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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[themodsgrimm]

mini-event ; pool party. On Wednesday morning, the Narrators will wake up to discover a bathing suit catered to each of their individual styles folded neatly at the foot of the bed. Odd, right? Well, it isn't the oddest thing that could happen--has happened--is about to happen. As they venture out into the halls, they'll hear the sounds of splashing and playful laughter, leading them to a new door that has appeared beside the ballroom. Beautiful voices sing sweet melodies inside between giggling and squealing, and opening the door reveals an expansive indoor pool. Despite the still clearly-pouring rain outside, the windows along the walls flood nothing but warm and bright sunlight inside to reflect against the crystal clear water. For all that noise, it doesn't seem as if the pool has been disturbed by a single soul, but it's hard to resist jumping in. Not the frolicking type? Maybe you're more interested in the lifeguard's chair that towers over one side of the pool. Sit up there and you'll certainly be compelled to ruin someone's fun--or at least remind them not to run on the slick tile that surrounds the water. Or maybe you need more tools to help get you in the right spirit? It seems like there's no lack of floaties and pool toys! If you can imagine it, it's there for you to take--of course, it disappears the second you try to take it out with you to the rest of the castle, so get the pool noodle fights out of your system now. Seemingly unrelated to this, everyone will notice items with important personal significance to them scattered around the castle. All of them seem to be in hard to reach (but ultimately obtainable) places, so it may seem worth going after them...but the moment a Narrator obtains it, they'll be trapped inside of an iridescent sphere with whoever is close by. There, the two of them will be forced to relive a single memory from that Narrator's perspective before being able to escape.

memshare

[randori]

[ Natsuo stays well clear of the pool, but he'd poked his head in there and left right away, passing by the ballroom next door and...

Hm.

When your character passes by, they'll see a stack of tables and chairs having been pulled together one on top of another as a makeshift staircase, right underneath the chandelier at the center of the ceiling, Natsuo straining to reach up towards it while standing on a precariously balanced chair— caught in between the lights is a stuffed animal, a pink rabbit covered in blood. ]


(ooc: for if you want to see one of Natsuo's memories and don't want to go through the trouble of setting up a PC, and we can also do vice-versa o7)

[londonstar]

Pool!
[ even though waver definitely did get some swim trunks, he's too shy to actually show off his pale, twink chest so...he's wearing a t-shirt to cover that up and his hair is up in a pony tail, too.

he's sitting on the edge of the pool, only dipping his feet in the water. come fucking bother him ]

Memory Sharing!
[ there's very few things that will actually force waver to make some sort of physical effort. but when he sees a scrap of red and yellow fabric on top of the tallest kitchen cabinet, he is throwing all of his laziness away.

is the lord with a stick up his ass trying to climb on the counter to get a piece of fabric? hell yeah he is.

feeling your gaze on him, he turns, and glares. ]

If you're gonna stand there staring like an idiot, then at least start helping!

memories!

[randori]

[ He's going to stand there staring like an idiot, because there's no way Waver's asking him for help regarding something that requires height. But he'll oblige, lacing his fingers together and stooping down a little. ]

Here. Step on my hands and I'll give you a boost up.

[ It won't be that much more height added, probably, but. Waver could probably reach if Natsuo throws him. ]

[londonstar]

Do you think you can even do something like that?

[ that said, waver will tentatively try to place his foot on natsuo's hand, reaching his hand out. ]

[randori]

Don't underestimate my strength!

[ It was just going to be a boost up, but since Waver forced his hand, he has no choice but to prove himself by heaving Waver up as high as he can to the point of throwing him into the air.

He's sent grown men flying with a single punch before, he can do this. ]

[londonstar]

Fuck--!

[ WELL THAT'S NOT SOMETHING HE EXPECTED. waver yelps, but that's the impulse he needs to grab the item and-- ah.

they sure aren't in kansas anymore. or in the castle kitchen. in fact, it seems that where they are is pitch black. ]

[toughchoices]

pool party;
[Reyna wants to swim, but that's probably not a great idea with the stitches in her back. A Dilemma. Luckily, she has a solution!

...anyway there's a Roman praetor lounging on a blow-up donut floating in the middle of the water now. Ah, bliss.]

memshare;
[Turns out Reyna has a few things that have important personal significance to her! So you can catch her basically anywhere in the castle or on the grounds, trying to get them back. Some things are harder to get than others, but she'll ask anyone for help in pretty much the same way.]

Hey. Do you have a moment?

spam your memories at me;
[On the other hand, if your character is trying to get at something...]

Need a hand?

[themodsgrimm]

mini-event ; pool party: end. In the late afternoon, anyone lingering in the pool will find themselves ushered out the door. It shuts behind them and disappears, taking the noise of laughter and splashing with it. All bathing suits will disappear once they've been changed out of. Oddly, the items that were scattered around the castle that are trapping Narrators and causing them to share memories are still present, and will continue to appear up until curfew on Thursday, at which point all of them disappear as if they were never there to begin with. But in the Grand Foyer, two magic doors appear and open, one after another...

[concasse]

[Wow. So upon walking through the first magic door, Sanji is soaked to the bone.

Dripping water everywhere.

Also wow there's a lot of blood on the floor, wonder whose fault that is...

But honestly this is all secondary to the fact Sanji's carrying Cardia piggyback, head hanging a little with guilt]

I'm really sorry, Cardia-chan...

[discardia]

[ Cardia's practically limp on Sanji's back, although they both seem to be equally covered in bloody gashes and cuts and what look like some really jagged bite marks. Her legs seem to be bleeding the most heavily, but hey! She's conscious!! ]

It's all right... I'm glad they didn't... drag you down...

[alttitude]

[this is bad and he hates it

BUT OF COURSE JAE-HA IS HERE]

Cardia...?! What happened to you?

[look. women deserve the utmost care before any man

sanji will get it]

[discardia]

[ ... How does she even explain this. ]

... Mermaids...

[ Nailed it. ]

[concasse]

[Sanji does get it.

He'll just catch up with Jae-Ha later]

[concasse]

... You really are too sweet.

[God he feels awful. And bleeding, but fuck it, he's gonna gently set her down on the ground.]

How about I make you breakfast tomorrow? S'not much of an apology, but it's something...

[discardia]

Ah-- you should probably rest.

[ You're just as much a mess???? ]

[sanguinairy]

[NOOOOOOOO WHY DO MAGIC DOORS BRING NOTHING BUT PAIN. Souji is rapidly shuffling his way over shortly after Jae-ha, looking Greatly Concerned.]

You two— [Good thing he's taken a page out of Ion's book and has decided to start keeping spare bandages on his person. Unfortunately, he can't just go around carrying bottles of sake, so:] Let me get something for disinfection--

[disclosures]

[She's running towards them without thinking about her own safety, glancing between Sanji and Cardia.]

Cardia? Cardia what happened?

Sanji? Are you okay?

[He doesn't look like he's bleeding as much as her partner but-]

[holybind]

[ Lets pretend this happens right after Sanji speaks Zelos' name out loud to Cardia ]

Oh, how does the old saying go again? Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

[ Zelos is smiling ear to ear.

There is no warmth in his expression. ]

Sanji, ol' buddy ol' pal either die or stay out of trouble, but don't come back to me in this state.

[concasse]

... I mean.

Almost managed that first one.

[Listen.

He's tired.]

[wearys]

[ hey who else is coming out a door? in a bubble? that breaks and drops them on the floor unceremoniously? is it... a couple of idiots? maybe.

magnus is maybe the least scathed of everyone, but his arm is bent at an almost unnatural angle. which is fine, he's at least not bleeding everywhere like Some people! he's even conscious!

enough to curse, anyway. ] - Fuck, the ocean, I hate - Somone make sure Sousei isn't dead. [ now he'll just go back to coughing from water inhaling. ]

[disilluded]

[Yeah Sousei is like, literally unconscious, so for once in his life he doesn't say or do anything stupid, he's just flopped on the ground, one pant leg very, very bloody, and otherwise passed out.

Nice! Hi guys!]

[concasse]

[UM WHAT THE FUCK

SOUSEI IT WASN'T A COMPETITION

YOU WENT TOO HARD]

The hell happened to you two?!

[Sanji says, bloodied and covered in cuts and bites]

[alttitude]

[it's what he deserves

anyway this is uhhhhhh bad? Jae-ha was worried about Cardia and Sanji, absolutely, but at least they were. Conscious? Yeah. Now there's someone telling him to make sure that his partner isn't dead and he's not going to be the calmest]

Your arm? You get help too.

[but at least magnus is like?? awake??

MEANWHILE SOUSEI. THIS FOOL. Jae-ha's going to listen for a heartbeat first but since he's only passed out - ]

He's breathing - what happened to him?

[one perk of sousei being passed out at the moment: he can't complain when jae-ha princess carries him]

[sanguinairy]

[HEY MAN WHAT THE FCK

That's a bad-looking arm there Magnus but also, Sousei's unconscious, yeah. PROBLEM!!]

--Does he need a tourniquet?

[HIS LEG IS BLEEDING A LOT. Souji's already unwinding a new strip of cloth.]