END OF CHAPTER 1 ; EXECUTION

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The Story Continues... END OF CHAPTER 1 - WEEK 134 Narrators Remain ; It's execution day, naughty murder children. Breakfast is served in the dining hall, all the better to fortify you for what is to come. Wherever you might wander in the castle, you will find yourself drawn to the foyer when the clock strikes not twelve, but ten. In the distance, there is the sound of clanking armor. Ann Takamaki appears, flanked on either side by suits of armor, escorting her to her punishment. She stares straight ahead with each step closer to the group that they take. A moment later, the Tiger appears on the foyer's staircase. Her hand trails down the banister as she sashays down it, and she takes her place at the head of the group, standing in front of what appears to be a wall. "Come along, darlings," she says. "The execution awaits." You blink, and then it's there — a door leading to the outside. The Tiger steps through it. You have no choice but to follow. Welcome to your second execution post! Please see here for the results of yesterday's voting. In addition, make sure you fill out your CR Chart for Chapter 1! If you have any questions, please ask on our Discord server or ping us on plurk. Please direct pings for the NPC to Danielle (Discord DMs preferred, then entrappings), as she will be taking point for today's NPC, and the moderator team will be on deck for all other questions. full navigation. locations taken (statuses) stories (profiles) info & faq wishing well private conversations

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EXECUTION

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ann takamaki ; happily ever after The group finds themselves just outside the castle, at the top of the steps. They are urged to step aside by the suits of armor that guard Ann and usher her forward. This time, the culprit's appearance does not change. Ann remains exactly as she is, and they come to a stop on the lawn in full view of the group. The Tiger moves next to join them, her movements graceful but her smile sharp. She looks back at those on the stairs, contemplative. Her eyes glitter as she beckons to someone in the crowd. "Eichi, darling," she purrs. "Why don't you join us?" Eichi will find his legs moving of their own accord to spur him on to the lawn, though everyone else remains frozen, powerless to stop him. When he comes to a stop, the Tiger speaks again. "Aren't you lucky? You get to bring this Narrator's story to a happy ending." She claps her hands together. "How delightful! Now, we'd never be so uncouth as to make you do it with your bare hands... so we'll give you a choice. But choose wisely - whatever you pick must be use to execute her. No takebacks!" With a wave of her hand, she procures a sheet of parchment with three lines written on it: Hansel and Gretel Jack and the Beanstalk The Little Mermaid What will Eichi use to send Ann Takamaki off to her happily ever after?

LOOSE ENDS

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[Following the execution of Ann, everyone will be led to the grand foyer. The ornate clock opens beneath the face, revealing a compartment in which a large glass container is revealed to the eyes of everyone present. Two spouts lead from the interiors of the clock into the glass container. From one side comes a stream of red ink and from the other the same amount of gold ink. Once it stops, there is a pause - and then a stream of purple ink comes from one of the spouts. When all three colors mix into the container, it appears to be black. The Tiger watches the ceremony with interest, a smile playing on her lips.

Magnus, Veronica, and Natsuo will find themselves overcome with a sudden burning sensation. Many phantoms feelings pass them all at the same time: their feet undergo a sensation like they're being ignited with flame, their heart is going to be pulled out of their chests, and there is the faintest feeling as though a blade is cutting across their necks - the roulette wheel spins for how their death is going to be carried out as partnerless until—

It stops.

They feel perfectly fine, like everything is slotting back into place, and a flicker of a red string is seen connecting Magnus and Veronica before it's gone - almost like a trick of the light. As for Natsuo, a straw doll escapes from his person, slicing to ribbons by unseen means before it hits the floor.

The Tiger, having watched them the way a cat watches a mouse, smiles slyly.]

Lucky you! They've come through for you once more. [She turns back to the rest of the Narrators and announces.] The partnerless have been spared.

[But that isn't quite all. She looks almost regretful as she beckons Natsuo forward once more. He will find himself compelled to walk forward to her, if he doesn't plan on doing so already; when he comes close enough, she cups his cheeks between her hands.]

Ah... I wish I didn't have to do this. But casting a vote for yourself? Such a thing will not move this story forward. This is the first time, so we won't be too severe...

[She pats him on the head fondly - and then waves her hand. Natsuo will find himself trapped in a set of stocks until nightfall.]

This will do for now. Try not to do this again, won't you? [This is directed at Natsuo and the rest of the group.] We won't be able to be so lenient, next time.

[And with nary an explanation as to anything, she claps her hands once more.]

Hmm... that's it, then. Run along now, darlings!

[The Tiger will remain for questions.]

AFTERMATH

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