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Post by Safy on Sept 5, 2023 17:45:54 GMT
Raphael frowned deepily, touching her own burns in response. She could only feel sympathy for the……Milk.
“Uh…..”
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Sept 5, 2023 17:49:44 GMT
"Uhm... That was a interesting show that the puppeteer put on for us." Decker said as he nods at Hisoka.
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2023 18:05:23 GMT
"Ohhhhh, I see!" Rebecca said brightly. "They sprung a nutcase from a psyche ward; an unusual gimmick, but then, this is an unusual game."
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2023 18:17:14 GMT
"Well, I hardly think I'm more unusual than that robot," Hisoka said, pointing at A-SH with a burning Milk.
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Post by Safy on Sept 5, 2023 18:20:26 GMT
In a rare moment of losing her composure, she seemed personally annoyed by Rebecca’s comment for once, “Enough with the assumptions…. Everyone has their own story.” She pulled out a cigarette and lit it, blowing a puff. “Let’s leave the petty judgements out of this. He seems to be….fine.” She seemed a bit personally offended by the burning….skit but got over it quickly.
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2023 18:27:58 GMT
Rebecca only smiled in response, and mentally filed the event away. It was interesting to see something actually bother Raphael.
Then she glanced back at Hisoka and frowned. "You're not about to burn your hand, are you? I didn't sign up for a show with any genuine risk of injury."
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2023 18:31:49 GMT
"How polite of you to worry about me," Hisoka smiled. "I did neglect to consider my own personal health. Would anyone happen to have a bowl of water that I may use to extinguish this small flame..?"
"P-Please, don't...let me burn..." cried Milk.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 18:48:31 GMT
"Oh, wow . . . it seems I'm the only person-of-color representation this show has, then," Lyric commented in a rather sly, knowing tone, outstretching her arms to her sides while looking directly at the camera, "Well, viewers, I guess you know what that means you must do!" The person named Dae-Seong Kim also looks directly at the camera.
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Post by Safy on Sept 5, 2023 18:49:34 GMT
Raphael feeling sympathy for a fellow burn victim, unzipped her suitcase and pulled out a water bottle, walking over to Hisoka.
“I have this,” She poured the water gently over Milk, and even pat out the flames with her own burned hand, frowning.
“UH……are you…. Alright, Milk?” She frowned, recalling something from her own life.
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Post by dootdoot on Sept 5, 2023 18:53:03 GMT
The person named Dae-Seong Kim also looks directly at the camera. Jackson was also looking directly at the camera. Not for any particular reason, he was just doing it. Hand on his chin and everything.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2023 18:56:27 GMT
""What do you think?! I was set on fucking fire!" Milk screamed at Raphael, his little arms twisting in fury. "I was almost free! Imagine if the fire spread to the rest of his body! You ruined a perfectly good thing!"
Hisoka stuffed Milk into his pocket. "Hush now. You're being rude." Lotus shook in fear.
You could hear muffled noises coming from inside, a testament to Hisoka's great skill at ventriloquism...probably.
"I apologize for his little outburst," Hisoka sighed, his pocket bulging. "How kind of you...to show concern over such a lowly being."
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Post by Safy on Sept 5, 2023 19:12:09 GMT
Raphael sighed, doing another puff of her cigarette, “Hmmm … I suppose I should’ve expected that, even after he asked for help. Well my apologies, Milk, though I wouldn’t have this fate on anyone, it would sooner harm the others in the room than himself anyways, fire spreads to more places after all.” She seemed fairly knowledgeable from her own personal experience. Though after getting muffled she was sure he couldn’t hear her.
She titled her head and stared at Hisoka directly in the eyes, taking the cigarette out of her mouth, “Hisoka, right? I don’t need your apology….. though, I don’t think they’re all that lowly. Anyways….” She frowned, then muttered, “Nothing, just be more careful….” She got up and took another whiff of her cigarette. “How interesting though…. I can understand…..” She muttered to herself something unintelligible, then went back to her seat, happy that the fire was put out.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 19:54:49 GMT
The person named Dae-Seong Kim also looks directly at the camera. Jackson was also looking directly at the camera. Not for any particular reason, he was just doing it. Hand on his chin and everything. Dae looks at Jackson Diamond in definitely a really non-threatening way.
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Post by JoyTheBard (Slezak) on Sept 5, 2023 20:53:41 GMT
"Well, I am deeply concerned!" Lyric interjected, "You nearly burned your own hand off, Hisoka, and callously set fire to someone you yourself referred to as a living being! Now I'm all for drama and making things interesting, but if this isn't some kind of skit, then . . . " They trailed off and sighed, turning their gaze toward Raphael, showing genuine worry.
"Are you doing alright?" asked Lyric as she made her way over to Raphael, lowering their voice as they approached, "That guy's so hard to read. I'm not trying to white-knight, but if that was a bit he was doing, it was really uncalled for . . . considering."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 5, 2023 21:02:32 GMT
[Day 1 - 9:00 PM] - [All] - Sitting RoomBzzzt!The television in the sitting room flickers on. Some speakers pop on as well and there's some low-quality ambient audio playing out of the speakers. In fact, the video itself has a lower resolution to it than expected. The players all pivot from their places around the sitting room to glance at the footage of a shoddy-looking room. The carpet and walls are slightly stained in the way that unclean walls and floors are. In the center, a person lays on the ground with a large, brown bathrobe draped over them. Are they dead? [ Music: Bogota's Talent Coaching] In a moment, the question is answered as the person twitches and rolls over on their back and the players get a good look at them. A feeling of vague familiarity oozes into everyone's brain. Hair that looks like it was originally only supposed to look artfully messy looks clumpy and overgrown. The man's (they have the apparent appearance of a man, at least) face is only partially shaven, and a bunch of hair sticks out of his neck at random intervals. His nose is crooked and his eyes lack focus, giving him a slightly unnerving appearance. These imperfections make him look like he could be a famous actor. Could be."Oh? What is that I see?" The man says in a goofy and exaggerated voice. "Didn't see you there. Sorry, you must have snuck up on me!" Every word slaps against the ears like the sound of a panting dog. "It's just your BOY, the GOAT, Bogota Rho Shanahan, two time daytime Emmy nominist." The name rings hollowly around the room for a moment before memories begin to surface of a man whose face has graced plenty of daytime courtroom procedurals. "Geez, stop staring at me! I can't even with this!" He says while miming exasperation, apparently unable to go a single sentence without trying to make whatever he's saying into a half-hearted "joke". Bogota Rho Shanahan Some Daytime TV Actor "We have fun here! Anywhosit, I'm here to host Manor of Crabs! For the next 100 days, Bogota Rho is gonna be hosting all the things!" He does a quick and fake laugh, "haHA!" "I'll be getting you all up early tomorrow for the reading of the rules. Me and the LADs in prod are playing things close to the chest. In the meantime, you'll be free to explore the house. But first, if anyone wants to ask me questions, #Goforit." This grown man traces a hashtag in the air as he says it out loud.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 21:09:48 GMT
Dae turns around and dicreetly mouths 'WHO IS THIS GUY????' at the rest of the players.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2023 21:16:24 GMT
"Oh...it's the host of this show..." Hisoka sighed. "He's so noisy..."
"...and so flashy! And annoying! Get him off the stage!" huffed Milk.
"Wait, no! I think he's handsome..." swooned Lotus. "If someone were to rescue me from my horrible situation, I would want it to be this guy!"
Ignoring his puppets, Hisoka continued. "Um...Manor of Crabs is the competition we're participating in, I suppose. What exactly...is this game? And also, I'm not sure if you can answer this, but I was actually kidnapped and brought here against my will...can I just go home?"
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Sept 5, 2023 21:20:06 GMT
"Borgota... What?" Decker seems confused as he looks to the others as he thumbs towards the host. "This guy got a alien-sounding name, don't ya think?"
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2023 21:21:44 GMT
"Oh, god..." Rebecca looked a bit unwell as she stared in disgust at the man on screen. "Really, they hired you for this? Isn't this show meant to be a big deal? Like a really big deal? Yeah I've got a question: where's Garry?"
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Post by dootdoot on Sept 5, 2023 21:27:26 GMT
"Woo! Yeah! Bogota the GOAT-a, baby!" Jackson hollered and clapped his hands hard enough it sounded painful. "If anyone needs proof of Jackson Diamond~'s skills, look no further!"
He quickly rushed next to the screen to pose, tracing the hashtag in the air perfectly in time with Bogota while frantically pointing with his other hand. "I taught him that one!!!"
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 21:30:53 GMT
"Wooooooww you're sooo cool."
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Post by Joker on Sept 5, 2023 21:33:04 GMT
Yutaro raises an eyebrow at the man's introduction.
"Is this person someone who we should know?" He asks quietly, to anyone who may be in earshot of him.
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Post by dootdoot on Sept 5, 2023 21:36:43 GMT
"Wooooooww you're sooo cool." Jackson stopped for one second. For exactly one second, he was perfectly stock still and frozen. His smile turned into gritted teeth. His muscles tensed. And in that one moment when this hyperactive man was still, any viewer watching would swear he was about to break down crying on live television. And they knew in their heart it would be ugly. Then the second passed, and he was back to normal. "Haha! Ha! Yeah! Good one, Dae!"
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Post by Safy on Sept 5, 2023 21:39:12 GMT
Raphael took a puff from her cigarette as Lyric approached her. “Ah, Lyric isn’t it.” She held the cigarette up to her own face as she responded to them, with a small smile, “Do not be concerned, I am fine. I have received much more intentional mockery for my appearance than that. Anyways, he’s are hard to understand but I am a bit concerned for him, in his introduction he said something….I could….understand at least. I doubt he meant any harm anyways….. other than to the puppet….” She scratched her head awkwardly, still not sure what to deduce from the situation. “Regardless we are going to be together for a while, so it’s good to try and understand our ….quirks…..”
She cleared her throat, as she moved her attention and pointed to the screen with the man on it, “100 days, to be exact.” She did yet another puff. “So, better to get used to this.” Her tone sounded a bit defeated on the last part.
“Is that so, Jackson? Impressive….I suppose your skills are worth tangible currency then.” She applauded lightly. “I am not all too familiar with this man, though…”
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 21:41:01 GMT
"Wooooooww you're sooo cool." Jackson stopped for one second. For exactly one second, he was perfectly stock still and frozen. His smile turned into gritted teeth. His muscles tensed. And in that one moment when this hyperactive man was still, any viewer watching would swear he was about to break down crying on live television. And they knew in their heart it would be ugly. Then the second passed, and he was back to normal. "Haha! Ha! Yeah! Good one, Dae!" Dae smiles. "Yeah, how come you never taught me that one? Hahaha!" "So, I think I have the same question as Rebecca... I was told this gameshow was run by some famous guy named Garry."
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Post by dootdoot on Sept 5, 2023 21:58:13 GMT
"What? Guys, come on! That's Bogota Rho Shanahan! You know, he was in, uhhh..." Jackson looked around the room, addressing everyone who didn't immediately recognize this guy. "Well I haven't watched much TV this year to be quite fully honest with all of you, but he was in Miami Cops! You guys watch that one? Can't believe it never got a second season!" Dae smiles. "Yeah, how come you never taught me that one? Hahaha!" "Haha, well, uh, you know, every star shines their own way, Dae!"
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 5, 2023 21:59:26 GMT
"Oh...it's the host of this show..." Hisoka sighed. "He's so noisy..." " ...and so flashy! And annoying! Get him off the stage!" huffed Milk. " Wait, no! I think he's handsome..." swooned Lotus. " If someone were to rescue me from my horrible situation, I would want it to be this guy!" Ignoring his puppets, Hisoka continued. "Um...Manor of Crabs is the competition we're participating in, I suppose. What exactly...is this game? And also, I'm not sure if you can answer this, but I was actually kidnapped and brought here against my will...can I just go home?" Bogota grins very hard at the camera, nudging himself so he is appealingly centered. “Great question. If you’re here, you’re part of the Manor of Crabs family! Each day is a gift we share with one another!”
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Post by NIKI on Sept 5, 2023 22:11:46 GMT
"...'Family'? Is this a cult?!"
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2023 22:16:23 GMT
Rebecca narrowed her eyes at Bogota. "That's the only answer we're getting? Fine. Next question: how dangerous will this game be? I've become concerned about the safety standards here, after that recent incident."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 5, 2023 22:16:45 GMT
"Oh, god..." Rebecca looked a bit unwell as she stared in disgust at the man on screen. "Really, they hired you for this? Isn't this show meant to be a big deal? Like a really big deal? Yeah I've got a question: where's Garry?" “Let me assuage your worries,” Bogota smirks. “I’m your man in front of the camera for this whole season. You don’t have to worry about talking to anyone else except me! I’m a huge rising star and I’m going to make this house party one to remember!”
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