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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[shortforever]

[Chuuya is in quite the state. He's lost his shirt and one of his shoes at one point, has minor acid burns on his hand, arms, and neck, and a huge handprint on his back like he got smacked by a big hand. He's also got a couple spiky tagalong friends clinging to his non-lost shoe. In addition, he also has a couple glowstick bracelets on, and is carrying a couple more glowsticks.

He also looks completely Done with everything.]

You're the one with a damn arrow in your arm! You go see her!

[survivaltricks]

[. . . GUYS]

Did you. . . just get back from a party?

[slobjection]

.... I wouldn't put it that way, no.

[ wheezes. ]

[ breathing is a little hard but it's ok ]

[shortforever]

No.

[Don't mind him he's stomping off to the room to shower.

...slowly because spiky friendos slow him down.]

[oathic]

[uhhhhhhh]

You guys okay? What's with the new friends?

[slobjection]

... They are pretty clingy.

[ he's fine. clearly. ]

[swordflash]

I don't know what their deal is, but they cling to whatever touches them. Mr. Wright and that guy wouldn't leave them behind.

[shortforever]

They were in one of the rooms and some of them got eaten so we felt bad for the rest.

[yep.]

[disreguarded]

[ sorry zenitsu and chuuya, beau really is concerned about you also but she really just has to fucking FLY AT PHOENIX AT THE SPEED OF SOUND ]

Hey! Hey, let me see. Let me see, what's fucked up?

[slobjection]

I was an adventurer like you... but then I took an arrow to the arm.

[ shut up phoenix. anyway, he's having a little trouble breathing but if he can still make stupid jokes he's probably fine ]

[burningrescue]

Ah!!

[Running in with bandages and medical supplies.]

You guys keep getting so hurt!

[slobjection]

Once I get the arrow out it'll be fine.

[ he's like having trouble breathing but ok phoenix ]

[shortforever]

I'm not even that hurt. Focus on the old man.

[miscakes]

[...

It's very sad when last week was so much that you're just. Kind of. Relieved by this level of chaos.]

Please, all three of you require medical attention. What happened?

[Y'ALL...]

[slobjection]

[ yeah honestly... comparatively they got off so easy. ]

A bathroom led to an underground bunker? It's all pretty odd.

[shortforever]

There's a super-nice bathroom up on the top floor, but we found a slide and went somewhere in the basement I think. There's sticky stuff and acid and bones down there.

[hamaoned]

[ because ken is not going to get in the hustle and bustle of everyone being treated, he'll wait until they've been treated before checking on them. ]

Welcome back. [ ... ] And in one piece.

[ LOOK THIS IS LITERALLY THIS MOST IMPORTANT THING TO HIM RIGHT NOW. ]

[slobjection]

Yep. With glowsticks, too.

[ he's still wheezing but it's okay ]

[shortforever]

[Luckily Chuuya is pretty much fine after a shower, his burns will heal on their own. So!]

Yeah, we lucked out. The place we found wasn't so bad. No antidote there though.

[infire]

[ . . .

well, at least chuuya is relatively unharmed. she sighs while pulling out some bandages and a first aid kit for zenitsu. ]

At least your injuries are manageable. Tell me what happened later, will you?

[swordflash]

[ zenitsu perks up at the sight of brilith and the first aid supplies. ]

Brilith! [ he scoots toward her with a burst of vigor, all but ready to cling. ] I'm glad to see you safe! I'll tell you everything, so please take good care of me!

[brokethefirst]

[yeah she was expecting this this time, hi here she is

HEY PHOENIX WTF?]

Easy, easy... clear the doorway, l-let's take a look at you...

[recrypt]

Sounds like you all had an interesting time. 𝅘𝅥𝅮

[gitalong]

[ he wants

to bark at a spiky. but he'll resist.... for now... ]

Welcome back! Did you have fun?

[madburnout]

[STOP! GETTING! MAULED!]

Ah-- Where did you go this time?