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

[lostbutnotaboy]

[Wow, It's not every day she meets someone this responsible. She's actually feeling a little better.]

Well.... you never know. There is a war going on, right now.

[pinkflip]

[ That's...worrying. Has the Machine Empire spread farther? ...Should she have asked more about their conquests before sending that letter? ]

Oh... You're right, there is...but I'm- I've got some experience with ducking and covering myself, okay? I'll make sure we don't get hurt.

[lostbutnotaboy]

I hope so. [She doesn't want to wind up in a dangerous spot again, just as she's trying to get home. That would be very "fairytale" in her experience.]

Uh, if you don't mind me asking, what were you doing before you got here?

[pinkflip]

Me? Uhh... Well, I was just on my way to gymnastics practice. [ She gestures at her clothes with one hand. Leotard and headband only. ] Last I knew, I was walking to the training center near my dorm.

What about you?

[lostbutnotaboy]

Gymnastics? Oh! That's lovely. [Even though she couldn't tell at all by the outfit at first.]

But, a little odd... [She gestures to herself.] I was just trying to return home after a big adventure. Actually, I'm not sure how I really managed it, but I've never really flown before.

[pinkflip]

[ Just assumes she's talking about flying in a plane, like any normal kid, but- ]

I guess we can't really look for something on common there...but we'll figure it out. There's got to be a reason why everyone's here.