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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[throe]

[ Rapture nearly trips over her own two feet when she sees Kanaya. Trying not to bring too much attention to herself, she peeks from behind the doorframe to look at the "creature" innocently sitting amongst the quiet study. She slips only inches further down hallway with her back against the wall.

This was great! Who knew the Misfits had it in them to create such an amazing elaboration of events? Sure, the layout isn't what she remembers from her stay... but they could have been in an entirely different wing. The costume was... amazingly crafted — the smooth curve of the horns, the ghost-like skin — that Rapture is both fascinated by the craftwork and jealous that she hasn't found someone with that sort of skillset herself. Imagine the shows they could throw... ]

This'll be perfect. [ She thinks to herself with a smile. Maybe she can convince whoever designed that costume to be done with the Misfits...? Rapture takes a few more steps back, straightens her posture, and begins walking toward the study as if it was her very first intention. ]

Oh! [ She smiles sweetly as she enters the room and abruptly stops in place. ] I didn't realize anyone would be here. I was just coming in to get a book.

[speakveryclearly]

[Kanaya looks up from her book when the intruder speaks. The notion is too quick, a hint at her above-human reflexes. Literature had clouded her mind to the worries of her situation, and her suspicions flood back now in full force.]

You knew there would be books here? [She's had two encounters already today with similar amnesiac abductees - maybe this is the person who actually knows how they all got into this situation.] Are you familiar with the layout of this mansion?

[throe]

[ Rapture seems in utter control of the situation already, though she doesn't let that show in her expression. She plays her part easily, heading over to one of the cases enclosed by glass and looking through the selection. Or rather, pretending to look through the selection. ]

You could say that. [ Really, it's just a matter of her own exploration, staying at both the Gabor estate and Starlight House prior to obtaining the Stingers penthouse, and knowing that there are always books in the study but... why would she admit that so early on? She looks over her shoulder, regarding Kanaya as if she weren't the least bit strange. ] If you need any help, I don't mind showing you around...

[speakveryclearly]

[This offer of help is so strange - the first being Kanaya has encountered who doesn't have complete disorientation. Could this be their excellent hostess? Should she be thanking her for the clearly custom-made hat?

Either way, Rapture is getting more and more of Kanaya's attention, and her book completely lowers into her lap.]

The fact of the matter is that I actually have no idea how I got here. [Her head dips down a little bit, slightly ashamed of herself for said ignorance.]

[throe]

[ Rapture knows she must cover her own confusion if she wants to understand where she stands amongst all this. If this is Miss Gabor's way of getting back at her for her little stunt then, well, why not play along?

In one fluid motion, she opens the glass door of the cabinet and tips the spine of a book neatly into the palm of her hand. She doesn't know what she's chosen, but she needs to keep herself looking as if she's in control here. ]

Oh, I don't think that matters much. [ She turns to her once again, briefly looking her over. The construction is... astounding. ] You're here now, aren't you? Does it really matter how you got here?

[speakveryclearly]

Well...

[How much should she open up to someone who might be her abductress? Then again, Kanaya can't exactly afford to snub such a potentially valuable source of information.]

How in terms of technology, not much, I suppose. Still, considering the disparity of individuals gathered here, it seems like there's definitely some purpose to our convocation... isn't there?

[Maybe not one it's fit to reveal yet - there was no letter as far as she could find in the objects prepared in her room for her - but a purpose nonetheless. That much she's sure of.]

[throe]

If you go to a costume party, doesn't it lose all purpose knowing who's in the costumes?

[ Crossing the length of the room, she takes her own seat with the book resting on her lap. She leans one elbow comfortably behind her, letting her hand dangle. ]

Why ruin the mystery? That's what makes it so interesting. Anything could happen, you should enjoy it while you can.

[ Of course, if Minx and Riot were here with her, it would be a perfect cue to sing Destiny... but, she tells herself she has yet to locate them. ]

[speakveryclearly]

You say anything could happen like that's a universally good thing.

[Her hands are flat against the surface of her book, but she's started gripping it a little harder to the point that embossed portions begin to press against her skin.]

Not that I'm saying it's a universally bad thing either. [But fate is rarely on her side.]

[throe]

Well if it really makes you feel better, I'm quite the psychic. And a very good one too.

[ Though it would help if she had her tarot deck or crystal ball, but... she's been in far worse situations without either of them. ]

If you're truly worried about being here... I suppose I can muster up something to ease your troubles. [ She smiles, still keeping her casual stance. ] I can't guarantee which "universal stance" it'll stick to though.

[speakveryclearly]

[Kanaya suddenly sits up ramrod straight and is staring at the older woman - again, too quick, supernaturally so. Psychics are a very real thing in her world, leading her to take Rapture's claim entirely at face value.]

Can you? [Very earnest, a little desperate.] I would actually greatly appreciate that.

[throe]

[ Upon her reaction, Rapture cannot help but smile. Somehow, with all that traffic cone orange make-up on her eyes, it manages to look sweet. ]

I can! The only problem is... ancestral tradition requires I ask for something in return. Usually it's riches and gold, but I suspect since you're here that you have neither of those.