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

[anasty]

[ They could. However, he's fostered the best attitude from her today; if she were going to kill someone, he wouldn't be at the top of her list. But then again, the day isn't over yet.

She watches him about it, unable to see into the darkened slots but assuming anything he finds might come with some tell-tale twitch of that wormy appendage that dangles out of it. ]

I've met a few other rodents in my short span here, and neither of them with half the manners as you. You are a refreshing credit to your kind, sir.

[stenchus_rodentus]

I would say that to ever mouse and rat I met who wasn't an awful bore.



Might I dare say I haven't met as many...fascinating denizens of the sea with your powers of persuasion.

[anasty]

Do you venture off your island often, then?

[stenchus_rodentus]

Does a king leave his throne when he can?

[Yeah let's get to that level of bragging.]

[anasty]

I suppose that depends on the size of the kingdom. If you were, for example, the ruler of the seven seas, I could see some trouble with getting out.

[stenchus_rodentus]

And would madame suggest she is a said ruler?

[That would be rich.]

[anasty]

Let's just say all I'm missing is the crown. Though I was wearing it before I was so rudely netted into these lackluster accommodations.

Talk about a buzzkill!

[ She's passe about the phrasing, but it'd be hard to miss the underlying fury. ]

[stenchus_rodentus]

Indeed. I can see the sea is missing a quite capable mantle.

[Who better to handle a volatile element than someone who's equally volatile?]

I know the agony...to have victory nearly rudely snatched away by something or someone sooo mundane!

[anasty]

Nearly? Unless my eyes deceive me, you and I are in the same boat, honey!

Or are you still running Mousedom from your stateroom? Did it come with a couple of pigeons and a window that'll open? I'd love to know!

[stenchus_rodentus]

Quite a luxury cruise, isn't it?

I'm afraid I've been left in a position of minimal contact through my connections. It's such a hassle.

[anasty]

What's your position looking like now? Anything worthwhile up there?

[stenchus_rodentus]

Unfortunately not.

[He ever so gingerly knocks against the end of the hole with his body weight for good measure and. Nothing. He steps out with poised over dramatic manner.]

The only item this hole collects is dust, I'm afraid.

[anasty]

And my disappointment. It was good of you to try, at least.

[ She offers a long, slick, black tentacle up to him, much the same way the coachman might offer their hand to a lady in helping them step down.

Well, Ratigan? Take the stairs or slide down the banister? ]