Week 1

[grimgrinningghosts]

[Well that was a busy day, huh? But despite all that, a good majority of you are reasonable people, and are smart enough to find an escape without resorting to deadly violence. Maybe if you put your heads together, you'll find a way to get out of here! After all, the host is practically in shambles already, what can he do?

The whole first floor of the manor is open for your leasure now, with the only change being that there's now a set of rules in the foyer hanging on the wall.

Let the games begin.]

[MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY]

Comments

[pinkflip]

...You can really cook? [ She has. Perused his profile, perhaps. ] Wow... Um... Nothing too heavy? Grilled chicken, sometimes salmon... A lot of protein. I've kind of got a pretty strict diet lately.

[bestchefinparis]

Salmon, that's a good idea! I'll make you some! [Definitely can cook, yes. There he is, hurrying to the fridge] If there's any. I doubt leaving a lot of good food was that dead guy's main concern when he trapped us here.

[pinkflip]

That bony bozo's definitely more concerned with his stupid ritual than how this place runs. I mean- look t it, it's so old and dusty.

[bestchefinparis]

I know, I had to clean this whole kitchen before it was usable!

[And since he is...you know, a rat, it wasn't quick.

But hey, at least it looks like there's salmon in here! Today is your lucky day, Kimberly]

[pinkflip]

...All of it? You cleaned everything, all on your own? Oh gosh, you could've asked for help, you know!

[ She's mostly amazed but really, how did he not wear himself out? ]

[bestchefinparis]

[Lots of stamina, seriously. Benefits of being a prey animal, those who survive for long are pretty damn good at not being tired]

I didn't want to bother anyone...

[More like although he's realizing most people here mean well and don't mind his presence, he's still rather wary of strangers]

[pinkflip]

Now, Rémy, we're all going to eat here. [ here she is, reprimanding a rat ] I'm sure plenty of us would've been happy to help. I know I would've. It's grungy and gross, but leaving it's worse.

We all have to work together if we want to make the world a better place...and same goes for this dingy manor, while we're here.

[bestchefinparis]

[Can you believe this is your life now, Kim? Nagging at a rat and exercising with an alligator?]

Right...yes, you're right. I'll remember that.

[Rémy is taking a lot of stuff out of the fridge, every time he gets something out he seems to have an idea and returns inside, he doesn't even stop talking]

Most people here seem nice! I didn't think I wouldn't be afraid of being in front of anyone here, but it's happening!

[pinkflip]

[ It's more like an unfortunate return to form, honestly. ]

That's good! You're, like...our smallest here, I think. [ Wasn't there another mouse...? Eh, details. ] If we're all going to work together to not help with that creepy ritual, we should all feel like we can work together.

[ She peers over and watches him work. Wow, he really is comfortable in the kitchen, isn't he? ]

How, um...how long have you been cooking for, anyway?

[bestchefinparis]

[Rémy slows down, trying to recall]

Six months?

[How long do rats live, again? Three years, maybe four? Six months isn't little time in a rat's life]

[pinkflip]

Six months? And- and you're a head chef?! [ As a rat?! ] That's amazing!

[bestchefinparis]

[Rémy preens with the compliment. It's always good to be admired by his skills]

Thanks! It wasn't easy, that's for sure!

[Your salmon is ready! Salmon with brown sugar and mustard glaze, with the glaze applied hot instead of cold so Kimberly doesn't have to stand around for one hour and half, hah!]

Now with this you'll see what I can do!

[pinkflip]

[ Something that looks this good? In that short amount of time? She's too amazed to say much more and takes a bite, which- ]

Mmmm! Oh my gosh, it's delicious! This is so much better than anything I could make! And I'm no slouch in the kitchen, mmm!

[ Eating food prepared by a rat. What a world this is. ]

[bestchefinparis]

[He never gets tired of hearing praise. Look less smug, Rémy, geez]

Thank you, thank you! Someday I'd like to see what you're capable of, you know!

[With professional interest. Someone who can cook is someone Rémy can respect a lot]

[pinkflip]

Well, it won't be as impressive as this, I can tell you that for sure! [ A heavenly little sigh. ] You've gotta teach me how to do this...this glaze! Gotta admit, I've been getting a little tired of the same stuff all the time, but it's like you've given it new life.