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Yineh pulled out a four-sided dice and sat it down in the middle of the group.

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Yineh: Since Viv isn't going to let me tell scary stories, we'll just have to settle for getting to know each other better. We'll go in a circle making up questions, then roll the dice to see who has to answer the question. We'll use seniority for both the numbers and the play order. Which means you're up first, Viv.

Vivica: Okay, but no asking people sensitive secrets.

Yineh: No dice. You know how this game works.

Vivica: *hard gulp* What was your favorite food before becoming a rammu... *dice roll one* That would be me, which is easy. Summer berry pie. *lustful moan*

Yineh: *maniacal chuckle* My turn. Most embarrassing pre-rammu moment... *dice roll two* Aww~ come on! *disappointed sigh* As you know before becoming a rammu I foraged on my own quite a lot and got into some trouble, one of those troublesome times I slipped on tree moss and got caught up in a rather intense thorn bush patch. By the time I got home I was streaked with blood, naked since I was wearing normal casual clothing and the bushes had basically shredded them, and dead tired. I was trying to sneak in unseen, but one of my little brothers saw me and freaked out. He ran off screaming for help; I chased after him to try and calm him down, then the next thing I know I'm standing in the middle of half the neighbors naked and covered in blood... Alright Re-re your up.

Reteh: Favorite book... *dice roll four*

Kion: If you mean story book, then that would be The Land Of Nu by Malku Mixit, but if you mean reference book, then that would be the Essential Guide to Herb Foraging by Aruia Elixica.

Reteh: Have you read Malku's other books too?

Yineh: You know the rules. No followup questions until the game is over.

Reteh: Sorry.

Kion: *contemplative hum*

*long silence*

Yineh: Okay Ki-su-snail, I'll let you off the hook this time, because I forgot to explain the rest of the rules, but keep this in mind for the next turn. You only have thirty seconds to come up with a question when it's your turn. If you don't have a question by then you have to roll the dice and do whatever dare that person gives you.

Kion: O-okay.

Yineh: Also, you can't ask any questions that have been asked before.

Kion: I see... Uhm, what is your favorite color... *dice roll two* Yineh.

Yineh: *groan* I hate picking a favorite color. They're all amazing. I guess let's go with... dark green today just like your eyes. *seductive smile*

Vivica: Favorite smell... *dice roll four* Kion.

Kion: *blushing heavily*

Yineh: No lying. *devious smirk*

Kion: *quiet whisper* Y-Yineh...

Yineh: *smug smile* Don't be shy about indulging yourself whenever you want. *sinister grin* Darkest fantasy... *dice roll four* *excited* Oo~ Ki-su~.

Kion: *stunned*

Vivica: You can refuse to answer a question if you want, but then you have to do whatever dare Yi-su dares you to. Be warned, the dare can be far-reaching, though it can be vetoed by the other players if they think it's unfair.

Kion: *gulp* I'll take the dare.

Yineh: *devious smirk* The funny thing is whatever you would have said, I'm sure everyone else here has had darker fantasies. You should ask Re-re about hers sometime. *perverted snickering* Anyway, as for your dare... You have to kiss Mirra-su--passionately next time you see her; without saying a word or otherwise giving her any warning that you're going to do it.

Kion: T-that seems rather unfair to her.

Yineh: It's fine, don't overthink it. Besides, you have to do it unless the others want to veto my dare.

*short silence*

Yineh: The silence has spoken. Your turn Re-re, and try to come up with something interesting.

Reteh: You only find pervy things interesting.

Yineh: That's not true. I'd also settle for dark family secrets, broken taboos, and more of the like.

Reteh: How about favorite family moment... *dice roll three* Myself.

Yineh: *disappointed* Awe~ I was hoping that would land on me...

Reteh: My last birthday celebration. *sincere smile*

Yineh: It was a pretty good birthday. *dreamy smile*

Kion: Favorite thing about being a rammu... *dice roll two* Yineh?

Yineh: Being as pervy as I want to be! *defeated sigh* That's not true... It's really just spending time around people I care about. At least nowadays. Honestly, I didn't become a rammu for the kinship, though, so I'm still a bit surprised just how much I've come to care about certain people.

Vivica: How many rounds of this did you want to do?

Yineh: If you want me to answer that, you'll have to roll the dice. *raspberry*

Vivica: *dice roll two* *smug smile*

Yineh: Phsst~ Lucky roll... How tired you feeling, Ki-su?

Kion: Pretty tired.

Yineh: Alright, we'll call it a game after we finish the round Viv started, since it wouldn't be fair if she got an extra question. *play grin* Biggest life regret... *dice roll three*

Vivica: Come on Yineh! You know, that's the kind of thing I don't want to hear.

Yineh: Get over it Viv. If Re-re doesn't want to share it with you, she can always take a dare.

Reteh: *content smile* I'll take a dare, not because I don't want to share in front of Viv, but because I can't answer the question, as I have no life regrets.

Yineh: *hard eyeroll* Te-su and Sha-su would be proud. Now as for your dare. *malevolent chuckle* You have to climb to the top of the Ojeri Tree.

Reteh: *hard gulp*

Vivica: Veto.

Yineh: Ki?

Kion: Uhm, what do you think Reteh? Should I veto too?

Reteh: N-no, it's fine. *long deep breath*

Kion: Can someone at least go with her?

Yineh: Of course. I'm often irresponsible, but certainly not reckless.

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Yineh tossed the rope she had used earlier over to Kion.

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Yineh: Her life is in your hands.

Vivica: Do you really--have to phrase it like that?

Yineh: It's true, though.

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After a few moments of preparation, Yineh watched as Reteh and Kion made their way slowly up the rest of the tree.

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Yineh: So~ why try vetoing my dare, anyway? It's not like I was asking her to go dance at the top.

Vivica: I wanted it to be her choice to face her fears.

Yineh: Fair enough. Welp you're probably safe from learning any more secrets tonight. I doubt either of those two are going to ask interesting questions. We'll probably get silly things like favorite song and favorite texture. *bombastic laughter*

Vivica: Favorite texture...

Yineh: Thinking about squeezing Kylola-su's tail, aren't you?

Vivica: *blushing*

Yineh: No shame in liking a nice fluffy tail.

Vivica: *hard eyeroll* Does it always have to come down to such things with you?

Yineh: Doesn't--always have to, but it's much funner if it does.

Vivica: *hard sigh* Is it--really?

Yineh: Yes, and honestly you're pretty much the only one that seems to feel otherwise. We're rammu Viv. Even as trainees, we could wind up dead any moon now. It's good to enjoy our moments together while we can.

Vivica: I guess I get that, but it's just not really that enjoyable to me. I'd almost always rather be having a meaningful conversation with someone rather than touching them.

Yineh: Why not enjoy both? Not like I stop talking to people just because we're messing around. You know, Ki-su's pretty talkative when you get him alone and comfortable. Actually, most people are. Boys, especially since they get less nervous. Though girls aren't far off either, since often we get so tense with each other.

Vivica: *cringe* You're not going to try anything while Kion and Reteh are gone, are you?

Yineh: *disappointed stare* It hurts that's how you think of me. You know, you just told me you wanted to have meaningful conversations with people, yet you're constantly putting up barriers to avoid them. We've been friends for quite a while now and yet I still feel like I barely know you compared to everyone else. I'm not the only one who feels that way either. You're an amazing person, Viv. You don't have to be afraid to share yourself with others.

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Yineh's ears twitched at the sound of Kion and Reteh coming back down the tree.

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Vivica: Sounds like they're almost back.

Yineh: *disappointed sigh* Did Reteh actually make it to the top?

Vivica: *affirmative nod*

Yineh: *pleased smile* That was pretty speedy for her.

Vivica: Anything else you want to know?

Yineh: No, I don't like abusing your hearing too much. I was just a little worried she didn't make it, given the time frame.

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Once Kion and Reteh were sitting back down, Yineh tossed the dice over to Reteh.

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Yineh: You're on the clock.

Reteh: Oh, ah... worst fear... *awkward chuckle* *dice roll two* Yineh.

Yineh: *painfully hesitant* Err~ah... dare please. *awkward laughter*

Vivica: Really?

Yineh: Ye~ah... I really just don't want to say it out loud and jinx myself. *awkward fidgeting*

Reteh: Alright, well...uhm, how about you... lick Viv's nose?

Yineh: *suspicious stare* O~kay...

Reteh: *flustered* I-it's the first dare I've ever made up... *awkward fidgeting*

Yineh: Suppose I shouldn't be too surprised about that...

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Yineh crawled over to Vivica and gave her a long slow lick across her nose.

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Vivica: *shuttering* That was weird.

Reteh: *embarrassed* Sorry...

Vivica: No-no it was, "fun" in a kind of weird way. *supportive smile*

Kion: Favorite song-

Yineh: Called it! Sorry, go on.

Kion: *dice roll two* Yineh.

Yineh: Anyone care if I dodge the question a bit and just say I like harmonica music? I don't really have a favorite song or anything, I just love everything Sharon and Dasak play.

Vivica: Slightly off topic, but as long as Kion's happy with it, we're good.

Kion: It's a fine answer to me.

Yineh: Sweet, and now it's time for some cuddles... I mean sleep...

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After giving Reteh a quick goodnight kiss, Yineh pulled Kion off to the side and cuddled into him before falling asleep only to be woken up by Reteh shaking her intensely while exclaiming that Vivica was gone.

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Yineh: *groggy* Gone? What do you mean?

Reteh: *panicked* I-I nodded off while we were on watch together and when I woke up, she was gone!

Yineh: Relax, deep breaths. I'm sure she just went to relieve herself or something.

Reteh: What if a wisparo got her!?

Yineh: Like Viv said, wisparos don't actually exist... It's just a made-up story to scare trainees.

*long silence*

Kion: I could go look for her.

Yineh: She'll be back any moment...

*long silence*

Reteh: I-I'm getting really worried.

Yineh: *concerned hum* In this light, we really shouldn't be moving around more than we have to...

Kion: Could she be playing a joke on us, perhaps trying to get back at you?

Yineh: Unlikely. Viv isn't the vengeful type... She also has a soft spot for Re-re, so~ that makes it even less likely and more worrisome. Viv has great hearing to say the least, usually if she hears anyone in distress she rushes over.

Reteh: What should we do?

Yineh: *heavy sigh* I'll go look for her.

Reteh: Y-you can't go alone.

Yineh: I can't take you with me, and I can't leave you alone.

Reteh: I-I can go with you.

Yineh: *unamused stare* Ye~ah... You're going to climb around the Ojeri tree in the middle of the night. Just relax here with Ki-su for a few minutes. I'll go pick up her scent, scold her for leaving without notice and be back before you know it.

Reteh: But-

Yineh: No buts. I have full seniority since Viv isn't present.

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Yineh carefully made her way through and down the Ojeri tree, following every trace of Vivica's scent she could.

At the sound of Kion's voice calling loudly out for Reteh, Yineh began hastily climbing back up the Ojeri tree while yelling up to Kion.

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Yineh: What's happening up there?

Kion: Reteh's gone... I-I don't know what happened. She let go of my arm and then a moment later she was gone.

Yineh: Re-re!?

*short silence *

Yineh: *yelling extra loudly* Ki-su!?

Kion: Yes?

Yineh: Don't stop talking until I get up this darn tree.

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Yineh kept climbing as fast as she could while Kion rambled off random things until she was back in the tent.

Once in the tent, Yineh told Kion to grab hold of her tail and not let go until she got a support rope tied around him.

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Kion: What now?

Yineh: Now we get the veck out of here and get help. I don't know what's going on, but I know we need real help. While we're going down the tree, no matter what happens, I want you to keep singing the alphabet song with me. Don't stop singing until we're at the bottom and you're holding my hand.

Kion: *bewildered* Why?

Yineh: Because once a wisparo starts hunting, it won't stop until there's only one person left, first light, or until you reach a well lit secure location. But they won't take anyone you're paying attention to.

Kion: W-wisparo? I-I thought-

Yineh: I know, I know. They're not supposed to be real, but I don't know what else it could be. Anyway, it's going to be fine.

Kion: A-alright.

Yineh: Let's get going.

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Yineh made her way down the tree while singing with Kion, then swiftly grabbed a hold of him the moment they reached the forest floor.

Holding Kion's hand tightly Yineh led him through the forest as quickly as she could confidently navigate through the darkness.

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Yineh: So~ enjoying your first day as a rammu?

Kion: To be honest, it's nothing like I was expecting it to be.

Yineh: Falling in love faster than you imagined, eh?

Kion: I hadn't ever spent much time imagining I'd really make close friends, let alone fall in love. *awkward chuckle* Though I was thinking more on the lines of losing people so quickly... Eldric told me to always be mentally prepared to stay calm when someone I love is dead or dying, so I'm not exactly surprised, but still...

Yineh: So~ you're saying you already fell in love with Re-re and Viv, eh?

Kion: Love seems like an overly strong word, but I certainly like them.

Yineh: You sure? You know, according to the myths, it's--very important to talk genuinely about anyone taken.

Kion: I'm fairly certain that's how I feel... I do genuinely feel like I like them, but it doesn't feel right to say I love them. Especially given how little I know about them.

Yineh: I personally believe you can fall in love at first sight.

Kion: Did you fall in love with someone at first sight when becoming a rammu?

Yineh: *bombastic laughter* Nah, or well maybe... I'll give Viv one thing, I can get so obsessed with being pervy at times that I can forget to do self reflection, and when I first joined the rammu that was definitely my main state of being as I finally felt like I was free to be myself. Which is why we've gotten along so well. We both felt trapped in our families like we were forced to be people we didn't want to be.

Kion: I have felt very different today, especially with you.

Yineh: Which is important. I always want you to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, no matter how awkward or scary it is.

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As the pair trekked through the darkness, Yineh steered the conversation to more upbeat topics, and for a few short moments managed to forget her unsettling situation.