Mimaki was the first to stand before Ibu and Ruka rose to their feet.
Ruka- Ibu...
Ibu removed the single scarf around their necks so that they could move around freely.
Ibu- Haruki follow us.
He led them all to a few trees away from their fire intil the air around them became brittle and numb cold. A huge leafless tree was presented in front of them with an obvious twist. The sight madr Haruki feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Akiyo- we play Hang Man the courageous way.
A rope was hinderly swaying from where it was hunged around the tree and over a large branch. The tip was neck length.
Akiyo- ready to start?
Mimaki- yes!!
Ibu- I'm in for it.
Ruka- I want to go first.
Akiyo grasp the rope to keep it from moving.
Akiyo- now we all know how to play this but sincr Haruki is new to this, let us tell him the rules.
Haruki- what?
Mimaki- we dont use paper or a pencil. This is a real life game where you guess the letters until the word is completed. If you win, you're safe.
Ruka- if you loose, you have to place your head through the rope to test your courage.
Haruki felt the wrongful kind of nervousness. Terror was hiding in his eyes.
Akiyo- but dont worry, we won't pull on the rope or anything, hehe.
His humor was thick.
Haruki- uhh...
Akiyo- you can trust us Haruki, we're your friends.
Haruki-...
He nodded after peering to the ground thinking.
Haruki- okay, if you say I can trust you, then I will.
A huge smile was on his face.
Akiyo- just what we needed.
Akiyo nodded towards Ruka.
Akiyo- Ruka you're up first. The word I'm describing is an image of parallel.
Ruka- A?
Akiyo- no. That's a head.
Ruka- I?
Akiyo- yes.
Ruka- M?
Akiyo- yes.
Ruka- R?
Akiyo- yes.
Ruka-....Mirror?
Akiyo- you're safe.
Everyone clapped their hands together.
Akiyo- who's next?
