♔ 16 [[BACKDATED TO NOON 01/08]]

[dat_guardian]

[The communicators will buzz on and residents will feel the Guardian's voice entering into their heads in its usual, intrusive way.]

Come to the mansion, if you so wish. I have prepared it for you. One week, from now until next Monday.

I will be there.

[The communicators will go dead after that.]

[If people travel over to the mansion, they will

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[insurgere]

[ok, simon is intrigue. he comes walking over to the mansion - casual-like, of course - to investigate. once he spots the guardian, he draws to a halt and stares for a minute, deciding what to do. finally, he settles on a semi-hesitant greeting.]

Um ... hello.

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[dat_guardian]

[The Guardian nods amiably.]

Mr Tam.

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[insurgere]

[aaand it's a little unsettling that whoever this is knows his name.]

Sorry, I'm - I'm having a little trouble remembering your name, Mister ... ?

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[dat_guardian]

We haven't met yet. I am Demeleier's Guardian.

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[notmycreampuffs]

[Saki ventures to the mansion shortly after breakfast, bundled up in layers and in stark contrast to the balmy weather.

Her expression is grim, unyielding - but with the telltale signs of nervousness, if one knows how to look.]

Hey. You.

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[dat_guardian]

[The Guardian is now leaning against the gate, one leg stretched out along the wall. The other is bent at the knee, and his arm rests on it as he absently fiddles with some of his chains.]

Hey. Me.

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[notmycreampuffs]

[Saki's lips twitch in a suppressed smile, but it fades quickly.]

Is Annowre really her name?

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[dat_guardian]

[His lips quirk in a faint smile.]

It's not her real name, if that's what you're asking.

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[queeningsquare]

[Hearing a disembodied voice is not something she's used to yet. But, there must be a library in a mansion, some reading, whether light or informative would be good. So she has decided to scope it out, she won't step foot inside until she has no doubts about the place, though.

She approaches slowly, especially after noticing the man hanging around out front.]

Do you know, is there chess?

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[dat_guardian]

Chess, my lady? You will find many boards.

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[queeningsquare]

...you were the one speaking?

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[dat_guardian]

Yes. I am the Guardian of Demeleier.

[witchthyme]

Just a week?

[Why not you know, forever.]

[dat_guardian]

Seven is such a pleasing number.

[desomnia]

[ It actually takes a while for Madotsuki to speak up - she's made her way to the mansion (out of curiosity, probably, considering she's used to exploring in her dreams as well even if she's just a shut-in in general in real life. And since this place is more like a dream.. Instead she just stares at the Guardian first for a long time. ]

... What is this house? [ Her voice is a bit soft. ]

[dat_guardian]

It is a home. Sometimes you are invited in, and it is a pleasant place. Somethimes you are not, and it feels alien and frightening.

[desomnia]

No different from a regular house, then.

[ Her expression is a little hard to read as she speaks (although there might be some slight emotion, perhaps bitterness, in the words themselves), glancing up to the mansion looming over for a few moments. ]

[dat_guardian]

No. Not much different.