CYOA - W6

[afflictionmods]

ic date: thurdsay, w6
ic time: 2am - 5am

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[mirrite]

[... now he's instantly on alert just from years of combat and reconnaissance.]

Yeah? You guys hear anyone moving around?

[superstructure]

[ WELCOME TO THE CLUB FINALLY ]

Nothing that I could see.

[mirrite]

But we don't know for sure. Might be a good idea to check that out before we keep poking around in here just so we can get the drop on anyone before they get the drop on us.

[superstructure]

My thoughts exactly. It might be better if we go down and look.

[ Since Flat and Phantom are.......... well, Flat's got a box cutter, at least.

But it's also Flat Escardos and the Chamber of Secrets hours over there, so maybe waiting might be better. ]

[mirrite]

I'm down if you are.

[The two of them can definitely take anything they might run into, right? Right.

But he'll also wait if that seems like the best option for the time being.]

[superstructure]

[ Probably...

At Flat saying the coast is clear, though, he'll nod and head out into the hallway towards the steps down. ]

[mirrite]

[He follows, still on high alert just in case.

Also looking around to see if he sees anything that would work well for smashing those attic walls down...]

[afflictionmods]

[There doesn't seem to be any movement in the house besides them, as they make their way down. No signs of something good for smashing yet, either, but they haven't gone very far.

The stairs end in some sort of living room, with a couch and a few comfortable chairs. There's a short wall with a counter on it separating it from a kitchen, and a hallway with two more doors that they can see from where they're standing.]

[superstructure]

[ Okay, well Julius shouldn't be allowed near a kitchen and isn't going to tempt fate, so he'll probably go in the direction of the living room, at least making sure they're not gonna get jumpscared before checking things out. ]

[afflictionmods]

[:worry:

The coast is clear, though! So he can get a good look of the living room. All the furniture looks very comfy, and there's some throw pillows and a blanket on the couch so it's perfect for naps. The furniture does seem like it's seen some use, but it's all mild.

There's no technology more advanced than a table lamp and a radio, though. Maybe the radio's where that birdsong was coming from?]

[superstructure]

[ i thank god every day i have a jrpg who finally understands how technology works. i am in tears.

He's gonna check the radio first, naturally. If it's not already on he'll turn it on and just. Start fiddling with whatever dials are going on here. Is this a bad idea? Probably, but yolo. ]

[afflictionmods]

[The radio was off, and now it's on!

It seems like the stations are mostly static. Just. So much static. Bits and pieces of music on occasion, but it's mostly just noise.

With enough determination, though, he reaches a station that is... playing recordings of the students? In particular, it's conversations they've had over the tablets, including ones with Lorelei. There's even a speech-to-text reading off some of them.]

[superstructure]

[ Oh good, so there's a solid chance there's Flat trombones going on here.

But... weird. Okay. He'll listen through to some of them, and then turn it off when he's sure he's got the gist of it.

I like asking this now so it'll look absolutely stupid if it's been off the whole time, but. Is the table lamp on? Is he able to tell long it's been on by putting a (not gloved) hand by the bulb to see how long it's been running? ]

[mirrite]

[If Julius is taking the living room, he'll go for the kitchen! And, you know, probably see if there are any knives he can grab in there just to be on the safe side...]

[afflictionmods]

[There's a knife block on the counter, so he has his pick of knives.

There's also more plates, cups, cutlery... pots and pans, some baking dishes and sheets. Everything you would need to make anything you could want...

Except for the actual food. There's not a single edible thing to be found in the kitchen. But, hey. He's got knives.]

[mirrite]

[That's too bad about the lack of snacks, but hey, knives. That's a definite plus. He'll take enough to have some to give to Julius and Phantom too just in case.

Anything else worth noting while he's in here?]

[afflictionmods]

[Does he really want to eat snacks right now... Does he want to crunch an apple...

But, no. The kitchen itself is clear! There is a door leading to the backyard, though.]

[mirrite]

[Well. Can he open this door? Because if he can, he's gonna be going for it.]

[exofractured]

[Phantom unfortunately comes from a world without horror movies. So with the muscle all reassuringly downstairs, he'll venture down the hallway himself towards the first door.

Listening for any weird sounds before he opens it though.]

[afflictionmods]

[Doesn't sound like much! There's the faint sound of birdsong, still, but it's unclear if that's originating from behind the door. Could just be Ambiance™.

Opening the door shows... Some sort of study! More books, another desk, a desk chair, the works.

If the works mean no technology beyond a lamp, of course. Not even a radio in this room.]

[exofractured]

[More books! Phantom knows what he likes, and he heads straight for them first. Do they look like the ones upstairs, or are these proper published books?]

1/2

[afflictionmods]

[They seem to be properly published books! Authors, titles, and all quite fancy and leather bound!

Phantom can grab one, open, and read what's on them!]

2/2

[afflictionmods]

[Or, well. He could have, if it wasn't for the lights in the room turning off.]

[exofractured]

[Phantom is what, Julius!!

But he's not discouraging this plan. If they go, Phantom will stand watch helpfully.]

[superstructure]

[ Never mind. :) ]