MOCK ROUND - WEEK 1

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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.
Secondly, they'd learned they were going to be playing a false murder mystery for two weeks.
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, 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.

Yet, with only a fake game in front of them....there's no proper sense of foreboding, is there?

....But maybe all of this...

...Is just the calm before the storm.


MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

Mock Round Calendar

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TUESDAY

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[beastlybruno]

[Today, Bruno finds himself spending quite a lot of time in the library. It turns out there are quite a few books from his world. How they found their way here, much like that neopoint coin, he could hardly guess. At the moment Bruno is preoccupied with a particular novel that's been autographed by someone named "Reginald".]

You really outdid yourself Reggie... [Bruno mutters as he continues reading through his brother's (slightly romanticized) experiences.

There is... One book Bruno hasn't discovered yet. It's an old, battered handmade journal that looks like it was left in a damp place for years. The drawing on the weathered cover seems to be a more recent addition, but it makes it perfectly clear who this belongs to...]

[curryparty]

[Asuma does glance over Bruno's way, but he's looking for books himself, carefully examining the most ancient and worn of them. It's because of this that the handmade journal eventually falls into his hands, and although it's a surprise, it's pretty apparent right away that it's connected to Bruno.]

Huh?

[beastlybruno]

[From the looks of it, it seems well loved... For something so old that sustained that much water damage.

Will Asuma read through it?]

[dawnwardspiral]

[ And so, another day comes, with questions as well as suspicions still flittering in the light-haired male's mind. But, it mattered little, as he had to take one day at a time.

Riku hasn't been entirely super about getting to know people or talk much, but he's always been someone somewhat standoffish. Maybe even moreso now--however, he can be located easily today.

First at the docks, hands in pockets as his green irises gaze out into the endless sea before him, allowing the breeze to gently caress his hair as he allows himself to become lost to thought. Probably not at his most approachable, but he won't turn away company.

Soon afterwards, Riku can be found on the beach, and hearing any footsteps will cause him to slightly turn his head in the direction of the other party. ]

Come out for a dip?

[ Then later on Riku is seen in the ballroom. Ask him for a dance? Okay, no, he's just gazing at portrait now. He's muttering to himself now, rather to anyone in particular. ]

...feels like she's everywhere in this place.

docks (pushing may actually happen \o/)

[helmdivide]

[ He spots him, and walks quietly over. For someone who was all chatter and jokes their first day, he makes nary a sound. It's not until he's actually almost next to him that he reaches out to poke him square in the back. ]

Boo.

r00d

[dawnwardspiral]

[ Riku is poked in the back and then immediately turns to make a grab for Jack's hand - oh. ]

... Do you make it a habit of doing things like this?

[ He doesn't look it, but goodness Jack you gave him a fright. ]

ballroom

[beastlybruno]

[Bruno can't help but overhear Riku muttering as he's looking at that other portrait.]

Doesn't she own the mansion? [He asks as he approaches.]

[dawnwardspiral]

She does, so I guess it'd make sense, but ...

[ He gives a bit of a shrug. ]

beach!

[iblistriggered]

[during his powerwalking adventures, Silver does make it down to the docks and the beach -- and this time, someone else is there!]

Oh. Uh... hey there! [since he's been walking downhill, he's not super winded... but he's still going to take a break before going back up] Sorry, I hope I'm not bothering you.

[dawnwardspiral]

[ Riku shakes his head as Silver approaches, expression calm and serene as it would ever be. He doesn't look bothered in the slightest. ]

You're really not. And even if you were, it's not like I own the beach.

[ He almost smiles at that one, hah. ]

docks

[overlordad]

It's quite a sight, isn't it?

[The ocean. He hasn't seen the real thing in a long time now]

[dawnwardspiral]

It is. It makes me think of home a little.

[ He lived out on the islands, so this kind of view isn't foreign to him in the slightest. ]

You used to looking out at the sea?

ballroom

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He's making a face. ]

Yeah.

[ There's a small shrug of one shoulder. ]

Not a huge shocker when you consider how she is.

[dawnwardspiral]

[ The painting wasn't exactly as charming as she might've thought, or at least that's what Riku thinks. He still is wary of dem witches, man.

Still he'll give a nod, and then... ]

How do you feel about her?

ballroom

[accitio]

[ She'll pass on the dancing for now, thanks. He's not exactly speaking to her but she gives a soft response anyway. ]

Do you find the portraits unsettling?

beach

[ladyscarred]

[Scarred was just exploring as best as she could. But the question gets a laugh.]

I don't think I'd get very far. Do you?

[She shakes her right leg a little. It rattles the chain around her ankle and going up into her cloak.]

ALL AROUND THE MANSION AND GARDEN AND BEACH

[iblistriggered]

[Where was Silver yesterday?? It is a mystery.

(he was in the library, getting very very distracted)

But today, he's making good on his promise to Lambdadelta to GET IN SHAPE! YEAH!

All day long, he will be powerwalking through the mansion, around it, in the garden, down to the beach and docks, and back up again.

Of course, he's taking breaks whenever he gets winded -- which is pretty frequently. But once he sets his mind to something, he's going to do it, goshdangit!

Panting, he stops to take a swig of water from a bottle he's carrying]

Ah.... phew.... it's so hot... Is it really hot to you?

[But eventually, he does get too exhausted to continue, and in the late afternoon, just as the light is beginning to turn red, he can be found on the beach. He's left his shoes, socks, and gloves on the dock, though he still has the chunky golden bracelets around his wrists.

He stands in the water up to his knees, seemingly just staring out over the horizon

Dunk him]

powerwalkin

[artificialhighness]

[Luna isn't exactly seeking anyone, much less the strange hedgehog with walking issues, but after his overall disappearance yesterday it's much easier to notice Silver all over the place today -- just nyooming gently along and being very conspicuous indeed, especially when he's huffing and puffing his way through.

And she's pretty observant in the first place. Robot, you know.

So once he stops to take a break she also stops what she's doing (there's a book she's carrying, which looks suspiciously like a volume of (offbrand?) Harry Potter) and appraises the current state of the powerwalking.]

It does seem to be summer here. Others have been doing their exercises earlier in the morning or in the ocean.

LIBRARY

[foundationnpcs]

[When Silver investigates the library, he will find six of the goats set up with gaming laptops at a couple of the tables. They're also wearing headsets with mics, despite all being in the room together, and they're all focused intently on their games.

Occasionally they baa at each other.]

[resealed]

[raenef will be hanging around inside the mansion for today or more specifically you can find him lingering outside his room definitely seeming a bit preoccupied with something.

there are a few markers and scraps of paper lying around that you might notice he is focused drawing on or if you happen to pass by later you will notice he is trying to tape something onto his name plaque of his door (which may or may not be spelled right... ) that reads: THE MAGNIFICENT GREAT DEMON LORD RAENEF! it is a very important addition that he looks pretty proud of]

LATER...!

[enter_the_darkness]

[ . . .

Snrrrrrrrrk...!!! ]

Later...

[beastlybruno]

[Bruno just stares at the name plate in concern.]

... Raenef? What is this "demon lord" thing about?

[artificialhighness]

[Luna is passing by on one of her rare forays into her room or anywhere near the rooms in general; as always, she's got a flower or two with her and seemingly a book about magic and summoning (is it Harry Potter this time? no one knows).

For the moment, though, she's just slowed and is staring at Raenef's handiwork in mild confusion.]

Is it normal for someone to advertise themselves this way? Or... are you starting something with the witch?

[That's the only reason she could think of to flaunt something so bizarre. Raenef at least seemed to be fully in possession of his faculties earlier...]

later

[accitio]

[ lunafreya is passing by when she catches sight of something taped to raenef's plaque. that's... curious, and if it's an addition to his nameplate it might be best if she takes a look. ]

The Magnificent Great Demon Lord Raenef... It is a bold title, yet one I'm sure is well-earned. There must be a wonderful story behind such a name.