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[enjoyers]

Characters: Everyone!
Date: August 11th
Rating/Warnings: Nothing as of yet. Mark anything that qualifies a warning in your subject line!
Summary: Arrivals.
You want happiness. A company called RECOVERjoy has offered it to you, so you've signed up with them. Gaining happiness can't hurt, right?

Suddenly you're in a room, an apartment, with three other beds and unfamiliar faces. This is your assigned room, and it's quite crowded. You don't get much of a chance to think as your phone beeps--it's not your phone, maybe you've never had a phone, but there's one in your hand so you check it. It's a smart phone, nothing special about it, but now you've received a text from RECOVERjoy.

Welcome to Joywick! We're so happy to have you!

You've arrived in your assigned room, we hope you like it! Don't worry, you can move out once you've collected enough joypoints. Speaking of, if you'd like to check your balance, there's a special application that tracks it for you right on your phone! Handy, right?

... Did you check? If you did, you'll notice you have no joypoints. But don't despair! We're giving you a special mission. Make three (3) friends and get 200 joypoints! Gee, that's easy! Of course, we can't put a level on something like friendship, so just get to know people. Don't miss out on these easy points! We'll give you more information about joypoints once you're done.

Wishing you happiness,
RECOVERjoy : )

You're in this for 1 million joypoints, aren't you? Might as well get started.

(AFTER THE MISSION HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED OR ONCE 24 HOURS HAVE PASSED)

You receive another text from RECOVERjoy.

Great job on the mission! Or not so great job for those who didn't do it. : (

Well, you probably want more joypoints either way. Here's how! Look for another person. I bet they look fairly happy, right? Why are they happier than you? Because they've got the joypoints you need! The only way to get those joypoints is to steal theirs. How? Take their happiness away. It's easy! Maybe a rumor here, an injury there... but if you want the big points, be creative!
You want to be happy, don't you?

Wishing you happiness,
RECOVERjoy : )

... Not quite what you expected when you signed up. You can't leave, though, you still owe RECOVERjoy 500 joypoints and, well, you came here for a reason.

Comments

inbox explodes into a writhing pile of iyan 1/2

[noisy]

[ needless to say, getting buffeted by the hissing cat attitude and the multitude of questions isn't exactly... how he'd imagined their reunion to turn out.

so, the fact that he's kind of... taken aback?

not really that much of a surprise. ]

Whoa, you're going to have to start breathing, Neku. One question at a time, hm?

[ he doesn't approach even as Neku steadily backs up. this isn't the trust he was promised, even if he knew from the very beginning that he'd never be forgiven.

it's not like he wanted anything like absolution, anyway. but if he let the boy and Shibuya live and really start living... then it'd be a lot better on them both if Neku didn't look like he did a major backtrack in the small amount of time since Joshua's last seen him. ]

You look like you've just seen a ghost.

[guielliotine]

I don't know yet.

<sub>[It's then when she tries to climb on his back that Elliot turns around to yell again, only this time he finally notices (or processes) the state of...dress that she's in. Or lack there of. Immediately he looks away, staring down at his feet, tugging at his hair in outright embarrassment.

Why was this happening to him?! Were dresses not in fashion anymore or something?! It doesn't take him long to take off his jacket and throw it at her.]</sub>

P-Put this on, will you?!

[adieuche]

[That there can only be one winner is something Yagyuu understands all too well. Of course, he has no intention to allow the winner to be anyone but him at the end, but there's no reason to start putting stress on the already tenuous agreement he has with someone so eager to leave a bloody hole in him.]

I'm sure the best man will win in the end.

[outfoxing]

It may be a game, but the promises they say they can fulfill seem like the sort of thing that would need this kind of security, right? Wouldn't you protect the secrets of your company if you were in their shoes?

[but that's quickly followed by a somewhat nonchalant shrug.]

Re: THE PARK

[ushishishi]

[When he felt a tap on his shoulder, the assassin in Bel wanted to turn around, knives in hand, and inform them that yes, it would be an inconvenience to the prince.]

[But when he turned around and saw a girl that looked quite like a medieval princess, Belphegor merely gives a smile- though, there's something a bit off about it, even with all that hair covering his eyes.]

Ah, a day in and you're lost already? 'shishi! Perhaps you should invest in a map rather than asking people who are quite busy, little girl.

[heyheyhey]

Uh-oh! Someone doesn't look too happy...

[The young jester had rid of his his pout just as quickly as it appeared, now giving the other a small smile while standing up from the ground.]

I'll smile if I were you.

wait no 2/3 it's already happening again :'(

[noisy]

Rest assured, I've joined this little shindig of my own volition.

[ which means he's as normal as normal can come -- but that'll be a tidbit he'll save until later. ]

And I haven't laid a single finger on the mechanics of this game. Everything here's outside of my jurisdiction, I'm afraid. But I'm sure that calms your nerves to hear after suffering through my "lousy" piece of work back at home.

yes give me the cr

[minus]

( Actually, his curiosity is piqued just enough to where he's gone over to the wall, and leaned in reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally close so that he can take a nice, close look at the piece of paper. Put a finger to his chin and everything, give it a read, nod appreciatively--

at least before some fellow is all up in his space touching him and kumagawa is just gonna turn around really slowly and return the stare. for a long, silent moment. then he's gonna' smile, really slowly. it's fucking disorienting to watch it spread across his face, like he doesn't give a crap that this guy is staring at him in such a way because that's actually pretty normal to him, not it's a smile that looks like a monster that just found its prey

and then: ) 『You remind me of a sexual predator!』

[sockswithsandals]

[Yotsuya's eyes narrow, as he gives Yagyuu an overt once-over. Looks like. A normal kid.

Well, it's better than Prince Stabby Mop Face, at least. He considers the obvious suggestion before he sighs. Kids are exasperating!!]

Yotsuya. Okay. We're friends. [But is it that easy...? He holds up a finger, signaling wait, then pulls his phone out of his pocket to thumb through to that point collector thing, or whatever the message said.

No, it is not that easy. Without looking at Yagyuu again:] I think I have to talk to you.

[noisy]

[ BUT they're in public... so best to stay as vague as possible if he can help it. not that Neku is making his job any easier.

anyway now that he's covered the major question. ] I didn't spook you too much, I'd hoped.

Not a fan of theatrics, or was it simply too anticlimactic?

[varmint]

[With a look like that, Elijah had to wonder how the boy standing at the window wasn't practically melting into it.

He rubbed his chin and peered inside the store...but with the variety of machines that were beginning to sprout up everywhere, things came to a point where it was starting to blur together.

He may as well ask.] I can't begin to imagine what it is in there that has you so wrapped up.

[He glances at the young man, striking his best 'let us strike conversation!!' smile.]

[pneumonia]

If Shiro puts this on can she get on your back~?

( doesn't notice his weird behaviour. however she will look at the jacket then fall down to the ground on it and roll around on it and kick her legs up in the air. )

On second thought, Shrio likes the jacket. Can she keep it forever?

[minus]

『It's not? Oh no, I've screwed up again haven't I? You see, I never had anyone, much less parents, to teach me right from wrong, and I'm still a little shaky on things like "window shopping". Without anyone to have provided me with the proper example, I'm left to my own devices!

But now, with your help, I'm certain to learn!』

( and he just sort of.... throws himself in neku's general direction and grabs his shoulders and looks like he's about to burst into tears because what a SAD TALE -- then he straightens, smiles and laughs mechanically. )

『That was a lie! Of course I know how to window shop, I only wanted a closer look.』

i.. (1/2)

[bound]

[ Meredith opens his mouth to say something and- WELL. Not that he'd really care whether or not people were looking anyway, but. Now Meredith jumps and only raises his arms in a half-attempt to keep Elijah... under control. He takes the rest, even if he DOES have a hand pushing against Elijah's cheek because he's yelling right in his ear. ]

[outfoxing]

[Oh boy, that wasn't a reaction he had expected...! But he's pretty fast when it comes to reciprocating emotions, and the enthusiasm is reflected at least in part.]

Oh! Isn't that a coincidence? [One that kind of makes him wonder if there's a rhyme or reason to the housing assignments after all, but he'll save that thought for later.]

I have to admit that it's a relief to share living space with such an agreeable person. Having clashing motives would make things a little awkward, I'd imagine.

(2/2)

[bound]

I-I know, Elijah.. [ GIVES HIM A LITTLE PAT? He felt like HE was comforting Elijah.. ]

We- I'm pretty sure we can work our way to a new home though.

ask and ye shall receive

[sockswithsandals]

[Yotsuya has, naturally, been lurking in, like

the fucking coat closet, or wherever he's able to lurk effectively and watch people look at his brilliant poster. When this kid first walks in and he catches a glance, his immediate thought is something along the lines of, 'Twelve-year-olds are easy to scare, aren't they?' and he thinks this will be a nice, easy thing. The kid will freak, and he will feel better about his terrible day of having to look at other people more than once.

It is, he thinks, a pretty good deal--but then the kid has to go and look at him like that, and smile in that way... It would almost be impressive, until he RUINS THE WHOLE THING with his comment. Yotsuya attempts to hold his expression, but no, it's all over and his blank face twists into a frown and he throws his hand up, aggravated.]

You ruined it!

1/3 I THINK LFMDSKG pls learn to count

[partnered]

. . .

[ It's more than a little weird than Joshua is acting so damn normal, but --

Then again, it's Joshua. It'd be weirder he wasn't acting like this was just part of his daily routine. And Neku will be damned if he lets his guard down again, not around him. ] Shut up already.

[adieuche]

[Yagyuu visibly starts, just a tiny flinch, before he turns to face the other boy, a polite, bland smile firmly in place.]

I'd prefer not to resort to violence. [It's almost not a lie; after all, he reserves violence for when it will be most efficacious.] Unfortunately, it seems I may have little choice.

[gatto]

But they're not gonna like that!

How'd you make your other friend?

[noisy]

. . .

[ but what was that, he can't even ] Wow, you go for blood don't you, Shizuo.

But considering how personable you're quickly turning out to be, I couldn't possibly believe the first one to be true.

[ either he's laying it on thick, or he's taking mockery by the tail and slapping Shizuo across the face with it. at this point, it's hard to tell. ] I suppose I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, and place my bet on the second.

You look like you could've been bitten by a few radioactive insects at one point in your life.

[ushishishi]

[To that, Bel's grin changes into a self-satisfied smirk and he places his hands in his pockets, giggling softly.]

It should be obvious, even to you, who will come out on top. I could give you a hint, but games are so much fun, aren't they?

[bound]

[ Oh boy. ]

I'm not miserable. [ Ahem. Meredith glances at him from the side, not quite ready to turn away from the window. ]

You're familiar with these then? [ Mostly this phone he'll have to work with.. ]

[guielliotine]

NO YOU CAN'T KEEP IT FOREVER JUST...JUST PUT IT ON!

_{[It's hard to stay composed when a practically naked girl is rolling around on your jacket. It's really, really hard.]}

IF YOU PUT IT ON I'LL CARRY YOU JUST STOP BEING INDECENT!

[sockswithsandals]

[Wow be like that. There is only one response to this stunning display of maturity, and that is to be the actual adult in this situation.

...

By leaning back and, after a moment, shimmying down so he takes up even more space and gets his feet all over even more things, including Bel if he keeps bouncing like that.

Adult.]