WEEK ONE

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WEEK ONE

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Maybe being swept away to a fancy castle isn't what you wanted (Hickey aside), but the fact of the matter is that you're stuck here, at least for now. Thankfully there's enough food even if hot chocolate for breakfast might be a bit rich for some palates. There's at least a stock of raw food in the kitchens, but your hapless kidnapper is a Witch, not a chef, so you'll have to perform your own, manual kitchen magic if the provided meals aren't to your liking.

Just try not to burn the place down before you get the chance to take your host at his word (that you'll be leaving in a week's time, certainly, trust).

If you do get the cabin fever immediately, the grounds are a beautiful reprieve from the great indoors -- and if nothing else, perhaps you can find time to get to know your fellow guests. The weather is gorgeous all week, cheerfully sunny, which lends something to the mood.

WEEKLY EFFECT

This week, characters will feel heightened emotions periodically. If they're very happy about something, it'll feel like the best thing in the world! If they'd usually brush off something mildly annoying, suddenly it'll grate on their nerves. This effect will last throughout the week until investigation and is completely optional.

[OOC: Welcome to Week 1! Despite the lack of any threatened murder (except in Witch's direction), there will be a case this week. We'll have a small optional event on Wednesday at 1PM EDT/10AM PDT, but it won't require real time threading and can be done over the course of the week. ]

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[coldseep]

... You don't know for sure?

[allrounder]

I've no clue if my parents had children after I was taken to Sharlayan... though I am certain that my half-siblings count.

[ hence, the drink ]

[coldseep]

( oooo )

They didn't come with you?

[allrounder]

No. 'Twas just me. I haven't seen my family since.

[coldseep]

Why not? Why did you go...?

[allrounder]

For a myriad of reasons, none of which befit a delightful gathering such as this one.

[coldseep]

( 🥺

🥺🥺🥺 )

... Can I hug you?

( he's a lil emotional and tipsy but he's also just like this normally )

[allrounder]

[ His ears twitch in surprise and he's clearly a bit embarrassed by the question, but... ]

If that is truly what you want...

[ Then go right ahead. ]

[coldseep]

( BIIIIIG HUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

... and then he just stays there, parked, )

I hope your life has been kinder to you in the time since, my friend.

[allrounder]

[ oh, so this is just his life now, is it... ]

Hmm... 'tis impossible to give you an easy assurance that it has, but I am content with my circumstances as they are now.

[coldseep]

That's better than tragedy, right? Even if it was hard... I hope it was worth it, if you're content now.

( img of a baby holding a kitty cat, that's them in spirit )

I'm happy for you.

[allrounder]

[ literally them ]

'Twas worth it. All of it.

[ He means it with every fiber of his being. ]

I hope you are content as well, my friend.

[ Given how much time he spends in the ocean, it seems like he might be, but he may as well express the sentiment anyway. ]

[coldseep]

( big W for graha!!! big L for hwylryn, unfortunately. but he appreciates the sentiment very much. )

... My story... doesn't have a happy ending. But... that's okay, I guess. The circumstances of my misfortune will make other people happy, in the long run, and that...

( ... )

Well, sometimes that's how things are.

[allrounder]

[ That feels... oddly close to the way he used to think, once upon a time.

That's what compels him to shake his head. ]

Yet you still live, do you not? Your story still continues, so you should not resign yourself to something so bittersweet. Mayhap your previous circumstances cannot change, but you can press forward nevertheless.

[coldseep]

( His gaze falls, whether or not G'raha can see it, and he falls quiet for a brief time.

Softly: )

... It's really hard.

( And then: )

... But, you were right. Maybe this doesn't fit the mood of the festivities. I'd be happier if you enjoyed yourself.

[allrounder]

'Tis not merely about the mood of the festivities, my friend.

[ This is about much more than that, after all. Funny how his tune changes when it's not focused on him, isn't it? ]

Now, while I am content to leave this topic for now, I fear that I will not be able to disregard it completely.

[ He Will Bring It Up Again. ]

[coldseep]

( spiderman pointing at each other meme

You know what, he's not the type to argue, just slip away when people try to grasp him, so he won't force G'raha away from the idea. )

Well, I guess if that means I'll get another visit from you, I can't be too upset.

( ;) )

[allrounder]

[ hitting on him? at a party? how dare!!

But he simply smiles, amused more than anything else. ]

So long as you don't mind, I will be more than happy to invade upon your personal time.

[coldseep]

( western trait (sluttery)

He laughs, pleased. )

You need only call, and I'm sure to come coil about you before you finish saying my name.

( Literal coiling, if he can help it, )

[allrounder]

[ There’s a laugh from him too. ]

And I shall be impressed if you manage.