week 2 - weekend

[productions]

murder manor week two



saturday & sunday

24 players remaining.

This is a general mingle post. Please put your character's name, the time, and location in the subject heading of their comment. Players may also thread in logs, either posted to murdermanor or in a private locked journal post filtered to include productions.

This post will cover the weekend period from the end of trial Friday evening to early Sunday evening, when new incentives will be announced. No murders will take place over this time.

Setting & Rules
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[teenspirit]

[ So he means he wants to go outside right. ] Very well. Please lead the way.

[godwhisperer]

[He nods again and opens the door to head out. He does a strange thing where he seems to realize halfway through letting the door slam in her face that he should hold it open if someone's coming after him, so he catches it before it does and holds it.

Then it occurs to him that if she's coming with him, he probably has to talk to her, which makes him a little more nervous. He'll start filling his silences with inane comments as a result.]

I find the atmosphere in the grounds far more conducive to my purposes, you see. Though it is strange to think that woman was killed here only four days prior.

[teenspirit]

[ Wow... such... a gentleman. She'd have caught the door herself if he hadn't gotten it, but is happy enough that he did. To her, Gundam is a mysteriously cool guy, and if he's socially awkward she assumes it's probably because he grew up like Edward Scissorhands. Yeah. ]

What purpose do you refer to?

[godwhisperer]

[He is a smooth fellow indeed, but it would be hard to resist this level of Tim Burton-esque allure. He lets the door close behind her and then begins to walk out into the garden, in the direction of the conservatory.]

I spend my time in many ways. I seek sustenance for my minions, attempt to examine the runes that border this unholy site so as to unravel them, and revel in solitude at the remote corners of our encampment. There are woods and a pond...few beasts dwell here of note, but it is a location that suits me more. That mansion is crowded and there is a stifling air.

[teenspirit]

[ So he feeds his hammies, tries to figure out the electric fence, and spends way too much time alone outside. It's getting easier and easier for Sonia to puzzle out the way he talks. ]

I have not visited the pond yet... Will you show me where it is-?

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[godwhisperer]

Of course. I am not surprised; very few choose to venture that far. Perhaps they think it dangerous to be isolated, as -

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[godwhisperer]

[He trails off, as it now occurs to him she could have asked him out here to try and kill him. That's obviously the most likely solution for her sudden interest in spending time with him. And she seeks to have him take her to the most remote part of the manor. Perhaps he's being more of a simpleton than even Lydia Martin or Minatsuki Takami were, to allow themselves to be caught unawares.

He glances at her, as though trying to assess the level of threat she is.]

Hm.

[teenspirit]

[ Sonia isn't totally naive. It's not like she traipses around the house assuming nobody would dare kill her. But she doesn't think she's in danger around Gundam, and she means him no harm. As it is, even as he's staring at her with suspicion, she's walking along the path with her hands behind her back, as cheerful as anything. ]

As... what?

[godwhisperer]

...As killers always lurk among us.

[He drops the suspicious glance, however, and doesn't make any move to stop. Even if she was plotting against him, he's confident in his ability to defend himself. He doesn't want to consider that he believes she isn't, as that would be altogether too trusting, so instead he puts himself at ease by remembering he is on the popular list and she would have had no time to prepare since the incentive was announced.]

In fact, that pond is where Bernkastel did dispose of the tools through which she did the deed.

[teenspirit]

...Is it?

[ That dampens her mood a little. ] This is such a lovely place... I hate that such terrible things are made to happen here.

[godwhisperer]

[Well, now he made her sad. He's not doing well with this. He gives, as a reply, only a non-committal sound, and instead leads her past the conservatory, around towards the courtyard on the other side. Finally, he speaks again.]

In my opinion...though it does pose a certain risk to so frequently occasion somewhere so remote, to alter my own inclinations out of fear of treachery would be to give in all the more. So I will not allow such treachery to become a consideration when choosing what actions I will take.

[teenspirit]

...Yes. It's... hard to think that someone may be lurking in any corner, ready to kill you. And maybe it's not a good idea to wander around alone, yes... But I think, of the people here... You're an unlikely target.

[godwhisperer]

Feh, the so-called popularity rankings disgust me. I have no need of such assurances, as I may defend myself against anyone who dares defy me. Even such cowardly tactics such as poison, I am immune to...

[He trails off, distracted by some stray thought that seems to trouble him. But he speaks again; these pauses and silences just seem to be part of having a conversation with him.]

Do you believe yourself a likely target?

[teenspirit]

Huh? [ She looks up at him, surprised, then looks down again. ]

Well... um... Yes. I don't think I look particularly threatening compared to the other contestants here, and I haven't got abilities like being able to detect others or being stronger than the rest. So I... I don't even think I would be surprised if someone targeted me. But... I don't intend to lay back and die. I'd never allow that.

[godwhisperer]

Then you have an advantage over those who believe themselves too powerful or important or loved to have fear. It is like my Dark Gods...there are beasts who affect a far more imposing presence, but do not have as honed instincts for survival.

[teenspirit]

[ She nods gently. ] That's how my mother raised me to think. I don't want to live unrealistically... There's no way I would survive here if I denied reality.

[godwhisperer]

Mm.

[He's leading her down the path towards the stables, which are starting to come into view.]

Going forth, all must be cautious. I believe only lesser villains would make their move so early.

[teenspirit]

Speaking of the dark gods... Where are they?

[godwhisperer]

[He tugs at his scarf, and two little heads poke up from inside - Sun-D and Cham-P. Maga-G pokes his head out from Gundam's coat sleeve, and Gundam, with his other hand, pats his left pocket.]

Jum-P takes his rest. The others eschew the brightness of the sun as it is unfettered by walls or shade, but listen with approval upon our speech.

[teenspirit]

[ Sob oh no it's too cute. She waves at Sun-D, who she unfairly favorites. And Sonia is going to ruin the moment by asking a really awkward question. ]

What does it feel like when they scamper all over your body inside your clothes!

[godwhisperer]

[The question does not make him feel awkward; he just looks pleased.]

I have become accustomed to the sensation. The scratch of their claws or the tickle of their furry bodies no longer may provoke sensations of surprise or alarm.

[teenspirit]

[ Why is this hilarious ]

The scurrying sensation of a little creature climbing up your spine and invading your pants does not hurt at all? I am amazed!

[godwhisperer]

They primarily prefer my coat or scarf, as it is easier to nest in. I wear clothing with excess fabric for their comfort.

[That seems to explain it in his eyes. Thank god they don't scamper around in his pants, man.]

[teenspirit]

The part on your information card that says that they are able to obey complex commands- that part is true, right?

[godwhisperer]

They have many abilities...that card makes it sound as though they perform mere parlor tricks, but they are intelligent and cunning.

I will demonstrate their abilities. Hmm, let us see...