Cassies Palace 5-Fixed

@@*Marynote: Day 1 content separated into their own parts.
[21:24]	<[GM]Mary>	Last time, on Metal Maid Solid!
[21:26]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	"...Metal Maid?!"
[21:26]	<[GM]Mary>	Dinner n' stuff. It was starting. There's like, steak, and, salad, and herbs, and probably gravy and stuff too. It's going to be awesome. No mashed potatoes, though :<
[21:27]	<[Dune]Valea>	(don't worry Mary, i can make some mashed potatoes for you later~)
[21:27]	<[PYG]Victoria>	(Watch you mouth, boy!)
[21:27]	<[Dune]Valea>	(sorry~)
[21:29]	<[GM]Mary>	So uh... yeah. What was I doing? I guess we could just start the game now.
[21:32]	<[GM]Mary>	[for real you guys!]
[21:34]	<Tetrominon>	[SUDDENLY THE BEETLES INVADE AND EVERYONE GETS EATEN THE END]
*Marynote: The following picks up exactly where it left off in Session Four.
[21:33]	<[Dune]Valea>	ah, when i do make it, should i style it after your other dress?
[21:33]	<[Dune]Valea>	or do you want something different?
[21:33]	<[huh]Isabella>	Whatever~
[21:34]	* [Dune]Valea	speaks to Isabella as she helps arrange and finish preparing side-dishes.
[21:34]	<[Dune]Valea>	alright, then.
[21:38]	* [huh]Isabella	helps as best she can in her miniature form.
[21:41]	* [Dune]Valea	seems to be relaxing just a little and her form less tense as she works on finishing preparations for the meal.
[21:41]	* Cassandra	beams to Isabella: /How's dinner coming along? Having any trouble?/
[21:43]	* [huh]Isabella	/It's done~ Come quickly, I'm hungryyy~/
[21:43]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	makes her rounds throughout the house, checking on the other maids, the outdoors, and then comes back and takes up her usual duty of watching over Cassandra.
[21:44]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	I'm done~. How's it going for you two?
[21:44]	<[Dune]Valea>	yeah, the tray's all ready and everything, here.
[21:44]	* [Dune]Valea	sighs.
[21:44]	<[Dune]Valea>	I hope Cassandra will like it...
[21:44]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Yeah, me too.
[21:44]	<[huh]Isabella>	I'm sure she will!
[21:45]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Well, maybe we should get the dining room set up.
[21:45]	* [Dune]Valea	seems to relax minutely upon hearing their comments.
[21:45]	* [Dune]Valea	then nods.
[21:45]	<[Dune]Valea>	yes, let's.
[21:45]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sends back: /Alright, I'll be right along./
[21:46]	* [Dune]Valea	opens a cupboard and retrieves plates, moving then into the Dining Room to set them.
[21:47]	* [Tesla]Enrica	gets glasses and moves them into the dining room, then makes a second trip for silverware.
[21:47]	* [huh]Isabella	meanwhile, in anticipation of food, goes back to her clothes and resumes her larger size, clothing herself then helping with the plates.
[21:50]	* [Dune]Valea	respectfully looks away as Isabella gets dressed, continuing slightly hindered in her duties.
[21:51]	* [Dune]Valea	accepts Isabella's help once she is done dressing, though.
[21:52]	<[Dune]Valea>	thanks.
[21:52]	<[huh]Isabella>	No problem~
[21:53]	<[huh]Isabella>	But... it's so hard when big. I dunno how humans stand it.
[21:53]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Hm? Stand what?
[21:54]	* [Dune]Valea	stops and ponders for a moment.
[21:55]	<[Dune]Valea>	i guess it would be fun to be that small, but...
[21:55]	* [Dune]Valea	purses her lips as she looks at herself while twirling a bit.
[21:55]	<[huh]Isabella>	Well, big people can just be so... clumsy, y'know? Hard to do anything when you're huge.
[21:56]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	We're still pretty small, though. Guess I wouldn't know.
[21:56]	<[Dune]Valea>	hm, i can't do that~.
[21:57]	* [Dune]Valea	seems to pout a little at the fact she can't change size at will.
[22:01]	* [Gtz]Cassie	ties her hair up and fits herself into a comfortable dark grey longsleeve and sweat pants. She contemplates taking off that little black bra she's gotten attached to, but quickly decides against it. Once she's satisfied, she searches fruitlessly for some houseshoes, and figures two pairs of socks will do fine against the frozen floors of the house.
[22:03]	* [Gtz]Cassie	she also leaves her room and heads towards the dining room.
[22:02]	* [Dune]Valea	sighs and continues working.
[22:02]	<[Dune]Valea>	this size works, though.
[22:02]	<[Dune]Valea>	'just have to use a stool to get to stuff, sometimes.
[22:03]	<[huh]Isabella>	I guess so, since everything here is made for big people...
[22:06]	* [Dune]Valea	takes note of how she's not much taller than the table.
[22:06]	<[Dune]Valea>	it really is.
[22:07]	* [Tesla]Enrica	smiles and shrugs.
[22:07]	* [Gtz]Cassie	enters, trailing the wall with her fingertips.
[22:09]	<[huh]Isabella>	Cassie~
[22:10]	* [Gtz]Cassie	smiles, and calls back.
[22:11]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Hey Izzy. Mind giving me a hand?
[22:12]	<[huh]Isabella>	Alright~
[22:12]	* [huh]Isabella	takes Cassie's hand, and helps her to the table.
[22:15]	<[huh]Isabella>	You know, it'd be easier if you just used my eyes.
[22:15]	* [PYG]Victoria	wanders into the dining room.
[22:15]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Oh...It's time for dinner already?
[22:16]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Mm. It isn't as easy as when we're sitting on the couch, flipping through magazines...
[22:16]	* [Gtz]Cassie	takes her seat.
[22:17]	* [Dune]Valea	takes her seat silently, wondering how to handle things. She then decides that not mentioning earlier would probably work for the best.
[22:18]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	I'll bring out the salad, then.
[22:18]	* [Tesla]Enrica	proceeds, and then takes her seat.
[22:18]	* [huh]Isabella	takes her seqat as well, staring at the arranged meal.
[22:18]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	drops silently from the ceiling into one of the empty seats beside Cassandra, quickly sizing up to her full 3-foot height.
[22:23]	* [Gtz]Cassie	listens to the droplets of thoughts rippling through her mind. . o ( Hmm, looks like Valea's still scared... Oh, hello, Krupsie. )
[22:24]	* [PYG]Victoria	takes the nearest empty seat in silence.
[22:27]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Are... any of you religious? If you would like to say a grace, I'll respect that, but honestly I don't care for words before a meal.
[22:28]	* [Dune]Valea	speaks while closing her eyes and grasping her hands together, though not for religious reasons.
[22:28]	<[Dune]Valea>	thanks.
[22:29]	* [Dune]Valea	's hands can be seen to be gripping each other just a bit too tightly as she fights to reason with herself and remain calm.
[22:30]	* [Dune]Valea	remains silent now, though breathing more heavily than usual.
[22:30]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	closes her eyes and raises a fist high in the air, and then nods at Valea's brief grace.
[22:31]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	lowers it, and opens her eye's , looking almost warm and full of cheer.
[22:31]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sighs and shrugs. Doesn't matter if they say them or not, she's hears it anyway.
[22:32]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	That is to say, scowling in an almost friendly manner.
[22:32]	* [Tesla]Enrica	nods respectfully at Valea, but doesn't change her posture
[22:33]	* [huh]Isabella	is already well on her way into the meal.
[22:34]	* [Dune]Valea	opens her eyes and releases her hands, using them now to silently dig into the meal though her thoughts are still aswim with chaos:
[22:34]	* [Tesla]Enrica	starts eating, allowing herself to relax some.
[22:35]	* [Dune]Valea	instinctual demands to run away, conflicted by knowledge that Cassandra's a good person, conflicted again by remembrance of the psionic intrusion.
[22:36]	* [Dune]Valea	's mind continues back and forth, certainly near some fragile border...
[22:36]	* [Gtz]Cassie	eats her food, but has trouble swallowing.
[22:38]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	's professional appearance seems to slip as she eats, and she mows her way through the salad at a lightning pace.
[22:40]	* [Gtz]Cassie	also has a little trouble cutting. Steaks weren't made for blind people, apparently.
[22:41]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	So...
[22:42]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Have you started to settle in yet, Cassandra?...
[22:42]	* [Tesla]Enrica	speaks a little nervously, but is mostly rather calm.
[22:42]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Hmm?
[22:45]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	It's tough to explain, I suppose, but are you feeling a little more comfortable now that you've spent some more time here? You struck me as a little uncomfortable when you first came in... I think...
[22:46]	* [Gtz]Cassie	twists her lip, but continues trying to part the red meat.
[22:47]	* [Dune]Valea	takes a slightly shuddering breath as she continues eating and manages to largely calm herself.
[22:47]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	It's been a long trip. However, this is my home where I've lived my whole life.
[22:47]	<[huh]Isabella>	Need some help with that?
[22:47]	* [PYG]Victoria	starts with salad first, eating in a rather conservative manner.
[22:48]	* [huh]Isabella	looks at Cassie's fumbling with the food.
[22:48]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	eyes the steak, then sets to it with great gusto, chopping it to pieces with fairy-sized silverware, and devouring it with a look of delight.
[22:48]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	No, I'm fine...
[22:49]	* [Dune]Valea	's mind echoes more stably now. 'there's no reason to run away, and i want to be Cassandra's friend...'
[22:51]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	It's a very nice place. I find it quite pleasant, but...
[22:51]	* [Gtz]Cassie	a cruel joke crosses her mind. She decides to act on it.
[22:51]	* [Dune]Valea	then seems to relax a bit as she takes a deep breath and opens her eyes, waiting for a chance to ask Cassandra what she thinks of this cooking.
[22:52]	* [Gtz]Cassie	echoes to Valea: /Please don't run. Wild wolves stretch out for miles around the manor./
[22:53]	* [Dune]Valea	visibly jumps a bit as her fear peaks for a moment, but just as quickly abates.
[22:53]	* [Dune]Valea	thinks to Cassandra: /a-ah, please don't scare me like that./
[22:53]	* [PYG]Victoria	finishes with her salad and moves on to the steak. This time eating with a little more vigor than the previous plate.
[22:53]	* [Dune]Valea	: /and i won't, don't worry./
[22:54]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	...I don't know. I guess I don't know what to think of the decoration. It's certainly not bad, just struck me as kind of... traditional, I guess.
[22:58]	* [Gtz]Cassie	smirks a little bit at Valea's mental-comment.
[22:58]	* [huh]Isabella	continues eating at a rapid pace, as though in an eating contest with Krupskaya
[22:59]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	My father enjoyed fine art, I suppose. This mansion's been standing for almost seventy-five years now, and it's collected a lot of... stuff... in between.
[23:01]	* [Gtz]Cassie	resists the urge to say "junk"
[23:01]	* [Dune]Valea	eats a little more, but then adds to her mental comment: /can't be friends if i'm far away, right?/
[23:02]	* [Gtz]Cassie	slices at the steak with some vigor. /Why are you so insistent? We've just met./
[23:05]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	finishes the steak, and settles back happily. ...Again, comparatively so.
[23:05]	* [huh]Isabella	ends at about the same time.
[23:05]	* [Dune]Valea	's heart rate increases slightly, as she becomes minutely nervous. /because you're a nice person, and .../
[23:06]	* [Tesla]Enrica	finishes, looking a little thoughtful.
[23:06]	* [Dune]Valea	doesn't quite have everything on her plate yet finished due to her slow eating and silent conversation.
[23:09]	* [huh]Isabella	looks at her plate.
[23:09]	<[huh]Isabella>	Are there seconds?
[23:10]	* [PYG]Victoria	has an empty plate but still chews, only realizing she's been chewing on the bone. She discreetly remove it using a table napkin, depositing it back onto her plate.
[23:10]	* [Gtz]Cassie	finishes a bite, and smiles at Isabella.
[23:10]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	You can have the rest of mine, if you want. I think I'm full.
[23:11]	<[huh]Isabella>	Are you sure, Cassie? You need to make sure to eat plenty, or else you won't grow!
[23:11]	* [Dune]Valea	speaks in affirmation.
[23:12]	<[Dune]Valea>	that's right, but can i ask you something?
[23:12]	<[Dune]Valea>	sorry to butt in.
[23:12]	* [Dune]Valea	looks slightly sheepish as she says this.
[23:12]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Hm?
[23:13]	<[Dune]Valea>	ah, how did you like it?
[23:13]	* [Gtz]Cassie	beams to Isabel: /One more year, sweetheart. Then, you'll never catch up~/
[23:13]	<[Dune]Valea>	sorry if it was a little hard to eat.
[23:14]	* [huh]Isabella	/At the rate you're going, dear, you might need ten times that~/
[23:14]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Oh? Oh, it's very good. I'm quite the hypocrite, really. I couldn't expect to eat a decent meal without servants... God knows Isabel and I can't cook.
[23:15]	<[huh]Isabella>	Whaaaaat
[23:15]	* [huh]Isabella	puffs out her cheeks.
[23:16]	* [Dune]Valea	chuckles a bit and smiles slightly.
[23:16]	<[Dune]Valea>	i'm glad you liked it, then.
[23:16]	* [PYG]Victoria	downs a whole glass of water.
[23:17]	* [Dune]Valea	sees Victoria's radical action, and addresses her.
[23:18]	<[Dune]Valea>	wait, i hope it wasn't too dry?
[23:18]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sends to Valea and Enrica: /That reminds me. Don't let Isabel use the stove or touch a knife. Ever./
[23:19]	* [Dune]Valea	replies: /Thanks for the advice./
[23:20]	* [Tesla]Enrica	thinks in return: /Sure, got it./
[23:21]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Well, I'm finished. Thank you all, it was a very nice meal. I think I'll be heading to bed now... Make sure your beds have adequate blankets, the nights can get very cold out here.
[23:22]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Very well, let us know if you need anything.
[23:22]	* [huh]Isabella	eyes Cassie's plate moodily. When it does become apparent that Cassie really isn't going to eat any more, she finishes it off.
[23:23]	<[Dune]Valea>	yes, please do.
[23:24]	* [Gtz]Cassie	thinks to Isabel: /Oh, Izzy... Where will you be sleeping tonight?/
[23:24]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	frowns at Cassandra's lack of appetite, but puts it down to a rocky start to her first day here... hopefully.
[23:25]	* [huh]Isabella	/I dunno. But do you want me to help you back to your room?/
[23:27]	* [Gtz]Cassie	gets up, and starts off.
[23:27]	* [Gtz]Cassie	/No, I can get there fine. I was just wondering.../
[23:27]	* [Dune]Valea	relaxes a bit, and ventures to bid farewell to Cassandra for the night.
[23:27]	<[Dune]Valea>	Goodnight then, Cassandra.
[23:28]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Goodnight...
[23:28]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Oh, no, it isn't dry. I just drink a lot of water.
[23:29]	* [Dune]Valea	relaxes just a bit more.
[23:29]	<[Dune]Valea>	ah, good.
[23:29]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Goodnight, Cassandra, sleep well.
[23:30]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	picks up her silverware and plate, and flies out of there, depositing them gently into the sink, then shrinks down, hops into the shaft for oven ventilation ducting, and threads her way through until she locates Cassandra, and follows her through the house.
[23:31]	* [huh]Isabella	/Ah, alright. I think... I'll be in the room next to yours, like usual. I'm not in the mood to wander tonight./
[23:32]	* [Gtz]Cassie	frowns a little at this, but continues on all the same.
[23:32]	* [Gtz]Cassie	/alright then. Goodnight./
[23:33]	* [Dune]Valea	collects the rest of the plates and dishware, depositing them for washing in the kitchen when they awaken.
[23:35]	* [Gtz]Cassie	eventually finds her room after slowly ascending the stairs, and hops up on her bed that's way too huge for one girl. It could like, hold ten, easy.
[23:35]	* [Dune]Valea	then returns to the dining room, and speaks to Enrica.
[23:35]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sighs. . o ( This bed is so lonely... )
[23:36]	<[Dune]Valea>	i might as well go to bed, now.
[23:36]	<[Dune]Valea>	Goodnight, i'm going to find a room and sleep...
[23:36]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Yeah, that's probably a good idea.
[23:36]	* [Dune]Valea	yawns as she realizes some of her own tiredness.
[23:37]	<[Dune]Valea>	seeya in the morning, then...
[23:38]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Alright. Want me to wake you up?
[23:39]	<[Dune]Valea>	ah.
[23:39]	<[Dune]Valea>	yeah, that'd help me.
[23:39]	<[Dune]Valea>	thanks.
[23:39]	* [Dune]Valea	smiles a bit towards Enrica.
[23:40]	* [Tesla]Enrica	smiles in return, then nods and starts to head off.
[23:40]	* [Dune]Valea	takes off in the direction of what is to be her own room, but then stops and follows Enrica.
[23:41]	<[Dune]Valea>	if i'm far away, you won't be able to find and wake me up, right?
[23:41]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	I suppose that's true.
[23:41]	* [huh]Isabella	/Remember, Cassie, if you need anything, just call./
[23:42]	* [Gtz]Cassie	/well, maybe... no, nevermind./
[23:43]	* [Dune]Valea	stops and peeks in a room as she and Enrica walk, thinking it to her satisfaction.
[23:43]	* [Gtz]Cassie	pulls herself under. Damn, these blankets are SO thick and warm.
[23:44]	<[Dune]Valea>	i'm gonna sleep in here, if that's fine.
[23:45]	* [Dune]Valea	stands halfway within the door, awaiting Enrica's response.
[23:45]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Sure, I'll just take the room next to it.
[23:45]	* [huh]Isabella	/Alright. Good night, Cassie~/
[23:45]	* [Dune]Valea	nods and smiles lightly.
[23:45]	<[Dune]Valea>	thanks.
[23:45]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Have a nice night, Valea, see you in the morning.
[23:46]	* [Dune]Valea	then yawns.
[23:46]	<[Dune]Valea>	you too.
[23:46]	* [Dune]Valea	hugs Enrica briefly, and then releases to enter her own room.
[23:48]	* [huh]Isabella	broadcasts a thought unintentionally: /That girl holds herself back too much.../
[23:50]	* [Gtz]Cassie	/hmm? What girl?/
[23:52]	* [huh]Isabella	Catches her surprise at being overheard. Overthought? /You, obviously./
[23:53]	* [Tesla]Enrica	goes back to her previous room to fetch a few of her things.
[23:54]	* [Gtz]Cassie	/I don't hold myself back enough. You've seen how Valea's been acting since we talked.../
[23:54]	* [Dune]Valea	closes the door, turns off the lights, and does not bother to fetch anything, as she has little.
[23:55]	* [Dune]Valea	then kneels in the middle of the room, closing her eyes and focusing in preparation for her nightly ritual...
[23:58]	* [Tesla]Enrica	returns, with changes of uniform and a few other things. She sets them down and loosens her tie once she walks into her room, then sits down on the bed.
[00:00]	* [Dune]Valea	remains still as a small flock of soft, multicolored lights surround her, silently offering a chorus of disjointed whispers.
[00:02]	* [Tesla]Enrica	notices the activities in the other room, and though she turns in the direction out of curiosity decides to not yet intervene.
[00:03]	* [Gtz]Cassie	becomes acutely aware of a small crowd of voices in her head. She can't quite make any of them out, but it's annoying all the same.
[00:05]	* [PYG]Victoria	decides to wander the halls a little more to get a feel for her new home now with dinner over and done with.
[00:09]	<[GM]Mary>	[Day 0 End!]
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@@[00:10]	<[GM]Mary>	Cassie's Palace, Day One: "Twisted Sister"
[00:20]	<[GM]Mary>	Humans: You dream unusually of the mansion, mainly of Isabel and talking to several well dressed servants and guests in the house. The place is also much better lit and furnished, unlike the cold, dark manor you've spent the night in. You don't remember much aside from that and playing pranks on a few of the servants, though the method by which, you cannot attribute.
[00:24]	<[GM]Mary>	The sun comes up. It's going to be a beautiful day! Probably.

@@*Marynote: The following events occur simultaneously, and have been divided for your reading pleasure.
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@@A Fairy Early Morning - Isabella, Krupskaya, and Cassandra
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[00:26]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sits up, unaware of the knocks, but tries to recall her dream... shoot, it's already gone.
[00:27]	* [huh]Isabella	is sound asleep.
[00:28]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	is perched on Cassandra's headboard, looking down at her with her usual deadpan expression.
[00:29]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Bountiful tidings and bright mornings, Greater Comrade.
[00:30]	* [Gtz]Cassie	jerks, unaware of the person above her.
[00:31]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	!?... Oh, Krupskaya...
[00:31]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	You... startled me. Were you there all night?
[00:31]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Are you rested?
[00:32]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	...No, only in the last two hours.
[00:32]	* [Gtz]Cassie	yawns loudly.
[00:33]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	That's... ah, nevermind. Could you do me a favor?
[00:34]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Very likely.
[00:36]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Could you go tell the other girls where the baths are? Hopefully, the pipes aren't frozen, and I imagine they'd like to freshen up for the start of the day.
[00:39]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	nods, though with a little reservation showing.
[00:39]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	At once.
[00:40]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	light-balls for speed, and zips out of the room in a shiny blur.
[00:41]	* [Gtz]Cassie	sighs and slowly crawls out of bed. . o ( Darn it, it's cold... maybe I should just jump in bed with Isabel... )
[00:44]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	darts into Isabella's room and looks for the other fairy.
[00:44]	* [huh]Isabella	is curled up in bed.
[00:46]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Bah, too soft.
[00:46]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	flits out of the room and heads for Enrica and Valea's quarters.
[00:48]	* [Gtz]Cassie	puts on a robe over her bed clothes and starts to head across the hall to Isabel's room, intent on waking her herself.
[00:53]	* [Gtz]Cassie	opens Isabel's door slowly.
[00:53]	* [Gtz]Cassie	cups an ear, awaiting a snore...
[00:54]	* [huh]Isabella	snores, almost obligingly.
[00:55]	* [Gtz]Cassie	pumps her little fist, and tiptoes over to Isabel's bed...
[01:01]	* [Gtz]Cassie	climbs in, leaning in close to Isabel, following her little breaths.
[01:03]	* [huh]Isabella	unconsciously moves closer to Cassie, attracted to her warmth.
[01:04]	* [Gtz]Cassie	smiles and pets Izzy's hair a little bit.
[01:05]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Izzy... Izzy~... Wake up, Isabella~
[01:05]	<[huh]Isabella>	NnnnNnNn.
[01:08]	* [Gtz]Cassie	pulls the covers back and tips Isabel over on her back. She brings her shirt/dress up high enough to reveal her belly, and waits.
[01:08]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Izzy~ you better wake up~
[01:09]	* [huh]Isabella	stirs a bit, but remains asleep.
[01:10]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Oh-kay~
[01:15]	* [Gtz]Cassie	takes a deep breath, bringing her lips down to Isabel's belly... and blows on it with all her might.
[01:16]	* [huh]Isabella	wake up suddenly, with a small gasp.
[01:17]	<[huh]Isabella>	Wha- Cassie?!
[01:17]	* [Gtz]Cassie	puts her hand over her mouth, trying to contain laughter.
[01:18]	<[huh]Isabella>	What was that for?
[01:19]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	It was for you, obviously~
[01:20]	<[huh]Isabella>	Uuuu...
[01:21]	* [huh]Isabella	latches on to Cassandra.
[01:21]	<[huh]Isabella>	That was mean, you know?
[01:22]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	hahaha, I guess I'm just a mean girl~
[01:23]	* [huh]Isabella	lets out a huge yawn.
[01:24]	<[huh]Isabella>	What time is it?
[01:25]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Time to get up.
[01:26]	* [Gtz]Cassie	takes off the robe and climbs in bed, pulling up the covers.
[01:26]	<[huh]Isabella>	But you're getting back into bed!
[01:28]	<[Gtz]Cassie>	Shhh. This is called "sleeping in". Don't let the grown-ups hear you.
[01:29]	<[huh]Isabella>	I'm technically the grownup here.
[01:30]	* [Gtz]Cassie	grabs Isabel around the neck and rolls over, pretending to snore.
[01:31]	<[huh]Isabella>	Uwah!
[01:32]	* [huh]Isabella	struggles a bit, but to no avail.
[01:34]	* [Gtz]Cassie	grins, deciding to steal away a few more minutes before getting up for real.
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@@Welcome to Suntime - Enrica, Valea, and Krupskaya
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[00:30]	* [Dune]Valea	still lies well asleep, tired from the previous day.
[00:37]	* [Tesla]Enrica	stirs, and quickly proceeds to get up and changed.
[00:38]	* [Tesla]Enrica	, although rather disheveled and wearing neither her necktie or vest, proceeds to Valea's room.
[00:39]	* [Tesla]Enrica	starts moving Valea in an effort to get her up, despite being half-asleep herself.
[00:40]	* [Dune]Valea	groans slightly.
[00:40]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Valea...? C'mon, get up...
[00:40]	<[Dune]Valea>	nnnn...
[00:41]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Valea, come on... If you don't get up I'll use a gunshot...
[00:42]	* [Dune]Valea	reacts groggily, but almost seems awake.
[00:44]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Alright, I'll count from ten. If you're not up by then I'll go get my gun, so...
[00:45]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	Ten...
[00:46]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	...Nine...
[00:48]	* [Tesla]Enrica	grabs Valea's shoulder and gently shakes it.
[00:48]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	...eight...come on...
[00:48]	* [Dune]Valea	feebly shifts herself, partially moving the sheets away from herself.
[00:50]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	bursts out of the freestanding wardrobe in their room, and looks at the pair of them. She resizes to three feet, scowling a little.
[00:51]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	...She is not waking?
[00:52]	<[Tesla]Enrica>	No, I was counting down and was going to put a gunshot out the window if she didn't, but if you've got an idea...
[00:52]	* [Dune]Valea	shifts sleepily in bed, mouthing to herself a little.
[00:53]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	leans over to Valea's ear.
[00:53]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Comrade Valea... can you hear me...?
[00:54]	* [Dune]Valea	reacts minutely.
[00:55]	<[Dune]Valea>	here...something~...
[00:57]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	pokes Valea.
[00:57]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	Wake up.
[00:58]	* [Dune]Valea	just shifts again, turing her back to the two trying to wake her.
[01:01]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	has had enough of pussyfooting about. The Especially Respected Comrade is not being guarded. Who knows what could happen?
[01:01]	* [Atai]Krupskaya	seizes ahold of Valea's sheets, and hauls on them, hard. whether she pulls them or the girl off the bed does not matter. It's the effect that counts. Doing so, she yells at the top of her lungs in Valea's ear, irritation lending her vocal strength.
[01:01]	<[Atai]Krupskaya>	WELCOME TO SUNTIME, COMRADE! ARISE OR I SHALL FEED YOU TO BABA YAGA HERSELF!
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@@Arrival - Victoria and Tabitha
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[00:26]	* [Owen]-------	knocks lightly on the heavy doors of the white mansion. The taps die quickly in the cavernous halls.
[00:27]	* [PYG]Victoria	resumed her mansion roaming when she woke up. She hears faint knocking from her location.
[00:28]	* [PYG]Victoria	hurries her pace to the mansion's front hall. A visitor already?
[00:29]	* [Owen]-------	continues to knock, but the taps become slow and lethargic. They eventually stop.
[00:29]	* [PYG]Victoria	manages to get to the doors as the knocks die away. She opens them.
[00:32]	* [Owen]-------	stands at the doorstep of the palace. A tired and bedraggled girl stands there, her coat and skirt ripped to shreds and blood soaking them through. Her hair, once done up in beautiful ringlets, is frizzled and lank. She breathes slowly, as if it takes tremendous effort.
[00:32]	<[Owen]------->	"Is this�the house of Andrei Tetromi?"
[00:33]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Err, yes...But, what the bloody hell happened to you?
[00:35]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	�Wolves. Several. First aid would be helpful. But�Lord and Lady Tetromi�Do they, live here?�
[00:35]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	clutches her arm, blood dripping freely down it.
[00:36]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Right, well, get in then. Did they follow you?
[00:36]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	�No. Two dead. Last one wounded. I doubt it.�
[00:38]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"Now...Tetromi, please. Is this the right house?"
[00:38]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Yes, it is.
[00:38]	* [PYG]Victoria	shuts the door behind the wounded girl.
[00:39]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	looks around at the cavernous interior, showing little sings of emotion other than pain.
[00:39]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	�...I will speak with your master, at once. Aid can wait.�
[00:40]	<[PYG]Victoria>	No, it can't. I can't have you walking around ruddy bloodying up the carpet.
[00:40]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	stares at the red footprints she made on the floor.
[00:41]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"...They can be cleaned."
[00:43]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Not when everyone else is still asleep. I do not wish to have the mistress awaken to see blood in her home.
[00:43]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	's legs begin to weaken, and she falls upon Victoria unintentionally, staining her uniform with the blood of both human and wolf.
[00:43]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"Ughh..."
[00:43]	* [PYG]Victoria	grabs the girl before she falls any further.
[00:44]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Right. That settles it.
[00:44]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	grits her teeth and tries to stand with her own power.
[00:45]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"Tetromi...I must, see, Tetromi..."
[00:45]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"Promised...Mother..."
[00:45]	* [PYG]Victoria	responds sternly,
[00:45]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Not until we treat those wounds.
[00:45]	<[PYG]Victoria>	I won't hear anymore of this until after, so pardon me for this...
[00:45]	* [PYG]Victoria	picks up the girl, one arm across the back of her shoulders and the other behind the knees.
[00:46]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	struggles feebly, but is far too weak to mount any resistance.
[00:49]	* [PYG]Victoria	quickly makes for the infirmary. It should be toward the back of the mansion...Yes, that's where she saw it.
[00:51]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	turns her face towards the one holding her.
[00:51]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"So...you clean the mansion...who cleans you? Another servant?"
[00:51]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"How funny that would be..."
[00:52]	* [PYG]Victoria	hears the girl speaking, but the thumping of her heart almost drowns out the words in her hurry. She takes a moment to respond.
[00:53]	<[PYG]Victoria>	I'm afraid...*huff*...I wouldn't know...*hah*...I just started working here.
[00:53]	<[PYG]Victoria>	There!
[00:53]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	grins lamely.
[00:54]	* [PYG]Victoria	spots the door to the infirmary, the door's still open, thank goodness.
[00:54]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"A new hire...What luck. I am to be treated by an amateur."
[00:54]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"If you kill me, be sure to not tell your master...Might not be very good for you."
[00:55]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"I've heard incompetence is punishable in maids..."
[00:57]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Quite the attitude you have there, despite all the blood you're letting out.
[00:57]	* [PYG]Victoria	smiles, despite the comment.
[00:58]	* [PYG]Victoria	slows down to a quick walk as she enters the infirmary, depositing the girl onto an empty bed.
[00:59]	<[PYG]Victoria>	You misunderstand. I may be new to this mansion, but servitude is something I'm quite familiar with.
[01:01]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	barely nods, but makes no response as she closes her eyes, trying to ignore the pain.
[01:01]	* [PYG]Victoria	goes over to the desk, rifling through drawers picking out bandages, swabs of cotton, and a bottle of antiseptic.
[01:05]	* [PYG]Victoria	carries all the necessary items and goes to the girl's side.
[01:07]	<[PYG]Victoria>	I'll have to remove your clothes...
[01:07]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	grunts and nods.
[01:07]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"...I don't mind."
[01:07]	* [PYG]Victoria	thinks for a moment, and gets up to shut the door.
[01:08]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	mumbles to herself, unintelligible to all but her own ears.
[01:08]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	�I made it, Mother. I found his house��
[01:09]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	�Are you�pleased?�
[01:09]	* [PYG]Victoria	proceeds to disrobe the girl, careful not to make any contact with any of the wounds.
[01:10]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	's body is pale and thin, covered with innumerable bruises and cuts. Some are bandaged with pieces of her own shirt, but poorly.
[01:11]	* [PYG]Victoria	decides to take care of the wounds covered in the makeshift bandages first, deducing they are probably more severe.
[01:12]	<[PYG]Victoria>	I don't know how much you're hurting already, but you're going to feel some stinging.
[01:12]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	"Used to it."
[01:12]	<[PYG]Victoria>	You'd better be.
[01:14]	* [PYG]Victoria	wets cotton ball with antiseptic and proceeds to dab it on the wound's surface.
[01:14]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	grimaces and makes a sharp hiss, but little else.
[01:15]	* [PYG]Victoria	continues the process, finally removing her apron to soak up blood until she finally cleans and dresses the girl's injuries.
[01:18]	* [PYG]Victoria	the tension from her shoulders melts away a little as she finishes wrapping up the final bandage and sighs.
[01:19]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	tests the range of her movement with the numerous gauze wrappings. Combined with the pain of movement, is isn't very much.
[01:20]	* [PYG]Victoria	sits down on the floor by the side of the bed, replacing her rolled up sleeves.
[01:20]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Don't push yourself.
[01:21]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	feels at ease for the first time in months, having finally reached her destination for reasons unknown. She begins to feel herself drifting in and out of consciousness.
[01:21]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	fights with herself to stay awake, considering every moment critical for her.
[01:22]	* [PYG]Victoria	gets up to pull a chair up next to the bed, sitting on it instead of the floor.
[01:23]	<[PYG]Victoria>	You should sleep if you're tired.
[01:24]	* [Owen]StrangeGirl	knows it to be a losing battle, and gives up the fight. Before drifting to sleep, she tells the woman next to her something.
[01:24]	<[Owen]StrangeGirl>	�Mmmnn�Tell Lord Tetromi�Abigail�s dead, and she said�said�Tabitha should be with her father��
[01:25]	* [Owen]Tabitha	falls to sleep.
[01:25]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Ah, so I take it you're Tabitha.
[01:25]	* [PYG]Victoria	waits for a response before realizing the girl had already dozed off.
[01:27]	* [PYG]Victoria	smiles to herself as she brushes aside a lock of hair from the girl's forehead.
[01:30]	<[PYG]Victoria>	Well, Tabitha, my name is Victoria, but you should sleep now. We'll talk more later.
[01:31]	* [PYG]Victoria	doesn't think the sleeping girl heard that as she reaches for her bloodied apron to retrieve the book in the front pocket.
[01:33]	* [PYG]Victoria	takes the blanket from the second bed in the room, draping across the sleeping girl. She sits back down, opening her book to where the bookmark is, resuming her reading.
[01:35]	<[GM]Mary>	[Session Five end!]