THE END

[foundationmods]

THE END

With all of the decisions made and punishments decided on, the Lady finally walks over to the the front doors to Hotel California. "Guests," she says, "Thank you for your stay here. We hope to see all of you again soon."

And with that, she opens the doors for the first time in six long weeks.

The Hotel has settled onto an idyllic beach in sunny California. Despite it being January, it is a nice, comfortable temperature for swimming and beachgoing. There aren't any people on this beach, though. No, besides the Hotel itself, there is... another hotel of some sort? And nearby, spaced out on the beach, are five different various spooky-looking houses. There is an attendant in a uniform standing near the entrance to the other hotel, but no other people outside. The attendant is waving to the Lady, and the Lady smiles and waves back.

But regardless of if you stay to figure out what's going on with all these different buildings all here in one location, or if you just leave, one thing is clear:

The game of Mafia is finally over.

Comments

NPC INTERACTIONS

[foundationmods]

[For anyone who wants to talk to the Lady, the other attendant, or any other NPC without their own journal.]

let's talk to the attendant, sure

[dereban]

[ OKAY JUST GOING TO

check out the attendant, what do they look like exactly and just ask the simple question of: ]

. . . Who are you?

[ important questions ]

[foundationmods]

I'm the Attendant, from the Lodge!

[She's very perky and bouncy, and she comes right up to Inaba to shake her hand.]

Thank you so much for taking care of Mom! We all were so worried about her!

[perfeccion]

Ah! Lady. Do you have time for our interview, now? [he looks like an overeager journalist with his notebook and purple pen]

[foundationmods]

Yes, please come this way.

[They can go to a private room to do this conversation, which will be handwaved because mods have a million things to do.]

[perfeccion]

[EXCELLENT he is the most pleased]

[dereban]

[ UM

UH ]

I didn't really do anything, but I guess you're welcome on their behalf?

[foundationmods]

All of you helped in some way. We feed on emotions, so just being there helped her.

[blutsauger]

Oooh!

[He immediately points at one of these extremely haunted-looking houses, looking at Phil and the Lady eagerly.]

I love that! Is that part of the Hotel too?

["phil when can we move in"]

[dereban]

I heard that you guys feed on positive emotions, though.

[ laughs at her own emotions hollowly

totally unconvinced ]

[foundationmods]

That is our food, yes. Positive emotions keep us fed and happy. But negative emotions help us grow. That's why we start out as haunted houses.

[The Attendant gestures to the five haunted houses nearby.]

I was like that too, once. As was Mom. But as we grow, we change shape and form. Nowadays I don't need the negative energy as much anymore, and I can just take in guests and keep them happy. I actually work for the Foundation, so you might be sent to me sometimes!

[foundationmods]

[The Lady just frowns.]

My grandchildren are not ready for Guests yet.

[blutsauger]

[Medic looks a little disappointed, but concedes.]

Oh, alright then. Your grandchildren are beautiful, by the way. I'm sure they'll grow up to be just as wonderful as you and the rest of the Hotel, ja?

[He's just accepting the fact that these buildings are her grandchildren without even blinking.]

[dereban]

. . . huh.

That's good to know though, thanks.

[ just going to tuck that information in the back of her mind now ]

[foundationmods]

[They are in fact absolutely beautiful in her eyes, and that gets her to smile again.]

Yes, they will be good hotels and resorts when they are grown.

If you do not wish to stay with me, my child Great Wolf Lodge should have room for you. She works for the Foundation as well.

[foundationmods]

It's no trouble whatsoever! And if you ever need a rest, feel free to come visit me.

[dereban]

I'll keep that in mind.

[blutsauger]

[He's not even lying- they're beautiful in his eyes too! Sure, they look like regular buildings to him, but the knowledge that they're sentient in some way and beloved by her makes them beautiful.]

Oh, don't worry about that. While I would like to visit them at some point if I have the chance, I'm quite fine staying here- unless it would be more beneficial to your recovery for us to stay with them, of course. I would rather not cause any undue strain for you.