week 0 - day 1

[productions]

murder manor week zero



saturday

[Saturday begins much like Friday, with no further answers provided, and no means of escape. However, at 3 PM on Saturday, the old grandfather clock in the foyer begins to chime. From the foyer, the ballroom doors stand open, and the room is bright with sunshine. Soft, dreamy music plays from a radio inside.

Inside the ballroom, what seems to be a magnificent party is laid out. There is a buffet table laden with finger foods - vegetables and dips, finger sandwiches, pastries, fruit, and cheeses. Next to the table are glasses filled with wine, champagne, or juice. Most of the room is empty, with room to stand and talk, although towards the windows looking out on the courtyard are six tables with five place settings each, set for a larger meal.

And then there's a seventh table, at the back of the room, on which are thirty small notebooks. Inside, the notebooks appear to be some sort of album, with each page containing a picture of and information about your fellow guests.

After everyone has filed in, the doors shut and lock behind the final guest; the doors to the courtyard close as well. You'll have some time to talk amongst yourself, for it will be another hour of dining before anyone else appears]

This is an open mingle log for the welcome feast. Please tag one another. There will be NPC interaction in the post later in the day.

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[throe]

[ Well that's not Pizzazz, which is slightly a disappointment. Still, Rapture's been having the time of her life, so why should it end now? ]

You have a beautiful manor. It's so... [ She pauses to take a deep breath and glance around, then exhales with a smirk. ] Lively.

[productions]

Why thank you, darling! Please, tell us how you've been enjoying yourself thus far.

[throe]

Oh, you know... [ She's halfway through her third glass of wine now. She pauses to take a brief sip. ] I've stayed in estates far bigger than this, but it's nice. The music room lacks a bit in proper equipment, but otherwise I've enjoyed myself so far.

[productions]

Equipment? Oh, you must miss music terribly. How will you pass the time?

[throe]

It wouldn't be the same without Riot and Minx anyway. [ She doesn't seem too terribly upset about it though and passes it off with a shrug. ]

I'm sure I can find something to do. Just yesterday I gave that girl... oh, what's her name? Kanaya? A psychic reading. I figured why not use the knowledge of my Romani ancestors to alleviate some nerves?

[productions]

How interesting! It's lovely to hear you're meeting others. I'm sure we'll be seeing great things from you.

[throe]

Oh? [ She raises an eyebrow and leans in with interest. ] There's more than just you?

[productions]

Why, I'm speaking of our viewers, of course. I'm here to introduce all of you to them, you know.

[throe]

Wait... is this some sort of game show? With people watching me?

[productions]

Yes, of course this is a show! And you're our contestant.

[throe]

Wow. [ Her voice is nearly breathless. No Jem or the Holograms? No Misfits? Her? Representing the Stingers on a game show?

Her lips curl into a smirk. She's excellent at games. ] I guess was right about this being a publicity stunt, but for the Stingers instead.

[productions]

Yes! You must be so proud. Is there anything you'd like to say about the Stingers to our viewers?

[throe]

Only that choosing one of us for the competition is a perfect match.

[ She waits for the cue of her words to kick in as a means to segue into the song... but soon forgets that doesn't happen here. Instead, she just smiles pleasantly to the hostess and hopes that the audience believes the same. ]

I'm laughing really hard

[productions]

Yes, I'm certain it will be! Well, I will wish you the very best of luck!