CYOA - W6

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

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[superstructure]

[ .... yes. Yes he is. May as well check the plate/see if there's any markings underneath them both. ]

[afflictionmods]

[The plate and cup have a manufacturing stamp at the bottom that looks pretty generic, so neither of these were made by the "L" making those little clay figure.

And inside of the mug is... another key! So that makes two keys on Julius' person.]

[superstructure]

[ All right! Now he can use them like brass knuckles!


No. He'll check and see if there's anything on the table, before going to the couch and checking between the cushions for any lint or other goodies that might've fallen between them. ]

[afflictionmods]

[Hell yeah, now he can fight.

There's nothing else on the table! A mild amount of lint between the cushions, as well as another bird-shaped clay whistle.]

[superstructure]

[ ..... how about underneath the table. I meant to say underneath. I'm so dumb. ]

[afflictionmods]

[It's ok we're all dumb here.

There's a nice rug under the table! But that's it. The living room has been cleared! Onwards to the next location, or Julius can also yell at Marcus for being so loud with the backdoor.]

[superstructure]

[ Nah, Phantom's got it. He might go lean in and squint to make sure they're not dead, but that's about it.

... and just for those playing at home, is there a front door here around here? Is he able... to open it... or is it going to be more of the same door slamming stuff. ]

[afflictionmods]

[Thank you for doing me a solid.

And there is! It does do the slamming stuff, too. Just more gently, for some reason.]

[superstructure]

[ blows kisses

Is there anything he's able to catch a glimpse of before it closes since it's not as aggressive? Or is it kind of the same as the view from the upstairs window. ]

[afflictionmods]

[That rain looks worse beyond the front yard, as if it's storming just past where the lot ends while the house is surrounded by a gentle rain, but not much else that he couldn't see before.]

[superstructure]

[ Sounds good! He's gonna move over to the kitchen to make sure the Rays boys aren't causing trouble now. ]

[afflictionmods]

[Phantom has a knife now, which might be worrisome, but it also seems like they're having a Wholesome Bonding Moment. Kawaii.

So he's probably safe to move on to one of the closed doors!]

[superstructure]

[ how cute........... this is going right down in the shipping journal (no).

Sounds good! He'll move to the door furthest away first, then! ]

[afflictionmods]

[The boyfriends...

That door is hiding... a second bedroom! Though this one doesn't look like anyone is actually currently using it - a guest room, perhaps. But there's a bed, a dresser, and a closet.]

[superstructure]

[ :3

All right! Let's start with the closet first, this time. ]

[afflictionmods]

[does julius have anything he'd like to share with everyone,

In the closet there's a spare set of sheets and more blankets and pillows. You're basically set if you decide to take a break from investigating the spooky house to make a blanket fort. There's also a small wooden box resting on a shelf, just above Julius' head but still within arm's reach.]

[superstructure]

[ that he's not in denial like marcus????? the man wears a ring on his right thumb, he's fully aware of where he stands

Honestly, a blanket fort sounds kind of tempting... but the wooden box is probably the better move, so he'll go for that and inspect it. ]

[afflictionmods]

[but when will he come clean about julia...

Box first, then fort. The fort cannot come forst.

He has found a music box, though! There's a winding key on the back, and a metal latch holding the box closed. It doesn't require a lock, though, so he can open it and take a listen.]

[superstructure]

[ never. julia is a state of being.

Cool! He'll wind it up and take a listen through, then. ]

[afflictionmods]

[diversity win!

The song the music box plays is unfamiliar, but there's something incredibly melancholic about it. It seems more in line with the sort of music you'd hear at a funeral then in a music box, but at the end of it there's a mechanical clicking noise.

He might want to take a closer look at the box, now.]

[superstructure]

[ Spooky.

He'll give it another look around. Any false bottoms, or new compartments open up? ]

[afflictionmods]

[A drawer on the back has opened!

With another key. Julius is just nailing the hunt for keys.]

[superstructure]

[ ... yeah, sure. ]

No shortage on security, I suppose.

[ Actually, let's take a sidebar and look at the keys real quick. Are they..... is clear that they're for different things, or. Are they just like three copies of the same key. Or do they have a secret message engraved on them. idk. ]

[afflictionmods]

[They do all look slightly different, yes! And there’s number scratched into each one - Julius has one, three, and four.]

[superstructure]

[ Perfect!

Let's go over to the dresser, now. Anything sitting on top, or are there drawers to explore? õwõ ]