RECORDING 4: THE SECOND WEEK

[foundationmods]

A second week in this place begins, with less of your number among you. With first blood - and oil - spilled, it now seems as if it'll only be a matter of time before the worse eventually happens once more. Thankfully, it seems as if the Miasma is content to remain at the same levels it did before, so arguments are unlikely to break out, though tensions are surely high after everything that's already occurred.

Speaking of which, the temperature remains a consistent comfortable early to mid 70's in the house. It appears at least that you'll be here in comfort..? Though it appears that the rooms have changed, so hopefully you kept anything essential in the static area.

Yet, something feels...wrong. The house feels as if it is laughing at you, when you awake...

...What new horrors await you this week?


WARNING: Some investigations of new areas will contain traps that may be harmful or even lethal.
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[golden_dream]

Boiler room

[Rosa didn't want to do anything, really. She wanted to laze around and let everyone else stumble into traps. But... she had to at least be seen wandering around.

The powder room was a good safe place for her. She made her way there, only to stare in shock once she opened the door.

She recognized the place for what it was. The mansion had a boiler room, and she had been tricked into going in a few times growing up. Her first urge was to close the door, but...

Right, maybe she could find something by investigating.

She stepped inside, eyes glued to that boiler, as if something would jump out.]

Children's Bedroom

[Rosa opened up the door, peeked in, saw what kind of room it was... then shut the door.

The next few minutes would be spent huddling on the wall near the door before she finally pulled herself together.]

Sauna

[We're getting somewhere! That could actually be relaxing... if it wasn't full of something that would kill her, at least. She made a mental note to find someone braver to fool around with it.

This room at least was bringing up happy memories for Rosa, for once, and she lingered around the entrance for a bit.]

Wildcard

[Of course Rosa could also be found in room 5 or in the kitchen, or maybe in one of the hallways if she was intercepted on her way somewhere else.]

Investigation

[foundationmods]

[ How much does she know about boilers? ]

[golden_dream]

[They're supposed to be in basements, aren't they? And there's pipes, and they get old... they're sweaty, hot places. And there's a furnace that you probably don't want to stumble into if you want to still be alive.

...That's about it.]

[foundationmods]

[ It looks pretty much normal, but the walls and floor are a little damp. There's nothing waiting to jump out at her, no skeletons or anything else. But with the toolbox there, maybe there's something that could be fixed? ]

[golden_dream]

[The toolbox does deserve attention. She's crouch down and get a better look. Is it clean or dusty? Locked?]

[foundationmods]

[ It's unlocked. When she opens it, she'll find there's a photo of a woman in a bathing suit from the very early 1920's.

There's hammers, wrenchs, pliers... just your regular old tools from the 1920's. They look as clean as used tools can be, but they are lacking in dust. ]

[golden_dream]

[...That photo deserves attention. She'll pocket that one.

The rest of the tools get set on the floor temporarily, just to make sure she doesn't miss anything important, including from turning over the toolbox to see the bottom. Is the toolbox even light enough for her to lift without much trouble?]

[foundationmods]

[ It is meant to be carried around, so it is light enough. It's a small, wooden toolbox.

There's nothing on the bottom. ]

[golden_dream]

[That settled that.

She definitely didn't want to touch any of the pipes or metal with her bare hands, but maybe poking around with the wrench wouldn't be too bad? She'll take that wrench with her and start idly poking at things. The walls included.]

Sauna

[boardreversal]

[Well, he was exploring...and he can't really hide from his Aunt, so...]

Aunt Rosa? What is it?

[golden_dream]

Battler-kun! It's good luck, that's what it is.

[She'll go ahead and move out of the doorway so he can see.]

It's a sauna! Finally, a valid place to relax when we need to.

[boardreversal]

A sauna? I don't think I've ever been in one of those - is it seperated for men and women, or do both genders just...

[He gestures??? Is this like a unisex bath???]

[golden_dream]

Not even once? Battler, have you never been to an onsen?

[Incredulous tone.]

[boardreversal]

Well, I was with my mom's parents for six years - I never felt like bothering them to go to an Onsen or anything like that. And I don't remember if we went to one when mom was still alive.

[He scratches the back of his head.]

And we never stayed overnight during any school trips, so...

[golden_dream]

That's just not right, Battler-kun. Onsen are one of life's real luxuries. A hot onsen on a crisp cold day with a hot tumbler of sake... then fresh crab to eat at dinner...

[she gives a relaxed little sigh, vicariously reliving the moment.]

Oh, but the concept for the sauna is simple. You sit in the room and pour water on the coals. Then you just enjoy the steam.

Don't get too excited, though. We can easily set up a bathing schedule.

[boardreversal]

I'll have to take your word on the sake part, but the rest sounds great!

[He's still only 18, Rosa!!!]

A-And hey, why would I get excited....? I mean, we'd all be in towels, right? So there's nothing to get excited about!

[This is a lie and he knows it, but he's not admitting it in front of his Aunt because oh god.]

But...I guess a schedule would be best, yeah...

[Don't sound so crestfallen holy shit???]

[golden_dream]

[Oh right, he hasn't been living with Rudolf.]

...Just a little joke, Battler-kun.

sauna

[tsunderine]

Were you thinking about going in?

It's probably better to relax with someone else than by yourself.

[casually spoken from behind her, carrying a few towels]

[golden_dream]

You found this already?

[surprised little glance back]

You're... Rin, aren't you?

[tsunderine]

Ah, yes... but when I saw it, I went back to the bathrooms to grab some towels.

[she speaks politely with a small smile]

And that's also right. And you're Rosa-san, correct? Battler-kun's aunt.

[golden_dream]

Yes, that's right. Glad we have the opportunity to meet again. [She smiled, patting herself inwardly on the back. Being "Battler's kind Aunt" was going to pay off.]

If you're willing to share, I'll gladly take you up on that. We can all use a good excuse to relax.

[Never mind she just came from the boiler room which was also steamy; it was completely different.]

[tsunderine]

Of course.

And I don't mind sharing at all. Although if any of the guys try to barge in, I'll kick them out myself.

[golden_dream]

Right! They can sauna on their own time. We found it, we deserve to get the first crack at it.

[She's smiling wider now, almost having fun.

And, they step inside? Maybe to make sure there's enough charcoal, water, a sauna ladle and bucket, etc.]

[tsunderine]

Honestly, they should have us girls go first anyway, since there are less of us women than there are men.

[she does follow Rosa inside with a sigh, peering in to see what we have]

[golden_dream]

I did notice that. They underestimate us, of course. Typical, isn't it?

[She mirrors that sigh, too.

Anyway, inside! Apparently there is actual charcoal and a stove.]

We need fire, and it'll probably take a while for the charcoal to warm up, but this should actually be usable.