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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[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.

[roadroller]

[She caught that...]

Okay. I'll sing, and then we can talk about the mystery of the mansion! ♪

[Compromise!!

And to get in the mood for talking about mysteries, she switches to playing and singing a more mysterious tune. This came to mind because it's late September so she's starting to prepare for Halloween. She'll just skip Len's half of the song, this way it's a little shorter too so she won't have to wait long.]

♫♪ I'm very excited about treats
But after sniffing the third chocolate bar
I lost interest...
Do not betray my hopes
Hurry and feed me a treat
That no one has ever tasted

No matter how I look at you, your body is battered
Just like a cookie
Okay, I won't leave a scrap
Framboise, or a stormy island?
Stick candy, or a secret word?
Well, which shall you choose?
Go ahead and pick
Whichever you wish

The fragrance that stains our hands won't ever come off....

Poisoned wine, or a cake knife?
A tuneless piano, or a snow muffin?
Well, which shall you choose?
Go ahead and pick
Whichever you wish ♫♪

[She plays out the rest of the song, and then transitions into another random spooky tune while they resume chatting.]

Did you like it? It's a little spooky, but so is this place, more or less. I can tell you what I've found out so far though, just from hanging out in here and talking to people. ♪

[souredsweet]

[the lyrics leave Kaoru a little baffled, but the overall tone and emotion of the song is conveyed. spooky indeed... once Rin is finished:]

—It was an interesting song, certainly. Very fitting for a place like this. [that compliment is toeing the line of "i'm being polite for the sake of politeness you strange child", but there is definitely some genuine admiration in Kaoru's expression.] Your voice is quite unique as well, and... well, to be honest, you're one of the first pianists I've ever had the fortune of meeting, but your playing is captivating. [a gesture toward the piano as Rin continues the next song.]

An unsettling piece for an unsettling place... Ah, but if you would be willing to share, I would appreciate it.

[roadroller]

Thanks for the compliments. Though, is piano not popular where you're from? ♪

[that seems a bit strange to her, but definitely not as strange as the other things she's seen today.]

Well the biggest thing I've noticed is everyone here comes from a different place. Actually, I haven't even met anyone from Earth yet, if you can believe that. ♪

[souredsweet]

It's not something that many people have a chance to play, so I suppose that explains its lack of popularity. [which is said like a light jest, though it's perfectly true.]

Ah... I've run into someone like that, as well. I'm from Earth but it seems like no one else shares a similar location on the planet itself. [how strange, though, to be saying "I'm from Earth too".]

[roadroller]

Well, we might be from the same place. Are you from Japan?

[her features do look Japanese, Rin thinks.]

But Susan asked me for the year too, what do you remember? It was 2013 for me. ♪

[souredsweet]

[stranger still to be running into so many people who aren't from Japan...! Rin is a nice exception, and Kaoru's expression brightens a little.]

I am, yes. From Tosa. [and then promptly falls because wow...] Ah... The year for me is 1868.

[roadroller]

.... Whoa. ♪

[her thoughts exactly, Kaoru. With a time discrepancy like that, they might as well not be from the same planet.]

[souredsweet]

[seriously, 2013 doesn't even sound like a real year!! but consider the other strange things Kaoru's seen so far...]

I should say that something like this is an impossibility, but it seems as though we will be facing quite a few "impossible" things here.