It's all happened before...

[grimgrinningghosts]

[You wake up in a plush bed, well rested but very confused. As you become more conscious, one thing becomes abundantly clear: this is not your room, nor does this look like any bedroom you’ve ever been in before. It’s relatively clean room, but immediately something feels… off about all of this.

When you start exploring, a thing you’ll soon notice is that on the bedside table, there is a room key sitting ontop of a neatly typed note.]

Dear hotel guests,

We cordially invite you to come to the downstairs library at noon for an important meeting regarding your stay in the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Before then, we invite you to make full use of the amenities this hotel has provided for you.

On behalf of the hotel staff, we dearly hope you enjoy your stay in this marvelous hotel.

-HTH Management

[But, as you leave the comfort of your new bedroom, any hope that you somehow booked a hotel room the previous night and just forgot is immediately dashed. It looks like this hotel hasn’t been cleaned in decades, and despite the mention of hotel staff in your note, there doesn’t appear to be anyone working here.

Not to say that you’re alone, however. As you explore the hotel, you’ll soon find that there are 23 others in the exact same situation as you: confused and with no memory of how they got here. And to make matters worse, if the bios you stumble upon in the dining area is anything to go by, this clearly isn't just a freak accident.

Get comfy, because you are all in for a wild ride.]

Comments

[greatwidesomewhere]

Oh! I've never met a wizard before.

[Her smile is a little secretive, and a little sad.]

But I have seen magic. I'm sorry...about yours.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

That's why I must see the staff! This is utter nonsense!

[he huffs loudly]

Will you join me young lady? More voices equals more power!

[greatwidesomewhere]

Of course. I haven't seen anyone around that isn't just as lost as we are...

[She gives him an unsure look.]

I don't know what I can do...but I will do whatever I can.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Weeeelll I appreciate the company!

[They'd walk]

By the way, I am Merlin. And what is your name, Ma'dum?

[greatwidesomewhere]

Of course!

[She falls into step right beside him, pausing only to bob a quick curtsey.]

It's very nice to make your acquaintance. My name is Belle.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

[He gives a nod to her curtsy.]

Hopefully this will all be resolved quickly and we can be on our way!

[greatwidesomewhere]

I hope you're right. This place...it's so odd. [And she'd know.] I don't know what some of these objects even are.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Ah it is all a little overwhelming isn't it? Try not to overthink it my dear.

[greatwidesomewhere]

How can I not? There are torches with no flame! If my father could see this—he'd be beside himself!

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Oh...oh my. You aren't familiar with modern technology are you? Not to worry, lass! You'll adjust just fine!

[greatwidesomewhere]

Not this modern. My father is an inventor, but even he could never dream up some of these things!

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Weeellll when you get home you'll have to tell him all about it!

[greatwidesomewhere]

I certainly hope I can. When I left...everything was a bit uncertain.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Oh. Well fret not! I'm sure it'll be just fine!

[greatwidesomewhere]

How can you be so optimistic? As far as I can tell, there's not exactly a way out of this place.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

In dark times like these young lady you have to keep some hope hmm? Else I would've given up long ago!

[greatwidesomewhere]

That's— [Despite herself, Belle cracks a tiny smile.] I suppose you're right. Thank you.

[higitusfigitusmigitusmum]

Now now let's see where the others are hm?