's result (or lack of) posted to the TURN IN thread before 7AM PST (when I wake up) to have it counted towards prizes. An ENDGAME/PRIZE post will be thrown up tomorrow morning, barring the world coming to an end.]

[ Ball-in | Mingle | Teams | Turn-In ]
[ Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 4 | Team 5 ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[smiling]

If you're going to start argue over these sort of trivial matters, we're already losing. You said you wanted to win, then focus on that. I don't like losing, Becca. And I especially don't like losing because of someone else.

Edited 2012-02-13 04:53 (UTC)

You're acting like this is my fault. He's the one that opened with insulting me and refuses to stop it. I was perfectly ready to work with him and ignore our history. If you've got a problem with the fighting, tell him to use my fucking name.

If you were ready to ignore your history and work together, you would have done so. Respect is not something you can demand, it's something that is earned. By acting like this all you're doing is make things worse.

I don't care for the history between you two, and I don't care for you getting along outside of here. There are things for which you have to set your pride aside, and it's high time you learned this lesson.

You're on my team, so I sincerely hope you'll learn it in a timely fashion.

Then tell him to use my name. It's two syllables, it's not difficult to pronounce. And he's not getting a lick of respect until he uses it. He doesn't have any right to treat me the way he does, especially not after the abuse I've taken from him. I'm not his toy to knock around, and I'm not going to let him verbally do the same, even if we're on the same team.

Three hours, Becca. It's only three hours. If you want things to change, take the first step and simply ignore him.

[There's a sigh, and then the most suave smile he can possibly manage]

Beside, as a Prince I'm offended that you'd dislike being called Princess. I personally feel like the nickname is suited for someone of your beauty and class. I've already mentioned you have a noble heart, haven't I? So even if he means it as a insult, please take it as a compliment.

He's using it as an insult, and that's what counts. I was polite to him, I called him by the name he asked to be called by, and he started insulting me.

Don't you see how this is? I don't do anything wrong and he and his buddies come after me and pick on me, and I didn't even do anything wrong...

[Hoo boy, here come the tears. And since you are so SUAVE and CHARMING, she'll even cry on you.]

[oh well, I'll take that if it'll get you to chill. Patting her back]

Please. I'm not taking sides, I'm just trying to get you to understand. Tears are unbecoming of a beautiful lady, so calm down for me, won't you? If he uses that nickname again, please think of what I just told you. Picture me calling you Princess instead if it helps.

I only ask that you bear with it for three hours. Keep your eyes on the prize, Princess Becca.

He started it, and not taking sides is showing him that it's okay to start it. It's okay to pick on me. It's only Becca, it's not like she has feelings or anything. She doesn't matter.

I don't wanna be picked on. Not when I was nice to him first and he started it. I didn't do anything wrong.

It might be best to put this conversation on hold for after the game. For the time being, I humbly request that you bear with it.

Will you protect me? Please? I feed you and everything, you know how nice I am.

I mean no disrespect, but I doubt you're in need of protection. Not from any of your teammates.

That aside, like I said to Ikki, you're under my responsibility for the time being. Which is exactly why I would really appreciate if you'd start listening to me.

Edited 2012-02-13 05:26 (UTC)

Don't let him pick on me, Ling, please. Please don't let him keep abusing me. His sister hit me and he doesn't even think it was wrong...

[Still, she's at least wiping her face and trying to calm down.]

[my patience, it is wearing thin]

Do as I say and I'm certain you won't be picked on. Like I said earlier, there are times in which you need to set aside your pride. This is one of those instances.

Don't argue with him over these sort of trivial things. Ignore your previous history and focus on getting things done.

So I have to let him walk all over me. I have to let him abuse me like a good little dog...

That's enough. I may have let you mistake me for someone who's entirely too kind. I have no patience for this sort of self-centered behavior.

Either you learn to work in a team and be concerned about those who work around you as well as yourself, or I'm going to have you leave.

Edited (ENGLISH) 2012-02-13 05:52 (UTC)

[That stuns her, and she stares up at him, confused, for several moments.]

How...

How is wanting to be treated with basic human dignity self-centred? He started it. I was willing to work together as a team, and he started insulting me. He started in on me when I was nothing but polite to him. And you're taking his side? How is that fair?!?

[oh look at the grin on his face]

I'm serious, Becca. I'm really losing my patience. So shut up and knock it off.

Now. When you say anything uncalled for, from now on I will simply say "Becca". Nothing else. And I'd be incredibly grateful if you'd please follow the obvious hint and shut up the moment I do that.

I don't like spelling out threats, but it seems you're not quite picking up on the obvious. I really dislike having to deal with this sort of crap. Don't make me do it.

If that's clear, then we're going to go back.

Edited 2012-02-13 06:19 (UTC)

[Okay, she's openly sobbing now.]

No, you're not going to just call my name like a fucking dog every time you don't like something! I was nice, I was polite, I offered to put our differences aside and he started in on me. All I want to do is to do our project and get it over with, but we're going to do our project with everyone around this table being given basic human fucking dignity. That's all I'm asking for, and it's not too fucking much!

Threaten me all you like, but it means you're the one who's in the wrong! You say you're not picking sides, and then you tell me I have to let him do whatever he wants because it's easier for you? Who the fuck do you think you are that my value as a human being is worth less than the effort it takes to tell someone to knock off doing something rude?

I.
Didn't.
Do.
Anything.
Wrong.

And I'm not going to stand here and take abuse from you because you can't be bothered to stand up for someone who asked for your help!

[and then Dera wandered over after getting bored with waiting :|]

Oi, how long are you two going to argue about how fucking awful I am? What happened to working together to get this over with quickly? If you both don't shut up and get back over here, I'll take care of catching the thing by myself.

Hahaha...! Woops, my bad. I'm coming.

[me, I'm ignoring the girl's breakdown]

Edited 2012-02-13 06:48 (UTC)

You fucking son of a bitch! You think you get to just walk away after what you said to me? You're never eating at my apartment again, that's for damn sure!

I'm not letting you assholes walk all over me! I didn't do anything wrong this time. I didn't do a god damn thing wrong! All I'm asking for is basic human decency, you don't get to deny me that you piece of shit!

I came here to play a fucking game, to maybe try and win some stuff. Not to be pushed around and spat on by two jerks who can't get their heads out of their asses!

[Total breakdown, tears and all.]

[lawyer has been here the WHOLE TIME for reals]

[offers her a spare rag]

If what you came here to do is play a game, let's do that. Put this behind you, and let's go. It doesn't matter of who's right or wrong in this case--it's a pointless argument.

We're going to start trying to catch. . .whatever that is now, you can join in or not, Becca. And THEN after that, if you all want to debate, by all means, go for it. In a civil manner, of course.

[GOING OVER TO THE SUPPLIES]

No, I didn't do anything wrong. I'm not going to get shouted at like a fucking dog or have people use insults instead of my name. I didn't start this shit, and I'm not gonna be treated like I did.

Basic human decency while we work together. That's all I'm fucking asking!

[okay this is enough kids]

Then show 'em you're the better person, Becca. Acting like this is only gonna make 'em not wanna treat you the way you want to be treated. Just drop it - you didn't do anything wrong, then fine. Be the better person and drop it entirely.

Go calm down for a few minutes, come back, and let's get this over with, okay?

That's not how it works. If I don't fight for my rights, I'll never have any. I've got two people here already who think I don't deserve to be treated like a human being. Well I'm not gonna lay down like a dog and let them abuse me!

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