FINAL WEEK

[strangerpeople]

FINAL WEEK

[Soon after, many of the figures lay dead. They bodies are splayed all over the stage. The female, however, seems to be gone.

Where did she go? What is she planning? It's unknown. But, soon after the Titled leave the Debate Hall, they are struck with a vivid vision. It is quick, but strong. Another dream, and this time, it is a waking dream.

Another memory. The Depths haven't been cleaned, either. The halls are silent, and no new doors seem to have opened. Yet deep down, you know. The end is near.

Its time to get ready. So, get ready, Titled.

There are seven strangers left.]

Comments

[carries_war]

Whoever made this, it wasn't them. We should probably take this to Alexis, I wanted to check in on them anyway.

[zephyranthe]

Yeah. They might know what the words mean, too.

[Is there anything else in the room, or is that it?]

[strangerpeople]

[There is one more thing.

Another door on the west end of the wall.]

[carries_war]

But first...

[We'll check if that door is locked. And not by charging it.]

[strangerpeople]

[It is not.]

[zephyranthe]

[Welp. Guess we're opening it!! What lies beyond that door?]

[strangerpeople]

[A long stone staircase that goes upward.

Just opening the door, however, sends an arctic chill into the room.]

[carries_war]

[There was a time when he wouldn't have been particularly bothered by that...but that was when he could conjure fire with a thought. He pulls his jacket shut and steps back.]

We'd better get some warmer clothes before we check this out any further.

[zephyranthe]

Yeah. Think this is the exit, though?

[Like, it's going up and it's cold, this can only be good, right?? Maybe.]

[carries_war]

Either that, or they've got a hell of a walk-in freezer. Seems too easy, though...you'd think the exit would be a bit more guarded.

[zephyranthe]

There could be a final lock.

[Wait a second...]

I wonder if that's why that guy had the lockpick on him.

[carries_war]

The lockpick? You mean that key he mentioned in his letter to Alexis?

[zephyranthe]

Yeah. Have we found anything else around here that needs something like that?

[carries_war]

Not that I know of. But I think it's more likely to have something to do with that wall. Did you notice it's not built the same way as the rest of this place?

[zephyranthe]

[She like. Basically hasn't investigated the wall much so um.]

...Kinda?

[Please explain, Jr... she was too busy preparing for dust explosions last week tbh.]

[carries_war]

I haven't looked at it too thoroughly, but it looks like this place was built up against it. I'm wondering if it's something sort of like a siege fortress.

[zephyranthe]

So would this place be some kinda shelter or something?

[carries_war]

Maybe. Or maybe it's more like a prison...to force Alexis to give them what they want.

[zephyranthe]

It depends on if this was made specifically for this or they just repurposed it. I guess we'll find out if we can get out of here.

[Welp, should they go bundle up now? Unless Jr. has something else in mind.]

[carries_war]

Yeah.

[He looks at the piece of paper again...then up at the stairs.]

Snow-throat...hmm. I think we should ask Alexis about this before we see what's up there. I get the feeling it might be relevant.

[zephyranthe]

Well, if it's that cold here, then having snow would make sense. It's worth a shot. And maybe we could bring everyone else here while we're at it.