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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[selfinserting]

We're gonna get, like, struck by lightning or something!

[why is that his first guess]

[sanguinairy]

[WHY LIGHTNING... And also why is Souji like this, since he laughs in the face of being potentially struck down by vengeful gods.]

I don't think anything like that will happen.

[selfinserting]

It's not exactly something you see coming!

[But, hesitant as he is, he enters in regardless.]

...I wonder what would happen if, if someone put anything on the, the altar.

[sanguinairy]

You don't have to come in if you're worried, you know.

[But he'll set out a pillow for Evan too, in case he just decides to throw all caution to the wind. Glancing over to the altar, though--]

Mm... Who knows? I don't think we even have anything to offer.

[Incense, coins...]

[selfinserting]

I-If you're going to stay here, I'm going to come in.

[But, hm.]

We could make brownies again...?

[sanguinairy]

We can go somewhere else if you dislike it in here...

[He can at least provide that much of a concession! Brownies, though...]

Mm, well. I suppose food is a decent offering. Where I come from, kami usually like things like dango or dumplings, but maybe these two like sweet things?

[selfinserting]

[He's uncomfortable everywhere, it's fine. Instead of commenting on that, he tilts his head.]

Sorry, um... I don't know what dango is.

[sanguinairy]

[Evan... That's sad and tragic.]

Oh-- They're like... sweet rice cakes? But pounded down so it's a different texture.

[selfinserting]

Oh. Do you, um, do you know how to make them? We could try that.

[sanguinairy]

I do, yes. They're actually quite easy to make.

[Much easier than brownies, even!]

[selfinserting]

We could, could try that and see what happens...? Only if, um, you're comfortable with it.

[sanguinairy]

Well, we might as well give it a try, right?

[They're already fucking cursed.]

[selfinserting]

[A pause, and then a single, nervous laugh.]

...Yeah. Why not. Maybe she'll, um, like it...?

[sanguinairy]

Maybe... I don't really know what she does like, outside of tea.

[TIME TO PLAY FOOD ROULETTE. Who doesn't like dango??]

[selfinserting]

Well, um, the thing you suggested sounds pretty good. So, hopefully...

[sanguinairy]

We can always give something else a try if it's rejected.

[Watch them just drop the dango off and it just immediately catches fire.]

[selfinserting]

Yeah. I guess I could... could ask her what, what she might want.

[sanguinairy]

I could too, if you'd rather not.

[Would Evan be able to talk to Tiger one-on-one without dying.]

[selfinserting]

You've, um, you've done more than enough. It's okay.

[he means that in the nicest way possible]

[sanguinairy]

[Does he really.]

I haven't done much, really...