Fourth Haunt

[slapwithpanache]

Christmas, hmm?  A festive time of celebration marked by the transference of gifts and well wishes.  All very nice and good.

But it appears that in the general chaos that seems to be the normal state of affairs around here, everyone has forgotten to give me my proper due.  No matter.  I'm not one of those stringy prepubescent onryou; I don't hold

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[the_5th_doll]

*Shinku is in your front hall*

This was your home? It's very dusty.

[slapwithpanache]

Perfect for a haunting, isn't it? Would you like to see my room?

[the_5th_doll]

Sure, why not

[slapwithpanache]

Wonderful. Mind the fourth stair -- It triggers a warp portal that sends you behind that painting. Or would you prefer me to carry you?

[the_5th_doll]

... I think I would like you to carry me, so I don't hit any traps.

[slapwithpanache]

Not a problem.

[Bow swoops down and half-envelops, half-carries Shinku straight up through two floors. Her room is . . . much the same as the rest of the mansion.]

[the_5th_doll]

Have you ever thought of redecorating?

[slapwithpanache]

Well, I suppose I could use a bed. Just for appearances . . .

[the_5th_doll]

I was thinking making less... drab.

[slapwithpanache]

Drab? Why, it's decorated with the finest fabric that coin can buy.

[True enough. It's just ancient and mouldy.]