week 0

[productions]

murder manor week zero



friday

[You wake in an unfamiliar bedroom, with no memory of how you came to be there and a sensation that something you once had is gone. The room you're in is luxurious and comfortable, but there is a musty feeling of disuse and decay in the air. Still, you've provided with new wardrobe perfectly tailored for you, a key ring that will unlock your bedroom door, so surely you're welcome to explore the manor?

Have a look around and make yourselves at home. You'll soon find you're not alone, but if any among you knows the secrets of this place, they aren't speaking.]

This is an open mingle log for arrival at the manor. Please put your character's name, location, and the time in the header of their comments. Characters are welcome to explore the manor and get to know one another; nothing else will be revealed to them today.

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Rin Kagamine | Music Room | 10 AM

[roadroller]

[Waking up in a new house with no memory whatsoever of how she got there and clothes that seem more suited to a roaring 20's costume party than actual life? ... Welp, must be a gig! She'll just get dressed, pick up her laptop and wander over to the music room, and then stay there as though waiting for someone to arrive. She can be caught either putzing around with computer games or absently playing the piano. When someone comes in though, she'll look up from what she's doing and cheerfully ask,]

Hello! Are you the Master? ♪ [in a voice that sounds musical and synthesized, to boot.]

[speakveryclearly]

[The lovely music lures her back into the room after passing it over, the first time, for lack of musical talent herself - what a stark contrast with the faintly dusky atmosphere of this strangely luxurious hive.

Kanaya is somewhat bemused at the girl's question, and shakes her head as she moves into the room to a spot near a window.]

Sorry to tell you I'm nothing of the kind.

[roadroller]

[Rin makes a bit of an awed expression at Kanaya's strikingly nonhuman looks, but she'll keep playing - no need to stop what she's doing for someone she's not waiting for. Besides, it seemed like she came in to listen anyway.]

Ah, that's okay - I don't mind, cause my music is for everyone! ... But do you think you can fill me in on what's going on? I must have forgot. ♪

[speakveryclearly]

[She grimaces briefly before smoothing out her expression, clasping her hands.]

I wish I could fill you in on something I don't remember myself!

[roadroller]

You don't know why you're here?

[There's a lack of an "either" at the end; Rin clearly seems to have different standards for herself than other people. She's not sure what to make of this contradiction to her expectations.]

Um, has this ever happened to you before? ♪

[speakveryclearly]

[She thinks back to the game she played with her friends that one time, to... to wigglerhood insomnia that doesn't seem as fun as her emotional attachments to that period of her life.]

Not exactly, no.

Why, has it happened to you?

[inthebones]

I shouldn't say so, no. Not unless I hopelessly muddled human anatomy throughout school, which could very well be.

[The woman, it seemed, took these sorts of terms a bit more literally than was necessary. Dressed in a severe black cloak, Susan enters and hovers about near the harp, her gaze wandering throughout the room.]

I suppose you haven't the least idea where you are, either.

[roadroller]

Huh?

[Rin tilts her head - she has no idea what Susan is talking about, the term's got nothing to do with gender as far as she's concerned. But at least she doesn't have to dwell on it long. The next inquiry is much more strange; it's not too unusual for Rin to be in this scenario, but she's a robot for hire. The people around her are supposed to know what's going on.]

Um, are you lost? I thought this was a set for a video, since I had to pick out a costume and such. ♪

[inthebones]

[Susan's attention immediately snaps back to Rin, and she frowns in earnest at those words.]

...It appears I am. Quite lost, indeed.

Define those terms you just used, if you could - 'set' and 'video'.

[Her voice has become firm, suddenly, almost supercilious.]

[roadroller]

Seriously? ♪

[...Rin will find Susan's look to be incredibly serious, so she'll answer, though her eyes shift uncertainly as she wonders why she has to explain something that should be common knowledge in this day and age.]

Well... A video's a recording of images and sound. And a set is the place where you do the recording. It's for entertainment, like how people make them to promote my songs! ♪

[Rin's already at her laptop, so she'll show her a promotional video if she has to.]

[inthebones]

[Susan... stares uncomfortably at the laptop. There is a vaguely sunken quality to her voice now as she flatly continues.]

...Songs for entertainment. I see.

[A slight exhale.]

Could you state the date you believe it to be? And your previous location - as specifically as possible.

[souredsweet]

[Kaoru had been drawn to the music room after hearing the piano, since it's an interesting melody and the large manor had been too silent for comfort in general. actually being spoken to upon entry is something Kaoru wasn't expecting, though, and the question itself is entirely surprising as well, causing a brief silence to stretch out before the answer comes.]

The...? [master of the house, maybe? that earns a headshake.] No, I'm afraid I'm not.

[roadroller]

Haaah... Well, it was worth a shot! ♪

[There have been a few people coming in now while she's been in here. Rin's starting to think there's not going to be any "Master" showing up. She'll keep on playing.]

Have a seat if you like what you hear. I'm just killing time. ♪

[souredsweet]

I apologize. I don't know who the master of this home is, myself, or I would direct you to him...

[but since searching for someone like that has proved fruitless so far, so the topic is discarded quickly in favor of the invitation given.] Pardon the intrusion. [habitually said and accompanied by a brief, shallow bow. Kaoru enters the room after that though, quietly taking a seat on one of the chairs.]

Your playing is very lovely.

[roadroller]

That's okay, I'm starting to think no one knows. I've never seen this many clueless people at once! I don't know who lives here either...

[but who cares, her music is being complimented!]

Thanks very much! If you like, I can sing too! ♪

[souredsweet]

It's more than just a little unsettling... [while Kaoru is a little more inclined to linger on that topic since it seems a little important...! it appears that the sentiment isn't shared, and it's not like a distraction would be unwelcome.]

...If that isn't too much trouble, I would love to hear you sing.

[terriblesister]

Ah...

[sob she was just looking around why this-]

...the what?

[roadroller]

Ah - should I have said Producer? [that's looking like a no] Do you write music!? ♪

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[terriblesister]

Ahaha, write music? Me?

[terriblesister]

.....Well, I do like karaoke... [NO YUZU THAT DOESN'T COUNT...]

[roadroller]

[IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T.]

Not even close... I'm supposed to be the one singing! ♪

[motheringnation]

[Ukraine looks around, not sure if she's asking her.]

Um....no?

[roadroller]

[She stares at her for a moment, then says almost to herself]

Maybe I should just give up... ♪

[motheringnation]

....give up what?

[roadroller]

Waiting around, I mean. I really thought someone would be coming by here to tell me what I'm supposed to do. This is really disorganized! ♪