week 3 - day 1 & 2

[productions]

murder manor week three



monday, tuesday

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. Plots for this week's crime are due Monday by 9 PM EST.

Setting & Rules
Private Conversations
Plotting

Comments

[balzams]

I've tried but the words and rhythm don't work the way I want them too. I think it's just because of the stress.

Mostly I've been writing in one of the blank diaries I found in the study. Do you think using a different stationary might help?

[souredsweet]

Mm, that may be the case... I, too, struggle with finding the right way of phrasing things - more so than usual, I would say.

[a thoughtful look follows that, and then a nod.] It may. I have found that the look of the paper I write on affects the topics at times, and it may be similar for others. Would you like me to fetch some?

[balzams]

Ah! You don't have to do that!

A-at least let me come with you. It's dangerous to be left alone here.

[souredsweet]

Ah, that is very true... [Kaoru's brow creases momentarily, but after a few seconds of thought, the pen is placed down.]

If you would not mind it, then - I have left most of the stationary that I found in the drawing room. We can go fetch it together.

[balzams]

I don't mind at all.

[Someone might mess up his game of solitaire but that's really no big deal. He can always start again]

I really appreciate the offer, it's very kind of you.

[souredsweet]

[Kaoru rises from the desk, pushing the chair back into place and then stepping toward the exit.]

It is the least that I can do. With so many people struggling lately, it would be nice if I could aid those who wish to focus on something else for a short while.

[balzams]

[Latvia follows without much fuss]

Mm... I wish there was more we could do before a murder occurs but there really is no way to predict it. In that sense it's very hard to help people here.

[souredsweet]

Indeed... There is only so much that can be done to keep an eye on so many people during the course of the week.

[the thought has Kaoru's brow creased a little, and that expression doesn't seem to be going anywhere on the way down to the next floor.]

[balzams]

Surely... When the numbers diminish enough it'll become easier and easier to detect the culprit of a crime.

[It's a grim thought but...]

[souredsweet]

[the grimness leaves Kaoru quiet for a few seconds.]

I can only hope that we will be able to find a way out of this manor before that happens...

[but unlike the first few weeks, there isn't quite as much boundless optimism present now. Kaoru will remain quiet until they enter the drawing room, at which point it's straight for the table that a small stack of stationary had been left on.]

Here are the types that I have found so far. You may take as many sheets as you'd like.

[balzams]

[Latvia is distracted for the time being by the stationary in front of him. It really is quite a pretty selection and he takes his time before gently pulling out a few sheets]

Is it okay to take this kind?

[souredsweet]

[the sheets get a brief glance and Kaoru nods.]

If that is what you are most partial to, certainly. I will leave the stationary here on the table, so you may help yourself to any others at any time you wish.

[balzams]

Thank-you.

I won't take too much but I'll try it out and see if it helps. You're very generous!

[souredsweet]

You are kind to think so. [a reserved smile.]

I do hope that it will help your writing come a little easier, at the very least. Shall we return to the study?