( MINGLE - WEEK 3 )

[abhoth]

SURVIVORS: 36 The sun is shining, the air conditioner units hum as they always do, and a gentle morning breeze blows against the windows. The scent of pine cones and evergreen follow you wherever you go in the motel, save for the parking lot and outdoor pool. It seems like someone was very generous with the detergent while moping the floors. The two grandfather clocks (one on each floor) will ring with each passing hour, indicating the time of day without fail. With this knowledge — they'll note the motel will continue to be surrounded by fog until 8:00 AM on the dot. It is at that hour that the fog will begin to recede. Not enough to reveal the whole city, but enough to allow residents to explore some of the buildings surrounding the motel. And speaking of the motel, it doesn't seem like there's anything out of the ordinary on this lovely Monday morning. How quaint. As a reminder, we are now accepting murder proposals for Week 3! If you're interested in having your character commit a murder this week, be sure to send in your proposal before Tuesday, 9:00 PM EST. Without any murders we can't have a murdergame, so go forth and let the bodies hit the floor! As always, feel free to PM us or send us a PP over plurk if you have any questions! ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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[potentite]

[Tuesday | Lobby]
[Jake is flopped over on the sofa, bored and stircrazy and tired and generally fed up with this whole thing. And apparently watching the TV playing static? That's where he's looking anyway.]

What type of show do you think this would play anyhoo?


[Wednesday | Diner]
[Understandably, Jake hasn't ventured far beyond the motel. It takes too much effort to get far and he's still tired, still in pain even with his medication. But he hates the quiet. He's used to having movies going almost all the time and the TVs at the motel don't work, so he's ventured back to the diner to enjoy some music. The song playing is, well, it's catchy at least even if it's a little odd.

He has a pad of paper and a pen out, kicking his intact leg back and forth as he studies whatever he's written down. When he notices you, he'll welcome you over.]

Do you want to ponder a mystery with me?


[Wildcard]
[Monday he'll be in his room most of the day though anyone is welcome to visit! Thursday he'll be spending almost the whole time with Dirk on the buddy system to uh. Not die. But you can hit me upon astronomia for more options or private conversations!]

Diner

[vitamin_a]

[Hi Jake. Did you say 'mystery'? Because at times like this Apollo really would like to work on those]

Of course. What do you have there?

[potentite]

[He smiles a bit.] I wrote down all the remaining roles that aren't weapon roles. I'm trying to puzzle out what they might do. It could give us the upper hand if we work them out.

[vitamin_a]

That's a good idea.

[Apollo takes out the Court Record, where he wrote some of the stuff from the role list they get to look at during the trials]

You know, I'm not sure yet what the Paranoid's role is supposed to mean, something about killing soulless beasts at night. I doubt that means the same than killing anyone who attacks them because that's what the Bomber does, so what does the Paranoid role do?

[potentite]

Well, have you ever read Lovecraft? Or, um, seen any of the movies? [He tries to doodle a Lovecraft monster on his paper for Apollo, which winds up looking like a bunch of tentacles in a ball. Which, in fairness, isn't that off.] This is kind of what they look like in movies! There are all sorts of foul beasts, though I'm not sure if the Paranoid just... kills them by existing or if it's their job?

[And there's the problem that Dave fought a monster in the electrical room, despite the fact that the Paranoid should still be alive.]

tuesday

[forlease]

[ Ryou isn't necessarily bored, but he does have a habit lately to wander aimlessly. He stops when he sees Jake, however. ]

Hm... Maybe something like The Twilight Zone? That seems to have the right kind of aesthetic.

[potentite]

Oh, yes, that makes sense. [He smiles.] I've seen all of those. I don't usually stray into television shows since I have a plethora of movies to catch up on but they truly were riveting! The twists always got me.

[forlease]

What will you do when you run out of movies? [ This is rhetorical. As Ryou's faint smile fades, he sits on the floor nearby. ]

Actually, I wanted to ask you something, if that was okay?

[potentite]

Oh! Yes, of course, you're welcome to ask me anything.

tuesday

[willremember]

Don't know. Haven't seen shows since what was on when I was eight. [ and she's sure there was more back then than kid's shows, but. who knows!! ]

[potentite]

[He raises his head.] Really? That's terrible. What shows did you like back then?

[willremember]

[ she shrugs ]

I don't know. The usual stuff kids like, I guess.

[potentite]

What do... kids usually like? [He really honestly doesn't know.] Puppets?

wednesday

[fauxtetsu]

Sure, I have time.

[ He's never been in the diner before, but he was tracking Jake down for something, he's usually cooped up in the motel for understandable reasons. Then the adventure bird flew the coop! Or... hobbled out. The music isn't bad though here. ]

By the way, here. They're from the hunting lodge's bookshelf-- I'll return them for you, don't worry about that.

[ He takes a chair and sits after setting down the books. They're on would-be wildlife and hunting expeditions of around here. The photos and illustrations actually look different from how it is now. ]

[potentite]

[Jake smiles and picks up one of the books to look through.]

Oh, I love nature! It's comforting, reminds me of home.

[He sets the book down and realises that he was probably looking for him.]

Oh gosh, sorry you hauled these out here for me. I just needed to walk around a bit. Bedrest is tiring.

[fauxtetsu]

Don't worry about it! If you make me feel a little busy and productive, I actually appreciate it. Just make sure you get back to rest again, else someone has to carry you back.

[ He's sympathetic to that problem, at least. His own friends from home are rambunctious and in general, too much bedrest is awful. IMPORTANT FOR RECOVERY... but still awful. ]

You seem to have found something to do, anyway.

[potentite]

[Bedrest really is awful. It's nothing he's used to, especially in a situation where he feels like he can't afford to rest.]

It's just me not being able to stand being useless if I'm honest. I can't help this itch to do something.

wednesday

[pinesfortruth]

[dipper's been avoiding people because paranoia week is absolutely not for a kid who's already on the fence of cautious vs paranoid on a normal day, but he can't say no to the word mystery. it's in his blood. also jake only has one leg dipper can outrun him

which is why he joins jake. he even tries to smile. It... doesn't look great, but listen, he's not going to complain to the guy who lost his leg???]

Sure. Related to this place, or nah?

[potentite]

[Oh my god Dipper. Like, fair. But also rude? Not that Jake minds. His paranoia just means he's more likely to hole up and run but since he can't physically do that, he's trying to force himself to interact with people.]

Oh, yep! I've put other such puzzles on the backburner. Better to focus on the life-threatening mysteries, I think. I'm just trying to work out some of the roles.

[pinesfortruth]

[listen, at least dipper's expression turns to a more genuine curious and somewhat eager one when Jake explains]

Oh! I've been working on that too. What've you got so far?

[potentite]

Well! Right now I'm pondering over some of the Item Roles. Some of them sound indistinguishable from Weapon Roles, like the Fashionista, but they're labelled differently, so that implies a different purpose. And that makes me think they solve some sort of riddle or puzzle that benefits them.

diner

[empireofrats]

[Emily is attracted to the music because... well, because she's fucking ten and it's music. She requested a kazoo? It's fine.

She goes in not knowing who to expect and stops for a few moments to peer at Jake. She comes over after he beckons.] Okay. What kind of mystery?

You're Dirk's friend, right? Dave told me what you look like.

[potentite]

[Oh. That surprises him but he nods, smiling a little.]

Oh, yes. Dirk's been my best friend for almost a decade now.

[empireofrats]

[She smiles just a little.] I like Dirk. He's nice. I drew a picture of you all and put it on the refrigerator. [Though Dirk and Jake don't look much like themselves except for key features Dave mentioned.

Since she hadn't seen them yet at the time.] Are you good at mysteries?

[potentite]

Dirk's very nice. A real softie, I assure you. I'm sure he loves the picture.

[He's glad people seem to like Dirk. He's seen Emily around and she seems very sweet, something Dirk could use right now.]

Oh but, well, I like to think I'm good at puzzles at least!