the theatre

[productions]

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 mansion, 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.

There are no other doors in the hall save for the one leading back into the theatre room. There are also no windows; it is impossible to tell where you are and what is going on in the outside world. Any attempts to break out will fail. So in the meantime, why not sit back and enjoy the show?

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.

Comments

[balzams]

I guess it's better than actually being dead?

[Or something like that, to be honest he doesn't really want to talk to anyone else here. The only person he was fond of was Touko and after what she did that ain't happening]

...I'll think of something. I think I just need to rest for a bit.

[coca_cola]

[ He shakes his head incredulously and laughs a bit ]

Ain't sure how I should feel about bein' treated to such hospitality after the fact. Oh, well. But to tell you the truth, I'd do just fine with a Coke for now. If I start drinkin' now, it wouldn't be a pretty sight, I'm sure.

[coca_cola]

[ He gives a half-hearted wave in return, but nods ]

There's a lot that was unfortunate about that trial. I can't believe all that bullshit actually worked...

[ But. Now that he doesn't have to pretend to be a somewhat decent person, he adds: ] By the way, now that it doesn't matter much, I gotta say you totally had me fooled. You're one hell of an actress.

[ But he doesn't sound judgmental, just impressed... Clyde has a thing for ruthless women don't judge him too hard ]

[coca_cola]

[ And seeing that, it makes him chuckle, shaking his head. ]

That easy to get used to, huh?

[ He's referring to just being here, wherever that was, and he runs a hand through his hair before he answers ]

If I'm honest, I have to extend more sympathies to you and Latvia than any should be given to me. Feel like I had it easy, since I went quick.

[coca_cola]

[ Ah. Well, naturally he'd show up too, but at the same time, seeing Latvia here just makes him want to beat Spain's face in even more, how healthy ]

Hey, I'm sorry, kid. You shouldn't have had to take the fall for that.

[balzams]

[It takes him a moment to get his bearings but when he finally recognises Clyde he gives an apologetic smile]

Oh... No you don't have to apologise, you didn't do anything wrong.

[speakveryclearly]

It's the least I can do, just coincidentally also the most.

[aozaki]

[AND A HEAVY but sympathetic sigh.]

You really were far too kind-hearted for that manor. Take a break now, Latvia. You've well earned it.

[she doesn't expect him to answer right away! re: they've got time.]

[aozaki]

Spain was a good actor, he deserved the credit. Heh, I always did thought his stupidity may be surprising. And how!

[SORRY clyde you're an adult you can take care of your own delicate feelings. touko's still cracking up--

--okay not really, but she can still APPRECIATE what happened, because morals what are those.]

[balzams]

[And again]

Huh...?

What's...? I don't understand what's going on.

[motheringnation]

I've been here for a while. It takes a while, but that's what we have here. ....time.

In the very least we don't have to be part of that game anymore.

[She nods numbly at the last thing.]

It could have been worse I suppose.

[motheringnation]

Exactly! Try to focus on that.

[Smiles because Latvia. :c. She'll switch over to Latvian because she figures it will make him feel better.]

Rest here for a bit then. You deserve a break after all that.

[balzams]

[Even if there are still tears in his eyes he can't help but smile brightly. It may have only been a small gesture but it just proves that she remembers. And he answers in Ukrainian to show his appreciation]

Thank-you, I will. I'm so happy to see you again.

[herpreciousrival]

He was quite impressive wasn't he?

[She was totally right to pick him for an exciting prize. Although Kaoru made this trial pretty fun too.]

[aozaki]

[she chuckles.]

One thing at a time. You're alive, and you recognize us, right?

[she tilts her head off, towards others like Ukraine, Kanaya, Bernkastel, and so on.]

[herpreciousrival]

Thank you! [She smiles, looking flattered. She hasn't gotten too many compliments since she died. The moral objection to murder even in "death" is just suffocating!]

Unfortunately, not nearly as skilled at it as Mr. Spain is. But then I thought you seemed to be quite the actor yourself.

[balzams]

Y-Yeah I do but...

[He doesn't look too happy to see her though...

Reaching up he gently presses against his neck. It doesn't feel like there's any bruising]

I could have sworn that was real...

[He'd experienced death-like states before, it was unavoidable after living for so long but every single time he hoped never to repeat them again]

[aozaki]

He is, although I don't envy him. Being locked up like that is a fate worse than death.

[...]

He better be allowed to attend the ball. I'm a little sore that I missed out on it by a week, you know?

[#PRIORITIES...]

[aozaki]

[it's ok, she wouldn't have gone on ahead if she couldn't deal with the consequences of her own actions.]

Maybe it was, but who knows at this point. According to a video left by the producer - which you can see for yourself at midnight, it'll show up for everyone - we're not actually dead, but nor are we alive. We will get to go home, however, as long as this show receives the funding it needs by its conclusion.

[coca_cola]

Suppose you got a point there.

[ He motions vaguely towards the screen ]

So, what, you just sit back and enjoy the show here, more or less?

[herpreciousrival]

We were all captives of the house, his cage has only gotten a little more cumbersome to move around in.

Miss Leonhardt managed to gain back favor with some of the residents, I'm sure Spain also has the opportunity. He's so much more charismatic.

[Priorities indeed!]

Ahh, I too wish I had managed to survive long enough to at least get a costume. That looked like so much fun, I love to play pretend.

[balzams]

We will!

[He almost jumps up at that. Being able to go home was the best news he'd heard all day]

Er... But I don't understand the not being alive or dead thing. Last time that happened to me it was a lot different than this...

[aozaki]

[she laughs cheerfully.]

Their circumstances are vastly different, I'm afraid Spain's quest for redemption will be a lot more difficult than Annie's. Still, I'm sure his sunny dispositions will pull him through!

I know, right? Rapture's the only one left who knows how to gave fun up there, at this rate. It's quite unfortunate.

[coca_cola]

[ He shrugs helplessly ]

I'd been tryin' to be, anyways. I ain't exactly a murderer—more a thief than anything—but I ain't clean either. You do what you have to, I figure.

[coca_cola]

[ It's true, and he seems a bit more happy for it. It's much easier to just relax and not have to bother as much about putting on airs, right? ]

Well, I don't know what I'm going to do with this much time, but I'll figure it out, I guess. Looks like you got yourself somethin' to do, at least. You've been knitting the whole time you've been here?