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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[motheringnation]

Oh. That's how I arrived to. It's strange. I was hoping some of the people here would know more.

And yes, I think kidnapping would count as being illegal.

[She blinks.]

You're a rockstar?

[throe]

[ This is beginning to not make a bit of sense to her, but she doesn't allow herself to be run by it. The goal is control of your soul, Riot's voice croons cooly in her mind. ]

I do lead guitar and back up vocals for the Stingers.

[ Though, the only thing still giving her resemblance of being a rockstar is her bright orange eye make-up. The traditional mustard yellow 20's dress looks strange with such garishness that one could hardly guess that she is a rockstar and more... of an eccentric. Rapture puts her hands on her hips. ]

You may have heard of us. We became very popular recently.

[motheringnation]

No, I'm sorry. I don't think I have.

Is the rest of your group here?

[throe]

Oh, that's alright. [ That doesn't seem to bother Rapture in the least bit. She just pleasantly smiles. ] I'm sure Riot and Minx are somewhere around here. This would be a great venue for an impromptu concert anyway.

[ She reaches out to place a gentle hand on Ukraine's arm. ] Enough about me. I'm more interested in hearing about you. Are you a farmer?

[motheringnation]

Hmm?

Oh no. I just help out when I get the chance.

[throe]

Really? That's nice of you. [ Her smile is unfading, but it's not exactly aggressive. Even with that make-up of hers. ] What do you usually do?

[motheringnation]

Mostly paperwork and attending meetings.

I'm Ukraine.

[throe]

Ukraine? [ That's an interesting nickname, but... why would she choose that if she's not a musician? Huh, she mentally adds as her eyebrows raise a bit in interest. She makes a note to check into that. ] You mean... like the country?

You can call me Rapture.

[motheringnation]

Yes! The nation of Ukraine.

[She smiles.]

It's nice to meet you Rapture. Hopefully we can figure out what's going on here.

[throe]

Interesting... we almost played there once, but, you know. [ She motions toward nothing in particular. ] The whole Chernobyl and Soviet Union thing made it kinda hard.

Oh, I have no doubt it'll be just fine. [ Her lips curl into a smirk. ] It's fun to live a little, especially in a place like this.

[motheringnation]

[Her face goes dull at that. Accent thickens.]

Don't remind me.

[Really she doesn't want to talk about those days. Ever.]

Maybe. I think I'll go back to looking for a phone all the same. ...I really need to get back home.

[throe]

[ Oh? What an interesting reaction... Rapture says nothing of it, externally at least. ]

I'll help you. We might have a greater chance of finding one if we're both looking for it. Two is better than one right?

[motheringnation]

[She nods, rubbing the back of her neck absently.]

Yes. We all need to find a way home I think.

[throe]

[ Rapture motions for Ukraine to lead the way. She's more concerned with finding her bandmates, but until then... she allows herself to have a little harmless fun. ]

There's a study somewhere around here, but I don't think I saw a phone in it. Do you think we should check the kitchen? I mean, servants usually have phones, especially in mansions.

[motheringnation]

Hmm, I suppose so,

[She nods absently, trying to remember what sort of layout the house might have.]

It's a good place to look anyway.

[Off on the grand adventure to locate a phone.]

[throe]

[ She tries to remember the layouts of the Gabor estate and Starlight House. Surely, floorplans are typically the same when it comes to insanely large houses...? She points to the dining room not that far off. ]

Well, if the dining room's there, then the kitchen's gotta be there too.

[ Come to think of it... why aren't there any servants right now? Are they all playing their parts? She's not entirely familiar with Pizzazz's repertoire, but it seems like a long way to go for revenge. Especially for Rapture of all people.

Her eyes cautiously flicker toward Ukraine. ] Where do you think the servants are?