week two | mingle

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Welcome to week two, Teens Who Are Definitely Searching for Love!

Hopefully everyone got a lot of rest over the weekend, and are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the upcoming week, because there are a few things of interest this week.

But first, some changes of note in the house!

First: there is a giant rectangular box on the living room table, addressed to Lessing. It is a care package. The only thing in it is his sword.

There is some Bauernbrot bread on the counter. Ask Lessing about that too.

There is now a hot tub near the pool. It’s large enough to seat about six teens comfortably, but you can get more in there if you really try for some reason.

Okay I think that’s everything. Additionally, Tsukasa is here early this week! He’s looking pretty perky, seemingly recovered from the Match Ceremony, and he’s got some interesting info to share with everyone.

Embrace Space | Property Damage, etc | Dates | Mini-Event
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Submissions

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[willandaway]

[also glances at Tsukasa as he walks by. hello??]

[THEN BACK TO MARK. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP CAL]

. . . it doesn't feel like it's plenty. But I am trying.

[he's doing a lot more than just being his friend, too. . . but that is a long story for another day. and he can't-- he just can't-- talk about how his friend is the crown prince, the heir to the throne, in front of these cameras]

I hope to reunite with him one day.

[titlecard]

[ Look... he's going to try to put a friendly, supportive hand on Will's shoulder if he's allowed. ]

Maybe it doesn't feel like a lot, but knowing you've got someone in your corner? Trust me, it's a lot.

[ And Mark could ask about what Will means, reuniting with his friend one day. But he kind of gets the sense that the details aren't all that important for him, specifically; what's he supposed to do about it? The only meaningful thing he can do is empathize, so: ]

I'm sure you will. I mean, after all this, right? You'll totally be back with him.

[willandaway]

[he is allowed, even though Will looks a bit surprised by it. but the surprise fades quickly, and he lifts a hand to pat Mark's on his shoulder, thoroughly appreciative]

Ah. . . well.

[. . .]

[not the full story. he can't give the full story. people are watching-- people like Louis. and Louis cannot know the prince is still alive, or that the prince is even the friend Will is talking about]

It won't be that easy. I'm on a journey, and he is. . . at home.

[titlecard]

Oh... I kinda get that too, actually. My friend, William? He, uh, he's more of a homebody than I am.

[ re: he has no superpowers and thus he's a normal person who stays at home instead of flying off into danger every now and then. ]

Maybe it's not the same as what you're going through with your friend, but I think the concept still applies? Even when you're apart, just knowing you have someone is big... and you can always go back home.

[ surely!! ]

[willandaway]

[. . . it's a nice sentiment. you can always go back home. Will wishes it were true]

[but he doesn't say that aloud, instead pulling up another smile for Mark. despite that brief, bittersweet thought, it has been nice to talk about someone he cares for so, so much]

[and. . . it's nice to think. . . about how things might be, when everything comes to an end]

When my journey is over, I definitely intend to see him again.

[to. . . watch and smile, as he ascends to his rightful place on the throne]

So even if we're apart, I know that we won't be forever.