Forget all your troubles

[grimgrinningghosts]

[You wake up and instantly realize something is wrong.

There is a vague feeling of dread hanging in the air and, as comfortable as this bed is, there’s just something off about everything, even before you open your eyes. The dread only grows when you open your eyes and realize that you are in a completely unfamiliar room. One that has clearly seen better days at that.

As you explore your room, you will soon find a bedroom key resting on the dresser along with a note]

Welcome, esteemed guest, to our humble abode. We hope that you enjoy your stay in this Phantom Manor, as we expect you to stay with us for a very long time.

Feel free to make yourself at home as you enjoy what this manor has to offer, whether it’s the library, our projection room, or our famous wax museum. We’re sure you will find great joy

However, before you can get too comfortable, we ask you to please come to the portrait gallery at noon so we can discuss your stay here.

We eagerly await to meet you.

-Your Host

[The uncomfortable feeling doesn’t let up as you leave the safety of your bedroom. The manor seems old and decrepit, almost like it would fall over at the slightest breeze. Despite that, anyone who tries to escape will soon realize that the walls are unusually sturdy, and there are no doors that would seemingly lead to the outside world.

Still, at least you’re not alone in this scenario, if the other bedroom doors are any indications. Maybe there are a few more people coming out of their bedrooms too, so you have someone to talk toif you want to try to figure out what's going on. But if the 30 bios in the foyer hall are any indication, whoever has you here did not do this on accident. Whatever you’re here for, it seems like you’re here for a reason.

But hey, what’s the use of being pessimistic about this? Maybe it’s all an innocent situation… right?]

Comments

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Dipper? [Does she know a Dipper? She's pretty good with names but that one she doesn't recognize. She pats through her costume carefully.]

Aw dangit, I left my Deadpool cards in my other outfit. Brown looks cooler anyway, I should really just stick with this one...

[scrapplinghook]

[... once more, mabel is very easily distracted by people and doesn't register what they're saying to her.]

Is that a squirrel costume?

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Parts of it are! And parts of it aren't!

[She likes this enthusiasm. This is excellent enthusiasm.]

[scrapplinghook]

[Mabel's enthusiasm can shine brighter than the sun and she's not afraid to let it show at all!]

What parts aren't? [A pause, and then she gasps.] Is the tail real???

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Is that your final guess?

[With a wink as she shakes the tail a bit.]

[scrapplinghook]

[With all the loud gasping Mabel's been doing, it's a wonder she hasn't keeled over yet. But still, she GASPS at the twitching tail.]

Ohmigosh, can I touch it???

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Sure! Especially because you asked first!

[scrapplinghook]

[She's just gunna squeal and charge riiight at the tail! Thankfully she doesn't... you know. Pull it or do anything that could hurt her, but she does get a pretty good hug on it a she buries her face in the fur.]

It's like hugging the world's furriest cloud....!

[kickbuttseatnuts]

[She laughs light and loud.]

I do a lot to maintain it! If you got something soft and fluffy, ya gotta keep it that way!

[scrapplinghook]

I bet you gotta use a bunch of bottles od conditioner every time you wash it!!! Do you use normal people stuff, or is there special squirrel stuff where you come from?

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Normal people stuff, with a healthy dose of brushing and care!

Don't worry, I know a guy who knows a guy to get that good stuff on the cheap.

[scrapplinghook]

Can I help you brush it when you need to?

[IT WOULD BE LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE]

[kickbuttseatnuts]

I don't see why not! Assuming you can handle it.

[Its not like they won't find an exit within a few hours anyway.]