The Second Victim

[strangerpeople]

THE SECOND VICTIM

[It was getting unbearable. The illness, the stress, the threat of death, either by oneself or by another. The worry about finding a cure for a disease that, in this comparatively primitive world, might not even exist outside of the Depths.

However, on Friday morning - or what the Titled could at least conceive as Friday - all the Titled will wake up with the remnants of a very soothing sensation in their throats. Cool and at the same time almost burning, like someone had dropped liquid menthol down their throat while they were sleeping.

They will also find something else, especially if they had been infected: their perception of time is back to normal. Which means one of two things. One of the Titled actually managed to create the potion needed to cure the disease, or...the Titled might have an Inquisition looming on the horizon.

There is only one way to find out.



((OOC: Just a reminder that, due to the nature of the motive this week, there may be references to self-harm and suicide, along with other possible triggers, during this Inquisition, including during the Investigation, and that potentially triggering comments should (and comments by the mods will) be given a trigger heading on those comments.))]]

Comments

[carries_war]

[So maybe something that would survive fire better than flesh would? Modern materials are more likely to be fire retardant. Okay, back to digging. Anything else in the forge?]

[strangerpeople]

[Nope, you guys are good!

And that's all the clues from this room! If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask otgerwise, AREA CLEAR]

[carries_war]

[One question, yes: does the forge require fuel, and if so, what does it normally use?]

[strangerpeople]

[Answer: It does and it seems to be coal or something similar.]

[carries_war]

[So not wood...huh.]

I don't think there's anything else to find in here. Might as well take a look at that other room while I'm down here, looks like a good place to hide stuff...

[poorlovefool]

Well, if you insist, I guess I'll come too...

[carries_war]

Just don't freak out if we find something gross.

[poorlovefool]

....

[He'll grab his beer.]

[carries_war]

[Have the exact face in the icon, Eric, as he heaves a quiet sigh.]