Group Three

[dramatispersonae]

[ Your group has suddenly appeared on a beautiful deserted island:



Before going any further, you may want to consult your map. ]

Comments

The House on the Beach

[dramatispersonae]

[ It doesn't look like anyone is home . . . ]

Inside the House

[dramatispersonae]

[ There is a note on the bar that reads:

The price of one bottle of rum is ten terrible secrets. ]

Discuss

[dramatispersonae]

Re: Discuss

[brotagonist]

You think we can just fly out to where the dolphins are?

Re: Discuss

[mythlology]

He disappeared me! I can't believe he just disappeared me!

Leave Your Secrets

[dramatispersonae]

ETA

[dramatispersonae]

[ Make that FIVE terrible secrets, not ten. ]

The Bear in the Hammock

[dramatispersonae]

[ As you continue to make your way toward the treasure, it looks like that cartographer wasn't joking about the bear. ]



My word, what are all of you doing here? How rude, to interrupt my vacation like this! If you wish to pass, present me with a reasoned argument about why I should or shouldn't eat you.

Discuss

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Re: Discuss

[antreegonist]

*YES*

Because we're not out to eat you, of course! Fair's fair.

Re: Discuss

[dramatispersonae]

You must try harder than that. Please confer amongst yourselves, before you present your answer.

Re: Discuss

[brotagonist]

I want his hat.

Re: Discuss

[dramatispersonae]

You most certainly will not have it!

Re: Discuss

[ademoelord]

Oh... sorry mister.

Re: Discuss

[dramatispersonae]

Apology accepted.

Re: Discuss

[mythlology]

[ what

bear? ]

... I -- I dunno, no place to deep fry us?

Re: Discuss

[oneknightstands]

My apologies, sir.

Re: Discuss

[mysong]

Because I'd eat you first.

Re: Discuss

[genderbinary]

Er--because it would be very uncivilized of you?

Present Your Argument

[dramatispersonae]

Re: Present Your Argument

[genderbinary]

To begin with, on behalf of everyone, I would like to extend our apologies for interrupting your vacation.

That having been said, if you would be so kind as to not eat us, we would be very grateful. There are several reasons why we think this is the smartest and most beneficial choice for everyone involved. Firstly, there are six of us and only one of you; based on your stature and body weight, by attempting to eat all of us it would most likely make you fall ill, and indeed be a much poorer state of affairs for your vacation than simply saying our farewells. We do understand your hunger, however, and are willing to give you a rice ball or other food should you find that an acceptable alternative. Secondly, while we mean you no harm, if you should decide to eat us, I am certain it will quickly turn into a messy situation. None of us wants to be eaten, and in the event that we see cause to defend ourselves, we will. This island seems very lush and full of other animals that will not be as much of a hassle to catch and eat--we encourage you to seek sustenance there. Thirdly, you seem a very kind and stately bear, and we would all certainly be interested in getting to know you better, and we hope you are amenable to this. However, if we are eaten, this task will prove quite impossible for all parties involved. Finally, I would like for you to consider the fact that the longer this conversation continues, the more time it takes away from your vacation--of which we have so rudely interrupted. Should you decide to let us go, you may promptly return to it and continue enjoying your day.

Please give this some thought before making your decision, and thank you for listening.

TO THE DOLPHINS

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Re: TO THE DOLPHINS

[brotagonist]

[SO IS THAT TREE BETWEEN THE ISLAND AND THE OTHER, TINIER ISLAND REALLY THERE?]

Re: TO THE DOLPHINS

[dramatispersonae]

[ YES ]

Re: TO THE DOLPHINS

[genderbinary]

[examining the map]

It looks as though the closest area with dolphins is northeast of here, which will require some backtracking.