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It's Curtains Mods ([personal profile] stagemanagers) wrote in [community profile] itscurtains2016-10-10 11:53 am
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OVERTURE

You wake up, and realize you don’t remember how you got here.

This bed is soft and warm, but it’s certainly not yours. And the room is unfamiliar - unless perhaps you’re an actor, seeing as it looks almost exactly like every dressing room in the world. It's not quite large enough to fit the bed and trunk comfortably alongside the vanity, but it what it lacks in open space, it makes up for in coziness. This could be something you’ve seen in a movie, or dreamed about experiencing one day. But whatever the case, you aren’t supposed to be here.

There’s a silver key resting on your vanity, along with a thin program booklet. The cover - where the name of the show would usually be - is blank, but if you flip through it, you’ll find some startlingly familiar information. Maybe a few familiar faces as well…

The hallway outside is narrow and poorly-lit, lined with star-studded doors. But if you make your way past them and out into the lobby, you’ll find something entirely different: an elegant, refined opera house. Crystal chandeliers glitter overhead, and the red carpet is perfect for putting on a show. A large clock on the northern wall marks the time, though with the windows shuttered and locked it's difficult to tell whether it's morning or night. There’s also some framed information pinned up that you might find helpful. If you explore further into the adjoining wings, in fact, you'll see there's an identical copy in every room.

There’s also two sets of double-doors in the lobby: one leading back the way you came, deeper into the Opera House, and one leading out. For the moment, neither of them will open.

It looks like you’re stuck. But hey - at least you aren’t alone.
dontfeedplants: (It's not a question of merit)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-10 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seymour manages a small smile as he follows him to the music room.]
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (i'll be the first thing you see)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-10 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh- oh, well, coming up and so fervently addressing her? D-ne hesitates before nodding.]

Yes... Yes, that's me.

[Though what a strange picture.]

But I regret to say I'm clueless about this situation in general. [An apologetic smile.]
sunshineprincess: (♠ And hit the road)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-10 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Anna hasn't really had the chance to look through the booklet in full, just glance through the pages... wow why is he suddenly so close to her?]

Like I've said, I'm fine. [She laughs nervously.] Hime and I think we were kidnapped.
dontfeedplants: (My future's starting)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-10 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
You've never heard of America?

[Geez where is she from?]

Yeah, I've been wanting to move out all my life but I'm too broke to even think about doing that.

[And Seymour just kind of wistfully stares off into the distance.]
catliketread: (☠ TRUCE TO NAVIGATION)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-10 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
But of course! What would a person be without a sense of honor?

[Sorry, Anna. Hook is a better pirate!!]
dontfeedplants: (You know the book doesn't lie)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-10 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm sorry you don't have a great relationship with your dad?

[That's how you comfort people right?]
dieformymusic: (Goose hissing)

[personal profile] dieformymusic 2016-10-10 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Clenches fists.

Look guy. Dude. He's looking for a way out. Which he points at the nearby exit, grunting again.]
irreprochable: (huit)

[personal profile] irreprochable 2016-10-10 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[even though he is currently pulling at duct table, a true marvel of this world, javert hears steps behind him. familiar steps. he hears the steps turns and smells...the distinct smell of bread. (or does he??)

and turns, whirling:]


Valjean, at last! We see each other---

[he cuts off mid-line which is highly impractical of him and jarring to the listener, disrupting the perfect metronome beat of his singing and his brows furrow.

he starts singing again. what else is he going to do? more slowly, this time, almost more melodious.]


This man I see before me,
can he truly be Valjean?
I have hunted him for years now,
do my eyes now lead me wrong?

That program could it be lying,
trying to steer my hand?
wicked temptation here is trying,
warning me of this "winner of bread."


[he casts his eyes down for a moment, letting the final note linger in the air and then back to valjean's face, taking a few more steps towards him. he doesn't go for his sword (is it even there?), but is still, ironically, brandishing the duct tape, too perplexed to remember to discard it.]

Why do you run, if you have nothing to hide?
trettende: (y por fin te encontré a ti)

kitchens are no place for royalty!!

[personal profile] trettende 2016-10-10 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ While Hans certainly set Javert up to the task, he is still searching for his precious fiancee, Anna, and a room labeled "Kitchen" seemed just as likely as the next. Actually, it seemed highly likely, given her love of chocolate, but very few appliances here seem familiar to him.

At least Valjean seems to be having a similar time of it. Hans clears his throat, hoping to get his attention.
]

Excuse me, sir...? Have you seen a young woman named Anna? [ he has the pamphlet in his coat, but Anna's usually loud enough that people who've seen her know. ]
solomonjihad: (maybe I can be friends!)

[personal profile] solomonjihad 2016-10-10 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I know. Mother never really let me meet too many of the Undead, though. Just the Lilim, and some vampires.

[...]

My mother's Lilith. Lilith of Darkness. I probably should have...said that...
breakingbread: (bread dad is disappoint)

[personal profile] breakingbread 2016-10-10 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[...yeah you know what okay. Why the fuck not. Valjean takes the curve of the hook to shake.]

Ulti -

[The name comes automatically to his lips, but halfway through he hesitates, then smiles ruefully. Ah, that is pointless. His name and face have already been distributed here for everyone to see.

Who is he?]


Jean Valjean. [It seems to take him a little strangely, actually saying his own name out loud, but no reason to be rude...] Are you a ship's captain?
dontfeedplants: (They say the meek are gonna)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-10 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[He really doesn't get the name thing, but he does feel touched by the sentiment.]

I guess there's Audrey II. It's not much but that little plant has been giving me luck lately.

[He suddenly looks really horrified.]

Oh my god it better not die on me while I'm here.
Edited 2016-10-10 22:55 (UTC)
dontfeedplants: (They say the meek are gonna)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-10 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is actually the worst thing that has ever happened to Seymour.

He already looks panicky as he backs away a little from the teenager.]


N-nothing! Sorry, nothing's my damage!

[He doesn't even know what that phrase means.]
Edited 2016-10-10 22:55 (UTC)
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (Tu tomaste la mejor parte de mí)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-10 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[EYYYY SUP GIRL LET'S PARTY

No, not really, D-ne is beyond surprised to see a girl with horns and colored skin! Even though she saw that picture in the booklet, it's still startling! She reacts to this as anyone would to severe shock, by raising a hand to her mouth.]


O-oh- oh my god!

[....maybe could do with a bigger reaction there but oh well]
inforapenny: (like a fool)

[personal profile] inforapenny 2016-10-10 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Billy jumps when he hears a voice next to him.]

You shouldn't be here? I-I shouldn't be here either! Nobody should be here!

[THEY'RE GOING TO MAKE US KILL PEOPLE.]
dieformymusic: (Fucking dead now)

[personal profile] dieformymusic 2016-10-10 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's pretty alarming for Winslow given his own circumstances. He actually has a good set of pipes.

Kidnapped...it makes sense...that must be why he's like this. It's some cruel prank.

He points at his helmet, vigorously shaking his head. This is not well. One hand moves to cover half of his face before clenching it in a harsh fist.]
trettende: (y tú estés junto a mí)

[personal profile] trettende 2016-10-10 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kidnapping royalty is quite the offense. ]

Well I hope at least we get some kind of explanation soon. Kidnapping royalty is a capital offense.

[ But would his family care if he got kidnapped? Probably not. ]
solomonjihad: (☥/☆ I can't...hold on...)

[personal profile] solomonjihad 2016-10-10 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[She gasps at the intrusion, looking up at Hans, rather surprised. Oh shoot, a human--]

Ah--! Just...to go to school!

This isn't my...school.

[........Well its. not entirely untrue]
breakingbread: (bread dad wonders about you)

[personal profile] breakingbread 2016-10-10 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Valjean lowers the knife-cup (it's a blender) back to the countertop and turns upon being addressed. He doesn't seem at all surprised that someone's there; you don't get to be a fugitive his age by botching your perception rolls.]

I'm afraid I have not, monsieur. Though there are certainly many young women here...far too many, for such a place as this.

[He's rather selfishly glad Cosette is not among them.]

She is the princess, yes? Do you know her?
catliketread: (☠ WOULD BE DISTINCTLY HEARD)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-10 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
It sounds more like they've decided to replace us with actors. Not like an actor could portray me!
trettende: (y por fin te encontré a ti)

[personal profile] trettende 2016-10-10 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, they're engaged, don't be weird, Anna! ]

Kidnapped? At the ball? Who would do such a thing?

[ Not surprising she's making friends, that's Anna. ]
aflatouttahell: (06)

[personal profile] aflatouttahell 2016-10-10 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[... You know what? She's gonna have a little fun with it this time.]

No, I live with the other guy.
sunshineprincess: (♥ When can I see you again?)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-10 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Was he?]

That was very kind of him, but I'm okay!
dieformymusic: (Rhythmic clucking)

[personal profile] dieformymusic 2016-10-10 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's like a bird in a popcorn shop.

He glances around, in awe of all the instruments there as he sets down to the piano, testing it with a couple notes.

And before long he doles out the start of a melancholy song.]
catliketread: (☠ A FLY'S FOOT-FALL)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-10 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you have anyone who will take care of your plant while you're here?

[You know, friends, family, parents...]