WEEK 4

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WEEK 4

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Last week could probably only be summed up as a mess. Three people died, one was turned to currency and the hotel pool remains in a general state of unusability unless swimming in pulpy mush is someone’s idea of a good time. And that’s not even counting the haunted morse code T-Rex. At least the greenhouse is as relaxing as ever, even if someone seems to have made off with a number of succulents and cacti.

But with the new week comes a new set of locations to explore as the fog retreats to reveal another portion of the city. The half moon wanes to a new moon this week, leaving streets even dimmer this week -- hopefully you have some other portable sources of light available if you plan on straying too far beyond the reach of the lampposts in the new areas.

[[Welcome to Week 4! Note that new areas have been added, and can be found under the Week 4 tab on our Locations page. Once again, feel free to make top levels at your discretion, and remember to note it in your header if you plan on investigating any locations. You can also privately contact The Lady or Rembrandt.]]

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[moonfang]

It don't matter too much. [he taps the wall and makes a small patch of ice. Then, with his bare foot, he taps the ground. Yep, he can freeze with his toes, too. It'll be slick, but...]

Alright. [Zangetsu crouches and puts both hands on the wall and forms a foot long bar of ice, sticking out a few good inches. He experimentally stands on it, then makes another about ten inches up.

LADDER TIME

He does have claws on his toes, though, so he might have an easier time of this...]

[bawcock]

[ Wow?? Bold of you to assume he doesn't have any claws, Zangetsu! ... but okay yeah, he doesn't have claws on his toes.

And welp, that is... something to behold. Elsa would be proud. ]

Your foot too, huh? Now there's a surprise. I didn't realize that power was so useful. [ But is it safe to climb yet? ]

[moonfang]

[he talks as he continues to make new bars, each about ten inches higher than the last] Hehehe! The more I use it, the more I think it's probably one of the most useful powers. Still pales in comparison to what I'm used to. This wall would be toast.

[Once he's about halfway up, he'll signal for Erik to start climbing. Better get those claws out, bluenette]

[bawcock]

You know, you might be right. I don't think any of the other ones are half as versatile as this ice power of yours seems to be.

[ Giving Zangetsu a thumbs up when he sees the signal!! Up he climbs! Slowly, and he tries to make sure he doesn't, like, stick to the ice or slip or anything! ]

[moonfang]

It's all about how ya use it, anyway... The big problem is that ya gotta have plenty of water on hand. There's two zanpakutou I know that can create ice. Both Sode no Shirayuki and Hyorinmaru can pull water right outta the air!

[OK!! The top of the wall is HERE!! ... getting down the other side is going to be slightly more interesting, but Zangetsu applies the same principle by using his feet to make the first few foot/handholds. As long as everything goes well, they should get over the wall in no time]

[bawcock]

Zanpakutou? No idea what that is, but with fancy names like those they must be really something.

[ He wants to steal them, tbqh.

And would you look at that! Zangetsu's so brave going into the unknown without even glancing at the ground to check if it's safe! Erik will... also not check. Not because he isn't careful, but because as a sidekick he'll always follow his fearless leader into danger. ]

[moonfang]

S'what I am, a "soul cutting sword". The weapon of Shinigami. I ain't an elemental zanpakutou like they are, I'm an attack type.

[SO BRAVE. But he does look down to see if there's any critters hanging around before they get too close to the ground]

[bawcock]

[ A voice from beyond whispers "critter free"! Except Erik doesn't speak meta so he doesn't hear it. He does, however, see no shadows lurking below. ]

Wait, you're a sword?

[moonfang]

Yep! Well. A sword spirit. I'm usually stuck in my master's soul, which ain't too bad... I can come out and play a little if I possess him, though, hehehe...

[THEY CAN CHAT A LITTLE MORE BEFORE GETTING TO THE GROUND THEN]

[bawcock]

A sword spirit... [ Pausing for a sec to hug the ice ladder and rub his hands together. 2 cold even with gloves, dude.

Thinking.

Thinking. ]

Hang on, aren't spirits usually— [ gulp ] —gh-ghosts?

[moonfang]

[Zangetsu doesn't seem to have a problem with the coldness of the ice. Another perk of Gelu!]

[he cackles]

You bet! Technically, I've never been alive, so I can't really be a ghost, can I? I guess I've been alive now... Since our lovely hosts gave me this meatsuit.

[bawcock]

[ bro... this betrayal..... he thought you'd tell him if you were a ghost, bro ] That's— [ Ahem, ahem, nobody heard the way his voice just squeaked, right? Shut up, your voice is too high, not his!! ]

That's, uh, true, I guess. I mean, it's not like some monsters are ghost even if they're... [ are some monsters ghosts??? fuck what about the undead ]

[moonfang]

[he just cackles again, the reverb in his voice increasing]

Don't tell me yer afraid of a few little spooks...? Aaahahahah! Don't worry too much... Zanpakutou aren't really the "haunting" kind of spirits. That's more the Hollow side of things.

[and he hops off the wall about 4 feet up, landing easily]

Alright. My part's done. I'll wait fer about an hour, then I'm outta here. Ya got it?

[bawcock]

O-of course not! It's just... I haven't really met any, you know? Before now. Until now.

[ Know what, he's not winning this one. He clears his throat and does not recklessly hop down 4ft (he's tempted to), instead he does it at 2ft. Like a normal person! Rubbing his hands together and then shoving them under his armpits because this is how this is going now. ]

A-anyway, yeah, I got it. [ A beat. The implication is there but, double-checking. ] I don't have to tell you not to come looking for me if I don't come back, right?

[moonfang]

[Zangetsu just chuckles] Well, now you have.

[he crouches next to the wall, pulling his hood over his face] Ya don't have to tell me twice. But do try and come back, huh? You're interesting.

[IT'S KIND OF A COMPLIMENT?]

[bawcock]

[ This is about on par with Rembrandt's everything, tbh, so he almost doesn't bat an eye at it. Almost. After he blinks out his surprise, he grins at Zangetsu. ]

You really do worry about the people here, don't you? Some of them, anyway. [ Like, it showed with Pizza too but he's surprised. A beat! ] Okay, if you're cheering me on, then I guess I've got no choice!

[ Giving him a thumbs up with his left hand!! And then starting to sprint off, bye Zanghostsu! ] I'll be back before you know it!

[moonfang]

Tch... I don't worry about people. It'd just be sad to lose people who are interesting!

[TSUN. But he offers a wave.

He's going to find a place to get out of the rain though, if possible, thanx]

INVESTIGATION!

[bawcock]

[ Have fun with that!! Now that he's branched off into a solo series, Erik takes stock of the area around him!

What's the area around here like? For reference, they probably picked a place that was as far from the entrance as possible while also being easy to reach. He's mostly looking for trees that might be near windows, windows that are open, or doors. A cellar will also work if there is one. ]

[moonfang]

Oi! Wait!

[before he gets too far, Zangetsu hands off the night-vision goggles]

Now you really have to come back in one piece, cause I want these back!

[back to hiding from the rain he goes]

[bawcock]

[ huh what

oh shit his bro came back to tsun some more ] Get a look at those! No idea what these are for, but if you're offering then I'm taking!

[ yoink!! he'll try to give them back no matter what, it's a promise!! also, with zangetsu gone again: see above, same place, same time, same window snoopin'! ]

[umbralant]

[Welcome to the edge of Wawel Castle's territory! This is truly a landmark of Krakow, and it would be great to visit if it wasn't because you're trapped in the city and told to kill each other. Niiiice.

On top of a hill there are several buildings around a plaza, but only one of them shows signs of having been habitated recently. Conveniently, it's the one closest to Erik.

Also, good thinking! You'll see all the windows and doors seem to be tightly closed...but to a side there's a tree rather close to a window on the second floor. That seems promising! Good luck, Erik. Thank goodness you have night vision goggles, you'll see tripwires all over the hill and courtyard. Tripping them can't be good, so you better be careful when making your way over there!]

[bawcock]

What the—? There better not be any hidden mines around here! That'd just be overkill! [ Rembrandt, what have you been up to!! Surely no one could have passed that impassable wall so there was absolutely no need to set any traps!! Luckily Erik has the required skills to overcome this trial!

Please don't mind him as he cautiously steps around and over the traps until he makes it to his destination—the tree. Climbing trees in the rain seems iffy but, know what, he's up for trying!

Assuming he can make it up the tree by using branches or tenaciously clawing at it, what will he see when he peers into the window? ]

[umbralant]

[You're an ace, Erik. Well done.

Going up the tree is difficult but doable, the rain is the only obstacle. Once he reaches the window, he can look inside and see...!

This is a hallway! It's completely dark, but the goggles will allow him to see quite the elegant interior, decorated tastefully and showing the beauty of Wawel Castle. There are a couple doors, but they look like they're locked. The hallway curves to the left.

The window is locked, though. You willing to forgo subtlety to get in?]

[bawcock]

[ And what a lovely hallway it is! These night-vision goggles are coming in much handier than he could have ever expected. Granted, he didn't know what they were until like two tags ago.

But, hm. No he's not willing to just break right in just yet. Nevermind that even when he does get in, he's going to drench the place in water (which isn't subtle).

What kind of lock is he looking at? Is it the type you could, say, jam a knife into and jimmy open? ]

[umbralant]

[That does seem to indeed be the kind of lock this is. Apparently the people who installed this lock failed to take into account the tree right outside this window, giving any invaders a place to rest in while they take their time jimmying knives into the window.

Are you able to deal with that, Erik?]