Scene 3: The Ceremony

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May 30, 2023 8:20 pm
OOC:
oh no need to fast forward that! I was thinking that OOC would prompt you guys to answer Nathan IC 😅 total fail 🤣 I may be busy tomorrow, but I’ll try to post latest Thursday!
Jun 1, 2023 8:04 am
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You all decide to go back to the Manor and look for the Caretaker. The man is in a hurry, his heavy steps echoing though the old building giving away his location on the first floor.

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Jun 1, 2023 3:47 pm
The family catches up with the caretaker, matching his brisk pace.''This is much more exercise that I was expecting to get." Nathaniel sighs "What's your hurry?" he ask

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Jun 1, 2023 3:52 pm
Claire eyes the cat suspiciously as they pass it and quickens her steps but otherwise ignores it and follows Nathaniel, letting him take the lead in speaking to the caretaker for now.
Jun 1, 2023 5:23 pm
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Jun 1, 2023 5:51 pm
Nathaniel says to the Caretaker "Uhm, Sorry to keep troubling you, but we have so many questions, and so few answers . . " Nathaniel finally notices that the Caretaker is standing in a large closet looking at various dresses. He then he stops to see where they actually are, a large beautifully decorated bedroom. Like many other rooms in the manor, it doesn't look as if it's been used in years. "Alright, another question then: Whose room is this?"

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Jun 1, 2023 7:26 pm
Alexander holds up one of the dresses and grimaces. "Someone with... ancien tastes, I presume."
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The Caretaker

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Jun 5, 2023 10:33 am
The Caretaker
The cat slowly follows Claire to the entrance, trying in vain to get her attention...
It takes you no time to find the Caretaker in a large beautifully decorated bedroom. Strangely, you don't seem to have no memory off it. Probably one of the many old abandoned rooms you have never had a reason to go into. Even as children you didn't really explore all the corners of the manor... "Ah there you are!" The man turns to Claire, having just taken a beautiful old dress of incalculable value. "Mmm... what do you think? No, maybe not this one..."

The looks to Nathaniel before turning to the closet and continue his search. "The hurry? Oh! It's miss Claire's birthday tonight! The family has a very special surprise for her." He stops as Alexander comments on the decor. "Ancien bien sur. One of the most well preserved rooms in the manor! This was the room of Lady Greyrose herself". He pull out another dress from the closet and places between himself and Claire, trying to imagine how it would fit. "Ah! This one would be perfect!

Jun 5, 2023 12:32 pm
Claire's face turns thoughtful for a moment. "You're right," she says. "It is my birthday. I... I forgot."
She then raises her eyebrow at the fancy and old-fashioned dress. It doesn't match her style or preferences in the slightest. "There is no way I'm wearing that," she says stubbornly. "I have a dress of my own. Or I'll just wear pants." She's certain that last part is going to upset the caretaker, but she hopes - against reason - that her family will back her up on the idea. "Besides, why do you even care so much about my birthday?"
Jun 6, 2023 2:16 pm
"Fair question," Alexander agrees. "And these clothes are more likely to kill us from sneezing than to make for a happy birthday celebration."
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The Caretaker

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Jun 13, 2023 8:56 am
The Caretaker
The caretaker looks at the old dress for a moment. "Pants? That's not very suited for a nice young girl such as yourselves. " He looks confused at the idea, mostly unable to conceive someone would not appreciate the fine works and elegant cut of the dress. "Oh I hope it will be a happy celebration yes. The family will be all here to celebrate the special day. Very soon." He turns to Alexander to add "It's an important family tradition, we should all participate."
OOC:
This would be the first birthday you remember since you were children, given you all moved away from the manor fairly young.
Jun 13, 2023 12:43 pm
Nathaniel hesitates a bit before he ask "I didnt receive an invitation to a birthday party. Which family members are coming that arent already here?" ' and are they all still living? he feels to embarrassed to ask aloud.
Jun 19, 2023 8:53 am
The Caretaker
"Oh all the family will be here for the ceremony. Most guest have arrived... we just need to" at that moment the Caretaker is interrupted by Elias' voice from outside

'Elias'
"What are you doing here you cursed witches?"
OOC:
Sorry about all the ongoing events xD Unfortunately, only Elias talks with ghosts, so you don't really know about the ball :(

going to start the build up for the final conflict. Elias got 2 successes dealing with the Knights so that means you're off the hook on that thread :D
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Jun 19, 2023 10:48 am
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Jun 19, 2023 2:12 pm
"Elias!" Claire calls out. She immediately feels better upon hearing her big brother's voice and rather than consider his words first and try to figure out what he's referring to, she quickly moves towards where she heard his voice. Maybe he will be able to talk some sense into this caretaker!
Jun 21, 2023 9:05 am
Claire immediately recognizes "the witches"
Jun 21, 2023 12:22 pm
Claire walks up to her brother and stands next to him, facing the three witches and taking some time to look all of them over. "I saw you talking to my grandfather," she then tells them. "Who are you? What do you want here?" She stops speaking briefly, waiting for them to answer, before realizing her own rudeness and adding, "My name is Claire Rookwood and this is my family home."
Jun 26, 2023 9:37 am
Twilight
The women look at Claire and smile. The red-haired one says a blessing in a strange language (or, was it a curse?) before talking again. "Oh little lamb, indeed we spoke with the man who is no longer. But he has not found peace did he?"

Dawn
The blond woman behind her is quick to reply "No he did not. No peace can be found in a house where the sun is not allowed to shine"

After you heard those words, you have the sudden claustrophobic sensation, a feeling the manor itself is surrounded by shadows, the halls are darker than they were at Riverlight Manor, even the air feels heavier now...


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OOC:
The feeling sort of goes back to how KingHotTrash described the estate here and then I copied here again xD

Alex and Nathan can be doing their own thing, like exploring something in the manor or trying to figure out what the Caretaker is talking about (maybe need a roll there)
Jun 26, 2023 10:33 am
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Claire nods eagerly at the women. "There is something wrong in this house!" she agrees, unable to take her eyes off of them even for a moment. "Strange things have been going on. Do you know what's wrong here? Why does my own family forget me? What happened to grandfather? What does the caretaker want with me?"
Jun 26, 2023 1:49 pm
Alexander hovers behind Claire, unwilling to let her alone after the disturbing vision in the tree.
OOC:
I realize it's cutting off another potential clue stream, but Alexander wouldn't leave Claire alone among potential murderers.
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