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[mopping]

[ Aoko hadn't wanted to play into World Mart's hands. She'd been doing her job, but she was adamant that she wasn't living here - she wasn't going to socialize, wasn't going to get used to this because she was going to go home.

...The blackout is enough to urge her to reach out, turning on her communicator to speak with the others in the same situation. ]

Is everyone okay? There've been some strange noises, but luckily this place doesn't seem too dangerous. [ At least, from what she's seen, it's not. ]

Anyway...does anyone want to play a game? There's not much to do during a blackout like this, and it's kind of boring.

[ Goes to shut of the video...except wait, she has one more thing to add: ]

Oh, wait, one more thing! Nobody better make any big messes while we're stuck here....because if Aoko has to clean up after you, she won't be very pleased.

[ Okay, now she's done. ]

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[changelingdude]

Big messes are probably gonna happen no matter what at this point.

So what kind of game?

[mopping]

Still! It's not asking very much for people to clean up after themselves for once. [ Hmph. ]

We could try something like Two Truths and a Lie, or 20 Questions, since those don't require seeing anything.

[changelingdude]

Well yeah, but if everyone did what they were supposed to they wouldn't need as many janitors as they hire around here.

That sounds fun! Name your game and I'll give it a try!

[mopping]

Or maybe we just wouldn't have to work as hard.

Let's try Two Truths and a Lie, then! Do you want to go first, or do you want Aoko to start?

[changelingdude]

Now there's an idea~

I'll be polite, ladies first!

[mopping]

Okay....let's see.

First! My father is a police officer.
Fact number two is...I was named after my birthstone.
And number three, um...my younger brother wants to be a pirate when he grows up.

[changelingdude]

Hmm...

...alright I guess...number two! I've never heard of a stone like that before.

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[onegreyhare]

Eh, what's up doll?

What kinda game do you have in mind?

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[mopping]

[ She can't see very well in just the dim lighting from the mobile, but...is that a rabbit?

...Oh. Someone probably found a mascot-character section or something and dressed up in a bunny costume to stay warm. Aoko just shrugs it off. ]

Maybe a guessing game of some sort? Things like charades and drawing games are probably out of the question, since it's too dark to really see much.

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[onegreyhare]

[ Warmest fur suit there was~ ]

Ooooh I love guessing games!

Ladies first~

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[mopping]

Okay! I've got something in mind already.

[ A dog, to be more precise, because she figures animals are something most people will be familiar with. ]

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[onegreyhare]

So~ What's my furst hint?

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[mopping]

It's something alive.

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[onegreyhare]

Hmm? Someting living....Is it from Earth?

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[mopping]

Yep! I don't think it lives on any other planets, either.

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[onegreyhare]

Something alive from Earth....is it a carrot?

[ Bugs pulled one out from seemingly nowhere and wiggled it in front of the camera before taking a bite out of it. ]

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[mopping]

Nope! It's not something you'd eat....at least, most people wouldn't.

[ ....Watching that hammerspace carrot with interest, though. ]

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[onegreyhare]

Alright...so I wouldn't eat it...hmm...let me think....

Is it a mammal?

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[mopping]

Mm-hmm! That should narrow it down a bit...

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[onegreyhare]

Does it have long ears like dese?

[ Bugs pulled on his own ears as an example. ]

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[mopping]

Um, it can? It depends on the type.

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[onegreyhare]

Type, hm? Does it have fur?

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[mopping]

Yep! It can be pretty furry.

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[onegreyhare]

Can you keep it as a pet?

[ Hmm, Bugs things he might know what it is. ]

[letteropener]

If I make any messes, I promise to clean them up myself.

[mopping]

I'm glad someone can be reasonable and mature.

[letteropener]

I've had a lot of practice at both. It's important for us to all be considerate and respectful, especially at a time like this, when tempers will be short.

[mopping]

Mm, I think so too. It's hard enough to be comfortable in this creepy place without getting angry at each other and fighting.

[letteropener]

To put it mildly.

Incidentally, what game were you proposing?

[mopping]

Aoko was thinking of maybe a guessing game, or something. So we can get to know each other a little better....and also because it's hard to play much else in the dark.

[letteropener]

Well, that is not a problem I have, but your point is taken. It would help to pass the time, and we would all benefit from knowing each other a little better.