001. [ Voice ]

[the_aurailia]

[There is a muffled sound, like that of fingers scratching against skin as a voice comes through the communicator. The accent is thick and muddled, with no precise inclination to give away its origin.]

'Ello? Damn... Ey, cowboys? What the fuck is - Eugh! [A spitting sound, then a pause as the speaker wipes his lips] Cinnamon?

Comments

[ninjaweaselgirl]

Cowboys?

[the_aurailia]

[There is a slight pause before he speaks] Ya, Cowboys. What, you do not like cowboys? ... You are sounding like a cowgirl anyway, yes?

[ninjaweaselgirl]

Huh? I'm not a cowgirl! I'm a ninja! And what the hell's a cowboy anyway?

[the_aurailia]

Oh, a ninja ey! This is one of a set of three things, the other two are cowboys and pirates. [The boy pauses, not sure how he managed to get into this kind of conversation at such a time.] A Cowboy is a er... How to explain...

Ey listen, 'Ninja' girl, where am I ey? Do you know?

[bloodycandles]

If they're giving everyone who arrives candy, they could be doing a much better job of it.

[the_aurailia]

Eh? ... Ya, really. [There is another short pause and the sound of shuffling] So this thing does work ey...?

[bloodycandles]

I guess it must, if we're talking over it. [sounds of her poking at it curiously.] But I don't know how.

[the_aurailia]

So... What is this some kind of practical prank? Is not that funny is it?

[smokeeasy]

Hell of a time to turn up.

[the_aurailia]

Turn up where? I do not know for where I am, si?

[smokeeasy]

Ghost town. Not the metaphorical sort though, so I guess it won't meld too well with the whole Old West theme.

[the_aurailia]

Sure sure, this I understand now cowboy. Ey, do you 'ave this video?

[ghostsofspring]

Ah, another new arrival? 'Welcome' to the apartments, if that's the case.

[the_aurailia]

Apartments? I already have an apartment...

[ghostsofspring]

Does yours come pre-haunted?

[the_aurailia]

Eh... No, and there is no way out si? Everyone is stuck here...

[ Audio ]

[crossgraved]

Ah, have you just woken up here?

[ Audio ]

[the_aurailia]

Si si, in a room that looks not so healthy ey?

[ Audio ]

[crossgraved]

Yes, that... sounds familiar. I believe everyone who has woken up here has had a similar experience.

Are you all right? Aside from waking up in a strange place I mean.

[the_aurailia]

[There is a sizeable pause, the voice going quiet as he considers the question.] Yes, there was noise but you know, I was told to tape up the door. So... I did this si? Now I am just here waiting.