bluesclues | WEEK FOUR: MINGLE

WEEK FOUR

OCCUPANCY: 25

Rise and shine, little monsters. A new week is waiting just for you. The events of yesterday may have been hard to stomach, but time heals all wounds, after all. The damages the house has incurred over the last week have been reverted and the staff is hard at work fulfilling their roles in this mansion. A piping hot breakfast is served in the dining room promptly at 7am, every square inch of floor and furniture has been cleaned spotless, and Pumpkin is...probably around tending to the animals outside. As you exit your rooms on this lovely morning, guests will find that the barrier leading upstairs has diminished, and a new floor has been opened to explore.

For anyone who ventures into the ballroom, a new change may become apparent. Should you choose to look at the plaques long enough, three images will flicker and change sporadically. While Subete's portrait remains the same, on occasion it will change to an image of a disembodied head, expression frozen in shock. Likewise, Dazai's portrait looks just like himself, though if you blink you may miss it changing into a hulking, dark nine-tailed fox with blood glistening in its teeth. Finally, Anya's portrait reveals a picture of the young girl, but every now and then a blossom of red appears on her pristine outfit as the light fades from her eyes. There is no rhyme and reason for the change...though perhaps it serves as a reminder to those who remain.

Additionally, the house rules have been moved from the ballroom and back into the hallway, mounted in the entryway as they were.

After weeks of getting to know each other, you may believe you have learned the most important things about them. You've seen their memories, you've felt their emotions, and you've shared their pain. But even so, some of you continue to hide your true intentions. Starting today, from the moment you wake, a mask will appear and cover half of your face. Each mask is different and though you may not understand what it means yet, each design implies something about you. Those who have experience within the supernatural world might have a white feather pattern across their mask while those who have powers associated with a certain element may find their mask changing color and temperature. Some masks may reflect bloody handprints to reflect the sins of a killer while others will appear black and cracking for someone who has died before. Those holding back a big secret will find their mask slowly covering their whole face and others still will find their masks reflecting anything from acts of betrayal to hidden romantic feelings. Though all are unique to each guest, all will find they are unable to remove these masks.

Some of you may wear your mask proudly as you have nothing left to hide, while others of you may become desperate in your attempt to remove it. Feelings of anger and aggression may bubble up to the surface this week over the smallest problems even for the most calm of people. As the sun sets, you may find that you don't feel quite like yourself, opposite personality trades coming to light. Luckily for you, you may not have to worry. Every now and then you may find a gap in your memory, temporary amnesia removing an embarrassing incident or two.

You may experience only some of these events. Then again, maybe you're unlucky and you're experiencing all of these events at different points in time. Time is of the essence, however, and come Monday at noon a rustling crackle of static can be heard from overhead. Try as you might, you won't be able to find the speakers but a message will play loud and clear for all.

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[Uncle Jiang. :'(]

He likes them, yes. [It's both comforting and upsetting to think about them having something in common.] ...I don't know.

[He crouches down beside Missile, wrapping his arms around his knees.]

They're going to hurt him. Or... it's an illusion.

[ he'll take the opportunity to shove his muzzle in there ]

Oh, I see - like when the Inspector called and told the Justice Minister they had his daughter. But it was a lie. So... this is probably a lie too...?

[nnnnOOO. It's a good pupper, so he immediately loosens his arm on that side so it can drape over Missile's back. He doesn't want to laugh, but can't help it, so what comes out is a quiet, hoarse sort of snort.]

What...? [The hell is an inspector and a justice minister, honestly.] It's like that, I guess. It's probably a lie... but I'm afraid it won't be...

[ don't worry, Missile is perfectly content to stay where he is and not tickle Jin Ling anymore. for now. ]

I wonder if there's any way to figure that out... Would Miss Peach or Miss Plum know? Oh, would Nie Huaisang's truth rock work on it?!

I don't think it will work on...

[Recognition blooms over his face under the mask.] --Wait. Missile, you might be right about something else. [He pulls himself up into a stand, but then casts a glance at the place he had put the disk in.

He moves to retrieve it, causing the playback to stop. But once it's out--he smashes it on the ground.]

[ oh, cuddling time is over? but Jin Ling doesn't seem so sad, so... that's a win! ]

Huh? I am?

[ ... ]

I am! What am I maybe right about?

[Enough of that duress bullshit. Jin Ling turns back to Missile to kneel down in front of the dog.]

I don't know if Sect Leader Nie's ring will help with this, but... Maybe he can talk to one of the servants while wearing it. When he asks them questions, he can see if they're lying. If it will work.

Ohhhh... that's a great idea, Jin Ling!

[ he's so proud of you ]

Good luck! Let me know what happens, okay?

You helped. Good job. I think you would make a good spiritual dog back home, Missile.

[He gives Missile's head between the EARS a gently ruffle. Poor ear.]

Did you want to go with him? I can ask him to let you go with him if he tries.

You think so?!

[ his tail starts wagging a mile a minute. ]

Yes! If he's okay with it, then I'd love to go! Are you coming too?

[Oh no. Cute....]

Yeah, I think so. I'll tell him. I'll come, too, if it's possible. If not, I know you'll take care of Sect Leader Nie.

[ !!!!!!!!!! his tail is up to 5 miles a minute now ]

I will! I'll protect him! And you, if you come! I promise!

[i'm losing it i forgot it was a single use IT'S FINE he will tell missile this later rip]

I know. It's because you're a good dog. [A pause.] ...Are you okay?

[ there there, we all have days like that. maybe they can figure out something else. ]

Awww, thanks!

[ the question makes him tilt his head, confused ]

Of course I am! I'm a tough doggy, you know - what's there to be concerned about?

[ he hasn't watched his dvd ]

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