week 0

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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]

Yes! [ She looks back at him. ] Thankfully, I — Rapture — am here to save you from these spirits! But beware, these kind of spirits can possess another's body... and they are seeking escape from this cage that binds them.

[pasodoble]

Possession?! ( No! You said the 'p' word! There aren't many things that frighten him but that does. ) Thank you so much miss--

( Or well, possession concerns him but not-- )

Wait a moment! Ghosts aren't real!

( Hahaha, very funny. You almost had him there. )

[throe]

Why would I have any reason to lie to you? Unless... [ She draws her hands in toward her, now less dramatic. ] You fear them so much you have to convince yourself they're not real.

You have nothing to worry about. I've dealt with malicious spirits many times in my life, I can handle these ones as well. [ She pauses, looking genuinely concerned. Her eyebrows knit together with worry. ] Or... I could, if I had my proper tools.

[pasodoble]

I'm not afraid.

( He sounds sincere enough, albeit, a little defensive. And then, rather hesitantly he'll ask, )

... What sort of... ( He doesn't care, really. ) tools...?

[throe]

You know, things like sage to get rid of negative energy or my book of incantations to send them away for good. They sense fear and feed off of it. The more they feel it, the stronger they grow. If I can't exorcize them then they'll seek that negative energy and target whoever has the most of it.

[pasodoble]

You don't remember anything from your books? ( And maybe sage can be found in the kitchen? Not that Spain really cares. Really. He doesn't believe in these things! ) Ah, well! Then there's nothing to worry about here.

( Have a cheerful grin, )

All we have to do is keep everyone in good spirits then? Leave that to me.

[throe]

[ She could mention how it's hard to do regular incantation-based exorcizing when she's a rock star, but... she'll save that for later. ]

Good spirits are not enough! This sort of evil always prevails... but if you must, you should pass on the message that if the other members of this household wants to stay safe, they should wear garlic around their necks and keep salt in their pockets at all times. Otherwise, they'll be prone to possession and when the spirit finally has a host...

[pasodoble]

( This sounds a lot like a distant cousin of his and he can't help but laugh. )

Garlic and salt; I understand. And what about candles?

[throe]

No candles! It will bring their attention to you. The only time to use candles is placed inside a jack-o'-lantern on All Hallows Eve to keep evil spirits and demons away. Use only what I've told you. That will protect you until I can find a proper way to be rid of these spirits!

[pasodoble]

( Oh. He shouldn't be so amused but he is and he really can't help but not his head in understanding and go along, )

Of course. I'll make sure to tell anyone I meet, miss.

[throe]

[ Rapture very well knows that he's "leading" her on, but she's not going to stop. Keeping up appearances is very important in these sort of matters. Instead, she just smiles. ]

Be sure that you do. There's certainly nothing to be afraid of while I'm here.