WEEK SIX: ENDGAME

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FAREWELL

As Sunday morning comes, you'll find that nothing in the mansion has changed at all. The evils within have been expelled, a piping hot breakfast is served at seven, and the house is cleaned up in tip-top shape. In fact, everything appears to be as calm as ever as everyone is given freedom over the mansion.

All is quiet for a majority of the morning before there's a sudden rumble from the backyard. As guests rush to look, they will see hundreds and hundreds of ghostly figures rise up from the grave, immediately solidifying. Those whom have unattended business (such as reclaiming their items) will linger, but the rest will promptly leave the property. This was the final hold the house had over Master Blue and the guests. You have successfully severed the chains and freed everyone.

It's a little after noon that guests will hear a victory sort of fanfare being played on that familiar piano. As they're drawn to the ballroom, they will once again find Peach, Plum, and Pumpkin though perhaps dressed in different attire today. Plum plays the piano as Peach lounges on top to occasionally help with her tail as Pumpkin sits on the bench with her game. When the song has finished, they speak in unison.

"Congratulations everyone. The Master has a message for you."

The soft glowing orb from yesterday floats up from behind the piano, lingering next to the girls. Soon, everyone will hear a faint, echo-y tone that sends shivers up their spines once more inside their heads.

"Thanks for doing your part. You sure are smart. Please accept this gift."

The same unseen orchestra from your arrival begins to play as the lights brighten, a lavish feast spread before you and the mansion decorated instantly with balloons, streamers, and confetti. All guests will find themselves in party attire, though perhaps a little more relaxed. Your communication necklaces remain in tact, and seem to be yours for the keeping. They will continue to function even as you leave. On the table there lays a box of small green orbs, a sign reading "PORTALS" before it. It seems as though these are your way home when you're ready...and look at that. You aren't forced to return to where you came. Take your time and think of how you wish for your journey to proceed. And who knows? Maybe starting a new journey isn't so hard after all.

But goodbyes are never easy either. Time is yours, little monsters. Take all the time you need for your farewells.

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Comments

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[Fair enough.]

Are you prepared?

[soba]

[ he has to think about it. ]

Not really.

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...can we help?

[soba]

[ he blinks in surprise ]

... alright, do me a favor. I'm going to take one of those necklaces with me. After I go home, can you try to contact me in 24 hours?

If I don't reply to you, assume something went wrong. But if I do, then it's fine. Okay?

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...yes. [They can agree to that, and there's a pensive sort of hum.] Plum will make arrangements. We will watch time carefully.

[soba]

... thanks.

[ it's said quietly. he appreciates it, especially since he can't bring himself to ask the same favor to someone else. they'd probably freak out. ]

[cluedin]

It is...the least we can do. [They'll make sure it gets done, at least. It's important.]

[soba]

I'm sure others might have weird requests, too.

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Do you truly think this is weird?

[soba]

... yes, but the way you asked that means you think otherwise.

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Yes...this is...similar to what is expected. You are right to ask.

[soba]

Mm.

... are you staying with the girls?

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Yes. We...will find somewhere else to go. Soon. We need a new home.

[soba]

Any ideas on what you're looking for?

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Less space. [PLEASE NO MANSION.]

[soba]

[ he glances around. ]

... yeah. I can see why you'd want to downgrade.

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Yes. Perhaps...a condo? [There's space there, but it's also smaller. Who taught them about condos? Who knows.]

[soba]

[ ... ]

Where...?

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...suggestions?

[soba]

It depends on the type of scenery you want.

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Something spacious. But not...far away. [no more isolation thanks.]

[soba]

What about somewhere in or near a smaller city then? You're still around people, but it's not crowded enough that it'll be weird.

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...acceptable. If people would accept us. [sometimes an eldritch abomination tells another abomination no one will ever like them and that sticks with them for a while.]

[soba]

It's not like people get to choose who their neighbors are. Don't worry about it.

[cluedin]

...good to know. [...] Thank you.