Welcome to Gaia! ::

Gripping her shoulder gently, Shun heard the click of the door and took at as a sign to get out of here. Walking past the other three, he paused just for the moment to look at them. Signing, he shook his head and continued on. This.. training experience was certainly... different from what he was used to.

((Exit))

Riyo didn't immediately follow like usual. No, she was very distracted with the ball of yarn until Hel called after them.

Dazed and with ball of yarn in hand, she took one last glance back to the fields of catnip before hopping through the door. At least the effect would start to fade once she got out of there.

((exiting))

The new room is lacking in the gifts of joy the house had previously given. Across a deep chasm, a drawbridge hung. above the chasm hung several blades, preventing anyone from flying or jumping across safely. Not to mention, the level to lower the bridge was on the other side.

Two doors, flanked by statues of old men stood, each one's eyee opening and illuminating the area around them with a green glow. Equal in all things, right down to the catnip growing at their feet.

Upon seeing the group, they speak in unison:

“We are the guardians of the way onward.”

They fall silent. Then the one on the left speaks, “Both of these doors lead somewhere.”

“But it all depends on what you’re looking for,” the statue on the right chimes in, “If it is the way forward -”

“Oh! I know that one!” The one on the left interrupts. “It’s behind my door!”

The one on the right shakes its head. “No, it isn’t. You just want them to go through your door for your own amusement.”

“I am not!” The left statue retorts, “I’m only trying to help! You’re the one who is insisting on confusing them! Besides,” the statue turns towards the group. “Why don’t you lot pick?”

“It is your decision, after all,” the right statue adds with a nod. “Though you may wish to discuss it amongst yourselves; you must agree on one door, and must go through that door and only that door.”

“And we can’t tell you what’s behind the doors, either,” the statue on the left chimes in. “So don’t get any ideas! Just let us know which door you pick. And you can’t ask us any questions, either.”

The right statue says nothing, and watches the group expectantly.

((Entering))

Bursting through the door was Mot, and he immediately hid behind Hel for protection from Riyo's claws. ....Yes, the tall skinny cowboil hiding behind a short Valkyrie made perfect sense at the time.

...I never said he was smart.

His eyes were fixed on Riyo, moving to avoid her when he needed to as he listened to the crazy statues.

"Right one." Mot said quickly. Was there logic to his choice?



Doubtful.

(( Entering ))

Riyo had charged in through the door, prepared to claw Mot's eyes out... Until she saw the room they now occupied. Her anger started to turn into curiosity as she listened to the statues, a rather perplexed look on her face. "This reminds me of a story I once heard. About two twins and two different paths. One way led the right way, the other got you lost forever. You could ask each twin a question, but the catch was that one of them was lying and one told the truth." The ghoul explained, examining the statue's faces. "The weird part about this is that we're not allowed to ask questions, so.."

Her eyes followed the statues to the ground, where she finally spotted the dreaded plant. "I think... W-we should... NO. NO I WILL NOT GIVE INTO TEMPTATION!" The feline screeched, her hands reaching for the statue to try and resist the stupification.

Unfortunately, like a vampire to blood, her nose could not deny the scent after inhaled. The ghoul's eyes dilated as she got to her knees and practically cuddled with the catnip and the feet of the statue.

"I think we should pick the door that leads forward." The ghoul purred out, rolling onto her back contently.

Riyo was... Riyo was... High again.

Mot breathed a sigh and backed away from Hel. Well, he was safe from harm, anyway. The worst Riyo might do is molest his face again.
Somehow though, she was making a lot of sense. "Riyo has a point. I say we pick the door that leads forward." Smartassery. It was always an option.

Mot's eyes shifted to Mitsu. She looked so down. So upset. Was it because her mask was ruined? He hadn't seen the event between Shun and Freya, and could only assume that was it.
Mot knew how much Mitsu felt she needed a mask. It was not unlike his hat. It was her security blanket like his hat was to him.

Mot had a thought. One he'd never had before. He shifted, looking at war with himself for a short while. He then moved toward Mitsu, until he was right beside her.
A small hesitation in his posture, then a move no one saw coming.

Mot took off his hat, and placed it on Mitsu's head. The reaper leaned in to her ear and whispered. "It's only a loaner. Keep it safe, okay?"

Mitsu had been so focused on nothing in particular that the sudden weight against her ears caught her by surprise. They folded back which allowed the hat to fall into place on her head. Big crimson eyes turned up toward Mot peeking out under the brim on the hat. Was he....he was really loaning her his hat?

The hurt she felt eased ever so slightly at the kind gesture and Mitsu stepped forward to give Mot a hug. "Thank you, Gin-" She sighed as she nearly let the name slip again. "..Mot. I will be sure to keep it safe." As Mitsu pulled back she pulled the hat downward as Mot usually did which kept her face out of view. It was hard to see but if she watched her footing she would be fine right?