CHAPTER 7 ; MINGLE

[themodsgrimm]

The Story Continues... CHAPTER 7 - WEEK 715 Narrators Remain ; Just before Narrators awake, those who are still attached to partners will dream of the two of them together – and then the sudden snap of a red string that connects the two of them. Once they awake, they’ll find the entire section of the rulebook pertaining to Partners has disappeared entirely. Apparently the time for partnerships is over. In addition, the castle has begun to empty out. Perhaps Narrators will notice it now especially on this morning, as their footsteps echo and the halls lack the familiar faces they’ve come to know. Upon entering the dining hall, the tapestries of Evan Hansen, Lord El-Melloi II, Natsuo, Fon Master Ion, Fane, Varian, and Zelos Wilder will all catch flame and disappear as the fire engulfs them entirely, leaving nothing behind. Yet one oddity seems to have enchanted the castle this week – there are the sounds of running footsteps and the familiar laughter of those who have departed. Should you choose to follow this noise, you’ll be led to the Puppet Room. The door will shut behind you – you’ll catch be movement out of the corner of your eye. Yet instead of a puppet entering the stage and re-enacting a dramatic scene, it will just suddenly appear… closer to you. It lingers there, and makes no other move. Welcome to Week 7, everyone! We would also like to remind players to submit all of their Chapter 6 PCs and new PCs at the Private Conversations page and review the weekly ooc notes for important details in the castle. Something odd will be arriving on Wednesday, July 25th 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]

Monday - Kitchen

[Well, seeing as this bastard already lost his partner, Sanji hasn't a clue about the other partnerships being cut. But last night he slept like shit, and that's the reason he's curled up in a corner of the kitchen, bright and early Monday morning. There's a cloak over his shoulders and a baby tiger either snoozing by his side, or immediately pressing her face into his ribcage when an intruder approaches.

Sanji just... giggles briefly. Shut up, he's tickilish]

Nnn... Nami-chan, gimme a bit.

Monday - Classics

[Sanji's staring at his tapestry, curly eyebrow twitching until--]

How the hell did they get a picture of me from two years ago...?

[Gawd his parts his hair on the left side now!! He did not need the entire castle knowing his brows curl in the same direction, thanks binches. He's gonna irritatedly be combing his hair more thoroughly over his right eye, hoping NO ONE NOTICES.]

Tuesday - Owlery

[And Tuesday night he also slept like shit! So his newest napping hideout? The place that smells of bird droppings. Head flopped against the table, cushioned by his folded arms, anyone can find Sanji sleeping the hours away while the owls either hoot at him or occasionally nip at his hair and ears as if to say "Get ahold of your life, man."

Around him lay some letters with names at the top -- Zelos, Jae-Ha, Rapunzel, Yasusada, Dazai, Reyna, Varian, Ion, and Natsuo -- but the letters are either blank or... furiously scribbled over in ink.

Also of note -- Sanji's shoulders twitch irritably in his sleep. Maybe he's itchy? Maybe he's having a nightmare? Who knows.]

Kitchen

[disclosures]

[Rebecca might be suffering from another emotional hangover after the roller coaster that was this weekend. But hey, she's still here for now, and she makes her way into the kitchen.

She's definitely late for breakfast at this point. But it's hard to miss him. Kneeling down next to him...]

... Sanji?

[concasse]

Nn?

[An eye pops open... it happens to be the eye covered by hair so Sanji probably still looks like he's asleep, even though he's able to make out Rebecca kneeling nearby. Nami, for her part, settles down upon somewhat recognizing this human. She still intends to bother Sanji, however, now kneading her sharp baby claws into his thigh like he's her pincushion]

Rebecca-chan?

[disclosures]

[Asking if he's okay seems a bad idea. She's sure the answer is going to be no or a lie. So instead she gives a smile to Nami before settling her concern back on him.]

Do you want me to get you a pillow and a blanket?

[concasse]

[now doesn't this seem familiar.

He laughs? A little bit. But now both eyes are open and he's shaking his head, giving a painful stretch because yikes, sleeping on the floor is no bueno]

Nah, I'm up. I sleep in and Nami-chan will riot for her breakfast.

Thanks, though.

[disclosures]

[It's funny to be on the other end of it. At least she picked a place with plenty of books around her.

She moves out of the way so Sanji can get up.]

If you ever need help, I'll be here.

[Sounds like something happened, for the better recently.]

[concasse]

[... Huuuh.

Looking a little... surprised by this. Sanji isn't sure what to say at first]

Th-thank you.

[stuttering out another word of gratitude. Rebecca, what happened?]

You feeling okay?

owlery!

[sanguinairy]

[Hm, this seems like a very uncomfortable place to sleep... And his shoulders are twitching, so maybe that means he's... cramping up? From sleeping at a table for who knows how long?? MYSTERIES.

It might be merciful to let him continue sleeping if he's already tired enough to just conk out like this, surrounded by owls, but... Maybe it's also a good idea to not just let him become a new owl roost. Souji will reach out to tap his shoulder.]

You should have at least brought a pillow.

[concasse]

[nnnn ten more minutes, let him rest. He is so tired--]

Didn't plan on sleeping.

[Poking his shoulder seems to have worked, as after that sleepy retort, Sanji's head shifts in his arms and he blinks open one bleary eye.]

I taking up space?

[Implying he'll move if Souji wants to write some notes]

[sanguinairy]

[NO REST FOR THE WICKED DIDN'T YOU HEAR BRITT]

No, it's fine. There's plenty of space.

[He only has one or two letters to consider, anyway, so he won't need to spread his paper out very far.]

Should you head back to your room, though...?

[concasse]

Wha-- no, I can't sleep in there.

[If he were more awake, Sanji would not go admitting that his bedroom causes him more stress than comfort, but here we are]

[sanguinairy]

[Oh, that's-- sad. Understandable, though. Cardia had stayed with Friday night, before he was reassigned a partner when his room was still empty.]

--Would you like to stay with Ion and myself, then?

[concasse]

[There's a brief smile to show the offer is appreciated! But Sanji just as soon shakes his head]

Nah, that's not gonna fix my sleeping problem, trust me.

[Rubbing the back of his neck... looking kinda bashful]

Thanks, though. I appreciate it.

classics

[vigilantics]

[ she just looks at the picture and then looks at him. then back at the tapestry. ]

You look fine?

[concasse]

[STILL BRUSHING HIS BANGS]

You don't think it looks strange?

[vigilantics]

You look fine.

... how many times do they make fun of you for this?

[concasse]

Well...

The assholes I used to call brothers have eyebrows like mine, except they both curl outward.

Mine curl in the same direction.

So they always gave me shit for that.

[vigilantics]

I mean... at least you're original?

[ not like he did it on purpose, but. ]

[concasse]

Ha!

Nicest way I've ever heard that shit being put.

tuesday

[discardia]

[ Well. Hello. Can she just shake his shoulder? ]

[concasse]

[She can! And Sanji will answer with a tired muffle, looking over his shoulder]

Cardia-chan...?

[discardia]

I don't really think this is the best place to sleep.

[concasse]

Yeah... probably right. Sorry.

[Oof his back? Straightening is a painful exercise in cracking his spine back into place.]

Did you need to write any letters?

[discardia]

No. I was just wanting to check on you, but you weren't in the kitchen.

[ AMAZING. ]

[concasse]

[I'M CRYING]

-- oh.

[now he just feels bad]

Sorry. I, uh... fell asleep in there yesterday.

[SANJI THAT DOES NOT HELP]