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]

And yet, I would love to see it.

[He thinks for a moment.]

I am an only child. I have never been in love. I have visited 4 continents.

[37773972]

I can believe the 4 continents, easy- I'm guessing the only child part?

[revelfree]

[Ariel shakes his head. There's a small, sad smile on his lips.]

Her name was Helena. The most beautiful girl in my village. We were great friends. Perhaps if I were less inclined to my pursuits, I might have stayed there with her.

But I left my home. And I shall never return again, for her or for anyone else.

[37773972]

[Oh. Well then. Stephen sobers up a bit from his humor, nodding slightly as Ariel speaks.]

...maybe you'll find someone else. [Or won't.] It's that important to you, though? Finding answers?

[revelfree]

Perhaps. [He shrugs. The sadness doesn't leave his eyes.]

It is. I... cannot imagine being content with my life if I did not know what it all meant, or what it all was for.

[37773972]

[He's silent for a moment...then nods, slowly]

I hope you find meaning sooner or later, then. I've...never really thought about it, myself.

[At least, not seriously - and not with a clear head.]

[revelfree]

Not many have. Not many see it as a worthwhile pursuit. The world is large, and the concept of truth is such a nuanced thing. Likely, I will end up dead before I come to know it.

[He grimaces, glancing around at their surroundings.]

I can only hope that it isn't here that my end comes

[37773972]

[He nods at that. At least, about hoping it isn't here. His mind is racing, though, and after a moment, he speaks slowly;]

If you don't mind me asking...what makes you think there is an answer?

[revelfree]

[Ah, there it was. The single question that made Ariel's stomach bottom out.]

There has to be. Otherwise I will have wasted everything to find it.

[37773972]

[Yeah. Not gonna press on that line of questioning anymore. He just nods again, and folds his hands together.]

If anyone can find it, it's someone like you. And if it's here- share with the class, will you?

[revelfree]

[Ariel laughs, if a bit timid.]

Of course, my friend. You will be the first to know.