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]

Not really! Sometime's I call myself Squirrel Girl, sometimes I call myself that other name that I was given when I came into existence! Name's a name, never felt the need to throw a fuss.

[pinkflip]

H- huh? But... What about people knowing where you live? Your family, loved ones! The...code of being a hero, never letting it get wrapped up in your personal life, or whatever!

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Well, yeah, that's super duper important and having supervillains interrupt my computer science classes would be a major bummer. But I couldn't keep 'em all that separate. Being a hero is part of my personal life! I don't stop being Squirrel Girl when I take off the ears.

[pinkflip]

That sounds...really stressful, honestly.

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Orrrr my life has a healthy dose of excitement!

[pinkflip]

But what if it becomes too much excitement? How can you really be a hero, and do...everything else you want to do, too?

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Sure! Wolverine's been on, like, ten superhero teams at the same time without breaking a sweat! I mean, until he died. Uh, no correlation. Plus I got squirrel friends. I can handle it easy-peasy!

[pinkflip]

Ten? How does someone manage ten with...what if you want to...climb a mountain, or play in a spots league, or take a vacation? I'd think you'd wear yourself out with just one team!

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Well, just between you and me, ol' Wolvie coulda used a break or two. He stole a cab from me once! Kind of! Dude needs to learn politeness.

[pinkflip]

...Yeah. Sure sounds like it wore on him.

[ mmmmnnnn, great full of conflict- Kim forces on a smile ]

World of heroes, not so...glamorous, I guess.

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Eh. There's always a new hero down the street to give a helping hand if you ask for it. Just call up your neighbor when humans are in danger and people will come running. If I walk down to Yancy Street, the literal smartest girl in the world will back you up in a fight. Its awesome.

[Its actually kind of annoying when you run into Spider-Man and he's trying to claim that Clones Are Bad And Not the Best. What a tool.]

[pinkflip]

They're that common?

[kickbuttseatnuts]

New York is wild with heroes and villains. I don't think a day goes by without some much needed crime-fighting.

But the rent is cheap!

[pinkflip]

Sounds a lot like where I used to live... The rent part, I mean. But I- I never knew New York had so many... No one ever talks about it on the news.

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Psh. Just another day in the big city, once you get down to it. Ya gotta respect a news source that focuses on local elections or votes. That stuff can go under the radar too easy.

[pinkflip]

...Guess I'll have to keep my eyes out, if I'm ever in New York.

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Good a plan as any! Give the Avengers help line a call if you see something suspicious, we're always listening!

[pinkflip]

If I tell 'em Kimberly Hart's calling, will I get a free sticker or t-shirt? [ Joking smile. ] That's my name. You gave me yours, kind of, after all.

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Nice to meet you, Kim! I bet I could put a good word in with Tony Stark to get you a free Iron Man statues with a wifi signal and twenty terabytes of free data. He'll give those to anyone who makes him feel guilty enough.

[pinkflip]

Uhh, what's a wifi?

1/2

[kickbuttseatnuts]

[kickbuttseatnuts]

Hey, here's a fun innocuous question for your question: where do you live exactly? Just curious.

[pinkflip]

Um... Miami, right now. In Florida?

1/3

[kickbuttseatnuts]

[kickbuttseatnuts]