He doesn't get any of this

[warriorscribe]

Characters: Enoch and anyone!
Setting: Morning, upper dorm floors, lower tower floors, then everywhere else!
Format: Starting in prose, but I'll match you!
Summary: Enoch wakes up in an angel costume and searches for candy. You know, participating in the event.
Warnings: None yet!



Dorm room 3-18 and dorm floors 1 through 3

When Enoch wakes up, he notices immediately that something isn't right. He's wearing something stiff on his back that leaves him resting at an odd angle, and he's wearing something loose instead of his jeans. He sits up, looking down at the pure white cloth skirt covering his lower body, his sandals ever the same but cleaner, then turns his attention to the fake wings worn through loops on his shoulders. He tries moving one, but it doesn't budge.

Strange, he thinks, getting out of bed and attempting to summon his armor. The top part appears all right, but...with a light flinch, he dismisses it - the armor was meant to be worn over something on his legs, and the leg armor feels uncomfortable against bare skin. Their hosts were clearly playing one of their games again. A glance to the side to see his Arch against the nightstand, still, at least that was still there. He attaches it to the cloth belt on his skirt and the flash of orange out of the corner of his eye catches his attention. He lifts the odd plastic pumpkin by the handle and reads the note.

...Another game, he was right. Well, he certainly doesn't want to face whatever the consequences are. Another inspection of the bucket. Clearly, it was meant to be what he holds the collected treats in. But could he fight holding this thing? He opens his trunk for the roll of gauze inside. A moment later and he's fashioned a belt out of it, secured over his costume's belt and tying the basket to his side.

Those outside the dorms on his way up to the elevator might catch sight of this shirtless angel with an orange pumpkin bucket tied to his side. Care to make fun of him? Ask for some gauze to free up your hands the same way? Comment on his costume?

Cafeteria

Enoch's first encounter with candy wasn't pleasant. He doesn't think of eating any of the first he finds, two pieces sitting nestled behind the stack of plates he takes his from. They go straight into the basket at his side and he continues about breakfast as normal, sitting down to eat his pumpkin bread. Only ten pieces, right? This should be easy.

Library

Enoch can be found here staring at the scrambled text on the terminal he's trying to use. He hasn't sent his message yet, and it's looking like he might not. With a sigh, he leaves it be, pushing himself away from the keyboard...and finding another two pieces tucked into the corner of the alcove. Those are being snatched up and you might now find him searching under all the terminals.

Lower Lounge

Enoch's got the idea by now. In fact, you can find him peeking under beanbags here and lifting up couch cushions, like a more modern man in search of spare change or a lost remote.

Or you might catch him coming down from the floor above, later, and, after lifting up the couch cushion once, sitting down on it and...not doing anything. Has he already filled his quota? He must have, considering he runs his hand under the cushion beside him, pulls out a piece of candy, and tosses it towards the staircase for someone else to find.

Everywhere else

He didn't lounge for long - Enoch can now be found searching the remaining floors where it's reasonably safe to move and depositing found or earned candy near the staircase. Someone's being rather charitable.

Comments

Lower Lounge

[heavenspear]

"Excuse me, um..." Ken paused as he noticed the man rifling through couch cushions for candy. Summarily weird. It would probably be politer (and safer) to avoid mentioning that altogether.

"...My name's Ken. Do you know where we are?"

[warriorscribe]

To a newcomer who hadn't been caught up in the costume madness, it would definitely look strange. Enoch was aware enough of this that he paused almost guiltily before straightening up to address Ken.

"This is...I've only heard it called the tower."

How many children would find their way here...?

"It's...no place for someone so young. I'm sorry you've had to find yourself here..."

[heavenspear]

The Tower? Well, it wasn't Tartarus, that was for sure. Ken furrowed his brow a little as he looked up at Enoch.

"What do you mean, exactly? The letter didn't mention anything dangerous."

[warriorscribe]

"Some of the levels here are dangerous, and...they're rare during the day, but you're certain to run across a monster eventually."

A pause. "I'd...advise against leaving the living floors at night."

[heavenspear]

"Oh," said Ken, considering this for a moment. "Thank you for the advice. What kind of monsters, exactly?"

So long as this man was willing to provide answers, Ken should make use of them. Of course, it was possible that Enoch was completely pulling his leg. But if it were a joke, the punchline should be landing any time now -- and a little humiliation would be a small price to pay for a solid understanding of what was going on.

Library

[tohko_amano]

Tohko had wandered into the library, looking for a good book, something to eat, and hopefully, some candy. She managed to find three pieces of candy on the shelves and in a book, as well as something good to eat, but not something good to read. She was wandering past the terminals, thinking over what she should read when she spotted a man in an angel costume searching under the terminals.

"Pardon me, but what are you doing? Did you lose something?"

[ooc: Tohko is wearing this.]

I'm assuming she has her bucket on her?

[warriorscribe]

Enoch straightened up at the woman when she addressed him. Oh...someone else caught up in this game? He shook his head at her question.

"Searching for more candy." He lightly tapped the pumpkin bucket tied at his waist with gauze. He thought he might as well find what he needed to find and get it out of the way. "I'm...not certain I want to know the consequence for not finding enough."

Re: I'm assuming she has her bucket on her?

[tohko_amano]

"Ah, I see." Tohko nodded her head. "Well, good luck. I've heard from a couple of people that the consequences are death, so hopefully you'll be able to find a few more pieces soon." Tohko spied another piece of candy on the floor under the terminal and put it in the guy's basket.

"If you want, I can help you look." She said, smiling.

Cafeteria

[pengeen]

[Kidou has only a few candies in his own basket when he enters the cafeteria. He's not really looking for candy, just picking up as he goes. When he notices Enoch, he walks over and sits across from him, setting his basket on the table.]

Yo, Enoch. I didn't get to properly thank you for helping me during the last event..

[For the record, Kidou looks like this during the event!]

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch gives Kidou a little smile. So he's been caught up in the game, too? He'll be sure to keep an eye out for him especially when he's looking for people struggling.*

It was the least I could do, Kidou.

Everywhere else

[altitonant_emperor]

[ When Hidetoshi had awoken, and found himself dressed in a costume that, while the old-fashioned tunic concealed his lower regions and the pure white cape did its own part to conserve his modesty, was far too exposed for his personal comfort and so his mood had taken a plunge. The silly horned helmet and the silver spear engraved with runes didn't console him much, and when he notices the plastic pumpkin on the nightstand and finishes reading the note taped to it, it comfirms to him that the management in this Tower is awful. Hidetoshi's mood has not improved when he gets out of bed and trips on the damn cape on his way out.

An American tradition, he was fairly sure, but not one he had ever harbored any interest in. It had stuck him as childish, and his opinion on it had not changed over time: but the note had given him a rather ominous demand and it was in his best interests to fulfill it.

Because Hidetoshi is well aware of the potential benefit in doing what he was told to do by figures of authority, corrupt and illogical or not. After eating in the cafeteria, it's time to go looking for that candy, plastic pumpkin dangling in one hand and tall spear in the other.

Of course, his process in candy-hunting (two tucked away in the elevator, one hidden behind the spines of books in the third floor library, and one piece inside the kitchen) is hindered by the eyepatch he found impossible to remove that blocked his eyesight, and left him sweeping his head from side to side in an attempt to overcompensate for the loss of his sinistral peripheral vision.

He's surprised when he spots the man depositing candy near the staircase. ]

Pardon me, but what are you doing?

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch looks up when he hears someone else approaching. It's the helmet that gets his attention first, for a moment, but then...everyone has been dressed strangely. Enoch is fortunate enough to find all but the wings (which were clearly meant to be ironic) fairly normal, but he knows other people aren't as comfortable with their new clothes. So the reaction doesn't last too long. Another part of their hosts' game.*

Ah... I've collected all I need today.

[altitonant_emperor]

[ Hidetoshi steps closer and tips his head to the side, frowning a little, and the helmet (it was a little annoyingly loose on him) slipped to the side as well. He carefully puts the plastic pumpkin basket down and then readjusts the metal helmet back into place, along with tugging anxiously at the white cape. :| Yeah, he's not comfortable in his new outfit at all.

He picks the pumpkin basket back up, and considers the man's small heap of sweets. So having done what was required of him by their hosts, this man was now... gathering up candies he did not need? :/a ]

Oh. I see... Would you mind if I took some of them? I still need to reach my own quota.

[warriorscribe]

*Sort of. He was gathering them for others, so his smile deepens a bit when Hidetoshi asks if he can take them.*

That's exactly why I'm leaving them here. Some of them might be out of reach for some residents, and some may not be very mobile, or may not think to look.

[altitonant_emperor]

Thank you.

[ He bents down and takes a small handful and dumps the candies into the plastic pumpkin. When the man explains why he collecting extra candy pieces, Hidetoshi find himself agreeing with his reasoning. He is suitably impressed, Enoch, you are a responsible adult. Performing a community service. ]

Then may I offer you a helping hand? [ It shouldn't be that much trouble to continue trick or treatin' for awhile longer after all. ]

everywhere else, let's say the meadow. I am so sorry...

[culbutiri]

[Nesir was getting quite annoyed at this whole having been kidanpped and brought to this place, dressed in weird clothes and sent to collect this candy substance in order to hold back a potentially painful punishment.

So when she came across a man with wings putting candy out in the meadow she jumped to the only obvious conclusion. She marched over, daggers out.] So you do be one of them?

XD It's okay!

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch dropped the candy he'd been holding and stepped back, a hand up to show he meant no harm and the other hand going back to the strange object attached to the back of his skirt, sticking out from either side of his waist like odd wings.*

One of what?

[culbutiri]

[Nesir's eyes flickered towards that object, a weapon of some kind? Of course she had known this would be dangerous, after all if he was one of the kidnappers he very likely had magic.

She held her knife steady ready to attack. She would go for the eyes; he couldn't use magic if he couldn't see.] Do no be acting stupid, one of the kidnappers.

[warriorscribe]

Kidnappers- ... Our hosts? No! I'm as much one of their prisoners as you are! Our collars are proof; they wear none.

[culbutiri]

But you do be working for them yes? [She still didn't move though, she still knew very little about this tower and didn't want to get into trouble for stabbing people unless she was sure.

Her trainers would be proud of her, she could finally wrestle her temper under control for small amounts of time.]

Library

[cutestprogrammer]

Here's Chihiro dressed as a member of the bosozuku, pompadour, large embroidered jacket and all. Basically like Mondo. but there's a twist, he also has cute floppy, light brown, fuzzy bunny ears and a cute little matching bunny tail.

He sees and recognizes Enoch so he comes over with a bright, "Hello!"

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch looks at the person he'd tried to help with relationship advice, and smiles at the familiar face.* Ah...hello. *He straightens up, standing easily.* Did everything work out between you and your friend?

[cutestprogrammer]

Hello. Eh? Oh... [he nods brightly and blushes]

Sorry, I have to ask just to make sure; does the costume make Chihiro's sex any more apparent? ^^;

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch tries not to seem like he's smiling too humorously at that reaction. First loves - so endearing in so many ways. It was a shame he couldn't recall his own first encounter with it.*

I'm glad your fears were nothing. May I guess your feelings were returned?

It's fine! Hmmm... I guess he'll have his coat all buttoned up so it's still kind of hard to tell.

[cutestprogrammer]

[he's just going to blush more and nod]