AMETHYST

[dramatispersonae]

[The room is circular and surrounded by a series of ionic columns, the floor and ceiling stretching overhead fashioned out of cracked, white stone. The area beyond the columns is pitch black, and the room itself is lit only by dimly flickering candles. The candles rest on top of a stone table, which sits in the middle of the room.

And next to the candles rest four numbered boxes]

Comments

Re: Discussion

[maidmalapert]

All right...

I don't think we ought to try to win.

Re: Discussion

[balancetheblood]

Me either... But Jill? I don't... if we can manage it, I'd rather if you didn't... [awkward Lucky is awkward]

Just, if we can manage it, try not to take any of the tasks. Please.

Re: Discussion

[maidmalapert]

Lucky... I can't just let the rest of you do it.

Re: Discussion

[balancetheblood]

I know, but just... [sigh] I can't ask you to not do anything even though I want to, but at least wait and see if we can't get around things so you don't have to? I... I don't want any of you getting hurt if I can help it, and maybe this is unfair of me, but you're the youngest. And I worry. Okay?

Re: Discussion

[maidmalapert]

I'm all for seeing if we can get around things, but you needn't treat me like a baby.

Re: Discussion

[balancetheblood]

I'm not trying to. I just don't like the idea of any of you getting hurt from this, you especially. [bumps their shoulders together and smiles faintly] It's 'cause you're my favorite.

Re: Discussion

[maidmalapert]

...Lucky...

[sighs and leans]

I'll try not to take anything unless I really need to.