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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.
inforapenny: (tell you how how you make me feel)

[personal profile] inforapenny 2016-10-11 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[What does he even do, why is this getting easier, why does he feel kind of sick oh god what is happening where's a freeze ray when you need one.]

Yeah, I-I've never seen anything like it.
robitussin: (feel like i feel too)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-11 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Yep.

[A shrug.]

On the other hand, I doubt whoever it is would have brought us here for no reason, so I'm assuming we'll find out what's up eventually.

[She's assuming it's going to be awful, whatever it is, but hey.]
trettende: (somos los dos igual)

[personal profile] trettende 2016-10-11 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps? They seemed rather sturdy to me.

[ The rules did say there was no escape, right? ]

Maybe there are doors we haven't tried yet. I'm sure there has to be more to this place than all this.
sunshineprincess: (♥ When can I see you again?)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Now you get a big smile!]

I'm really gad we have someone like you around, Sir Javert. Someone has to know what they're doing.
inforapenny: (anyways)

[personal profile] inforapenny 2016-10-11 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I-I've read them. Um.

I. [Blink.] I guess you have too.
dontfeedplants: (They say the meek are gonna)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Well Seymour is wandering around the place when - OH DEAR GOD WHY IS SOMEONE SCREAMING NEAR HIM?

Seymour makes a surprised noise and just... stumbles to the ground in shock.]


Ow...

[RIP Seymour.]
sunshineprincess: (♥ Go see the world)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
No, the world I'm from is called Earth. Wait, there's other worlds?
bestof: (pic#10609997)

[personal profile] bestof 2016-10-11 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[...this child has blue hair and is surrounded by a flower border. What has Eliza's life become?]

I must say there is a wide array. [She picks up a furry-trimmed white jacket and holds it against herself to see how it would fit.]
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (And I'll)

A!

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-11 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not alone in being interested in the kitchen, that's for sure. The differences in technology levels isn't lost on D-ne, so from a simple glance in the doorway, it has her attention. At the same time, there's an older man in there...

So many men here, how discomforting.

Valjean's probably not looking to the door. Either way, D-ne bows and announces herself.]
Excuse me. If I could join you...?
robitussin: (you've seen it)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-11 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Upon reading Jezebel's profile earlier, she had rolled her eyes. Someone with wings and horns? Yeah, right. That's why, when she pokes her head out of her room and speaks up, Natalie turns to look at who's calling to her... And promptly freezes.]

Oh, holy fuck. No way.

[Language.]
rockthistown: (hope is a scary thing)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Th-that's me! [bow] I am Himelda Window Cure Queen of the Blue Sky! Though I go by Shirayuki Hime because nobody can remember it.
sunshineprincess: (♠ But before I go)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Hey, Anna tried to make the situation a little lighter.]

Right. So... we should start from waking up in this place?
lifegoalsorwifegoals: ('cause you're really my dearest friend)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-11 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Hey, nothing wrong with taking initiative! Oh, sorry, wrong game-]

No no, apologies aren't necessary. It's only natural that you'd be confused? To be honest, I was going to ask if you were one of the staff mentioned as well.
rockthistown: (nagisa hatedom's still around?)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
I was in the Blue Sky embassy in Pikarigaoka, but I think everyone's from somewhere else! I don't get any of this.
robitussin: (we'll get by)

lobby

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-11 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Just saying, I would be pretty cool with staying here a while if all of us could avoid the whole murder thing? And hopefully I'm way in the majority there, because... Yikes.

[Though it's hard to convince herself it won't come to that - they had accounted for it in the rules they wrote up, so they must be planning on it occurring.]
Edited 2016-10-11 02:32 (UTC)
sunshineprincess: (♥ Welcome to the rhythm)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Loaded? Loaded with what?]

Doesn't mean you're not important. Everyone has someone that wants them to be safe.
rockthistown: (judgment free zone)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Hime nervously approaches, ready to bolt back behind the clothing rack at a moment's notice.]

I'm sorry! Just-- do you know why we're here? Nobody else seems to!
irreprochable: (neuf)

[personal profile] irreprochable 2016-10-11 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
We can remain calm, and remain vigilante. There are convicts here among us.
sunshineprincess: (• When can I see you again?)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[She grabs some of the fabric with her hand and swishes the skirt back and forth. Yes, she's nervous and feeling more than little giddy. A guy is paying attention to her. Is this a dream?]

A-All the women back home wear dresses. Though I heard that in some places they wear pants! [She lifts her hand to her mouth as if she just had a scandalous thought. Women? With pants?]
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (And I FEEL COMPLETELY)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-11 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[wha.....t is this]

Hime...lda-san. I don't blame you. I know for sure I won't be able to remember it. [How blunt! But her kind smile and gentle tone offset any rudeness.]
robitussin: (and i'm trying to enjoy it)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-11 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Right. I mean, uh, thanks, but that's not really what I was saying.

[She's not used to someone being so kind to her right off the bat, so she looks a little confused as she says that before moving on.]

So. Any guesses as to why we're here?
rockthistown: (and you're gonna get married)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
That's perfect! [She claps, the power of fashion drawing her into the room.] The shape really fits you and white looks great at this time of year! I think everyone can follow fashion if they're determined enough. It's one of my favourite things!
rockthistown: (could we have one day without someone dr)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? But why would they kidnap convicts?
rockthistown: (clearly that's a good idea)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-11 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
You can call me Hime if it's too long. Even my best friend never remembers it. Who are you?
catliketread: (☠ A FLY'S FOOT-FALL)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-11 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
...Boy.

[But. But he's a man!!! HE IS THE PIRATE KING—]

Well, yes, that certainly is something we need to keep in mind. I've no doubts that our... [a pause] captors have some specific reason for choosing us to bring here, but I've no idea what it could be yet.

[Critical thinking isn't really his strong suit. Who needs that!!]