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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morgue, idkkkkk monday

[londonstar]

[ waver doesn't want to visit the morgue. not because he has an aversion to the dead, but he doesn't feel the need to see them to remember the painful emotions that came with their deaths.

but he decides to go at least once, if only to pay his respects for those fallen. those they failed.

seeing natsuo, however, fills him with sadness. a child like him should not be in such a horrible place. ]

That is not true. Many people see the body as no more than a vessel for the soul. As long as the soul exists...no death is final.

[randori]

[ If he believes in reincarnation, he might have taken comfort in that. But for Natsuo, the body is the person- the body is what can take somebody's hand, what can smile, what can laugh. A soul is intangible and mysterious, and he has a hard time believing in something he cannot see or know. ]

Maybe... but they're not alive, either. I can't be satisfied with just ghosts.

[londonstar]

Well, that's why we're working so hard, no?

[ waver isn't satisfied with ghosts either. they're definitely real, but they're not the same as the having their physical presence. ]

I'm not telling you to be satisfied. But I'm telling you to not consider this final.

[randori]

[ It's hard not to feel the finality of the situation when there's a dozen dead bodies sitting right in front of them. ]

I guess... I worked really hard last week, but nothing towards getting all of those to stop, or figuring out how to be smarter about all of this. That sort of thing is frustrating, isn't it? "Spinning one's wheels in place."

[londonstar]

The fastest way to make this all stop will most likely be giving the Crafters the ink that they need. [ he sighs ] You have to stop swimming against the current, Natsuo. It'll only wear you down faster.

[randori]

I'm doing that. I'm doing my objectives, but... [ Hm. He's having fun with them, actually, and he wants to believe that's what the Crafters intended the tasks to do- bring people closer together as they work out how to help each other- but he knows not all tasks are the same. ]

Giving them the ink they need means I'll have to die, for real this time. That's the only way the ink will count.