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UNHOLY DISORDER
[Something is wrong with the room you are in.
At first blush, it seems normal enough. It's nicely furnished, lavish dark oak, brass and a rich green drapery and carpet. Except in the middle of the room, a simple glass box sits wrapped in chains. Inside, a heart rocks back and forth as it beats, chambers constricting and relaxing around air.
But the more you look around, you might notice that the rafters beyond the brass lamps are made of bone, spine connecting them all. You might notice that the binding on all of the books seems to be an unusual leather. You might notice that teeth have been used as nails.
You almost can't help but notice the strange ... give... under your feet. Whatever is under the carpet seems almost spongy.
You know, instinctively, that the heart is in danger.
But so are you.]
At first blush, it seems normal enough. It's nicely furnished, lavish dark oak, brass and a rich green drapery and carpet. Except in the middle of the room, a simple glass box sits wrapped in chains. Inside, a heart rocks back and forth as it beats, chambers constricting and relaxing around air.
But the more you look around, you might notice that the rafters beyond the brass lamps are made of bone, spine connecting them all. You might notice that the binding on all of the books seems to be an unusual leather. You might notice that teeth have been used as nails.
You almost can't help but notice the strange ... give... under your feet. Whatever is under the carpet seems almost spongy.
You know, instinctively, that the heart is in danger.
But so are you.]
DISCUSSION
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...We could also just guess that it's Forte. Take that 1/10 chance that we have any control over helping him.
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...I wouldn't put it past them, but it's probably more of a, "don't give anybody enough guesses to narrow it down so everybody feels like shit when the heart gets squished" situation.
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But I don't think it would necessarily be a waste of our last question to verify that.
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It is the kind of twisted thing the Dame would be into.
I think, if we rule out it being Forte, we can - no. We should guess that it's Gingham's. He's the Sun Sign that has the closest connection to us, so that would also fit with the theatrical set up and the emphasis on putting our hearts into things. Honestly, if we're totally wrong and it's a Forge, they can bill us for distress later.
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I think - I'd feel best if we rule out Forte completely, personally. It's a slim chance but at least we'd know. At least we might be able to help him.
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Well, we probably weren't meant to win this one, anyway.
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Even if we do lose... we did our best, so we can keep our heads up.
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That's Forte or Satin. At least that decision is easy.
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Yeah, if it's between those two, then Forte is the priority. I like Satin, but Family comes first, and if we're wrong... we can deal with it.
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He is being v good and sitting next to Forte. ]
Forte has to be firt.
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If there's any chance it's him we have to take it.
[ but, well ]
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...Do I even want to know what you've been doing this whole time?
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It's not some of my greatest hits.
[ at least he's trying to be sassy ]
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Blood pools from his mouth and nose, dribbling down to the sickening floor and he chokes raggedly, gasping on every breath.]
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