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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[alchemenace]

That ... doesn't make me feel better about this, somehow? But. Okay.

[ but yes. he'll help push off the tree. enjoy your rolling tree pain, reyna. ]

[toughchoices]

[ugh, gods. reyna hisses out a curse under her breath in latin, but between the two of them they're able to shift it off enough for her to get free. so it's fine.]

...there. Should I even ask why you were chopping it down?

[alchemenace]

[ varian hovers over her, as if he can somehow magically see the damage by looking very distressed about it ]

Oh, um, it's nothing, I, I just needed the wood? Are you okay?

[toughchoices]

[...she raises an eyebrow, but figures it's for an objective or some secretive reason he can't talk about, and chooses to let it go]

I'm fine. [She sits up. ...ha ha, there is blood seeping through her bandages, but it can't be seen through her armor. she's fine!! she'll walk it off.] Want some help getting this wood back to wherever you need it?

[alchemenace]

[ yes. so secret a reason. he stares at reyna as she sits up ]

Uh. Well. I still have to cut it smaller ... and. Are you sure you're okay enough to walk?

[ never mind. help. ]

[toughchoices]

I told you, I'm fine. [she's super not, but she's going to attempt to walk anyway.] I can help you carry the pieces once it's cut, at least. It seems like it might be a little unwieldy.

[alchemenace]

Well, I'm not bringing all of this back, but it would be helpful to be two. If you're sure you're okay.

[ he is still a little dubious ]

[toughchoices]

I'm sure.

[they're gonna get the wood inside and then she's just going to keel over and die]

Don't worry about it - let's just get started.

[alchemenace]

[ continues to unsure ]

Um. Well. Do you have anything to help cut with? 'Cause if you don't you can sit down... for a little bit. We could just talk?

[toughchoices]

I could go and fetch an axe from the armory.

[it would probably break because the armory sucks. but.]

...but talking is fine too, I suppose, though I don't want to distract you from your task.

[alchemenace]

Ha, no, don't worry. A distraction is sincerely welcome. This thing... does not cut well. Or quickly.

[ it's a sHITTY STONE AXE ]

[toughchoices]

...fine, then. A distraction it is.

[she'll. rest a bit. yeah. but -]

We can take turns with the axe, unless this is a task you must perform yourself. If it won't be quick, there's little point in wearing yourself out.

[alchemenace]

Oh, no, I don't have to do it myself? This isn't an objective or anything. [ since that's the only kind of solo-required tasks around here. ] But yeah, we can take turns! I just need to measure this first.

[ pulling out that measuring tape from the tailor and a piece of parchment to doublecheck!!

he is absolutely forgetting to explain what he's doing. ]

[toughchoices]

...

[uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh]

...so, what are you hoping to do with all that wood, anyway?

[tags this thread to buy time for me to get back to my copy of the book reyna appears in so i can get a memory written......]

[alchemenace]

[ pets the wild britt ]

Oh, well, um, I want to try and make a prosthetic for Stephie, and the material around here is kind of ... lacking.

[ if only he could just weLD SOMETHING ]