#03B2F7 (posted on 5.27 icly)

[withwisdom]

To my fellow Blues,

The bird and the post from the mysterious #FFFFFF pose a difficult task to us. Food of various sort has been appearing in my home, and I am sure in your homes as well. However the bird warns us not to indulge. Going without food can be a struggle if you have never fasted before, and so I offer this helpful advice.

1. Remove all food from your premises, or hide it in a place you cannot see. Removing yourself from temptation will make it easier for you to cope with it. Alternatively, dispose of it entirely. Burning it would be a start, but avoid inhaling any smells that may come with it.

2. Stay hydrated. The bird does not seem to react to drinking water, so it does not qualify under the quest. You don't need to eat as much as you need to drink.

3. Prayer and meditation will help cleanse your mind of pervasive thoughts. Isolate yourself in normalized temperatures. If you need assistance on mindful techniques, I will be available.

4. Commit yourself. A strong will can resist temptation.

If not eating can cause you physical ill, then do not make your body worse and avoid taking part in the quest. Children, elderly and the ill should not engage in fasting. No one is frowned upon for not partaking when they know their limitations and aware that their body will not accept the rigor with the same resilience as healthy individuals. The rest of us should make our best attempt to succeed however.

And if you find this quest difficult, please let me know. I will be more than willing to keep you in the right state of mind. Disicipline is the key to our victory. I extend the same courtesy to Reds and Yellows who need help as well, as I assume you have your own tasks.

Sincerely,
Zelda

[ ooc: though this post is addressed to blues, anyone is free to respond! ]

Comments

[asano_san]

I can hold back now, but I'll pronounce my defeat all over the place when it happens.

[withwisdom]

Why would you surrender so quickly? Do you have no willpower?

[asano_san]

Not when it comes to the idea of being so hungry I might as well be starving to death!

[Not in other situations, either.]

[withwisdom]

You will not starve to death in a few days time. [ if she could huff to his face she would! ] Do you really not care about what we could learn, or even gain, from completion? We must work as a community, not as individuals.

[asano_san]

Can't I help with something else? Maybe the next quest will be about something I'm really good at!

[withwisdom]

[ hhhmmmngh!! it doesn't seem like she's going to convince him. it feels like a loss, but... ]

How about this: if you fail this trial, the next one you must succeed. And I will be your company to ensure you prevail. Does this seem reasonable to you?

[asano_san]

[Some people are lost causes from the start.]

If you promise to help me, that doesn't sound too bad. But I don't have any powers or anything, so you can't count on me for much!

[withwisdom]

Oh, don't say that. We all have skills that are useful, powers or no powers. Though I perfectly understand how intimidating it can be.

[ she was the powerless one of her group too after all. she can sympathize. ]

[asano_san]

I'd like to see the quest that asks for something I'm good at.

[withwisdom]

What would you say you're good at then? Maybe we can find something out for you.

[asano_san]

I'm good at video games, but that's no use here.

I can be the life of the party!

[withwisdom]

[ video... game?? ]

I suppose "video games" are not productive then?

[asano_san]

They entertain you. That's productive.

But they need electricity.

[withwisdom]

It seems like a lot of people here come from electricity dependent lands. Mine not so much. Have you ever considered reading?

[ :v ]

[asano_san]

Reading is boring. I have to do enough of that for school.

[withwisdom]

[ goodness. ]

I think you protest too much.

[asano_san]

I protest just the right amount.