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[ When everyone tries to cross the bridge to the northern area, whether it's because they wanted to check something out really quickly or left something there or some other convenient excuse, they will find that they're probably not where they were expecting.
Instead of the town, they're inside what is probably a castle. It's definitely not the pink one though? In fact, it's a little odd, in the sense that it's definitely styled to be an olde castle of an older time period, but it has some modern amenities, light the overhead lights and modern tile flooring. They're inside right at the front entrance, and if they look behind them the exit doors are wide open, but there's a barrier that's blocking them from walking out. The scenery outside also doesn't match the northern area--it's mostly just unfamiliar fields and mountains.
If they look ahead of them, it's a long hallway that eventually ends at another doorway. In front of the door are four podiums, each with a card on it. The cards read:
THE LIBRARIAN
THE HANDMAIDEN
THE AIDE
THE JESTER
They will all have all understand, for some reason, that they are each meant to take a card and then step through the door. ]
Instead of the town, they're inside what is probably a castle. It's definitely not the pink one though? In fact, it's a little odd, in the sense that it's definitely styled to be an olde castle of an older time period, but it has some modern amenities, light the overhead lights and modern tile flooring. They're inside right at the front entrance, and if they look behind them the exit doors are wide open, but there's a barrier that's blocking them from walking out. The scenery outside also doesn't match the northern area--it's mostly just unfamiliar fields and mountains.
If they look ahead of them, it's a long hallway that eventually ends at another doorway. In front of the door are four podiums, each with a card on it. The cards read:
THE LIBRARIAN
THE HANDMAIDEN
THE AIDE
THE JESTER
They will all have all understand, for some reason, that they are each meant to take a card and then step through the door. ]
[ ... a long pause, as she just sort of tries to take in what's going on here, and then: ]
If you three make me take the Jester, I'm going to do my best to die and you're all going to have to stop me.
If you three make me take the Jester, I'm going to do my best to die and you're all going to have to stop me.
[ This is slightly alarming, but Jeanne understands soon enough this is one of those adventures that always end in injuries or a 10 year stare into an abyss. ]
Please do not. I will take it, if no one else wishes to.
[ It's fine. She doesn't mind. ]
We should all be careful either way.
Please do not. I will take it, if no one else wishes to.
[ It's fine. She doesn't mind. ]
We should all be careful either way.
I'm going with Handmaiden. Alphinaud clearly is the Jester.
[ don't be rude ]
[ don't be rude ]
[
the problem here is that Jeanne thinks Alphinaud is a sweet elf boy, and he has yet to earn her gentle bullying, but.
She looks like she's considering it?
She looks like she's considering it.
She is very seriously considering teasing him, but she may need a push. Hm. ]
the problem here is that Jeanne thinks Alphinaud is a sweet elf boy, and he has yet to earn her gentle bullying, but.
She looks like she's considering it?
She looks like she's considering it.
She is very seriously considering teasing him, but she may need a push. Hm. ]
[ Alphinaud clears his throat in a very "I'm right fucking here" manner. ]
I believe we have more important matters ahead of us than to worry overmuch of who gets what.
[ Except it totes matters, don't you dare give him jester. ]
I believe we have more important matters ahead of us than to worry overmuch of who gets what.
[ Except it totes matters, don't you dare give him jester. ]
[ There's a pause, then a sigh, resigned to his fate. ]
... Your left, then.
... Your left, then.
Guess that leaves us as handmaiden and uh, aide? [ to jeanne ]
Please pick whichever you'd like more.
[ It's no issue to Jeanne. ]
[ It's no issue to Jeanne. ]
[ he'll be over here taking his MOMENT OF VICTORY while they decide ]
Handmaiden for me. [ and she'll take the card. ]
Guess, uh. Let's... do this?
Guess, uh. Let's... do this?
[ she's got a sword... she guesses... hoo boy.
oh, also her spinosaurus. it's in the hood of her jacket, with her weasel, unfortunately. ]
oh, also her spinosaurus. it's in the hood of her jacket, with her weasel, unfortunately. ]
Very well.
[ Alright he's serious now, because he also realizes what this is, and what might lie ahead of them... And honestly he is really heckin' dreading this. ]
Brace yourselves, my friends. I fear the journey ahead of us will not be an easy one.
[ Alright he's serious now, because he also realizes what this is, and what might lie ahead of them... And honestly he is really heckin' dreading this. ]
Brace yourselves, my friends. I fear the journey ahead of us will not be an easy one.
[ As they pass through the door, they will see that all of their clothing has magically changed to reflect their new profession. "Francy what does that mean what does an aide look like" it is almost midnight I will search for visual representations later.
When they look at their cards, they will also find that there's now writing on the back of them. They each read: ]
THE LIBRARIAN
You have been caring for the royal library for years. You know more about the happenings of the castle than you let on, but most people don't actually notice that you're there. You clean up the messes no one else sees.
THE HANDMAIDEN
You did not want this job, but due to unfortunate circumstances, you now work as the king's handmaiden, although it really feels like you're more of a maid than anything. You have to quickly respond to the king's demands and keep them taken care of.
THE AIDE
You are the right hand of the king. You help them with their day to day items, and try to keep them happy so that they might not accidentally start a war. Again. While some may not trust your intentions, it does not phase you.
THE JESTER
You must keep the king happy. The king's level of entertainment revolves around you, and if you do not keep the king content, then their mood will worsen. Do not let this happen. The kingdom is at stake.
[ Going forward, they will see that this room has two doors. One to the left, and one to the right. They will know that they must split up here. If they try to stick together as a large group, they will not be able to advance.
Choose who is going left and who is going right. ]
When they look at their cards, they will also find that there's now writing on the back of them. They each read: ]
THE LIBRARIAN
You have been caring for the royal library for years. You know more about the happenings of the castle than you let on, but most people don't actually notice that you're there. You clean up the messes no one else sees.
THE HANDMAIDEN
You did not want this job, but due to unfortunate circumstances, you now work as the king's handmaiden, although it really feels like you're more of a maid than anything. You have to quickly respond to the king's demands and keep them taken care of.
THE AIDE
You are the right hand of the king. You help them with their day to day items, and try to keep them happy so that they might not accidentally start a war. Again. While some may not trust your intentions, it does not phase you.
THE JESTER
You must keep the king happy. The king's level of entertainment revolves around you, and if you do not keep the king content, then their mood will worsen. Do not let this happen. The kingdom is at stake.
[ Going forward, they will see that this room has two doors. One to the left, and one to the right. They will know that they must split up here. If they try to stick together as a large group, they will not be able to advance.
Choose who is going left and who is going right. ]
[ she just. looks down at her clothes, and sighs. ]
A king, huh. [ :unamused: ] I guess I'll go... left? Which is the less terrible option.
[ which is the worst option, please fuck lup up ]
A king, huh. [ :unamused: ] I guess I'll go... left? Which is the less terrible option.
[ which is the worst option, please fuck lup up ]
[ Jeanne, with AIDE, however the heck that looks like, and reads over the description. ]
It could be worse.
I'll try right, too. We should try to cover as much ground as we can.
It could be worse.
I'll try right, too. We should try to cover as much ground as we can.
[ ... Welp. Here goes. ]
Then that leaves me to go left with you, as well.
Then that leaves me to go left with you, as well.
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