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Post by pancakes on Sept 6, 2023 0:02:41 GMT
Felix seems to stare off into space for a moment before he looks at Hisoka. "You don't happen to know anyone close to you who would have signed papers on your behalf to make you join, would you? I suspect someone saw talent in you that they believed you haven't fully used yet." Felix smiles encouragingly. "Hey, what if his puppet friends signed him up without his consent? Might need to punish them for that, Hisoka..." "Oh...is this true, you two?" Hisoka asked devilishly. " N-No! I would never trick you like that!" " He's right! Please, don't waterboard me again! We did nothing wrong!"
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Post by JoyTheBard (Slezak) on Sept 6, 2023 0:03:56 GMT
"I guess what I'm TRYING to say is that with ten to the eighth dollarinos at stake, the, uh, production staff ought to be pretty well compensated," Lyric comments, "But uh, this Mr. Shanahan guy doesn't seem to have been given time to prepare. It's a bit fishy, if you ask me."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 6, 2023 0:10:41 GMT
Chapter 1: I Look at the Floor and See It Needs Sweeping[Day 1 - 9:30 PM] - [All] - Sitting Room"Well..." Bogota blinks a few times thinking of something to say to all the quips between Ava and Lyric and the fact that the group might not entirely find kidnapping morally permissible. "Awkward!" Their host abruptly disappears as the TV turns off, and the group is left to figure out what to do with their time until tomorrow. People get up, stretch their legs, and decide to take a look around the Manor of Crabs. [ Music: Beautiful Drama] [#spoiler=Area Map] [/spoiler] [#spoiler=Sitting Room]The room the players currently find themselves in is a sitting room. There are a couple of cobeduches and stools and chairs, with plenty of pillows to go around. There's a coffee table, a cabinet on the wall filled with fresh linens, and plenty of nice crab decor. The TV remote turns on the TV and it displays a mysterious leaderboard (the same as the one in the OP). Several cameras scan the room from above.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Bedrooms]A couple of doors lead off of the sitting room into some bedrooms. Each one is well decorated with a set of beds with adjustable firmness at regular intervals. There are four bedrooms with four beds each. There are dressers, wall closets, and side tables for people to put their clothes away into. Each bedroom has a window and some lamps for lighting. Looming above in the corners are cameras.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Weird Hallway]A strange door at the corner of the sitting room opens up into a dark, windowless hallway. At the end of the hallway is another door. When opened, this door leads into a smelly cramped room with a rolled up mattress and a bunch of stacks of printer paper in it. There's also a dingy window that looks like it has some mold on it. A camera sits in a corner.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Balcony]Outside one of the bedrooms is a balcony that seems to have a picnic table and a couple of lounge chairs. It seems a camera is recording out there.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Bathroom]The bathroom is on the first floor in a door under the stairs. The room has a big counter with several sinks in front of a mirror. There are two crystal shower stalls inside. In addition, there's a toilet stall with a door that closes. In addition, some cleaning supplies are here in a cabinet, there's plenty of toilet paper. The washing machine and drier sit in an alcove in the corner.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Game Room]Next to the bathroom is the a room covered in glossy marble tile. In the middle of the room are a couple of pool tables. There's one card table in the corner with a chessboard built into it. On the wall are supplies for the various games present. Several fresh decks of cards sit wrapped.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Reading Area]Right past the gaming room is a reading nook. The space is cozy, fitting maybe three or four people at most. The walls are covered in bookshelves and there are soft chairs stacked oddly in the center. One shelf contains all sorts of magazines (gossip, home improvement, gaming, etc.), one shelf has all sorts of fiction novels, and one shelf has gaming books for tabletop games.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Kitchen and Dining Area]On the other side of the first floor is the kitchen and dining area. A circular dark wood table dominates the space, with fifteen chairs around it. On the far side of the room is the kitchen nook with all sorts of kitchen appliances to make cooking easy. There's also a fridge that is stocked to the brim with cooking supplies and food. It's curious as to how it would be re-stocked. There's a back door here that leads out into the garden.[/spoiler] [#spoiler=Points Store]Between the kitchen and the reading nook is a little counter where players can apparently buy things. A heavy set of metal bars prevent anyone from jumping the counter. There is a card that says MENU on it stuck to the wall, and a couple of slips of paper nearby with spaces for the person's name and what they're buying. Next to the counter is a door that is locked tight. MENU (Lv. 1) FTE voucher - 5 Luxury food item - 2 Music album - 2 Letter from home - 5 Item under 100$ - 4 [/spoiler] [#spoiler=Garden]The house is surrounded by a garden inside of a tall privacy wall. A storm drain by the house lets the rain water drain down and laundry exhaust pour up. The garden has plenty of good-smelling flowers and benches to sit on. A little stone path leads around the various flower beds. There's a tree that looks like it would be pleasant to climb. There's a hammock to lounge in and a couple of yoga mats. Each wall of the garden has a door, but all of them are firmly locked. One is the one they came in through, presumably, but where do the others lead? There's a strange chute in the corner that looks like it can't be climbed up and is maybe used to deliver packages inside the privacy wall. Next to that is a container that looks like a dumpster.[/spoiler] [ You have now each recieved one FTE voucher!. FTE stands for Free Time Event, which means you can use this voucher to create a private topic with someone where the two of your characters may do stuff as just the two of them. You will get one per chapter and will have the opportunities to buy one extra per chapter if you get enough points. If you wish to use your FTE voucher, contact me with the name of the player your character would like to spend time with. I can then ask them, and if they accept, your FTE voucher will be spent (they will still have one to use if they wish).]
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Post by honestiago on Sept 6, 2023 0:22:41 GMT
Cole-Brandon hides a single tear and not very quietly whispers "why aren't you Garry?" when he sees emmy nominist Bogota instead of the Reality television luminary. He then looks around and says, like really loudly.
"ANyone who wants to join my team, is joining the winning team. I'm accepting applications to my alliance. But don't become my enemy. Y'all know what happens when you cross a Longhorn." Cole-Brandon said definitely not referring to any ongoing legal cases.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 0:31:33 GMT
"Teams already?"
Dae stares at the map.
"Well... since there appear to only be 4 bedrooms... maybe we should really fight for them in teams? Hahaha!"
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Post by Neotelenta on Sept 6, 2023 0:35:47 GMT
"8 guys and 7 girls. Groups of 4 and one group of 3 girls seems to be the result. I'll apply for your team, Colby. Can I call you that?"
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Post by dootdoot on Sept 6, 2023 0:40:47 GMT
"I swear. I swear we know each other. He knows me." Jackson insisted, gripping the TV. "We've seen each other naked."
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Post by vampgutz on Sept 6, 2023 0:41:56 GMT
"Planning is so boring! Why not we play a tournament of rock paper scissors! Losers sleep on the floor!"
Asked Anastasio: no one!
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Sept 6, 2023 0:43:50 GMT
"Uh... Something about the number of beds is bothering me." Decker scratch his head in confusion as he counted on his fingers. "There was supposed to be a... 17th guest, right?"
He was off by one number, though.
"And there seems to be... the 15 of us. Where are the 16th and 17th guests?" Still off by one number.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 0:48:50 GMT
"Planning is so boring! Why not we play a tournament of rock paper scissors! Losers sleep on the floor!" Asked Anastasio: no one! "Ohhoh, I like this idea... That's how me and the guys decide everything! Everyone! Let's have a tournament!!"
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Post by Joker on Sept 6, 2023 0:52:55 GMT
Yutaro picks a random room out of the four and throws his bag on a bed, before rejoining the others. He looks around once he sees some people discussing potential roommates.
"Did I miss something?"
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Post by vampgutz on Sept 6, 2023 0:55:33 GMT
"Planning is so boring! Why not we play a tournament of rock paper scissors! Losers sleep on the floor!" Asked Anastasio: no one! "Ohhoh, I like this idea... That's how me and the guys decide everything! Everyone! Let's have a tournament!!" "Marvelous! You are my NEW favorite!" . . . Did they have a favorite prior to this interaction? Yutaro picks a random room out of the four and throws his bag on a bed, before rejoining the others. He looks around once he sees some people discussing potential roommates. "Did I miss something?" "Ah! Hello! You have come just in time for the most grandiose game of all; the determining factor of all: Rock Paper Scissors" And with a flick of stars hand, an array of colorful glitter flew from Anastasio's hand to elevate the dramatics of his words.
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 1:03:38 GMT
"Yeah, dude. There's only 4 beds so we gotta figure this out!"
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Sept 6, 2023 1:05:15 GMT
"Oh fuck off, dude!" Decker shouts in response to Anastasio's proposal to do a tournament to decide who'll ends up sleeping on the floor. "That's the worst idea I ever heard! I'll just take a bed and you can't stop me!"
With that being said, the young man picked a room at random, then he picked out a bed to use during his time at the manor.
"Man! This feels similar to the bed I have back home." He laughs as he tossed his duffle bag onto the bed, then he leans the guitar case against the bed.
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Post by Kachu on Sept 6, 2023 1:05:40 GMT
"Considering my nature as artificial life, might I suggest that I remain out of everyone's private bedrooms?" A-SH Mk. 11 tilts their head slightly, their soft fluffy hair bouncing a little as their head moves.
"I do not believe I belong in the same sort of 'groups' as it were. To make matters more convenient for everyone involved, I can manage my memory storage alone each night, on the floor in the hallway, or perhaps next to the fridge."
"It would not be any different to utilize my 'sleep' function there or anywhere else. But you all would likely say beds are a necessity for each of you."
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 1:08:40 GMT
"Or I guess you could do that." Dae scoffs as Decker enters a room.
"There's also like... couches I guess... but the tournament is more exciting! Right?!"
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Post by Joker on Sept 6, 2023 1:16:10 GMT
"Or I guess you could do that." Dae scoffs as Decker enters a room. "There's also like... couches I guess... but the tournament is more exciting! Right?!" “Oh, were we not supposed to do that?” Yu asks upon seeing Dae’s reaction. He pointed to the room he had his bag in. “Because I already did, sorry.”
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 1:18:53 GMT
"Huh maybe I do need glasses... There are Four beds in each room... We can still play rock paper scissors though!"
"Yutaro! Since you already picked a room, why don't we share it?"
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Post by vampgutz on Sept 6, 2023 1:20:31 GMT
"Oh fuck off, dude!" Decker shouts in response to Anastasio's proposal to do a tournament to decide who'll ends up sleeping on the floor. "That's the worst idea I ever heard! I'll just take a bed and you can't stop me!" Anastasio stared with a level of vacancy inequivalent to man. . . . And didn't stop staring. "Some people simply have no taste for fun and deserve to-"Once Decker left, they instantaneously went back to their normal cheerful attitude, seemingly forgetting entirely what they were originally muttering. "Or I guess you could do that." Dae scoffs as Decker enters a room. "There's also like... couches I guess... but the tournament is more exciting! Right?!" "Yes, the tournament is FAR more thrilling! Wouldn't the audience agree?" Anastasio stared into the camera.
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 6, 2023 1:23:23 GMT
"I don't really see the issue in just... picking a bed and staying there like Yu did. I mean, ain't like there's not enough for all of us, yeah? Four beds, four rooms, fifteen people... Hell, now that I mention it, there's one extra! No one's gotta sleep on the floor," Rosemary remarked, glancing at the camera and shaking her head like she was on The Office.
"But hey, if you mates really want to hold that tournament so badly, I ain't stopping you."
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Post by Joker on Sept 6, 2023 1:23:32 GMT
"Huh maybe I do need glasses... There are Four beds in each room... We can still play rock paper scissors though!" "Yutaro! Since you already picked a room, why don't we share it?" “Sure, that’s fine with me.” Yutaro smiled. “You can call me Yu if you’d like as well. That’s usually what I go by.”
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Post by Safy on Sept 6, 2023 1:25:32 GMT
Raphael put her cigarette out, muttering, “I suppose I should take it outside in the future to be polite…” Though, probably will forget to.
She examined the group, as if waiting for more people to pick before making her own choice on where to stay.
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 6, 2023 1:26:06 GMT
"Yes!" Rosemary quietly cheered beneath her breath. "Glad you're alright with the nickname. I like givin' people them. It's fun."
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Post by pancakes on Sept 6, 2023 1:29:11 GMT
"You know, there are much nicer places to rest than a bed..." Hisoka said. "...Underneath the sink cabinet...standing up inside of a tall closet...I find it much preferable to a bed. Why don't we all try changing our sleeping arrangements..?"
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Post by vampgutz on Sept 6, 2023 1:30:22 GMT
"I don't really see the issue in just... picking a bed and staying there like Yu did. I mean, ain't like there's not enough for all of us, yeah? Four beds, four rooms, fifteen people... Hell, now that I mention it, there's one extra! No one's gotta sleep on the floor," Rosemary remarked, glancing at the camera and shaking her head like she was on The Office. "But hey, if you mates really want to hold that tournament so badly, I ain't stopping you." Stare. "What fun is there when you put logic into it?"
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Post by NIKI on Sept 6, 2023 1:30:54 GMT
"Yu!" Dae smiles. "You know, I have a friend named Yun in 4*SHORE. He's the baby of the group!" "I don't really see the issue in just... picking a bed and staying there like Yu did. I mean, ain't like there's not enough for all of us, yeah? Four beds, four rooms, fifteen people... Hell, now that I mention it, there's one extra! No one's gotta sleep on the floor," Rosemary remarked, glancing at the camera and shaking her head like she was on The Office. "But hey, if you mates really want to hold that tournament so badly, I ain't stopping you." "I knowwww, I just wanted to raise the stakes a little bit! For fun! I'll be right back." Dae shrugs and goes to leave his stuff in his shared room.
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 6, 2023 1:35:07 GMT
"I don't really see the issue in just... picking a bed and staying there like Yu did. I mean, ain't like there's not enough for all of us, yeah? Four beds, four rooms, fifteen people... Hell, now that I mention it, there's one extra! No one's gotta sleep on the floor," Rosemary remarked, glancing at the camera and shaking her head like she was on The Office. "But hey, if you mates really want to hold that tournament so badly, I ain't stopping you." Stare. "What fun is there when you put logic into it?" Stare back. "Hey, mate, just trying to save people from potential cricks in the back. Dunno about you, but I don't think the audience wants to watch a bunch of people walk around hunchbacked 'cause they slept wrong. Buuut hey, like I said, I won't shut the tournament down if others wanna do it! Could be fun to watch, at least."
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Post by vampgutz on Sept 6, 2023 1:41:59 GMT
Stare back. "Hey, mate, just trying to save people from potential cricks in the back. Dunno about you, but I don't think the audience wants to watch a bunch of people walk around hunchbacked 'cause they slept wrong. Buuut hey, like I said, I won't shut the tournament down if others wanna do it! Could be fun to watch, at least." "Hm, notable point . . . Very well, hot topic! You're safe from being deemed the cast's number one buzz kill!"
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Post by Safy on Sept 6, 2023 1:43:09 GMT
Finally making a decision, she motioned towards a room that wasn’t taken by Yu and Dae or Decker, figuring it was actually better to get in early.
“Hey, Rosemary,” She gestured to the goth, “and uh, Ava,” and over to the red head, “you both want to take this room with me?” Figuring she’d had fairly cordial conversations with them both enough to room with them.
She left the offer on the table, though went into the empty room to set her stuff down, regardless.
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 6, 2023 1:48:17 GMT
Ava, trailing behind the group and very obviously pissed she has to drag her own luggage around, quickly follows Raphael into the previously-empty room after the older woman makes the suggestion.
"Hell yeah, I will! Such a better idea than competing for who gets what room." She finishes her whooping complaint as she walks past the door frame, only to stick her head back out a second later to look over at the other contestants, "Even though I would definitely kick all your asses at whatever game you play! Anyways, byeeeee!"
And with that she actually walks in and throws her shit into a pile on one of the other beds.
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