[elevator] [echidna]

[guillotineroom]

[ Hello, Echidna!

You are in grave peril! Well, no, you're not, but it will definitely seem like it at first.

You're in a cage with a single control panel on a door, being held aloft high in the sky, by a creature who is just so happy to be here. This kitty-bird is enjoying the high life. You might even hear purring.

But still, you're being held in a cage in the sky and you can't see the ground. Yikes! It's scary!

That said, on the panel in front of you is a selection. Ten different teams, with (0/1 CHOSEN) written in dark green text below. ]

Comments

[amalgameat]

[she's letting other Echidnas hash out the informational cost, but she does ask:

Fran, why can you interfere in a game where Akira is not playing?

and, what is the price if we wished to cancel two teams' choices? so we are aware.]

1/2

[survivaltricks]

[his lips twitch a bit at that]

"Interfere" is a nice word. I like it.

I'm the "administrator" of this task, as determined by the Warden. My power is limited, but I can still provide opportunities, whether the Kurusu kid is playing or not.

[survivaltricks]

[his expression sobers]

And I can't let you cancel two teams' worth of choices. Only one. That's the limit of said power.

[amalgameat]

[i see.

so you were already interfering from the start? thank you.]

[survivaltricks]

[blinks a little at that, clearly taken off guard]

Uh. . . you're-- welcome?

[amalgameat]

[i'm only speaking for myself, but it's good to have even a small chance.

is there a way for us to make a greater interference in the future? it does not seem ike the warden will stop this anytime soon.]

[survivaltricks]

. . . it depends on the task, and the limits of my power at the time.

So I can't make any promises.

[amalgameat]

[...

leans down to pat his head]

[survivaltricks]

[blinks??]

Uh. . .

[UNSURE HOW TO TAKE THAT?? he looks so bewildered and unsure]

A-- anyway, I'm doing my best, I guess??

[amalgameat]

[yes.

it's appreciated. i just want you to know; it's not a trick.]

[survivaltricks]

[a little flustered]

C-- cool. Thanks, I guess?

[amalgameat]

[you are very welcome.

Fran, what is something you like?]

[survivaltricks]

[IMMEDIATELY]

I hate everything.

[. . . he says that with such a straight face but it's clear that's not true]

[amalgameat]

[fluffs underneath everyone, surprised

why?]

[survivaltricks]

[. . . oh she took it seriously]

I'm kidding. I don't hate everything. I was being edgy.

[amalgameat]

[...her feathers settle a bit

oh. i was worried. it is not at all good for you, to hate everything]

[survivaltricks]

[. . . puffs]

Don't get me wrong, I hate many things. But I guess I like stuff, like. . .

. . . carnations, or whatever. Flowers. Gardens.

[amalgameat]

[and you like the people here at least a little, or you would not be working so hard to help us.]

[survivaltricks]

[NO!! THIS CALLOUT!!]

No, you guys are the most obnoxious of all. The worst.

[amalgameat]

[she just smiles at him affectionately. oh no]

[survivaltricks]

-- quit that. Don't look at me like that.

[amalgameat]

[but i think you would hiss a lot if i tried to hug you instead?]