CHAPTER 5 ; MINGLE

[themodsgrimm]

The Story Continues... CHAPTER 526 Narrators Remain ; Now, what are the odds that this week will be as quiet as the last one? … look, we have to at least humor the idea, don’t we? The rumbling that awakens Narrators on this lovely Monday morning is – larger. It’s louder, it’s more intense, and it lasts longer, like one final shove. Once it concludes, the castle is quiet, almost tired in its stillness. Should anyone wander into the dining hall this week, they will find that none of the tapestries burn up in true testament that no ink had been spilt and no Narrators have left us. Should you choose to explore the grounds and find the new additions to the castle – you’ll likely be surprised to say the very least. In the interest of recreation, the pumpkin patch has been opened – and you’re more than welcome to see if you fare better in a pumpkin carriage better than our Cinderella did. What’s the harm in giving it a try? Or if you’re more interested in paying your respects, the shrines of the Tiger and the Dragon are both open. Shall you see what happens if you try to leave an offering? You know what they say – nothing ventured, nothing gained. Or maybe you’ll find your friends. Your dearly departed, delightfully preserved friends in the morgue. Reunions always bring a tear to the eye, don’t they? As if the sky mourns with you, Narrators will find that on Tuesday afternoon, it will begin to rain. It pours and it pours and it pours… and it will show no sign of stopping until Friday evening. Plan accordingly. Stay dry. Finally, partners had best get comfortable with the idea of touching into the spirit of generosity. They'll feel compelled to be kind to their partner, including possibly making or giving them a present. Isn't that just the sweetest? This feeling will dwell until the beginning of Thursday night's curfew. Welcome to Week 5, everyone! Hopefully you all enjoyed your break week and are ready for your regularly scheduled murder! We would also like to remind players to submit all of their Chapter 4 PCs and new PCs at the Private Conversations page and review the weekly ooc notes for important details in the castle. Something exciting will be arriving on Wednesday, July 11th so keep your eyes peeled for that as well. full navigation. locations taken (statuses) stories (profiles) info & faq wishing well private conversations

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[alttitude]

monday - tapestries:

[ . . . .

Jae-ha stares and stares and stares at his tapestry.]

... was that necessary to do that to my beautiful face?

[priorities,,]

tues, weds morning - morgue:

[Jae-ha walks into the morgue carrying armfuls of flowers from the garden. He stops to arrange a number on each glass case... yes, even Sharpay's. He seems to linger by Sandalphon's, 2B's, and Rapunzel's for a longer moment. Pod floats around him, and Jae-ha gently encourages him to stay by 2B with a soft:]

We don't have to go anywhere for a while. I'll be over there if you need me.

[And then he'll go to sit by Gi-gan's case. He pulls out a small bottle of sake and two cups. He fills one and places it by her case, then hums as he fills his own.]

Is there a story you'd like to hear, Captain? Maybe a song?

[Should you be wandering around the morgue and not running out in immediate terror, he offers a small smile and waves you down.]

Come! Don't make me sit here by myself.

tapestries

[toughchoices]

...

[What are your priorities, Jae-ha...]

That's what you're concerned about?

[alttitude]

My Captain took lives - and I was her right hand, not one of our soft-hearted comrades who were never made to be murderers.

[He's so casual about it.]

... or well, that's the working theory of what the ink means. But if it's true, then I have nothing to worry over.

[toughchoices]

It would make sense - it's not as if my own hands are clean of blood.

[She says, casually.]

And from others I've spoken to, that seems to be one of the commonalities between people whose tapestries drip ink.

weds morning!

[sanguinairy]

[HE SURE ISN'T RUNNING OUT IN TERROR. This is one of the places he's visited the most since it started raining, actually - though it's melancholy in mood here, Souji isn't discomforted by it.

He's also careful not to interrupt anyone else paying respects or mourning, though, but looks up from adjusting something at one of the cases when Jae-ha speaks up.]

You wouldn't mind the extra company?

[alttitude]

[ugh the sickly kdrama love of his life has arrived

but regardless Jae-ha will offer a smile and pat the space next to him]

If it's yours? Never. ♥

[sanguinairy]

[i hate every word of that sentence

IN ANY CASE, over he shuffles, delicately perching himself at the space indicated and then turning to offer a respectful nod toward Gi-gan's case.]

Good morning. [And then, to Jae-ha:] Good morning to you, too.

tapestries

[doublecrows]

Likely not.

[comes a casual, totally sincere reply to Jae-Ha's dumb question. hello, dad-in-law]

[alttitude]

[his favorite son ♥]

Right? It's cruel! I'm gorgeous!

[does akechi want out of this family yet]

[doublecrows]

[HE NEVER WANTED TO BE IN IT IN THE FIRST PLACE]

[glances at the tapestry]

[then at Jae-Ha]

[then back to the tapestry]

I suppose there's a reason they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

tuesday

[randori]

Pod Zero-Four-Two!

[ Natsuo scrambles to his feet from where he'd been sitting at the base of Dave's case, somewhat surprised to see Pod but appreciative all the same, as he joins it by 2B's side. ]

I haven't seen you in a while. You've been taking care of Jae-ha, huh?

[alttitude]

[card i'm canonblind maybe andie will come in here and provide pod's commentary bc i don't know shit!!

but regardless, Jae-ha will look over from where he's probably still arranging some flowers on another case. Rapunzel's, maybe,,

her flowers are very, very colorful]

I've been doing my best to avoid causing him too much trouble - but yes, he's been tagging along with me.

[randori]

[ It's okay!! Natsuo wouldn't be able to understand Pod anyways, so he just pretends it's happy to see him too, reaching up and giving it a pat on the side. ]

I'm glad it stuck around... [ Unlike his one love, Pascal :( ] You guys have been getting along? I know Pod can't do the pew pew thing, but I was hoping it could record videos or something.

Tapestries

[disclosures]

It's not that beautiful, don't feel that bad.

[alttitude]

[CRITICAL HIT]

A... Ah...

Has the stress of this place stolen my good looks?

[disclosures]

[She looks at him for a moment, looks up at the tapestry-]

No, your face has always been the way it is.

monday

[discardia]

They did it to me, too.

[ Cardia has no sympathy. ]

[alttitude]

Which is also a crime!! A crime against beauty itself!

Monday

[concasse]

Yeah, kinda a dick move.

[Sanji doesn't even look perturbed by this; if anything, his voice is a little amused]

Wonder if they did that on purpose.

[alttitude]

You can at least pretend to sound a little bit more sympathetic?!

monday

[axilium]

You have to admit it's kind of funny.

[alttitude]

Oh? Do I?

[HE DOESN'T THINK IT'S FUNNY]

monday

[nivation]

I can collect ink and splash it on the rest of your tapestry.

[ Because that's how you solve this problem, right? ]

[alttitude]

[how is his daughter so perfect]

.... n-no, you don't need to trouble yourself with that, Kyouka honey...

tapestries

[asswipe]

... They don't respect anyone's face, so you're in good company.

[nice priorities, tho.]