ᴏᴜʀ ᴅᴀʀᴋᴇꜱᴛ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ - ᴀ ꜱᴇʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ʀᴏʟᴇᴘʟᴀʏ discussion

Jett was actively searching for Ajax, bored out of her mind, and needing to annoy someone so she could not die.

Jet bounded up to him, throwing her arms around him.
“Ajax! My boy! Finally! And, I might, I’m not sure, I’m too scared to go see.”

(AwwwwwwwWWWWWWW FUCKKKKK)
Jett complied, grabbing the book after reaching a little.
“There ya go.” She said, dropping the book onto a chair, unsure of how to get down.

(ILOVETHESETWOALREADYFUCK)
Jett took it gladly, skipping around him.
“Now you’re speaking my language, Jaxy. Let’s go.” She grabbed his hand, leading him out.

(ajax gives me very much mac demarco vibes)

Lazuli stalked into the Sun Room. There weren't any other Selected in the room - in fact, it was empty. She sat down on a couch and started drawing.

She finished sketching and stood, loping out of the room.

The king sits in the Sunroom

Aaralyn bounced into the sunroom. She sat down next to her father, leaning back on the couch. "So, there are quite a few random strangers living here for a while." She said, because that's how you start a conversation. "You met any of them yet?"

"Why would I meet any of the tiringly boring, average, normal people? Unfortunately I met one of them, nothing interesting she had to say."

"Well, some of them seem pretty cool. I was talking to one of them, named Lazuli, she was kinda... mysterious, I guess." Aaralyn shrugged. "I asked why she signed up, she gave a really vague answer."

"mysterious? Is there a mystery that needs to be solved? On a completely unrelated note, before the rest of your family comes in here, are you planning on coming out anytime soon? Because I already know if you were wondering."

Aaralyn significantly blanched. "I... How? The fuck? I mean I know you're a genius but how did you figure that one out?"

Catalina skipped in, hugging persister on her way to the Gym. "Hey Ara! Hey Dad!" She said happily, wanting to say hi before leading her new friend to one of the only less decorated places in the castle. This oblivious child didn't hear what her dad said.

"Actually, it was quite obvious. Would you like me to explain it? And hello, Catalina."

"...Hi, Cat." Aaralyn said, smiling awkwardly. "And... yeah, actually." She told her dad.

"For many reasons. First, when I said there was a selection, you asked if it would only be girls coming, I said mostly, but not all. You looked a bit disappointed but mostly relieved. Now, I do not think you care about your brother's love life, so that was the only reasonable explanation. Also, whenever you have "friends" over, I can tell your more than friends. And a lot of other subtle hints that only the best" he gestures to himself "could pick up." he says this all talking very fast.

Cat noticed the tense air and baked away. "Just wanted to say hi; See you tonight?" She asked her sister, knowing her dad already knew they were sneaking out. She walked away quietly.

Ara nodded at her sister. "Wow. You're right, but... my friends are just friends. I don't have a girlfriend." She told Benedict.

"Of course I'm right, I'm always right. And yes, I do know about the fireworks, who do you think bought them?"

"Anyway where were we? Oh, do you know of any mysteries or crimes to be solved? I'm so tired of being cooped up in this palace for the selection."

"Well... Here's a challenge. Talk to all of the Selected and figure out their backstories." Ara said thoughtfully. "And I mean all of them. I wanna know."

"Ohh, what a bore. SO average. And only if I have a sidekick to help me"

(Wink wink)

"I can go to the garden if you go to the gym."

"I'll help, but if you call me your sidekick I'm out."

"Okay, fine, here's a list of questions to ask. Start out normal as if it's a friendly interview and don't go too far off the script."

"Name/age
Place they're from
Their feelings toward the prince
What they will do to help the kingdom if they are selected
Why they want to win the selection
Why they think they are the best for the prince
Backstory
I know it seems dull, but trust me. And don't call them out if they're lying, just try asking a similar question to see if they lie again, but don't let them know you know they're lying."

"I know how to talk to people." Ara said, waving him off. "And I'm actually pretty good at it."

"Okay, but follow the script."

"Yeah, yeah." Aaralyn stood up and ran off to somewhere.

((Oh what I'm confused))

((Everyone is everywhere at once and it's confusing me because I'm dumb))

Jack walked in, pulling herself together and staring out the window, wearing her her uniform for her last shift.

Jett leaned against the door frame, having cut the pants on her uniform to make shorts.
“Jacky.” She said, smiling, crossing her arms.

”Hey Jett.” She said, pinching herself out of her daze. She smirked. ”Nice shorts.”

Jett looked down, uncrossing her ankles and grinning.
“Thanks dude. Jax practically salivated over them. Though he won’t admit that.”

"You probably had fun with that." She said chuckling and her expression sobered up a bit as a thought entered her brain.

Jett winked, chuckling.
“Sure did.” Her expression faltered as she watched Jacky’s smile fall.
“What’s wrong, jacky-bean?”
(Her nickname is Jacky-Bean.
It’s now canon)

(Got it! XDDD)

"Eh, just wondering if I'm just going to be alone for the rest of my life; nothing new." She said shrugging. "I guess it's not a big deal."

(should i make a character for herrrrrr)
Jett pouted, taking both of Jacky’s hands.
“Jacky-bean, you’re way too fucking cool to be alone forever, babes.”

(Soft's first guard is going to be her boyfriend I think. Haven't seen Soft in a while though)

(yeah me either
just let me know if ya need someone)

(K!)

Jacky laughed. "Really Jet Engine, I'm okay." She said, using the nickname she used to annoy her friend.

Jett cackled, clearly slightly embarassed.
“Aw, come on! I gave you a cute one!”

"Yeah, but I'm bad with cute nicknames so you get what you get." She said snickering, slinging her arm around her friend's shoulder.

Jett put an arm around Jacky’s shoulders as well, making the two look like the protagonists in some action film.
“Fine, you win.” She smirked.

"Apparently Cat's trying to round up people to go to the Pier soon; you going?" She asked, absentmindedly twirling her dagger with her other hand.