WEEK 1 MINGLE - KALMIA

[foundationmods]

All of the guests awoke in their rooms, just like they had before.

Yesterday had been a day of surprises.
First, they'd finally met the person who had brought them here - the Witch of Dimensions, Yuuko.
Secondly, they'd learned they were going to be playing a horrible game.
And most important, they learned that wishes could be granted if they won this game.🗈

Still, for now, it seemed like there wasn't much to do. Was the Witch already in talks with the 'Murderer'? Was the 'victim' already decided upon?

There was no way to know until some day later this week, apparently.

Still, it wasn't all bad. The island was beautiful and the climate just perfect for beachgoing, or taking a cosy walk in the garden. There were also board and card games which would be produced upon request - and the tv in the Sitting Room - to help ease the boredom of it all.

Though, perhaps the guests would prefer to get to know each other instead? On maybe get into some trouble as they roamed the island.

Despite being told someone will die, it...felt remarkably peaceful. Could one of their own really be able to kill someone?

...Or, maybe...this is just the silence that comes just before a massive storm breaks, and sweeps away everything...

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CALENDAR | LOCATIONS | PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS

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MEETING

[excavated]

[ In the very early hours of the morning, there will be papers deposited for everyone under their rooms with rather neat handwriting. If one chooses to read it, they'll find that it says: ]

To the one who may read this:

I apologize for sending out a letter so early in the morning, but I thought that due to our strange circumstances that we should work together, share our information, and attempt to figure this out so that as little lives can be lost as possible.

I am also aware that some of you might be curious about the Witch that has appeared before us as well, so I propose a meeting in the afternoon at 1, in the dining room. Food will be provided, but do not feel obligated to come.

- Syaoran

[ That should give everyone enough time to do what they need, but just as he's spoken about in the letter, he does meet with everyone, no longer in the Foundation jumpsuit but in something a little more familiar to him.

He's also set the table with various Chinese dishes - keeping into consideration the potential of people's various tastes and the potential for vegetarians. His food is definitely delicious, though. Once everyone who's decided to show up has arrived, he speaks up, coolly. ]

Thanks for coming, everyone. This is a good chance to share any new information we might have found or to ask any questions of each other, or myself. I'm willing to answer as much as I can, but I can't promise that I'll answer everything.

Re: MEETING

[improbablenotimpossible]

[Ruler arrives promptly - dressed business-like but for the warmer clime, tapping a pack of cigarettes against his long, pale fingers as he sat down, removing a large notebook from under his arm]

Would anyone mind if I smoke?

[He'll wait for the answer to that as he opens his notebook, taking a pen out from his vest]

I can answer questions as well - I have a few thoughts on the matter, and want to confirm things.

I will get the obvious question out of the way: How exactly do you know Ms. Yuuko?

[chaoscontrol]

[since neither witch was involved in making this food, Shadow will actually partake -- in a very small portion of fried rice.

Notedly, he still hasn't put back on any clothes. fuq clothes]

[Shadow sneers a bit] If you must smoke, please crack open a window. [moving on...]

It seems that some of you may have more experience with these witches and this situation than others. Syaoran -- you seem to know the witch "Yuuko" in particular. Is she from your world?

[improbablenotimpossible]

Noted.

[He'll just wait until the meeting ends then, as he does try some bao, chewing thoughtfully as he waits for Syaoran to answer]

[excavated]

I don't mind the smoke myself [ he's actually indifferent, but let him clear up some things ] but in terms of Yuuko-san... she's not necessarily from 'my world', but I know her due to a wish that I wanted to have granted a while ago.

But like Watanuki said yesterday, I fully believe that the Yuuko-san here is not the real one.

Re: MEETING

[fullbodied]

What sort of notes did you manage to get, Ruler?

I got too pissed off to really dig... Sorry...

Re: MEETING

[improbablenotimpossible]

Well, I've been compiling everything Ms. Yuuko has said, and some of my observations.

[His expression softens as she apologizes]

It's all right - it is a rather vexing situation.

One thing I had noticed, she seemed quite familiar with the mechanics of how My sort of existence works, and I believe it might be safe to assume, unless otherwise shown that they know each and every one of us quite well.

Most 'games' operate on the idea that both players will know how every piece operates, to take the metaphor further.

[youkaiwatch]

I wouldn't, but it seems it's become pretty unpopular with kids since my time.

[ Which is to say, she's got a pack in her pocket herself and will definitely join you after this meeting. In the meantime, she'll listen to whatever everyone else has to say. ]

[very_good_end]

Yes, I mind. It's annoying, and the smell gets everywhere.

...Or perhaps were you thinking of consuming something other than tobacco?

[anonnomnomnom]

[Once again, Anon tucks in with no hesitation. Please don't let him be the only one eating. He doesn't care, but it makes flavor text hard!! He brightens as soon as the food hits his mouth and just spends a little bit of time making various happy noises and gesticulating and communicating nothing else.

That's it that's his contribution to the meeting.

Okay no, once he's scarfed a few mouthfuls down--]

Syaoran! Did we need to be dressed up for this?

[He's no longer in the Foundation jumpsuit, but he is wearing what looks like a burlap sack, but darker colored, because I don't know why the anime made it even worse and turned it bag-colored altogether. It has a cool symbol on the front that might make sense to those who know what his powers involve. It is also definitely not formalwear in the traditional sense.]

Oh, and I have no idea what most of this is, but it's really good--

[Back to being super muffled as he keeps eating.]

[excavated]

Ah, no we didn't need to, but I thought it would be good to wear something different with something so important... Also, if you want to know what some of the stuff are, I can tell you.

[ Since he actually cooked it himself. ]

[foundfate]

I can answer too, if you have any questions on Yuuko-san.

[He's going to put that out there so Syaoran doesn't have to answer all that on his own. He probably knows more about her than Syaoran does anyway.

Also he still seems a bit miffed about everything that happened over the weekend. The salt may flow today.]

[chaoscontrol]

She said you were her "Furniture" -- her employee. If she is not the real one, how could she have such power over you?

[fullbodied]

Hey, first off, are you okay?

[she's worried about him]

[very_good_end]

Friend of yours?

[literalidiotball]

[Oh no, Wheatley has something to contribute to the meeting.]

Hey, did anyone notice the letter in the sitting room? At all? You know, the one at the desk with the bird on it?

[excavated]

I saw it. I was planning on sending a letter back to the witch later today, myself.

[oceanicbutterfly]

It had that red text again.

[very_good_end]

[Erika comes in quietly and has a seat, appraising the other attendees with a a neutral expression.]

[oceanicbutterfly]

[WATCHING YOU, FURUDO-SAN. YOU'D BETTER NOT MAKE A SCENE AGAIN.]

[rikuchi]

[ Here's here, linefacing and listening quietly to everyone else's piece in the meeting... ]

[respring]

[ ...................

.....................................

......................................................

same, riku ]

Everyone's so vibrant, I don't really know what to add...

[beguiledcard]

[ +1 to listening quietly!

He's quietly eating. It's when there's nothing important being said, he's whispering to Riku: ]

... Wow. Did you try any of this? It's amazing.

[kagamiimagak]

Perhaps we should go over the rules of this game and make sure that no one is unaware. We can also see how much wiggle room we have. Even if we're not the players we should try to get an idea of what to expect.

[She's just chilling and listening in.]

[excavated]

. . . do we actually know what the rules are?