week 1

[stagemanagers]

[Well, all escape attempts have failed thus far. None of you have seen the Phantom since his brief appearance on Sunday, or heard from him at all. It looks like, for the time being, you’re all going to be stuck here.

You're free to continue exploring your surroundings to your hearts' content. The only real restriction on your movements is that the kitchen is closed between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am. Better make sure to grab any midnight snacks you may want ahead of time. Also, remember to label any investigation toplevels!

The Merchandise Booth is now open for business as well! The Phantom hasn't deigned to explain how it works, but...well, some of you will start to find mysterious coins in your rooms, and the Booth's got a place to put coins. You'll figure it out.

Should you wish to engage more with your host, you're welcome to drop letters in the box office slot. There's no set way to converse verbally with him, and he's certainly not guaranteed to respond if you just yell at the walls - but that doesn't necessarily mean he isn't listening. Just something to keep in mind.

Enjoy your first week, everyone.]

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday

(( OOC: This will be the last mod post for this week! Feel free to start submitting regains for any threads that aren't with the Phantom. Remember, song threads mean an extra coin! This is a peace week, so get all that CR while you can! ))

Comments

[reassuranceandrevolution]

Seems like it would sting more than a little.

[Sigyn leans over so they aren't touching anymore. She frowns at the inscription on the trophy.]

[reassuranceandrevolution]

[Now it's Sigyn's turn to jump. Luckily she isn't near a hole in the ground. Once her heart stops beating quite so hard she slowly turns to take the candle and holder from Stephen.]

I feel like he did that on purpose.

[revelfree]

Christine. You are under an immense amount of stress right now. Less than a week ago, you awoke in a strange place, with even stranger folk. No one expects your disposition to be positive at all times, not in situations like these.

[revelfree]

Ah, of course. [A beat] So. Juggling then?

[Yes, he's still on this.]

cw drug mention

[revelfree]

[Ariel flinches very visibly. It's in his profile, this shouldn't be so surprising but --

That is -- not how it works at all. [He clears his throat, trying not to stumble over words anymore than he has.]

You truly don't find the potential of discovering something new to be interesting?

[revelfree]

Of course not. But. [He runs through the list of the other "guests" in his head.]

I get the feeling there are few as experienced as you.

[Sigyn could probably kick his ass at least.]

[revelfree]

That is... incredibly unfortunate. [Science used to hurt? That's very upsetting.]

But I can hardly condemn you for wanting to protect others.

[revelfree]

That is incredibly wise, my friend. Are you a philosopher in your home? You might consider it!

[revelfree]

We can only hope that whatever theoretical allies the Phantom has, they, too, will turn on him.

[If he does have them. He isn't certain]

But I think someone who knows how to build secret passages would be less reliant on good timing, just as you said.

[reassuranceandrevolution]

Everyone has to make hard choices sometimes. And it's not like technology is in short supply where I'm from.

[revelfree]

I suppose that's what sets us apart. Any sort of advancement would be devastating to lose where I am from. For you... The answer is simple, I am sure.

Above all, it is as you said. We must make hard choices, sacrifices even, from time to time.

[mcfife]

[Angus has encountered friends sneaking up on him in dark caverns before, but it's still creepy.]

I'm sure...

Anyway, thank you for the light, Doctor. This should help Sigyn pick the lock.

[mcfife]

I may be experienced, but I'm sure we have good teachers.

[Like Sigyn.]

As long as you continue your practice, you will improve.

[mcfife]

What of the merchandise booth? If he wants us to kill one another, there may be weapons within. We don't have to makes ourselves the targets.

[He slides the bowl of eggs towards her.]

What do you usually fight with? Swords? Staves?

[revelfree]

[Ariel nods, setting his broom aside for the time being. This time when he approaches, it's with his hand out.]

Thank you for your efforts all the same, my friend.

[mcfife]

[He rests a heavy hand on Christine's shoulders.]

You have fought against this lock with all your might. We now know the true extent of its power thanks to your work.

[37773972]

[On purpose? Rude. He frowns slightly, but doesn't comment.

But he'll hand them both candles and candleholders, keeping the matches to light one for himself and then use that to light theirs if they want]

Brought the bobbypins, too. And a couple other things.

[He offers Sigyn a knife, handle-first.]

[madgiganticfeelings]

I suppose I did fight valiently... Maybe someone with more strength and more bobby pins can get it open!

[She sits up.]

So is there anything else down here that I should know about?

[mcfife]

Hostages, then? If he can take people from different dimensions, he might be able to communicate with those in our home universes...

[His parents are likely still alive. They weren't in the galaxy sector where the battle took place. Ralathor would still seek him if Angus was in danger, that's how he was.

He notices that he has been quiet for too long and stands up, focusing on the papers once more.]

So we are to keep our notes in our heads until we find a safe storage place?

[mcfife]

[Angus clasps Ariel's hand in a powerful grasp and raises it as if he were flexing.]

Anytime, fellow warrior.

[mcfife]

Over there. [He points up the nearby ladder.] That leads to a darkened room of shade and cloth, but if you pull through, you shall find yourself in the costume room.

[reassuranceandrevolution]

Hopefully those sacrifices don't have to include acid in our lunches.

[She smiles]

I was going to make a sandwich. You want one too.

[revelfree]

It's a notable motive. But... I do not suspect there is anyone who would pay to have me returned -- I have left most of my loved ones back home. I doubt they even remember me.

[He shrugs]

Perhaps so. I have always had a knack for remembering facts. With enough studying of these [He waves the papers about.] I should be able to recall it with no difficulty. After that, I can destroy the physical evidence and leave nothing for our Phantom to take advantage of.

[superbeliever]

Oh! Um- Coming!

[Richard runs after him.]

Why are we running?

[revelfree]

[Ariel laughs, a little sheepish, but ultimately a pleasant sound.]

I assure you, I will avoid getting any acid in places where it could harm others, and clean up any messes that do arise.

But... yes, a sandwich would be wonderful.