MOCK ROUND - WEEK 1

[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.
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.


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[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. ]

[helmdivide]

[ He didn't actually expect to surprise him that much. But he does give a sheepish smile as he put both hands behind the back of his head. ]

Maaaaybe. Do you make it a habit of staring out at the see all serious like that?

[dawnwardspiral]

[ A small huff escapes him. Though whether it is from annoyance or amusement is hard to discern. ]

I wouldn't say it's a habit.

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. ]

[beastlybruno]

[Speaking of...]

She mentioned she was training two other witches, right?

[dawnwardspiral]

She did. Makes you wonder what they're like, doesn't it?

[ At least it does for him. Lambdadelta is already...well, she's made an impression and let's leave it at that. ]

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. ]

[iblistriggered]

Oh, are you sure? You looked like you were having some deep thoughts, is all.

[Silver walks through the sand, kicking at it curiously]

The only place I've ever seen this much sand is a desert...

[dawnwardspiral]

I was just thinking about this "game" and what Lambdadelta said. I don't think I can easily swallow everything that she said about it.

[ So Riku is just being wary and thoughtful about it. ]

...You've never been to a beach before?

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?

[overlordad]

Not anymore.

[when he was closer to Riku's age? Yeah. But after he went to Chicago to study then started working? Not so much. And the dungeon had it's waterways but the ocean was something else.]

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?

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He gives a quiet snort, a small smirk tugging at his lips. ]

Feel...? I feel like she's probably what you could expect of a really bored person with a lot of power. And the only way we'll get out of this is by being super entertaining for her.

[ And, apparently, she's entertained by a game involving death.

But... hm. ]

What do you think about everything she said about this game?

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?

[dawnwardspiral]

[ For now huh. But no that's fine, he'll turn towards her, the idle conversation not exactly unwelcome. ]

I wouldn't say that, but...they seem to do well in helping making sure her presence is practically felt everywhere in the mansion.

[accitio]

[ Maybe when he's a couple of years older and dyes his hair...! ]

Placed in such a way that we always keep her in mind, no matter where she is... [ She carefully regards the painting. ] I admit, that may well be her intention. Portraits are often used by nobility and those with station to impress their status upon all who knock on their door.

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.]

[dawnwardspiral]

[ Riku kind of...frowns. ]

Not like that. [ ... ] But, we can change that if we take a moment to find something to get that chain off.

[ladyscarred]

I supposed that'd be true. But I can't remove it.

[She meets his frown with a sad smile.]