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Truth Booth;

❤ Truth Booth

Welcome to the Truth Booth, an innocuous-looking hut located not too far from the house, though you have to pass through a rather dense copse of palm trees and you can only make this journey with one other person.

Completely at odds with the outward appearance, the inside of the hut has white tiled floors and an almost clinical appearance. Those wishing to test their compatibility for the week must clasp hands and stand in the center of the room, where they will be scanned to determine whether they are (or not) a Perfect Match. Facing them is a screen displaying their Highly Flattering Pictures and when the scanning is complete, the truth will also flash on their screen.

So step right up. It's the only way to know for sure.

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[ Happy Friday! The Overseer makes a brief appearance at the house, to announce that the votes have been tallied, and the first Truth Booth Couple in this round of two is Blaze and Sara. She wishes them luck and departs, and our lucky couple are now allowed to depart the house and follow a palm tree-lined trail towards a Mysterious Hut. What awaits them? ]

[ To say she isn't nervous would be a lie, as stepping into the booth is something she's both eager for and terrified of. What if the results-?

No, no. She can't think like that now. They've come so far together. She steps out the door, turning to Sara and offering her a hand. Perhaps the contact will put them both at ease. ]

Ready?

Hah... would you think less of me if I said "no"?

[ Said with mild humour, as she slips her hand into Blaze's. ]

But yes, I am prepared for any possibility. Let us face this together, whatever the outcome may be.

Not in the least. Personally, I'm nervous as hell.

[ She gives Sara a wry smile, squeezing her hand a bit before they start off down the path. It's not an especially long walk, but gods, it feels like it. This is so weird for her, normally she's so funflappable. ]

I hope you know that, no matter the results, I don't have any regrets.

Neither do I. My time here has been most refreshing... and my time with you, in particular, has been—

[ Somewhere in the back of her mind, she remembers they're being watched (not just in general, as they always are, but by their fellow contestants), and cuts herself off with an embarrassed cough. ]

... Well, I'm sure you know. Though I'm not sure how to explain... ah, any of this to my subordinates. It would feel rude to simply avoid their questions, but answering seems inappropriate, too.

[ She angles her head, curious, almost as if asking her to continue, but she likewise remembers that their fellow contestants are watching their every move. Perhaps that's a bit much right now, and Blaze resolves to get it out of her later.

She brushes her thumb over the back of Sara's hand in understanding. ]

Well, they needn't know every detail of your personal life if you don't want them to. Keep it separate. Just tell them you were away for a time for personal reasons. If they respect you, they won't pry.

[ When Blaze says it, everything sounds so simple — or maybe that's just the effect of the reassuring touch to her hand. ]

It's strange to think of as myself as having a personal life outside the Almighty Shogun... but you are correct, of course. If they continue to ask, I will schedule them for five times as many training exercises the next day.

[ She's joking... probably. ]

Will you visit Inazuma, if fate allows? With the war over, our borders will soon be open once more, and I would be honoured to personally welcome you to my homeland — if not as a "perfect match", then as a dear companion; and something no less precious.

[ For Blaze, it is simple, but then she has only ever been beholden to herself. She doesn't owe anyone an explanation for what she does with her time, and neither, she thinks, should Sara. ]

Aye, there you go. Put them through their paces.

[ An amused snort - she's choosing to take it as a joke, at least. ]

Oh... Sara, I'd love to. Inazuma sounds absolutely lovely, but most of all, I'd love to see you again. You have truly become someone special to me, as well.

Wonderful. [ She says, with a smile to match. ] As for me... it has been difficult to stray from her shores, but I would gladly do so to accompany you again, even if only for a time.

[ The booth looms, so she takes an extra half-step ahead, ensuring that she's in position to hold the door for Blaze. ]

Shall we?

I would like that as well.

[ Sara swings the door open, and as Blaze moves to step inside, she dips down to press a kiss to Sara's cheek. Softly, ]

For luck.

[ And then she's moving past the threshold - only giving a bit of pause to how wildly different it is on the inside than the outside. With her hand still curled around Sara's, she tugs her along. ]

[ Stand on your off-color tiles, ladies! The room is otherwise empty and almost creepily clinical, except for the screen displaying the following: ]

... For luck, indeed.

[ Their height difference means Sara can't as easily return the favour, but one of her outstretched wings rests against Blaze's back as she takes her position. ]

A rather inauspicious room, all things considered. Though I do find myself somewhat relieved at the lack of ceremony.

[ A wing hug is just as good as a kiss! Blaze also steps onto her tile, their hands joined and Sara's wing resting gently across her back. Every point of contact serves as its own sort of comfort. ]

I'm not sure what I expected looking at it from the outside, to be honest. But I'll take it over flashing lights and blaring music.

[ Famous last words. But, here they are, moment of truth-! ]

[ SURPRISE, BITCH. The lights plunge them into darkness before the green scanning lights get to work, and the music blares. Elegantly. Of course. ]

[ A long pause transpires, but not really, because this lovely music is still playing, so can you really be mad?

Anyway, the song stops. The lights come on, one by one.

The screen shows the result: ]

[ GLITTER CONFETTI FOR YOU BOTH. ]

[ After standing rigidly through the entire song, sick guitar riffs included, Sara nearly crumples to the ground in relief when the result finally appears; kept upright only by her insane natural sense of balance. ]

O-oh...! [ TUCKING HER FACE UNDER A WING LIKE AN ACTUAL BIRD, DON'T LOOK AT HER ]

[ WHAT DID SHE SAY about lights and music?? Though, yes, that guitar is pretty sick, it all just sounds like noise to her with the sound of her own heartbeat filling her ears instead.

The the result pops up and just like that all the tension in her body is replaced with bright, giddy joy. ]

Sara!

[ She lets go of Sara's hand, only so she can scoop the other woman up to hold her close - taking care not to jostle any wings - and twirling around happily. ]

Thank the gods. I couldn't bear the thought of not getting to stay with you.

Haha...! [ Even with her lingering embarrassment, Sara laugh in genuine relief as Blaze scoops her up; a loud, carefree sound that she hasn't uttered in years, if ever. ] ... No result could have changed my feelings, Blaze. But I am thankful we will not be separated.

[ At least for another few days, until duty calls her home once more. Tucking her wings close, she lets herself be enveloped in Blaze's strong arms, relaxing her usual iron grip on maintaining a dignified and solemn appearance at all times. ]

I must be honest: I had intended to call the name of another this week. I was certain you had grown tired of my presence, or soon would, and wished for you to find someone capable of matching you in spirit. Imagine my surprise, then, when you foiled my strategy... heh, and so thoroughly at that.

[ Oh... that little laugh is perhaps the most beautiful thing she's ever heard, a sweet clarion call of joy that makes Blaze feel like her own feet are no longer on the ground. She can't help but echo it, her grin wide as she brings their foreheads together. ]

I'd say I'm sorry for interfering, but...

[ But she's really not. ]

You've thoroughly captured my heart, Kujou Sara, and you know I cannot help but go where it leads.

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