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Ars Arcana Mods ([personal profile] arsholes) wrote in [community profile] arsarcana2022-04-24 11:19 am
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week 6

[On Sunday morning, there is a small gift waiting for the early risers in the tower: a dull lead key (don't lick it), dangling from a length of twine tied to the wooden beam across the ceiling at the cross section of the four dorms. Upon further inspection it has a particular symbol on the back half and a note that reads "Good job. Here's your reward". The note is signed Lord H. The key goes to sixth floor, where there is the same symbol etched above the keyhole on the lock.

The new floor is even more grand than the previous ballroom, a full theatre for their enjoyment. But it doesn't take away the burning sting of certain people who would have loved to see it.]



Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday


WEEKLY DEALS

1. Random Record Shuffle* - A funky fresh record you can play in a record player! The only catch is Garfield gets to pick the artist. *One per customer [1 coin]
(cw: creepy doll) 2. Angie - The ultimate haunted(?) doll, the sweet babiest sister. There is a massive crack in her head. [5 coins]
3. The Katana of Kant - A magical sentient katana that, when unsheathed, the wielder must have a philosophical debate over whether the act they're about to commit is a moral one in order to be able to use it. If the wielder wins, an attack will do double the damage. The katana also has a German accent. [Free, Please Take It]


LEFTOVER STOCK AT 50% MARK-UP ON SALE
1. Greater Hat of Disguise - A hat that lets you transform your appearance for as long as you're wearing it. You choose exactly how you look and sound, with the hat transforming to whatever headgear you choose. (You still have to sell the act though.) [2 coins]
2. Moon God Mask - A very large moon mask that covers your entire head. It kind of makes you want to either get a hamburger or form a cult. [1 coin]
3. The Tingler - The whole hand tingles from wearing this ring, as if more blood rushes through the area. [1 coin]




(( OOC: Don't forget to submit your orders for any threads that aren't with Heisenberg or Garfield! And don't forget activity check! ))
cuttingremark: (finger)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
First, did you fail to notice his attempts to help Olive yesterday? And second, did it ever cross your mind that we might have a better chance of getting out of here if our Warden actually liked us?
replacementshield: (> Oh really?)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I saw that he changed our options to vote from Olive to Calamity, if that's what you meant. Which seems to just have been for show.

[ ...As for the second question, he'll scowl. ]

It has. Does it mean I'm going to suck up to him? Never.

That involves actually trusting him to be able to do much of anything, and truly helping us. I won't forget what he's done to us so far, and that revolting scheme he's pulled with Stella. I could never trust scum who has personally had a hand in our suffering.
cuttingremark: (yeah)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
No, you absolute moron, the fucking ladder he made for her on the side of the tank! Norns, are you blind?!

[Yeah, about Felix reminding him of his brother...]

It isn't about trust, it's about survival. But you can't see past your own bloated ego and 'morals' [said with full air quotes and mocking tone] to see a potential ally where we desperately need one!
replacementshield: (> Can't believe this [crap])

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Felix remembers the way the exoskeleton shattered to fashion into handholds for Olive to take ahold and climb up.

As well as the comment Heisenberg delivered to Calamity at the end. But, really, how was he so sure that wasn't a display of some sort either? ]


In case you haven't noticed, I can see just fine! I saw what he made for her and thought it was some sort of sick taunt. That she'd be eliminated even if she had successfully climbed them.

We all know this wretched game isn't fair! So, why the hell else would I think differently?! That what he meant to do was offer any actual assistance?!

[ Felix bristles about his ego and morality being brought to the forefront. ]

Oh please. Relying on him to like any of us still involves giving some form of trust to him!

I'm not going to stop you or anyone else from trying to get in his good graces. But if you expect me to do the same and you have no interest in exercising any single bit of caution in doing any of that, then you're a bigger fool than I imagined!
cuttingremark: (arguing)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[The book disappears as Loki throws his hands up in frustration.]

Fine! Be a stubborn boar. But don't go around antagonizing him and undoing what some of us are trying to do to get all of us out of here in one piece.
replacementshield: (> Oh really?)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
It's called being realistic, you conceited idiot. You have far too much hope in being friendly with him working out in the first place.

[ The irony is palpable here. He hasn't hear that term used except by himself months ago, but judging by the irritable look on his face, hearing it tossed back at him hit a sore spot. ]

Hmph. As if I'd hold my tongue normally, thinking it'd be smart to rely on him to get us out of here.

[ Unsurprisingly, he still looks plenty pissed off. ]

The best you'll get is that I won't acknowledge the pig if I don't have to, and even then I won't make any promises.
cuttingremark: (gun)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
No one is relying on anyone, I'm just keeping our options open.

[Hope and trust and friends didn't keep him alive on Sakaar, but he's pretty sure Felix wouldn't understand that either.]

Not every battle is won on might and scruples.
replacementshield: (> Again with the tales of chivalry)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Fine. You can at least understand why I had my doubts, can't you?

[ On the other hand, Felix can't help but be cynical and distrustful. Not too long ago he was a part of a war where people stabbed each other in the back.

So many who were loyal to the Kingdom turned sides in a blink of an eye. The people suffered. Dimitri almost died and suffered. Even if this isn't just cleanly about trust, he can't help but worry. That somehow either of them trying to be friendly would get hurt. Maybe he's being paranoid.

But whatever the case, he's handling this particularly badly. ]


Don't patronize me. I already understand that some battles are won by actions taken behind the scenes. I've been through a war. I know that well enough.
cuttingremark: (eyebrow)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
This isn't a war, Felix. [Loki's voice is surprisingly soft considering how much yelling he was doing only a moment ago.] It's a hostage situation.

I know you don't approve of my tactics, it's something I'm very much use to. All I'm asking is that if he makes a gesture you don't automatically reject it. Please.
replacementshield: (> Not this shit again)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It is, though he tenses, holding back a flinch seeming to have expected a different response.

The fact he goes immediately quiet instead of stomping off or yelling still is probably a good sign at least, because those are things he can absolutely do. Then he looks down, off to the side.

Another moment passes and he finally lets out a sigh. ]


...One chance. That's all he gets. I shouldn't even be giving him any and I will still be vigilant where he's concerned.

[ Anyway, he's not saying that because he feels forced, and that's what is important to him. ]

Just promise me you'll be careful. I know there's risk in everything we do, but I don't think saying so is unwarranted. So don't think me saying so is an insult or anything.
cuttingremark: (friendly smile)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Loki nods.]

Your concern is appreciated, and I will be. Believe it or not, this isn't the first time I've endeared myself to a madman in a position of power to survive.

[And this one doesn't even have a melty stick.]
Edited 2022-04-25 21:34 (UTC)
replacementshield: (> You're all the same.)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmph. I don't know how you'd gotten into such a position before, but...hopefully this will be the last time you have to.

[ Felix doesn't think it fair, but he knows saying such things is moot. Life isn't fair, after all. ]
cuttingremark: (ugh)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Last time it was the mad sister neither Thor nor I knew we had shoving me out of an inter-planetary road mid-transit and landing me on a literal garbage planet.

So currently it's a bit of a toss up.
replacementshield: (> ...What am I looking at here)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-25 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... ]

I don't even know what the hell a inter-planetary road looks like but that sounds insane.

And who is Thor, exactly?
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[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-25 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
My older brother. Adopted, but we were raised together nonetheless.

You'd probably like him a lot more than me. Much more straight forward.
replacementshield: (> Again with the tales of chivalry)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-26 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Would I really? For all I know he could annoy me absurdly with some kind of foolishness, and I don't tolerate nonsense all that often.
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[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-04-26 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
In the past he may have, but he's matured quite a bit over the past few years.

And if you ever meet him somehow and tell him I said that, I'll cut out your tongue.
replacementshield: (> That's actually funny)

[personal profile] replacementshield 2022-04-26 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
Then I suppose I'll have to keep that to myself.