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The remaining contestants of “Burner” waited as the host muttered to themselves, trying to collect his thoughts. This challenge was going to be really great. He could feel it. The host had been hearing some of the contestants wonder if there really was a point to this whole show. There was. He just.. Took a while to come up with challenges. This one, however, was fairly simple, as well as fun. They had enjoyed this game himself when they were younger and he was sure the others did too. Once he had finished, he turned back to the group before announcing that the next challenge was ready. Kitkat just rolled her eyes, mumbling something under her breath. Daddy long legs either didn't hear, or didn't care because he just continued without acknowledging her.

“So.. uhm. Yeah. I have a great challenge for you guys today. You will participate in a game of tag.” A mix of excited comments and an odd mix of disdain was the reaction he received. With a nod, the host simply went over the rules, just to make sure everyone understood before leaving the teams to their bidding. Tissues was on their stomach, tracing images in the ground while Record paced back and forth. She was the nervous type, always had been, and she didn't really enjoy the idea of being chased around because a game told them so.

“I don't like this.. I don't think I can do this’” Tissues sat up, their lazy grin steady on their face as they looked up at the girl. Maybe it was because they didn't have the comprehension most people did, or maybe it was because they were just naturally laid back, but they just shrugged as they turned to face her.

“Itll be fine~! Just chase them before they chase you.” Record stopped in her tracks, looking off to the side as she rubbed her arm

“I couldn't.! That would be rude.." tissues just stood up, walking closer to her before gently poking her in the side, causing her to giggle and quickly brush their hands away.

"It's easy ~! I'll help you by encouraging you with tickles ~!" Their grin turned to a smirk as their fingers wriggled towards her. With a squeak, Record turned on her heels before bolting off with airy titters leaving her mouth. Tissues followed close behind, chuckling along with her. Back and forth, the two pursued each other. Eventually, however, tissues tripped over their own feet, tumbling to the ground while bringing Record along with them. Once the two stopped rolling and the amused snickers died down, tissues made eye contact, turning poor record's nerves to butterflies all over again. She tried backing away, but tissues quickly caught her, tracing the grooves in the black vinyl as they pulled her closer. Record's legs kicked out, circling in the air like she was peddling a bike as bubbly, childlike giggles pushed past her lips. She latches on to tissues' wrists, not really trying to fight them off as they chuckled in response.

"I've got you ~! See? I remembered how ticklish you were." They stated, half as a tease and half proud of themselves for remembering something so important.

In the distance, Pilly watched from afar, shaking his head. Pilly wasn't fond of such silliness. It made Pilly think, though. Somehow, it was always the silly ones who stayed safe. To be fair - they weren't very far into the competition, but it was a trend nonetheless. Pilly would have to pay closer attention to this little reoccurrence later.