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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[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. ]

[alttitude]

Eh? Again?

[what does that mean]

That's - nevermind, come here...

[And he'll hold his arms out to her so that she's no longer being carried by Sanji, but Jae-ha will carry her instead.]

He's sturdy, but I can get you to the infirmary faster.

[discardia]

[ At this point she doesn't even care about being carried, so sure, scoop her up all you want, Jae-ha. ]

Sanji's also hurt.

[ Who's going to carry him!! ]

[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???? ]

[concasse]

Oh no, trust me.

The moment Zelos finds out, I'll be on probation for the rest of the fuckin week.

This is the only time I'm gonna get to cook for my dear Cardia-chwaaaan~!

[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--

[concasse]

S'fine, I'll go get it.

[SANJI SAYS.

COVERED IN TEETH MARKS AND DEEP CUTS]

Just look after Cardia-chan, will ya?

[fonlines]

--Miss Beckford?

[ Why does everyone keep getting hurt by magic doors!!! In case Souji doesn't have enough, Ion has a few too in case they get too bloodied before Sanji can fetch alcohol, but-- ]

Neither of you looks all right to be moving; I can fetch disinfectant if necessary.

[discardia]

Don't let him move.

[ That's all she can really say, because fuck no, Sanji, you're bleeding like a mofo too. ]

[sanguinairy]

[ONE BIG UNSURE. Ion's got More Bandages and Cardia's got common sense, so:]

You should sit before you lose any more blood.

[Before Sanji can argue, OFF HE GOES to fetch some alcohol.]

[concasse]

[... Okay so maybe he's a liiiitle bit dizzy.

So he'll sit.

And try not to flop over.]

Ugh, that's not how I wanted to revisit the ocean...

[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-]

[concasse]

[Oh no, he is absolutely bleeding as much as her partner.

He just doesn't care. +_+]

Hello, Rebecca-chan...

[Mmmr]

We uh, ran into some trouble underwater.

[discardia]

I'm sorry...

[ SHE'S SO TIRED. ]

[disclosures]

It's- I'm sure it's not your fault. You don't have anything to apologize for.

[disclosures]

[She's going to beat him up right now-- no. But maybe later. Maybe there's something she can do...]

I'm glad you came back.

What kind of trouble? A shark? Sharks aren't supposed to be drawn to people unless they're bleeding.

[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.]

[holybind]

Huh, maybe I should just finish the job myself. There's certainly enough blood here for me to drown you in it.

[ ZELOS YOUR YAN ]

What part of 'tell me before you run off and get yourself maimed' do you not understand? Is it the 'before'? Is it the 'maimed'?

[concasse]

Oi, why do you think I got a choice in this?!

A bubble kidnapped me and I had to explore a haunted-ass ghost ship to get back!