WEEK FOUR: MINGLE

[cluedin]

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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[infire]

If you insist on asking questions, then that's fine. But you really should focus on your recovery, instead of nosing around.

[survivaltricks]

I've always been a nosy person.

[he says so blandly, despite the seriousness of the conversation]

[infire]

That might come back to haunt you, you know. If you get too nosy, some people won't like it.

[survivaltricks]

I don't really care what other people think.

And I never have.

[infire]

That's good. But it isn't about what other people think. It's about what they might do in retaliation, should you start prodding too much.

[survivaltricks]

[raises a brow at her]

Are you suggesting someone might kill me for being too nosy, Brilith-san?

[he asks that so!! casually!]

[infire]

Stranger things have happened.

[survivaltricks]

I'm not worried.

[in a place like this? maybe he should be, but. . .]

I've escaped death at least twice before.

You saw that for yourself last week, didn't you?

[infire]

You say that with such confidence, but then you fail to catch yourself on your new leg.

[survivaltricks]

[ha]

[his mouth twitches, his grin turning sharp]

And then I got right back up again, didn't I?

[infire]

But again, if you would go through the process of getting used to the prosthetic like you should, then you wouldn't be struggling so much in the first place. Pushing yourself isn't always a good thing, Akira.

[survivaltricks]

I think falling down is part of the process.

[shrugs!! he is reaching for his crutch again to hold himself upright]

The measure of success and progress isn't how many times you do something perfectly. It's how many times you fall down trying to do it, only to pull yourself back up again and keep going.

[infire]

Only if you're too impatient.

[ that's bullshit it is absolutely part of the process and she knows it. gotta give him a hard time, though. ]

But by all means... continue to fall. I won't stop you.

[survivaltricks]

Good. I wouldn't want you to.

[though]

We're getting off track, aren't we?

[infire]

Were we ever on track to begin with?

[survivaltricks]

[a huffed laugh]

I wanted to ask you what happened during the trial.

You said you wouldn't tell me out here, but--

[infire]

Then later, somewhere quieter, you can ask what you want. I can't guarantee that I'll answer everything, though.

[survivaltricks]

[and at that? he nods]

Of course. You shouldn't have to answer any questions you don't want to. I'm mostly curious.

. . . and a little concerned; I won't lie.

[infire]

Save your concern for someone who wants it, Akira.

[survivaltricks]

No.

[FIGHT HIM]

I'll spend it however I want to.

[infire]

Then you're wasting your time.

[survivaltricks]

It's my time to waste, isn't it?

[there's a lilt of amusement when he says that, mouth curving upwards]

[infire]

[ wow some of the people here are so annoying ]

Well, since you have so much of it, I'll leave you to it. If you really want to ask me something, you can find me later.

[ akira has his crutch now. so she'll take her staff and turn to go. ]

[survivaltricks]

[he watches her go, making no move to stop her. but he absolutely is going to approach her later]

I'll talk to you later then, Brilith-san.

[. . .]

Take care of yourself until then, okay?