chapter 5 - the ambiance improves, and foreshadowing ensues
[after having a bit of trouble getting his costume on in the dark, Mort's made his way down to the lobby to admire the new decorations. he's currently leaning on the table, a bag on the table beside him, the journal in hand]
Now, this is more like it. This is the kind of thing a mystery writer expects from a magic castle. I have to tell you, though, those trap doors are a real bitch and a half to get out of.
... And is any of this food any good? I just want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but the peanut butter tasted like mud, and ... [a darkly amused chuckle] you don't want to know what the jelly was. Trust me on that one, everybody.
At least this bag of Doritos tastes fine, aside from being stale. [crunch. crumbs get on the journal] My cornstalks are gone - I would've figured they wouldn't last, but they looked good while they were up there, I think.
[reaches behind him for another handful of chips and --]
OW. Sonova. ... You know, if I didn't know better I'd say something just fucking bit me. Very funny, Castle, ha ha, goddamn riot. ...ow. Christ, I'm bleeding.
Which reminds me.
[Lucy]
Speaking of blood, beautiful, have you seen the Game Room at all, today? ... The games it's acquired look right up your alley.
Now, this is more like it. This is the kind of thing a mystery writer expects from a magic castle. I have to tell you, though, those trap doors are a real bitch and a half to get out of.
... And is any of this food any good? I just want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but the peanut butter tasted like mud, and ... [a darkly amused chuckle] you don't want to know what the jelly was. Trust me on that one, everybody.
At least this bag of Doritos tastes fine, aside from being stale. [crunch. crumbs get on the journal] My cornstalks are gone - I would've figured they wouldn't last, but they looked good while they were up there, I think.
[reaches behind him for another handful of chips and --]
OW. Sonova. ... You know, if I didn't know better I'd say something just fucking bit me. Very funny, Castle, ha ha, goddamn riot. ...ow. Christ, I'm bleeding.
Which reminds me.
[Lucy]
Speaking of blood, beautiful, have you seen the Game Room at all, today? ... The games it's acquired look right up your alley.