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The Crow
[tw: furry]
Left to ponder Dahlia’s words, some of you linger in the courtyard a little longer. The crows that were around start to fly off into the forest behind the house. Your gaze follows them, and, standing on the other side of the fence that separates Vanderboom land from the rest of Rusty Lake, is…
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The Cubes
“I’m sure you’ve found those black cubes all around the place, right? Those power my alchemy, but I’ll need a good amount of them to do what I need to do. If you can gather enough cubes for me, then I will be willing to give you the ability to attempt to return home. Until then, I’m afraid you’re stuck here with me, which I assume you’re not particularly fans of.”
Sounds easy enough.
“Oh, and one more thing. The easiest way to harvest these cubes is from dead bodies.”
Oh no.
“I’m not saying that you have to murder each other, but it’ll be the fastest way if you really want to leave this abomination of a location. And I’m certain you’ll have other reasons to do the deed anyway. May you have a plentiful harvest.”
Before you can get her to elaborate, she’s off to who knows where, along with Miyuki, who gives you a face that just yells “I TOLD YOU SO” as she passes you by.
The Alchemist
As you wander down to the source of the animal noises, you notice that the rooms don’t seem as dusty as they were before. Maybe the tremors displaced the dust?
Well, whatever happened, you eventually come to the source of the racket: Edward and Harvey the Grey African Parrot making a mess in the courtyard. Dahlia and Miyuki are here too, along with…a heck ton of crows. Like, you’ve never seen this many crows in one place in your life, this is insane. Among the sea of black birds, you also notice that the red berry bush looks like it has been pushed slightly off center, and now in the center is a large circular podium made of white stone.
But before you could navigate through these birds and check the podium out, Dahlia beckons you over.
“Ah, you made it. I would have to apologize, though. That tremor may have been my fault.”
Miyuki just sighs next to her.
“Anyway, along with…altering the surrounding area, that burst may have exhausted my power. I’m sure a group of daring young adventurers would like to help me out?”
Oh boy, what could this be?
The Beginning
It’s been a few…hours? Days? It’s hard to tell in this place, but it’s been awhile since you’ve first arrived here. Everything about this place just feels like bad news, from Miyuki’s warning to Harvey’s black eggs to the strange lack of any reflective surfaces about.
What, are there vampires here or something?
But, as you were wandering around the house, you start to feel some tremors. At first they were small and easy to ignore, like some of the lighter tremors Japan tends to get at night that makes your headboards rattle like crazy, but then they slowly start to increase in intensity, to the point that some of the portraits on the walls are threatening to fall over. The house was already in a sorry state to begin with, but with this, it’s just going to get even worst.
Then, the tremors begin to subside.
…What was that? You take a moment to regain your composure, but then you hear a series of barking and squawking from outside.
Perhaps it’s best to check it out…
Feed the Birds | Ichigo | Prologue | RE: Game Start, ATTN: Yori
Truth be told, Ichigo felt very confused by what was going on.
They knew that sneaking into an apparently haunted and abandoned building was a bad idea, but they couldn’t just leave their fellow classmates alone. Thus, they’ve tagged along and now, they were inside the building, but… several things just didn’t match up.
First of all, there were actually occupants, despite the fact that the entire Vanderboom family had died several years ago. However, it was weird how the estate itself was in such a sorry state… or at least parts of it.
The next thing that was strange was outside - when Ichigo had looked out of a window, they’ve seen that their surroundings had changed. Ichigo might not be the brightest person to wander these realms, but they were pretty damn sure that there wasn’t an forest when they’ve come here.
The last thing - and probably the most unsettling one -, was the forbidding words of the maid Miyuki. What bodies were supposed to drop? That felt… very ominous. The harmonicist decided that they should be very cautious when exploring this place.
… Actually no, there was something else that had surprised them.
Why was a sparrow on their kasa?
Although it felt vaguely familiar, Ichigo doubted that it could’ve come from where they lived - however, the little feathery being felt comfortable enough to hang around them.
Well, in the end, they didn’t mind, so they let the bird do as it pleased.
…
A few hours later, Ichigo was sitting underneath the big tree outside, seemingly just relaxing as they let the bird - whom they just called simply ‘Sparrow’ - eat the seeds and grains from the bowl they were carrying.
Although there was an owlery present, there was nothing better than nature itself… even though it was rather misty. Still, they prefered to spend their time outside and no mist would move them away anytime soon.
As they were so quiet themselves, they picked up the sounds of footsteps fairly quickly and turned their head to the source of the noises. Patiently, they waited for who or what was coming - and thankfully, it was just one of their classmates. It would’ve been bad if it was some of those… questionable tenants that supposedly roamed around the area.
They bowed slightly, but remained seated.
“… G’day. Name’s Sanada Ichigo. ‘N ya?”
… How very much talkative.
Heck, the bird chirped even more than they’ve uttered words.
For the most part, Yori had been restricting his explorations to inside the manor. The change in surroundings and general atmosphere of the area around the mansion were unsettling, even for him. Not that inside was much better, especially considering their mishap with the sentient table.
Actually, everything about this situation was unsettling, and Yori did not like it.
There were some amongst the class that believed this to be some sort of elaborate prank, but Yori highly doubted that to be the case. This was some sort of kidnapping, Yori was sure of it, and he was determined to find answers.
Of course, his investigation into what, exactly, was going on couldn’t be completed if he didn’t look everywhere he was allowed. So, outside he went.
He’d only been walking for a short amount of time when he noticed he wasn’t the only one out here. Even with the mist, Ichigo’s attire was hard to miss. Yori was just going to let the other be, but instead they spoke up. Not one to be impolite, Yori returns the bow and smiles slightly at them.
“My name is Yori Omori. Greetings.”
That seems to be all he’s going to say, at first. After a second, however, he tilts his head a bit, looking at the sparrow perched atop Ichigo’s kasa.
“Does your sparrow have a name as well?”
He really, really likes birds.
The Map
During Miyuki’s tour, you’ve noticed maps of the whole house framed by the stairwells. This might be important to know…
Click here to view the map of the house.
Click here to view the area around the house.
The Maid
You’re surprised to see how spacious and well-kept the guest rooms are. All the windows and mirrors in them may have been either smashed or removed, but other than that, they’re well-kept. You’re also somewhat creeped out by the fact that it looks like they haven’t moved out any of the previous tenant's’ personal belongings.
At the end of her tour of the upper floors and after she has handed you all the keys to your respective rooms, she suddenly stops and turns to face the group of you.
“…You don’t know what you’ve done by coming back to this place, do you?”
Her words are cold and accusing. Have you really done something wrong by coming here? You’re not really sure.
“…Don’t say I didn’t warn you once the bodies start to drop.”
…What? Before you can ask her to clarify, she turns on her heel, and leaves you to ponder that. Edward barks as if in agreement and chases back to follow her.
…God, what have you gotten yourselves into?
The Fog
As Miyuki leads you to the upper floors, you have to constantly watch your step as Edward weaves excitedly around your legs. You come to the second floor balcony–which is wide open to the outside since the large window that covered it was entirely smashed–and you notice quite a peculiar sight.
…A forest, covered in fog. Wasn’t the city supposed to be right on the house’s doorstep? The fog is thick and you can barely see past it, but you can swear you feel something staring at you from the forest.
Edward growls in the direction of the broken window and starts nudging some of you away from it.
Perhaps…it is not polite to stare.
You hurry back to follow Miyuki, in the direction of the guest rooms.
The Lady
When you finally come to, you find yourself laying on a floor covered in a thick layer of dust. Looking around, you notice a few things. First, the rest of your class waking up around you. So they were already in the house? Probably. Second, the broken-down…ballroom? No, this looks more like just an over dramatic entrance hall that you’re in, except there’s rubble and broken glass everywhere.
Third, the two girls (and a dog) watching you as you push yourselves off the dusty floor.
“Arf!”
The dog darts over to every single one of you, excitedly sniffing and licking you like dogs do. For an old dog, he sure has a lot of energy.
“Ah, you’ve woken up.”
“…”
You weren’t exactly expecting this kind of welcome. Especially since you were sure there no one lived in this house anymore. The black haired girl seems to be dressed as a maid, while the blonde girl is dressed quite extravagantly, and…not quite this era. She gives you a rather respectful bow and smiles.
“I am Grand Alchemist Dahlia Vanderboom. On behalf of the Vanderboom family, I welcome you all to my estate.”
…Something definitely feels off about this. Weren’t all the Vanderbooms killed off years ago? Not to say, this place should have been abandoned…
“…Ahem. Miyuki dear, will you show our guests to their rooms? Edward, you as well.”
“…”
The maid, Miyuki, doesn’t say anything. She takes a step towards the stairs and looks back at all of you, as if expecting you to follow. The dog darts past her, kicking up clouds of dust on the way, and waits patiently at the top of the stairs.
The Corrupted
[music by Mel!]
The gate rattles when you try to tug it open. Is it stuck? Maybe the hinges are all rusted over or something.
As you ponder to yourself, a high pitch screech pulls you back into reality. Fight-or-flight instinct kicks in, and you scramble away from the door and the source of the scream: a tall, feminine figure standing tall at the other side of the gate. Her face seems to be covered in shadow, but two white glowing orbs stare you down, flickering curiously.
“Kah zabdam karoti?”
She speaks in a language most of you don’t recognize. Suddenly, the whole “stay at a haunted house for the night” idea sounds a bit like a bad deal. But before you can reply or run away, the girl hisses at you:
“Nidrā…”
And, quite unceremoniously, you lose consciousness.
The House
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Ah yes, the infamous Vanderboom Estate.
You’re not entirely sure how you learned about this place. Despite it supposedly being around for centuries, it wasn’t until just last week that the rumors really came to your attention: the massive estate right on the outskirts of the city where the entire Vanderboom family was slaughtered in the 70s, and where numerous ancient treasures and riches are hidden away in its depths.
Might as well check it out before city hall knocks it down next month, yeah?
You don’t quite remember who in your class suggested you come here in the first place. It’s only been the first couple of weeks of school, you haven’t really gotten to know everyone personally yet, and yet you’re all already going on an unofficial field trip. Hiroguchi-sensei was all up for it, saying how it would be a great way for you guys to really get to know each other, but she’s not the one heading over to a decrepit and probably haunted house after sunset.
Somehow, this just feels like a string of really bad decisions, but you can’t run away now. Plus, if you don’t show up and everyone else does, your classmates will worry. Or call you out for being a chicken. Either or.
So here you are, waiting by the front gate. The others sure are taking their time, as the sky gets darker and darker. Or maybe they’re already in the house? Who knows. Either way, you eventually get tired of standing here waiting for everyone, and so you try to tug the gate open.
howdy ny’all, i’m ley, i’m 21, and im agender and use they/them pronouns. i’m plaing yori omori, shsl geneticist. currently, i’m in fallen peak and survival despair 2, meaning this game has put me in a Spooky Trifecta. recently, i was in bdb2 as asa, cd2 as felix, and song of dissent as remy. my triggers/squicks are eating disorders, talking about weight / dieting (esp. ooc), emetophobia (vomit), sexual assault, and underage pregnancy
yori is pretty well known in the science field! they made a breakthrough regarding some Vague Thing about chromosomes and genetic diseases. i’m... not good w science, hence why it’s vague aha. so i guess if ur oc is into Science Stuff they’ve probably heard of them! if ur oc is into art, their sister shiori is a successful watercolor artist.
OC Aesthetic: Yori Omori
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Garbage kids
Ukukuku… It seems as if we have quite the group of visitors here, Edward! What a rare commodity. As a member of the Vanderboom clan, I will be sure to serve you all with the hospitality only those from Rusty Lake can provide!
Yuki Akiyama, Psychologist
Leong Bae, Korean Drama Actor
Nina Brunelle, Plus Sized Model
Margaux Delacroix, Molecular Biologist
Chika Frietas, Street Performer
Ashley Graves, FX Makeup Artist
Etsuko Hatsu, Fashion Designer
Rumi Komaeda, Shoujo Mangaka
Arlechenno di Mercurio, Stage Magician
Zenjirou Okasan, Clockworker
Yori Omori, Geneticist
Orfila, Toxicologist
Ichigo Sanada, Harmonicist
Shino Shiraishi, Voice Actor
₊*ˈ˚·Aiko☆Starlight·˚ˈ*₊, Magical Girl
Yurei Yuasa, Calligrapher
…What a shame…
