WEEK 3

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 3



[The week begins as last week began. But there's is a great difference-murder. It has happened. Blood has been drawn; it cannot be undone. The Game has made itself known. The Game is paramount. The Game simply is.

As morning dawns, those who were not present with the DEAD lock will find that the doors that were locked are now gone-and a whole new area has finally opened up to them. They will also find that they remember something they had not been able to recall beforehand. The question is, was it worth it?

And-is it you, or is the ship getting...colder as the hours go by? No, it's not just you. By the end of Sunday, the ship has started to dip into freezing temperatures. It might be difficult for people to bundle up-unless you're Brain, who will find his closet inundated with winter clothing that fit him perfectly.

Yup. This is going to be a long week, as if last week wasn't bad enough.



There are currently 16 strangers in this place.]

Comments

[onychomance]

Hang on! Where are you going with that?

[Kira gets up now. He has taken care of the problem, more or less.]

[somuchshipping]

I'm going to put it into my item pile in the closet in my room. Why do you ask?

[onychomance]

Your "item pile?" In the closet? Don't do that, it'll get wrinkled. The burns are bad enough - besides, it's art. Why not leave it on display?

[somuchshipping]

[Kleptomaniac Activated]

Because I don't want anyone to steal what I stole!

[onychomance]

Hey now.

[Kira reaches up and puts a hand on top of Hermes' monitor. And another hand on his hip. He looks at Hermes very seriously.]

Are you really going to be like that? After asking so much about my feelings for her, you would go ahead and steal my girl? Hermes. Be reasonable.

[somuchshipping]

[.............Aww, nuts. Hermes is in a precarious position that could further damage his shell. It would be so annoying to have to attempt to buff out all those potential dents and bangs.]

[...Suddenly, Hermes glowers.]

Take your hand off me or I rip her in half, wheel man.

[Getting a little aggressive there, Hermes.]

[godspiousjasper]

[ You two have been so caught up in your argument that Roland's come in to check things out and simply... just grabbed the poster from Hermes. ]

Ah, what's this?

[ Hello, you two. ]

[onychomance]

[Ah, the resident Parisian is here to settle things. That makes this so much easier, now that the stolen item has already been re-stolen. He removes his hand from Hermes' head as lightly as a feather, as if he were actually acquiescing with a gentle shrug.]

The Prado Mona Lisa, I believe. As a Parisian, you must be familiar with her, yes? Personally, I believe the way Da Vinci portrayed the gentleness of her resting hands is sheer perfection.

[somuchshipping]

[Wh- HEY! ...Okay, fine. Keep it.]

[Hermes rubs the top of his head a little, an annoyed expression on his face. You better not have smudged him.]

[godspiousjasper]

[ Instantly his expression lights up as he looks from the poster, then to Kira and then back again with absolute awe. ]

Quoi?! Indeed I am!! I've only ever heard about this version but i've never had the chance to see it with my own eyes!

[ Okay gotta open it now and look at it, and dear god he's practically sparkling at the sight of it. ]

An image of true beauty indeed!

[ Ah. Hold on. ]

Are you alright, Hermes?

[somuchshipping]

[And just like that, Hermes just suddenly eases up, opting not to answer the last question.]

Wait, you know what it was, too? Mona must have been very popular in your real world!

[onychomance]

[Kira is pleased by Roland's enthusiasm]

Beloved worldwide, naturally. Roland, feel free to look at her for as long as you like.

[Though... he never did ask Hermes about the burns to it since he was busy having a flashback. And a boner.]

[godspiousjasper]

Yes, indeed it was! As Kira has stated, she is beloved not only in France but all across the world!

[ He is just so unbelievably happy to get to see this with his own two eyes. Taking in all the details very much contentedly. ]

To be able to look at a piece of classic art so closely like this? What an incredible experience!

[ That's when he notices the burns, and frowns. ]

...Though I must wonder why it's in such a state? Was someone trying to destroy this??