Circe's Manor THE NEXT

[AmbushCat]

*As they walk, Abby gives Mike a few quick glances before finally speaking.*

Abby: Before you ask, yes; Dubious is my real last name. And if you can't tell I'm a girl by my voice alone, you and everyone else.

((OOC: A minor bit of trivia is needed to fully understand this one. Back in the 1980s, my parents adopted a tuxedo kitten that they at first thought was female, and named it "Abigail". Later on, though, they discovered to their surprise that she was male instead. Hence, the "Dubious".))

[Maiden Miki]

*As they walk, Abby gives Mike a few quick glances before finally speaking.*

Abby: Before you ask, yes; Dubious is my real last name. And if you can't tell I'm a girl by my voice alone, you and everyone else.

((OOC: A minor bit of trivia is needed to fully understand this one. Back in the 1980s, my parents adopted a tuxedo kitten that they at first thought was female, and named it "Abigail". Later on, though, they discovered to their surprise that she was male instead. Hence, the "Dubious".))

"Hmm. A mind reader or just happens too much," laughed Mike as he eyed the girl. "I guess it must be annoying but cool name."

[AmbushCat]

"Hmm. A mind reader or just happens too much," laughed Mike as he eyed the girl. "I guess it must be annoying but cool name."

Abby: *shrugs* Mm. I suppose. The attention's the only real irritating part of the deal, and I've learned to live with it. Part and parcel of being part Aquamarine. *looks for possible rooms to show as she speaks*

I'll be sure to... *The maid sets about doing some busy work as they talk.*

*Zapana is silent for a few moments, holding the bottle at arm's length from her face.*

You ever hold one of these things out and just follow wherever it takes you?

[Maiden Miki]

"I see. Sounds pretty interesting. Hmm...Aquamarine?" said Mike as he tapped his chin and tried to recall what it meant. "What was that one again?"

Mike followed the maid and tried to see if there was any indication to said what was behind each door. He was quite curious about where they were going.

[AmbushCat]

Abby: That's the one associated with persuasive-sounding bishounen, or however you pronounce it. Normally I don't care about the attention, but it still gets stifling at times.

*Several of the doors are unlabeled, perhaps storage rooms or closets. Another has a sign on it that reads: "'Vance's Maps & Pamphlets' is closed for inventory". There's also several public restrooms and---of all things---a Pyro-GX flight simulator that's currently closed off and in use.*

[Maiden Miki]

"Oh right. I guess I forgot about that one. But...Aren't you suppose to be a guy then?" asked Mike as he saw the locked rooms.

[AmbushCat]

Abby: There's not enough of it in me to do more than trigger confusion about my gender and gain attention at inconvenient times. I'm an apathetic tomboy first and foremost.

*Another room that they pass is labelled "Random. - Employees Only". The door is equipped with several locks, plus an eye scanner.*

[Ookalf]

*Other doors the tourist and his guide pass include a library, a lounge, a pool hall, an auditorium...*

*Zapana is silent for a few moments, holding the bottle at arm's length from her face.*

You ever hold one of these things out and just follow wherever it takes you?

No, I can't say I have... How does that usually work out?

[AmbushCat]

*Abby finally comes to a halt outside the auditorium, checks to see if it is in use or not, then shrugs and opens both doors regardless.*

No, I can't say I have... How does that usually work out?

It ends with a lot of collisions. Not for the faint of heart.

[Maiden Miki]

"Ah. I see. That is interesting," said Mike as he stopped for a moment and eyed the employee's door. He then went on and follow along. "So how you got here?"

[Ookalf]

*Abby finally comes to a halt outside the auditorium, checks to see if it is in use or not, then shrugs and opens both doors regardless.*

*Within, Abby finds herself at the back row of the auditorium. It's perhaps a bit larger than it strictly needs to be, as tends to be the case in the manor, but it's quite nice overall. Up on stage, several maids can be seen cleaning up various musical instruments. Posters on the wall indicate that "Maid in Muffinville", a band formed by some musically inclined maids, was performing here earlier.*

It ends with a lot of collisions. Not for the faint of heart.

And... Is it worth it?

[AmbushCat]

"Ah. I see. That is interesting," said Mike as he stopped for a moment and eyed the employee's door. He then went on and follow along. "So how you got here?"

Abby: Had to have been about... 6-7 years now, I dunno. I dropped out of high school, don't remember why, don't care. I went job hunting, a recruiter led me to this nice little alcove in the middle of nowhere, and the next thing I know I'm completely airheaded. I switched Colors sometime later, and the rest is history.

*Within, Abby finds herself at the back row of the auditorium. It's perhaps a bit larger than it strictly needs to be, as tends to be the case in the manor, but it's quite nice overall. Up on stage, several maids can be seen cleaning up various musical instruments. Posters on the wall indicate that "Maid in Muffinville", a band formed by some musically inclined maids, was performing here earlier.*

Abby: Hm... Sassafras must've been part of this... but yeah, this is Auditorium #1. *gestures at the room as a whole* The second one's on the other side of the building, I think, but that's a bit of walk, so here we are. You'll notice right off that here in the Manor, we've got the whole "bigger on the inside" thing going.

And... Is it worth it?

If the drink tastes good, sure. At that point, you're too far gone to care; either you're depressed and stumbling about, or happy and stumbling about.

[Maiden Miki]

"That was some story. And you just keep cleaning from there on out? I guess you get hit by colors often? Is that part of the job," said Mike as he looked back at the employee's door.

[Ookalf]

If the drink tastes good, sure. At that point, you're too far gone to care; either you're depressed and stumbling about, or happy and stumbling about.

Uh-huh... Well, as fascinating as all that sounds, I really don't think it's for me...

Abby: Hm... Sassafras must've been part of this... but yeah, this is Auditorium #1. *gestures at the room as a whole* The second one's on the other side of the building, I think, but that's a bit of walk, so here we are. You'll notice right off that here in the Manor, we've got the whole "bigger on the inside" thing going.

*One of the maids on stage waves to Abby and Mike as they come in.*

[Maiden Miki]

"Who was that?" asked Mike referring to the maid who had waved at them.