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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[pandacea]

In my countryside back at Xing!

[She frowns thoughtfully at his next question.] Mmm...I don't really know. She's actually a giant panda, only she was never able to grow so her family exiled her. If there are others like her, they may have died from exposure if no one else was around to find them like I did Xiao Mei.

[godwhisperer]

[This is one of the saddest thing he's ever encountered. It's sadder than the Marimo video, that's how sad it is. He doesn't visibly look upset, but he does look uncomfortable and awkward before speaking.]

I see...it is true that among even the young-rearing species, offspring may be rejected...

But despite her stature she is clearly strong. Such hardship can develop a fierce spirit when it fails to crush.

[pandacea]

[clasps her hands and looks absolutely awestruck]

That's...one of the wisest and most insightful things I've ever heard...!

You're absolutely right, Mr. Scarf! And Xiao Mei is the strongest person I know. She's gotten me through so much, I don't think I would still be alive today if it wasn't for her.

[godwhisperer]

[He looks just absolutely flustered and bewildered by the comment.]

I...I see...

Well, it would be difficult not to praise such a fine creature...

[pandacea]

[Annnnd his expression goes completely over her head. The panda's definitely blushing now.]

Did you hear that, Xiao Mei? He called you a fine creature! Truly, a man of great taste and a noble heart!

[She bows to him.] My name is May Chang! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mr...?

[godwhisperer]

Hrrk...

[He's a little too flustered about the 'noble heart' comment, but he'll compose himself enough to give his name, and give a short bow as he gives it.]

Gundam Tanaka, young one. Seldom do I meet those of your age who have begun developing their skill with beasts. Perhaps you possess great talent.

[pandacea]

Beasts...? [She tilts her head.] You mean chimeras and that kind of thing? I don't study living transmutation, I'm afraid - it doesn't seem like a very nice field to be in.

[godwhisperer]

Precisely. Chimeras, the rook, dragons, rabbits, and other similar creatures. Though you may be unfamiliar, your skill with Xiao Mei belies natural talent. Of course, such talent needs to be developed. But even I, at your young age, still struggled to communicate my intentions as effortlessly as you do.

[pandacea]

Dragons! Are they real? Have you seen one, Mr. Gundam? I always thought they exist, but all the books say that the only creatures that ever came close were chimeras created by alchemy. How exciting! I hear they're immortal and possess knowledge humans will never know! Do you think they'd know the secret to immortality?

[godwhisperer]

If they have such a secret, they will guard it jealously.

[pandacea]

Then you've met one! [gazing up completely lost in her own starry-eyed fantasies] That's amazing! It's like you're some kind of prince from a fairytale!