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

[revelfree]

I have a theory. Several, actually [Because that's a perfectly acceptable answer, right?

No?]

Whoever is behind this, the Phantom or someone more, they could want something out of us. To use our talents, to exploit our connections. Alternatively, they could seek to manipulate that what makes us weak.

Knowledge is, and has always been, the key to everything.

[mcfife]

But what do they ultimately seek? Riley has admitted that is not yet finished with her education, but the Phantom has also kidnapped a king and a prince. It's a mix of those who are young and those who have important jobs.

Anything interesting you found out?

[revelfree]

People they know, then. Girls continuing their education could be the children someone with similar, if not as expansive, influence as a prince and a king.

[He shrugs.]

I haven't allowed myself to do much reading yet. I don't want those who enter to think I am immediately judging their secrets. And... I am still trying to figure out what to do with this information once I have finished. With Christine finding passages behind mirrors, I am worried that the Phantom may steal into my room and grab whatever I have accumulated.

I would rather not hand him anymore information than he has already.

[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?

[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.

[mcfife]

[Truly a tragic scenario. Angus is not sure how to console this man.]

That's good. Anything to help come up with a plan. [He nods at the door.] Do you think we'll be able to open that, or are we going to have to seek an underground passage.