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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.
rockthistown: (but at least i know the canon?)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-14 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Do you really think it'd be that terrible?
onthebusagain: (My Candy Store)

[personal profile] onthebusagain 2016-10-14 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
I won't worry about it. It's only a matter of time before people notice us missing, and we'll all be let out. As far as hostage situations go, this isn't bad!
catliketread: (☠ TAKE ANOTHER STATION)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-14 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
It's certainly possible! But I cannot say for certain, for I am unacquainted with magic of any sort, much less something like this.
dechagny: (is not a total douchebag)

[personal profile] dechagny 2016-10-14 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah, well, of course. Raoul listens, and when Javert finishes, he responds:]

True as I can make it
I'll take the greatest care
Monsieur, no one shall harm me
I'll keep fear far behind me

Ever watching, ever listening
Of danger I'll beware
And soon, we shall become free
I swear that you can trust me
rockthistown: (told you this was weird)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-14 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
They'd better, anyway... You're right! We can't be here too long.
rockthistown: (maybe i might have screwed up)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-14 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[She sinks to the ground.]

First getting kidnapped, now I'm going to get lectured when I get out, too!
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (you'll fall asleep)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-14 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[hiss noooo one of her character traits is pessimistic!!!] An enlightened way of thinking... I suppose.

[she so far from believes it but]

I just was, ah, exploring, myself. Seeing what this place has to offer...like microwaves. [sup kitchen appliances]
sunshineprincess: (♠ Life is a trip)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know what 'home-schooled' is!
onthebusagain: (Or forget that creep)

[personal profile] onthebusagain 2016-10-14 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
You're like, super homeschooled material, even if you weren't.
sunshineprincess: (♠ And the roadmap)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Which should make them all the more suspicious?]

I'd never in a million years even think about it!
sunshineprincess: (♥ When can we do this again?)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
It's not that hard! I think it's easy.
sunshineprincess: (♥ But before I go)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, but what does that have to do with her being nervous?
rockthistown: (maybe i might have screwed up)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-14 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
You don't have to rub it in... [sulk] It's scary to approach new people, even if a lot of them turn out to be nice and I like having friends!
robitussin: (do i just disappear)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-14 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, at least she's not flying solo on the whole running a country thing.
sunshineprincess: (• There'll be music)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
I'm a princess! [She crosses her arms and pouts.] Not a home-school weirdo, or whatever else you think you can insult me with.
sunshineprincess: (♠ Can I see you again?)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
I agree it can be. But it's exciting, too! And we're definitely friends now.

[It's time for a song to this tune.]

Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.
A circle is round,
It has no end.
That's how long,
I will be your friend.

A fire burns bright,
it warms the heart.
We've been friends,
from the very start.

You have one hand,
I have the other.
Put them together,
We have each other.

Silver is precious,
Gold is too.
I am precious,
and so are you.

You help me,
and I'll help you
and together
we will see it through.

The sky is blue
The Earth is green
I can help
to keep it clean

Across the land
Across the sea
Friends forever
We will always be
sunshineprincess: (♠ At the mountains)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
Why would anyone try and run their own country? That's way too hard!
rockthistown: (hope is a scary thing)

[personal profile] rockthistown 2016-10-14 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Hime starts to brighten.] Really? Even though we just know each other now?

[...And what was that verse about not littering doing there?]
sunshineprincess: (♥ 'Cause it's all so brand new)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! Of course we are. Plus, princesses should stick together.

[Who knows.]
robitussin: (and i'm trying to enjoy it)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-14 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't that what rulers are supposed to do? I mean, not alone, but...
sunshineprincess: (♥ 'Cause your future's)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-14 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Ruling and running are different. My sister will rule the country, but she's going to need help running it. That's what advisers are for. So she doesn't become a tyrant.
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (jenny‚ darling‚ you're my best friend ♥)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-14 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. We, ah, we do. If it's to see her again... I'll work my hardest.
lifegoalsorwifegoals: the world to me (nothing you'd miss but it means)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-14 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[A mournful sigh.]

We seem to be in quite the horrible situation here. I don't blame you for...being worried.
dechagny: (mild disgust)

[personal profile] dechagny 2016-10-14 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[RAOUL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING OKAY]

Well! Congratulations to him. I'm sure a fine career of...flagrant piracy awaits him.
dechagny: (mild disgust)

[personal profile] dechagny 2016-10-14 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Is it not already tarnished by being black - oh fuck it he isn't going to ask]

Well, I assure you sir, that there is very little you could do to me to sour my opinion of you.

[You're already a loathsome pirate ya can't go any lower]