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guestservices) wrote2022-07-04 08:42 am
guestservices) wrote2022-07-04 08:42 am
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[earlier on this fine, beautiful day, estelle may have noticed that the strange key she received has changed a bit. a newly added letter g is embossed on the key itself.
estelle knows the benefits of the buddy system, and has decided to enlist the help of her neat friend cloud to see what this key may lead them to.
as they make their way through the hotel, looking for a place to try this key, they find themselves in the mezzanine. specifically, as they're walking to the corner of the Little Dipper wing and the Cassiopeia wing - the room on the inside right is marked with a golden G.
weird. what now?]
estelle knows the benefits of the buddy system, and has decided to enlist the help of her neat friend cloud to see what this key may lead them to.
as they make their way through the hotel, looking for a place to try this key, they find themselves in the mezzanine. specifically, as they're walking to the corner of the Little Dipper wing and the Cassiopeia wing - the room on the inside right is marked with a golden G.
weird. what now?]
[Estelle found Cloud after noticing the change in the key. She told him that she found it on her desk one day, that it seems important, and that the "G" just appeared today. She also mentioned that she's been keeping it a secret, including from the staff. She was fairly sure he'd agree to come with her to check it out.
So here they are, taking a walk down the hall, when...]
Look! "G." Just like the key!
So here they are, taking a walk down the hall, when...]
Look! "G." Just like the key!
[ estelle was absolutely right that cloud would not hesitate to come with her to check it out, though he did not expect to find it this quick. ]
... That's as obvious a sign as we're gonna get. Try to unlock it.
[ he brought his big ass sword and he is Ready in case this door is hellish ]
... That's as obvious a sign as we're gonna get. Try to unlock it.
[ he brought his big ass sword and he is Ready in case this door is hellish ]
[well. when they look at it, it seems like there is a keyhole. and they have a key!
does estelle try to unlock the door? or is cloud just going to cut it down. out of impatience eventually?]
does estelle try to unlock the door? or is cloud just going to cut it down. out of impatience eventually?]
Right!
[She'll try and unlock it... and given the fact that we got this whole log started, I'm guessing it will work.
She'll try and open the door wide enough for both of them to see inside.]
[She'll try and unlock it... and given the fact that we got this whole log started, I'm guessing it will work.
She'll try and open the door wide enough for both of them to see inside.]
[cute...
anyway. wow. the door opens!
it's kind of dark inside though? light spills in from the hallway, but it's not enough to actively see what the room itself looks like. there are vague shapes they can make out, but no details as of yet. they can also tell it's about the size of a standard hotel room though. similar to theirs.]
anyway. wow. the door opens!
it's kind of dark inside though? light spills in from the hallway, but it's not enough to actively see what the room itself looks like. there are vague shapes they can make out, but no details as of yet. they can also tell it's about the size of a standard hotel room though. similar to theirs.]
[She looks at the room, then looks up at Cloud. It seems okay so far?]
Let's see if there's a light switch or a lamp...
[Estelle takes a step inside and feels along the wall to see if she can find such a thing.]
Let's see if there's a light switch or a lamp...
[Estelle takes a step inside and feels along the wall to see if she can find such a thing.]
Wait.
[ he hasn't yet stepped in the room himself, looking and frowning ]
When Harrow and I went through the security room, we turned on the lamp and the shadows noticed us. There's no telling if it'll work the same here or not, but...
[ he's paranoid now? so; ]
Give me a second, I can go grab a flashlight.
[ he hasn't yet stepped in the room himself, looking and frowning ]
When Harrow and I went through the security room, we turned on the lamp and the shadows noticed us. There's no telling if it'll work the same here or not, but...
[ he's paranoid now? so; ]
Give me a second, I can go grab a flashlight.
[estelle is going to feel around on the wall, and she will in fact find a light switch!
all of the shadows immediately swarm and kill them.
just kidding, they don't do that.
when the lights come on, they'll find that they're a soft kind of glowing low-light, enough to see and be comfortable without being overwhelmingly bright. at a first glance around the room, they will see a few things. first of all, the walls are dark and the floors are made of a dark wood. the accent colors are very rich and deep (burgundies, creams, etc.) there's a king-sized bed that doesn't exactly look like it was made properly. there's a window with a windowseat, curtains closed. two large bookcases crammed with books flank each side of the window as well. the room has a fireplace and a plush reading chair, a small table to the side of it. there's also a large executive desk that matches the other furniture in the room with a bouquet of flowers on it, along with a few other items.
there are two other doors, probably a bathroom and a closet. likewise, there's another separate table upon which sits a chess set.
there are also a few items kind of scattered in various corners and on the walls in places.
what now?]
all of the shadows immediately swarm and kill them.
just kidding, they don't do that.
when the lights come on, they'll find that they're a soft kind of glowing low-light, enough to see and be comfortable without being overwhelmingly bright. at a first glance around the room, they will see a few things. first of all, the walls are dark and the floors are made of a dark wood. the accent colors are very rich and deep (burgundies, creams, etc.) there's a king-sized bed that doesn't exactly look like it was made properly. there's a window with a windowseat, curtains closed. two large bookcases crammed with books flank each side of the window as well. the room has a fireplace and a plush reading chair, a small table to the side of it. there's also a large executive desk that matches the other furniture in the room with a bouquet of flowers on it, along with a few other items.
there are two other doors, probably a bathroom and a closet. likewise, there's another separate table upon which sits a chess set.
there are also a few items kind of scattered in various corners and on the walls in places.
what now?]
Aah! I-I'm sorry!
[Estelle flinches when the lights come on, having heard that warning just as her fingers brushed the switch.
Oh. Well.]
I guess they're not coming after us this time...
... Is this somebody's suite?
[Estelle flinches when the lights come on, having heard that warning just as her fingers brushed the switch.
Oh. Well.]
I guess they're not coming after us this time...
... Is this somebody's suite?
... It's fine.
[ nothing happened so honestly, he'll just step in to look at stuff. ]
Might be. Hope you're comfortable snooping.
[ he sure is! he's going to start with looking at the desk to see what the items are and also what kind of flowers is this bouquet. snoop snoop! fuck privacy!!! ]
[ nothing happened so honestly, he'll just step in to look at stuff. ]
Might be. Hope you're comfortable snooping.
[ he sure is! he's going to start with looking at the desk to see what the items are and also what kind of flowers is this bouquet. snoop snoop! fuck privacy!!! ]
[cloud is so fucking rude.
estelle is free to wander where she'd like to! cloud is going to go snoop over at the desk. the obvious thing is the same kind of typewriter that the guests have. that's sitting there, and there's also what appears to be a laptop that's sitting closed and in a corner of the desk. there are papers in a messy sort of pile. there also appears to be two books stacked on top of each other next to the typewriter itself. a garbage can is under the desk, and the chair is a comfy, leather office chair.
the flowers are kind of tall and willow-y, purple in color, but there are a few fresh sunflowers in the vase, too.]
estelle is free to wander where she'd like to! cloud is going to go snoop over at the desk. the obvious thing is the same kind of typewriter that the guests have. that's sitting there, and there's also what appears to be a laptop that's sitting closed and in a corner of the desk. there are papers in a messy sort of pile. there also appears to be two books stacked on top of each other next to the typewriter itself. a garbage can is under the desk, and the chair is a comfy, leather office chair.
the flowers are kind of tall and willow-y, purple in color, but there are a few fresh sunflowers in the vase, too.]
I suppose I must have received the key for a reason...
[Estelle sure is hesitant to snoop, but... yeah.
She'll look around at the items scattered in corners and on the walls. Anything jump out at her?]
[Estelle sure is hesitant to snoop, but... yeah.
She'll look around at the items scattered in corners and on the walls. Anything jump out at her?]
They've been here recently enough, so let's try to do this quick.
[ he's guessing based on the fresh sunflowers, anyway. what are the books about next to the typewriter, is there anything in the garbage can and what are the papers in the pile!!!
the laptop can wait until next tag so i can get cucked by a password thanks ]
[ he's guessing based on the fresh sunflowers, anyway. what are the books about next to the typewriter, is there anything in the garbage can and what are the papers in the pile!!!
the laptop can wait until next tag so i can get cucked by a password thanks ]
[as estelle looks around, she'll actually be able to get a better view of the room and see there's a nightstand by the bed with a few things on it. there's also a small kind of shelving unit with some trinkets on it. the closet door is partially open, but as she looks on the floor she'll find that there appear to be...clothes? a t-shirt and a pair of long shorts that may very well be pajamas.
on the walls, she'll find a few framed awards. they appear very prestigious even if she can't actually read them. something notable, however, is a watercolor of what looks like alphinaud's carbuncle.
at the desk, cloud continues to be nosy. when he looks at the books, he will find that one of them is a copy of law for dummies. the other is a dictionary. looking inside the garbage like a weirdo, he'll find a few empty c*ke cans, papers, and a stray ice cream wrapper.
as for the papers in the pile...they appear to be a log of the proceedings of the past trials. i am not detailing them. you guys were there.]
on the walls, she'll find a few framed awards. they appear very prestigious even if she can't actually read them. something notable, however, is a watercolor of what looks like alphinaud's carbuncle.
at the desk, cloud continues to be nosy. when he looks at the books, he will find that one of them is a copy of law for dummies. the other is a dictionary. looking inside the garbage like a weirdo, he'll find a few empty c*ke cans, papers, and a stray ice cream wrapper.
as for the papers in the pile...they appear to be a log of the proceedings of the past trials. i am not detailing them. you guys were there.]
[She stops to stare at the watercolor.]
Doesn't that look like Alphinaud's carbuncle...? [She's just going to point at it. Hello?
Moving on, she'll look at what's on the shelving unit and the nightstand. Anything neat?]
Doesn't that look like Alphinaud's carbuncle...? [She's just going to point at it. Hello?
Moving on, she'll look at what's on the shelving unit and the nightstand. Anything neat?]
... Yeah. That does look like it.
[ hm. interesting. and also interesting on the law for dummies and the trials. i flipped a coin on whether he'd try to see if anything is written on the papers in the trash can and got a no which i am attributing to the fact that there's probably ice cream and leftover soda in there at this point. anyway, he opens the laptop just to see. does it even look used.
also are there any drawers on this desk ]
[ hm. interesting. and also interesting on the law for dummies and the trials. i flipped a coin on whether he'd try to see if anything is written on the papers in the trash can and got a no which i am attributing to the fact that there's probably ice cream and leftover soda in there at this point. anyway, he opens the laptop just to see. does it even look used.
also are there any drawers on this desk ]
Edited 2022-07-04 18:15 (UTC)
[it is a very nice painting. it's been hung up separated from the awards and obviously with some care.
on the nightstand itself there is a small star-shaped alarm clock. it reflects the current time. i don't know what time that is, it's whenever you decided to break into this room. there is a book of constellations, and on top of it is a handmade gift. there's also a glass of water that's half-full with a silly straw in it, and a stray pin.
the shelving unit itself contain a few random things. namely, there's a whole bunch of books that sort of look like they were just shoved in there for lack of anything else. there's a copy of the shining, a book of anatomy, a book about organization, something called tusk love that estelle probably shouldn't open and is buried at the bottom, etc. there's a sticky hand and the picture frame hint from the alphinaud trial, but it's face down and sort of also shoved in there. on the top shelf of the unit there's a little stack of polaroids, and some paper flowers, along with what looks like a necklace from the costume closet and a weird black, sort of glittery rock.
above the shelving unit there are a few drawings taped to the wall: two stick figures holding hands, a chicken, and a giraffe.
cloud does not get to perceive any garbage papers. instead, he opens the laptop and it's a password lock. it looks like someone has used the keyboard, but unless he can divine a password he isn't getting in there.
there are in fact drawers on this desk.]
on the nightstand itself there is a small star-shaped alarm clock. it reflects the current time. i don't know what time that is, it's whenever you decided to break into this room. there is a book of constellations, and on top of it is a handmade gift. there's also a glass of water that's half-full with a silly straw in it, and a stray pin.
the shelving unit itself contain a few random things. namely, there's a whole bunch of books that sort of look like they were just shoved in there for lack of anything else. there's a copy of the shining, a book of anatomy, a book about organization, something called tusk love that estelle probably shouldn't open and is buried at the bottom, etc. there's a sticky hand and the picture frame hint from the alphinaud trial, but it's face down and sort of also shoved in there. on the top shelf of the unit there's a little stack of polaroids, and some paper flowers, along with what looks like a necklace from the costume closet and a weird black, sort of glittery rock.
above the shelving unit there are a few drawings taped to the wall: two stick figures holding hands, a chicken, and a giraffe.
cloud does not get to perceive any garbage papers. instead, he opens the laptop and it's a password lock. it looks like someone has used the keyboard, but unless he can divine a password he isn't getting in there.
there are in fact drawers on this desk.]
Edited 2022-07-04 18:30 (UTC)
Wow... There's a lot here. Maybe these are things people offered as tips...?
[She resists the temptation to examine Tusk Love and instead goes to peek in the closet. What's in here?]
[She resists the temptation to examine Tusk Love and instead goes to peek in the closet. What's in here?]
[ cloud glances over, shutting the laptop because he is not a hacker and he has learned no hacking he will not even bother trying. ]
... Probably. This definitely seems like a staff room.
[ what's in the drawers!! opens the drawers. stop letting them be closed. i wanna go explore the rest of the room but i must finish this desk ]
... Probably. This definitely seems like a staff room.
[ what's in the drawers!! opens the drawers. stop letting them be closed. i wanna go explore the rest of the room but i must finish this desk ]
[estelle needs to remain pure.
she goes to peek in the closet! there appears to be...a lot of button-down shirts, vests, slacks, and waistcoats hanging up in those same dark colors in the first row. there are a few blazers as well. there appear to be other rows of clothing behind these. likewise, there are some black dress shoes at the bottom of the closet but there are other rows beyond these as well.
cloud opens the drawers and finds
snacks. they appear to be kind of strange, bright-colored cookies. there's some candy stowed away as well along with things like crackers, dried fruit, etc. there are various office supplies, some boxes of tea that have not been opened, and what look like a few dog toys.]
she goes to peek in the closet! there appears to be...a lot of button-down shirts, vests, slacks, and waistcoats hanging up in those same dark colors in the first row. there are a few blazers as well. there appear to be other rows of clothing behind these. likewise, there are some black dress shoes at the bottom of the closet but there are other rows beyond these as well.
cloud opens the drawers and finds
snacks. they appear to be kind of strange, bright-colored cookies. there's some candy stowed away as well along with things like crackers, dried fruit, etc. there are various office supplies, some boxes of tea that have not been opened, and what look like a few dog toys.]
These clothes look like they could belong to a stylish gentleman...
[She says, then suddenly becomes aware of the fact that she's peeking into somebody's closet to see what they wear, and... puts the closet door back the way she found it and walks away, face slightly red.
... she'll go look at the window instead! Opening the curtains, what does she see?]
[She says, then suddenly becomes aware of the fact that she's peeking into somebody's closet to see what they wear, and... puts the closet door back the way she found it and walks away, face slightly red.
... she'll go look at the window instead! Opening the curtains, what does she see?]
[ ... he grabs a dog toy to see if it goes squeak squeak. he puts it back after. ]
Kind of the only thing that seems like a stylish gentleman about this place. [ both dubious and pensive at once. anyway he's going to close everything back and abandon this desk, going to check out the table next to the chair in front of the fireplace to see if there's anything on there. or like, on the fireplace mantle.
estelle is looking through stuff so shyly he is also about to go check behind her to snoop properly. it's like your jrpg does not have constant exploring for treasure chests estelle!! come on!!!! THE LOOT: ]
Make sure you check everything thoroughly. I know it's invasive, but we're here for a reason. Might as well find it.
Kind of the only thing that seems like a stylish gentleman about this place. [ both dubious and pensive at once. anyway he's going to close everything back and abandon this desk, going to check out the table next to the chair in front of the fireplace to see if there's anything on there. or like, on the fireplace mantle.
estelle is looking through stuff so shyly he is also about to go check behind her to snoop properly. it's like your jrpg does not have constant exploring for treasure chests estelle!! come on!!!! THE LOOT: ]
Make sure you check everything thoroughly. I know it's invasive, but we're here for a reason. Might as well find it.
Edited 2022-07-04 19:23 (UTC)
[it does, in fact, go squeak squeak. thanks cloud. away it goes.
the table next to the chair by the fire has a few more of those cookies on it. there's a notepad and pen, but nothing appears to be written on them. the fireplace mantle doesn't really have anything exciting on it except for a weird-looking action figure? some...steel warrior thing. it is on display and out of the way.
there are a few dog toys over by the chair as well, and what appears to be a dog bed tucked by the chair and near the window.
there's also a few more clothes on the floor, but kind of in slightly organized piles. watch your step!
opening the window, they will see what appears to be a lovely park. there are trees outside, just a gentle amount of sunshine and green grass. it is all fake obviously because all of the windows are just projections, but you know.
i suppose i should also mention now that estelle has opened the curtains, it seems they aren't quite supported on the rod anymore because one of them starts to slide off and sag.]
the table next to the chair by the fire has a few more of those cookies on it. there's a notepad and pen, but nothing appears to be written on them. the fireplace mantle doesn't really have anything exciting on it except for a weird-looking action figure? some...steel warrior thing. it is on display and out of the way.
there are a few dog toys over by the chair as well, and what appears to be a dog bed tucked by the chair and near the window.
there's also a few more clothes on the floor, but kind of in slightly organized piles. watch your step!
opening the window, they will see what appears to be a lovely park. there are trees outside, just a gentle amount of sunshine and green grass. it is all fake obviously because all of the windows are just projections, but you know.
i suppose i should also mention now that estelle has opened the curtains, it seems they aren't quite supported on the rod anymore because one of them starts to slide off and sag.]
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