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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tuesday

[vigilantics]

[ stephanie was already outside when it started raining, and she stayed huddled in the stables to wait it out. once it becomes obvious that the rain isn't actually going to let up any time soon though, she decides she'll have to bite the bullet and try to. make her way back over to the castle.

slowly. this is a little difficult.

when natsuo yells out to her, she blinks in surprise. ]

What kind of trick?

[randori]

A magic trick!

[ Like that explains anything. He trots on over to her, because it's not like the well provides very much shelter from the rain anyways, unless you're leaning way over the edge, but he also looks Steph up and down a little, as if appraising something. ]

It doesn't work for everybody, though, and I can't do it empty handed. To make the magic work, I need to borrow something from you. Something really really important— I'll give it right back!

[vigilantics]

Something important...?

[ she frowns, thinking. ]

Does it have to be something small? You can take a crutch.

[ it's important because she needs it to walk. ]

[randori]

Something small would be easier, but... I guess "important" is what really matters. You're really okay with me taking this for a bit?

[ It's really really important, like she said, kind of like a lifeline she shouldn't let Natsuo handle so casually, if she's smart. ]

[vigilantics]

[ there's a long pause, before she takes something off her finger.

it's the red string he gave her week one. ]

[randori]

[ asfdlkjh I honestly forgot about the string and I can't believe Steph still has it.

Natsuo, unfortunately, also forgot, so he just sort of squints suspiciously at the string that he takes from her hands. ]

What is this? I said it has to be something important.

[vigilantics]

You are such a moron. Just take it.

[ she's not even offended because natsuo forgetting about it is

very

natsuo. ]

[randori]

Hmm... Okay.

[ He doesn't sound quite so sure as she does, but in the end, he takes her word for it, crouching down and poking a hole into the ground with his thumb before stuffing the string down inside of it, covering it all back up and smoothing over the mud so that it's hard to tell where he buried it in the first place. ]

Alright. That's step one. Step two, you just have to wait and let the magic happen— don't take your eyes off that spot, okay?

[vigilantics]

[ the string is going to be filthy.

but she nods her head at the instructions. ]

Alright, got it, boss.

[randori]

[ It can be washed.

I'm checking something w/ the mods, but in the meantime, Natsuo stands there with his arms crossed, staring down at the spot on the ground for the next 10 minutes or until Steph speaks up again.

He was going to just turn around and walk away, but that would be mean, maybe. ]

[vigilantics]

...

So. How was your day.

[ as they get rained on. ]

[randori]

Better than yesterday.

[ When they both potentially died but the verdict hasn't come in yet, and then Varian felled a tree on him later. Tuesday is great. ]

What about you? Why are you outside? [ Who let you outside? ]

[vigilantics]

I was already outside and then it rained.

[ that doesn't answer the question of why she is outside. ]

[randori]

[ Yeah, it doesn't. But it's the same for him, being outside, seeing it rain, and then just standing there. ]

Huh... I hope it rains forever. Then they can cancel weekends.

[vigilantics]

That or we'll get rained on all Saturday.

[ she is fairly sure that is more likely to happen. ]

[randori]

No way! Cats hate rain, so—- [ ... ] Is it Tiger's turn or Dragon's this week?

[vigilantics]

It's Dragon's.

[ so, rain it is. ]

[randori]

No way! So if Tiger finds something we'd need, she might not come at all!!

[ THEY'RE DOOMED ]

[vigilantics]

Maybe she has an umbrella?

[randori]

Maybe we can convince them to let us stay in the lounge next time.

[vigilantics]

I still haven't actually been there yet.

[randori]

You should go there! It's super fancy— the couches are wide and soft and great for sleeping on! I bet everybody would love it there!

[vigilantics]

Hmm, I do love sleeping on soft couches.

Maybe when we're done getting rained on.

[randori]

That won't be for a long time, maybe. We're not allowed to move until the magic trick works.

[vigilantics]

What kind of magic trick has rules like that?