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

[isawallflower]

[ Riley tries to return that smile but she doesn't seem to be able to. ]

I am, of course, very glad to be captain. It's all I've dreamed about, for...well, for a long time. I'm just... Oh, you know, adjustment periods. It...was actually our first team meeting, last I remember, so...

[ Whatever she's leading into, she shakes her head and she appears more at ease. ]

What am I doing, turning down a compliment? Thank you. I've worked very hard, to get there.

[revelfree]

That's it! [Ariel looks quite pleased. If it had been anyone else -- perhaps closer to his age, or anyone less skittish than Riley had been at their first meeting -- he might have clapped them on the shoulder. As it is, he resists the urge.]

You have accomplished something. Wear those accomplishments with pride, Riley. There's nothing wrong with that.

[isawallflower]

[ You know, she's actually remarkably less skittish than she was the other day! Despite some of those hesitations, she's pretty perky and positive. This, it...well, it quiets her in a different way? Like, her smile goes a bit wonky again, and she brushes a stray strand of hair behind her ear, turning her attention to the instruments. ]

Thank you. [ She already said that. But it's softer. ] I really do appreciate it.

[ And, before he can say anything else, she turns back to him with that same perky, positive energy, as if that moment never happened. ]

You were looking through all of these. Do you play anything?

[revelfree]

[Ariel catches the shift in mood, but he attributes it to once again being too overzealous in his efforts to... bond, he supposed. Thankfully, Riley doesn't seem phased at all.

Really, he should be more concerned about that.]

Not in a great many years. I used to be familiar with the piano, but it has been years since I have been in one place long enough to practice.

And you?

[isawallflower]

[ Riley isn't at all phased! Nothing phases her. She's fine. ]

Oh, I don't play anything. I tried, but I never really...liked it, you know? It didn't take. I like doing more...physical things.

[revelfree]

You've had plenty more on your mind. It's understandable. But [He moves toward a guitar, fingers stroking along the strings]

I find that a musical accompaniment is quite motivational.

[Read: have you ever considered being a bard, Riley?]

[isawallflower]

[ Her lips twitch a bit, amused. ]

I know what you're saying. But, that's why we have choreographed routines! Melodic chants! I could...maybe give it a try, but...I wouldn't want to split my focus too much.

[revelfree]

No, no, you're right. [He waves her off, quick as he can.] You have something you are passionate about here. I would hate to distract you.