WEEK 2

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 2

[It is again early morning when the train docks next. This time, however, the dock is not as busy. There are few trains to be seen, and even fewer people. Only a man stands at the dock, teeth sharp in his smile, scelera a deep gold as he stares beneath his fedora.

"Unexpected," he said with a smile. A two-dimensional dog with the head of a scribbled black cloud hops by, ignoring him. "But not unwanted. Do make yourselves comfortable."

This new place is known as Victoria's Chasm, named after an Empress. No, not that one. Her Thrice-Renewed Majesty is quite comfortable on her Throne, and rulled for much longer than 99 days, thank you very much.

In the distance, black begins to erupt like tendrils. Lightning flashes through the clouds. This is the land of monsters; tread carefully. And do not despair, whatever you do.


There are fifteen strangers left in this place.]

Comments

[disregartist]

Game? I do beg to differ-the Little Courtesy is not a game. If this was a game there would be more knives and candles.

[awitchdidit]

It's always a game to beings like us, only I'm not holding anyone's consort hostage.

[This time.]

Tell me what she's after, and I can provide it. I don't want to have to fight you over this. My magic's off, and I haven't found any of Kinzo's guns yet.

[disregartist]

It would be impossible for you to provide the Thrice-Renewed everything she could want, even if it were relevant to what is happening here.

[She doesn't seem too shocked about hearing the name "Victoria Misericordia".]

[awitchdidit]

Don't talk to me about "impossible", Furniture. I--

[She snaps that off, and then, with great effort, composes herself.]

Battler's seen worse prisons. Even I don't remember how he got out of the last one, but he did it. He'll keep until I can flip this game board, at least.

[disregartist]

Mm.

[An eyebrow raises at the insult.]

This is not a game, as I said. But you're welcome to try what you will, I suppose.

[charmingheroine]

[Charlotte will remember this. Positively, but clearly. It's not that she meant to eavesdrop, but....]