ARE YA READY?

[notreadyatall]

[Even with all the commotion, it seems as though a single question has hung over the crowd. Exactly who is responsible for this kidnapping? That single question eventually leads the group to the portrait gallery, where each guest files in and packs the room. Slowly but surely, a strange presence can be felt. The portraits almost look like they’re stretching, and it seems as though they’re moving on their own...

After a few tense moments in complete silent darkness, the lights dim.

You realize there’s a man here. One who wasn’t with you when you came in.

He’s...only barely passing for human. It seems as though he’s falling apart, chunks of skin and bone hanging from his face. His clothes hang from his lanky frame in the same fashion. When he moves about, he audibly clicks and clacks, dragging his leg across the ground in obvious pain.

He smirks, cheekbone exposed, before speaking.]

Au enchanté, Foolish Mortals. A friendly hello from Dr. Facilier, and welcome to Phantom Manor. This home is one steeped in tales of bloodlust, murder and maiming. We’ve brought you here to this house on a haunted hill to continue this tradition, and to appease the terrifying spirit that still lingers here today. The Phantom.

[He smirks, adjusting his hat as he speaks. His shadow moves behind him, disconnected.]

Puttin’ it plainly, friends...you’re here for a blood ritual. Y’all are gonna be stayin’ here for the rest of your lives, unless you manage to kill someone and get away without bein’ caught. Surely some of ya are smart enough to do that.

‘Course, you don’t wanna do it, feel free to stay here for the rest of your horrible lives. But I’ll be sure to make them as miserable as possible till y’all comply.

...Questions?

Comments

[used_realtears]

Sometimes they move on? People are really supposed to go to an afterlife or something after they die. I think they come back if they're really mad about something or if they have something they want to finish real bad? And zombies are if you get infected, I think.

[madeofpine]

Oh. Got it.

[Turns back to Negaduck.]

Murder is bad for other reasons, too. I don't know them yet but there's probably lots of them. So it's still wrong.

[negaverse]

.......You know that's not a very convincing argument, right?

[He's a supervillain, kids.]

[madeofpine]

Really? It isn't?

[He thought it was pretty solid. Maybe he has to reevaluate his methods.]

[negaverse]

Nope! Not to mention there's more pros than cons when it comes to murder.

[madeofpine]

Then what're the pros?

[negaverse]

Well, it can be a great way to relieve stress! And it's tons of fun.

[madeofpine]

Really? ...What's fun about it?

[negaverse]

You get to frame people you hate and you can be creative with it.

[madeofpine]

What if I don't hate anybody?

[negaverse]

Do you at least have anyone you like a lot less compared to the rest here?

[madeofpine]

Mm... well, I guess so. But not enough to hurt ‘em.

[negaverse]

What if they made fun of you and talked about you behind your back? Would you consider it then?

[madeofpine]

...I dunno, maybe. But I wouldn't kill 'em.

[used_realtears]

You'll get arrested! And jail isn't fun! [He's Helping.]

[negaverse]

Eh, I've been there before. Not a big deal.

[used_realtears]

[A gasp] You broke out of jail too? [Truly they are facing a most sinister criminal.]

[negaverse]

[to be fair he is public enemy..... #2]

Well, of course. What kind of villain would I be if I can't do something as simple as that?

[used_realtears]

But it's not supposed to be simple! Jail is supposed to be really hard to break out of!

[negaverse]

After you've done it enough times it gets way too easy. Plus, the security at the prisons they throw me in is always garbage or nonexistent.

[used_realtears]

[He crosses his arms.] Why don't they have a special prison for people-um, ducks I guess?-who keep breaking out?

[negaverse]

....You know, that's actually a good idea.

[Is he just saying that because he's considering planning on framing Darkwing for murder or something? Absolutely.]

[used_realtears]

...wait, what? [Why does he think that's a good idea. That's kinda worrying.]