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the theatre




The theatre has gone completely dark, as has the screen. The snack bar no longer supplies any food and there's a chill in the air. Only the machine outside seems to have any power as it whirs away.
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Character Statuses

Rulebook

Trial


As the trial goes on, characters may climb the steps to the tower observatory to cast their ballots (though they will be prohibited from going to the lower floors of the tower without accompaniment. The victim's portrait in the tower has now been covered with white drapes. All other portraits have been turned backwards, except for the 11 suspects, whose portraits are the only ones visible. In the center of the room is the round table, where you may cast your ballots.

Each player must write a name on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Though players may vote at any time (and may change their votes simply by casting another one), all who have not cast a ballot before voting closes will be trapped within the room.

Please cast your characters' ballot below the appropriate comment below by Saturday, 8 PM EDT. Votes will be unscreened and ICly revealed once voting has closed.
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the theatre




You awaken in a darkened theatre.

In front of you is an enormous cinema screen. On it plays everything that's currently happening in the castle, accompanied by appropriate sound effects and background instrumentals when fitting. The seat you're sitting on is large and plush, and while there's many of them, there's enough room in the theatre for you to fully recline the seat into a comfortable bed if you wish. Under each seat is a sleeping mask and noise-cancelling headphones, in case you'd like to take a break from watching the show.

Follow the stairs up and you'll reach what should be the projection room. There are no projectors in here, however; it is simply a large and well-lit room above the main seating area, and a good place to hang out with your fellow eliminated contestants if shouting at each other across the aisles proves too much to handle.

If you leave the theatre through the door in the back, you'll find yourself in a hall. On one end is a concession stand. It's stocked with standard movie snacks - popcorn, candy and the like - but if you're feeling the urge for something else, you'll be able to find it stocked somewhere in the back. On the other end is a table with thirty wrapped bags and a placard reading 'A star for our stars! Please accept these lovely giftbags as a token of appreciation for your hard work, sponsored by [illegible smudge]'. Each bag has a tag bearing the name of someone in the mansion; you will only be able to open the bag with your name on it. As soon as you open it, any memories that have been taken from you, including those of the other people in the mansion that you may have forgotten, will be returned in their entirety. Within the bag are also objects from your home that you may want for your stay here, though you will find no weapons.

Past the hall is another door, this one wooden and seemingly decayed. If you go inside, you'll find a fairly simple, wooden room, that is empty except for a very large machine. It is difficult to tell what the machine is for; it has a touch screen that appears to be a control panel, as well as a large open space that seems to be part of the machine, but the machine is dead and won't turn on no matter what you do.

Still, at least you aren't alone here. You have your fellow players, as well as a few guests to keep you company.

Oh, and one more thing. At midnight following each execution, once all those who've died that week have woken up, a video will begin to play on screen.
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Apollo has received a stuffed elephant with a timed explosive inside.

Athena has received an utility knife.

Iceland has received an atgeir.

Glinda has received the Grimmerie.

Kaoru has received a vial of ochimizu.

Klavier has received a remote-controlled igniter and trigger switch.

Maribelle has received a fire tome.

Maya has received a taser.

Mei has received an ice pick.

Nanami has received a fire extinguisher grenade filled with poison.

Sebastian has received the ability to lie.

Wriggle has received her spellcards.
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Chiaki-chan --

If you're reading this, then it means I'm most likely right about Mr. Kuzuryuu's plan to allow you to retire from this game. Doubtless you remember what I've told you already - that the mastermind must remain a living player until their trial at the end of the game. Under these orders, you cannot retire - you have no choice in this matter.

Which is why I'm writing you this letter now.

You told me once that you didn't think I was a bad person. I am afraid you're wrong. I have been unforgivably cruel to you. I've lied to you. I've manipulated you. I played upon your sympathies and allowed you to believe we were kin so that I could gain your trust and use you more easily, when in reality, I have more free will than perhaps any of the players here. Whatever connection you thought we shared, it was completely pretense.

The truth is that I am not, nor have I ever been, a member of the Foundation. The same goes for Marlowe or any other host they may send.

Which means that any orders you've received from us, any at all, have been rendered completely null. You are no more obligated to obey them than you are an order given to you from one of the players. Whatever decisions you make from here on out are completely up to you - the Foundation has never been a part of this from the start. I will say this - I believe that it may be possible for you to help bring this game to a close. But you will not be able to do anything if you're dead or if the game ends with your execution, which will be your inevitable fate should you remain a player.

Good luck, Chiaki-chan. What happens from now on is in your control. I have faith you'll make the right decisions.

-- Host-kun

PS: I know I have no right to ask you any favors, but I would prefer it if you kept this letter to yourself for now. If the producers find out what I've written, I'll be in a great deal of trouble, and I'd like to see this game out to the end.
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[Left on one of the beds in the servant's quarters.]

Okay. Hey guys. Assuming that a rat hasn’t found this and chewed it up or peed all over it yet (I know you have them trained, Gundam, but that doesn’t explain why my coffee tastes funny every other morning), you might be wondering where I am and why I wrote this, huh? Don’t freak out, I’m totally fine. Actually, I’ll probably be back in a few hours or so if I’m not already, so you don’t have to keep reading this letter at all. It’s probably better if you didn’t, it might get kind of embarrassing later, I don’t know, I haven’t really planned out what I’m going to write yet. I’m just scribbling down something quick so you guys know not to stab everyone or unleash a rat army because you can’t stand being away from me for more than a few hours. (See, Kaoru? Totally should have gotten the walkie-talkies, it would have been awesome.)

Right. Anyway, the point is that the producers are really fucking pissed off at what Kuzuryuu and the DKs did. They can’t do anything about Nanami possibly retiring now, not without breaking their own rules, but they’re not going to let the players get away with trying to break the game either. I’ve already gotten the orders - no matter what happens or how this trial ends, all the hostages will be executed.

So...yeah. Obviously we can’t let that happen, so I’m just going to pop in that room really fast and set them free.

Stop yelling about what a sentimental and reckless idiot I am - yes, I can totally hear both of you doing it, cut it out before you draw everyone’s attention. This isn’t an emotional decision, it’s a strategic one. I’ve sat down and watched every season of this show, even the really terrible ones where it was basically American Idol with murder (never let it be said that I’m not dedicated to our cause), and there actually have been a few where the round was so brutal that people just...gave up. We can’t afford to let that happen. The no-kill week has to be because all of the players left are actively fighting back by declaring that there is no incentive worth playing along with this game for, not because they’ve been so broken that they just don’t care what happens anymore. And if those hostages die, that second scenario is going to be exactly what will happen. They’ll turn on each other or completely fall into despair, but either way, the producers will be able to write it off as just another exciting ending to the game and start fresh with a new batch of contestants.

Also Gundam, you were right. Not about Austria having decent reasons for murdering Spain, she still sucks hardcore and it was still stupid as hell, but that the players shouldn’t just be sitting back and waiting on false hope. But the same goes for us, yeah? We’ve set up the preparations, but most of what we’ve been doing is just sitting back and hoping that they’ll get the message and not play along with the game, even though that’s exactly what we did in our round. They need that final push, so I’m going to give it to them. If they know that they aren’t alone, that there are people outside trying to help them, then...that should be enough to get them to finally bring this game to an end.

And...there’s one more reason why I want to save the hostages. I’ve been thinking about this ever since they first showed up, but Nanami’s hostage...was the same as Gundam’s, wasn’t he? Not only that, but he doesn’t look like he’s aged a day. I was so afraid that I know a lot of us were wondering what happened to the hostages from our round, whether they really were sent home or whether they were killed after what happened with our season. At least now we know they’re not dead. If they were sent home, that means that we’re right, getting dragged into this show isn’t a one-way ticket after all. Even if the secret’s heavily guarded, it’s still entirely possible for us to go back to our worlds. (Well, me. Your worlds both sound seriously awful so I’m dragging you guys along with me, Chizuru and the other SHSL kids and Annie and Kanaya can come too, this show has a ton of money so we’ll just steal it on our way out and set up a mansion everyone can live in, it’ll be awesome. Lots of supernatural shit you can both stab or summon too so you won’t be bored.) And if they weren’t, it means they’re being kept in stasis somewhere and we still have a chance to save them. Either way, it’s information that we need to know.

Anyway! I’m making this sound like a super serious goodbye letter when it’s totally not, so stop panicking. I’m not taking any unnecessary risks, I’ve already contacted the combat-ready non-squishy humans group back at base and they’ll get the hostages to safety. But we need someone with backstage access to get into that room at all, and I’m the only one here who can do it. It should be a simple enough job - cut the ropes, get them out before anyone even notices something’s happened, run back here in time for Maya to start prattling to me about burgers again. Not a problem. Hell, I’m probably behind you guys right now trying to grab this letter from your hands while you read it out loud, aren’t I? COME ON, FUTURE STILES, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT, THIS LETTER’S JUST GOING TO GET WORSE FROM HERE. And if I’m running a little late, it’s only because I got held up by Susan lecturing me about what an idiot I am and just had to take a few hours to soak in all of her sensible badassery before having to come back to trials where none of the players have any of it at all.

But just in case I get lost in the woods and wind up coming back a little later than I planned. If they do pull off a no-kill week, then we need to set everything into motion before the producers try to figure out a way to salvage the show. We’ve managed to work a virus into the castle’s power supply. The trigger phrase is ‘Witamy z powrotem’ - you’ve heard me and Poland say it enough times to each other to know how to pronounce it, right? Say it anywhere in the castle and it’ll shut down all the power and also signal to the group to start making their move. But it’ll take them at least an hour or more to get here and it’ll also de-electrify the fence, so you need to make sure no one tries to leave first. They’ll just wind up straight back into the show’s hands. ALSO DO NOT LET SEBASTIAN TORTURE ANYONE HOLY HELL WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT GUY.

And if they don’t pull off a no-kill week after this...I don’t care how horrible it makes me sound, bail out. Do what you can for the graveyard, but nine weeks with no DKs and no mastermind and the hostages mysteriously rescued is our limit. If they don’t make a stand then, they never will. The only thing we can do at that point is to get out with our lives and try to save who we can if we have the time.

Anyway, I’m off. See you guys in a few hours or so.


[Delivered by rat at around 6AM.]

Okay, I lied, I’m not off yet. If you’re reading this, then either something did go wrong and I’m not back yet, or the rats are dirty traitors and delivered this note way too soon when I told them not to do anything unless it was still under the bed by the time the sun’s come up. Or maybe they just don’t understand human language, but seeing as how Gundam’s been training them, I seriously doubt that’s the case.

Anyway, if something did happen, then I just needed to say one, don’t do anything stupid to try to rescue me and two, that I’m sorry. I’m really, really sorry. Not about trying to save the hostages, we don’t have any choice here, but about fucking up somewhere along the way and leaving you guys on your own. It’s not like I wanted to I don’t want you two to think that I thought the hostages were more important than you or that I decided to martyr myself or something, I know I’ve pulled some really stupid shit in the past but this isn’t like that. Obviously something went wrong along the way, but there’s no way I wouldn’t have fought like hell to get back because I

Screw it, I’ll just say it, if I’m not here when this note is delivered you can’t make fun of me for being a sap anyway. I really do love you guys IN A TOTALLY PLATONIC AND MANLY WAY. Stop gagging, you know you love me too. I don't know if I believe in the players here - honestly, no matter how many sentimental speeches about sticking together they give, this entire game has reminded me of our own round where it was just week after week of being disappointed in humanity. But I do believe in the two of you, completely and utterly. You guys went through hell and came out stronger and better for it. You can bring it to an end.

Annnnd that's about all the time and touchy-feeliness I have left. Gonna take a raincheck, we will totally hug it out and then go watch manly things like football after I get back.
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week eight voting




suspects




Character Statuses

Rulebook

Trial


As the trial goes on, characters may climb the steps to the tower observatory to cast their ballots (though they will be prohibited from going to the lower floors of the tower without accompaniment. The victim's portrait in the tower has now been covered with white drapes. All other portraits have been turned backwards, except for the 5 suspects, whose portraits are the only ones visible. In the center of the room is the round table, where you may cast your ballots.

Each player must write a name on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Though players may vote at any time (and may change their votes simply by casting another one), all who have not cast a ballot before voting closes will be trapped within the room.

Please cast your characters' ballot below the appropriate comment below by Saturday, 8 PM EDT. Votes will be unscreened and ICly revealed once voting has closed.
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Who: The Mastermind and Host
What: A Conversation
When: Wednesday night

[When Nanami goes back to her room Wednesday evening, she'll find the host waiting for her there.]
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Who: Kuzuryuu and Nanami
Where: Library
When: 8AM Wednesday morning

[Late Tuesday night, when Kuzuryuu and Nanami enter their rooms, they'll find a note that's been slipped under their door. Nanami's note reads:]

[Written in what is unmistakably Feferi's tyrian-colored ink:]

C)(iaki! C)(izuru and I need your )(elp with somefin. It's very searious business and kind of a SURPRIS-E, so you can't tell Koizuryuu. Meet us in the library tomorrow rig)(t at 8am. I know it's a little early, but it reely can't wait until later. We're counting on you!!!
-Feferi


[Kuzuryuu's note reads:]

[Writen in what appears to be Nanami's childish handwriting:]

I thought it would be better to leave this for you...just in case I'm asleep by the time you get back tonight. Can you meet me in the library tomorrow around 8am? It's okay if you're a little late...I just need your help with something. You're the only one who I can ask about this.
-Chiaki
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Who: Kuzuryuu Fuyuhiko, Feferi Peixes, Chizuru Yukimura
What: Week 8 Kill
When: 6AM Wednesday
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[At some point Monday morning, Iceland and Athena will find a note in their rooms.]

To see the reel for the popular players this week, meet in the theatre at 3PM. The theatre will be unlocked for the popular players only, and entering will not count towards breaking the rules. You are free to keep the reel afterwards and replay it if you wish.
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[At some point Sunday night after the ball, the host will enter Wriggle's room and Kuzuryuu's room. They'll get the chance to ask him a single question.]

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Who: Designated Killers
When: Sunday evening / Monday morning
What: Eighth Meeting

[It's after midnight in the rooms of all of the designated killers when a clock bells goes off, quietly enough not to be heard in other rooms but loud enough to wake them. Their closet door has been left slightly open. In the back of the closet, instead of wood paneling, is a door in the wall. They may climb through - it's a tight fit, even with everyone's size - and will find a narrow stone passageway, leading straight up. There's a ladder to climb up about a story. The Dragon wing residents will find themselves emerging from a trapdoor into a tiny stone room, dimly lit. It looks almost like a hidden cell. Feferi will have to crawl on her hands and knees down a narrow tunnel until she herself can emerge into the cell.

Inside, the Host is standing against the wall. There is a sitting area with a blanket laid out on the floor to make the place more homey, and a small candle is set on the ground to provide some light, but it's not the most comfortable place. It's dark, drafty, dusty, and you can hear rats scampering nearby. But there is a tea set with hot tea and four cups set out for them.
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Who: Kuzuryuu, ???
When: Early morning Sunday
What: A message

[Early morning Sunday, before sunrise, if Kuzuryuu is a light enough sleeper, he'll likely hear the sound of movement inside his room, though if he looks around, no one seems to be there.]
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Who: The Moles
When: 3AM Saturday
What: Possibly Last Meeting?

[try to keep this no-homo guys (haha who are we kidding)]
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week seven voting




suspects




Character Statuses

Rulebook

Trial


As the trial goes on, characters may climb the steps to the tower observatory to cast their ballots (though they will be prohibited from going to the lower floors of the tower without accompaniment. The victim's portrait in the tower has now been covered with white drapes. All other portraits have been turned backwards, except for the 5 suspects, whose portraits are the only ones visible. In the center of the room is the round table, where you may cast your ballots.

Each player must write a name on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Though players may vote at any time (and may change their votes simply by casting another one), all who have not cast a ballot before voting closes will be trapped within the room.

Please cast your characters' ballot below the appropriate comment below by Saturday, 8 PM EDT. Votes will be unscreened and ICly revealed once voting has closed.
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Who: Designated Killers
When: Sunday evening / Monday morning
What: Emergency Meeting

[It's after midnight in the rooms of all of the designated killers when a clock bells goes off, quietly enough not to be heard in other rooms but loud enough to wake them. Their closet door has been left slightly open. In the back of the closet, instead of wood paneling, is a door in the wall. They may climb through - it's a tight fit, even with everyone's size - and will find a narrow stone passageway, leading straight up. There's a ladder to climb up about a story. The Dragon wing residents will find themselves emerging from a trapdoor into a tiny stone room, dimly lit. It looks almost like a hidden cell. Feferi will have to crawl on her hands and knees down a narrow tunnel until she herself can emerge into the cell.

Inside, the Host is standing against the wall. There is a sitting area with a blanket laid out on the floor to make the place more homey, and a small candle is set on the ground to provide some light, but it's not the most comfortable place. It's dark, drafty, dusty, and you can hear rats scampering nearby. But there is a tea set with hot tea and four cups set out for them.
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[At 1 PM Sunday afternoon, all of the immune this week will find a note on their desk.]

For your clue to the mastermind, meet in the theatre at 3PM today wearing your Incredible Disguise. The doors will unlock for the immune only; entering will not count as breaking the rules. The clue will not be revealed until all three of you have gathered there.
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Apollo will be clad in his favorite red garb, but now he'll finally be the knight in shining armor we all know he dreams to be deep down. We're looking forward to hearing his Raps of Steel! The shades are absolutely required.

Athena will shine as bright as royalty in this glittering ballgown! Lucky for her that she doesn't have to deal with the memory loss that comes with it, haha!

Austria may not have many mountains, but we've fixed that with this simple yet stylish outfit. The extremely padded bosom and subsequent sound effects are part of the attire and cannot be removed.

It's no Zelda gown, but Nanami can still be a hella princess in this simple yet elegant dress. Bow included. Those dainty shoes are perfect for crushing your enemies beneath your feet!

Chizuru will look simply divine in this elegant kimono and hair ornaments. Surely only the purest and most noble of maidens would be able to pull such beautiful attire off. Still, try your best, Chizuru!

Purple is out and jade is in - Feferi needs a makeover stat! This elegant red dress will put her at the top of the fashion charts. Fake horns and pale white full body make-up are both required.

Kuzuryuu will become a dark and brooding man of mystery in this incredibly badass outfit. Not inspired by anime in any way! Hair dye, bandages, and fake stuffed hamsters are all required.

Glinda could use some lessons in popularity, so we're lending her the outfit of the most popular player in the history of the show! The stripe of black hair dye is required. Don't worry, black goes with everything and it'll wash right out after a week!

Iceland can chill out in an outfit that's guaranteed to be cool. It may look complicated, but putting it on will be a freeze!

Kaoru needs to get with modern times before he's accidentally run over with a ground plane! We've decided to help him out with that by lending him an outfit for a perfect seven. Trust us, plaid is definitely fashionable these days. Hair gel is of course required.

Klavier needs some superstar power! Maybe this bedazzling outfit will give him the inspiration he craves. We'd say that the hair bleach is required, but...he probably doesn't need it.

Maribelle will be a titanic judge of humanity in this zippy leather ensemble! Those straps are simply darling, after all. Jetpack not included.

As our only retired killer and resident spirit medium, what could be more appropriate for Maya than the supernatural dress of the witch of miracles? We're sure your personalities would have aligned perfectly, though we do hope you're not allergic to cat fur.

Mei needs to learn that being able to sense imminent death doesn't mean you can't be fashionable about it! Just take a few tips from our resident banshee, whose stylish dress will surely bring some much needed color into her life.

Sebastian is way too uptight, yo! The beat is on with this spesticular punk outfit. Let's start it up!

Spain's been a rather naughty and unfaithful boy! Perhaps this sensational outfit will get him to remember the girl he's left behind? We're sure she'll appreciate the view.

Wriggle will look simply adorable in this martial artist uniform. Cute and comfortable to move in, this outfit simply has it all! Fake tiny panda included - that's much cuter than a bug, right?
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Who: The Moles
When: 3AM Saturday
What: Judging People Tbh

[when Kaoru enters he sure will see Stiles shoving what looks like a dead body under the bed]

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