Awards Killing Game 2x2: Moon of Hope (Game Thread) - Night 5: Repossession In Progress

[Waluigi Time]

Hrmph... It's- it's even worse than I thought, Gadd's employing assistance from the undead to help him run the Grand Experiment! That is, assuming they haven't eaten him and taken over already. Sloppy operation, either way. It's a good thing I'm here to keep things in line! I can only hope for our sakes that my current supplies are adequate. Perhaps a visit to the Workshop is in order, posthaste.

 

[GBA]

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WINTER:
Ah.

Striker. One of your relatives, I presume?
There seems to be an epidemic of cursed coffins around here.

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WINTER:
At last one of you facility people shows their faces. We have been left standing outside for the better part of a day. How rude!
Since you are graciously allowing me opportunity to study your collection of specimen here, I, Prince Winter of the Icewings, cousin to the Ice Queen, will overlook your negligence this once. But I expect better manners in the future.

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WINTER:
In any case, I see that this "winter cabin" room has been clearly designated as my domicile. I may have some notes on the decor, but I deem it to be adequate for now. Thank you. All of you may now clear out while I get myself situated. Shoo.

Two or three of the scavengers can stay.

...Nay, I shalt not be the one to inform thou of the relevant safety protocols and subsections forbidding abode in yonder icy dwelling. Mona shall do that her-

-...self. Hark, a bell tolls, yet again. Her time is nigh.

Those nonethewiser need not worry, mine prediction is thou shalt meet her very soon. Tanner, on the other hand, may only appear on his own time, whensoever that may arrive. Nay, Striker and I remain unrelated.

It is not my duty to dictate where thou wishes to reside. Master Gadd also wishes to offer thou his sincerest apologies for the tardiness of his charges, myself included. Although... shouldst thou wish, I can move with greater haste in future.

If thou wish, Master Gadd has ordered me to inquire more about our test subjects for yond Grand Experiment. Prithee, wouldst thou care to discuss thy nobility of the ice further? This facility is awash with elemental spirits embodying a ghostly trio of elements, ice representing resistance and, of course, patience.
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[Revin]

Heh, it's like I never left. Yep, this sure brings back memories. Seems my favourite room isn't on this floor, though, so I'll be hangin' around in the Study for now.

 

[Lin Beifong]

Wait, so now that I'm looking at you up close...You're not a spirit who chose to look like that? You're an actual dragon in the flesh? I used to laugh at those "proof" videos on 2x2chan's paranormal board, but maybe those cheese ball goblins were right!

Please understand that I need to learn everything about you if I want to have any hope of staying up-to-date in this breakneck market of mine. Do you breathe fire? Do you sit upon a hoard of gold? Can I loan some of it? I, uh, want to set up a sister location in Condiment Town, you see.

WINTER:
Moon, the Alpha scavenger is paying attention to me. Can you translate the noises?

MOONWATCHER:
He is very interested in your body.

QIBLI:
HA HAHAHAHA!!

MOONWATCHER:
No, I mean like, how it works! Physiologically! Your breath weapon! Also I think he wants you to sit on his money? Something like that?

WINTER:
Well, my physiology? I am an ice dragon. My blood runs cold and I can exhale a stream of creeping frost, which hopefully won't be necessary.

As for your money-sitting proposal, I am not quite sure what it is supposed to accomplish? It sounds rather uncomfortable, even. But if this is some scavenger ritual, I am willing to participate in the name of building trust between our groups.

Just assemble whatever necessary objects for this ritual and I will sit on them for you. I think. As long as they are clean.

If thou wish, Master Gadd has ordered me to inquire more about our test subjects for yond Grand Experiment. Prithee, wouldst thou care to discuss thy nobility of the ice further? This facility is awash with elemental spirits embodying a ghostly trio of elements, ice representing resistance and, of course, patience.
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WINTER:
I am not really interested in becoming a test subject for any grand experiments. Frankly I find the insinuation disconcerting.

I am here in the capacity of a researcher.
I will be content as long as your facility can provide me with ample specimen and the means to study them extensively for the benefit of my people.

 

[Superchao]

Hrmph... It's- it's even worse than I thought, Gadd's employing assistance from the undead to help him run the Grand Experiment! That is, assuming they haven't eaten him and taken over already. Sloppy operation, either way. It's a good thing I'm here to keep things in line! I can only hope for our sakes that my current supplies are adequate. Perhaps a visit to the Workshop is in order, posthaste.

You head to the Workshop. It's a large, fancy workshop with plenty of supplies for basic building and repairing. Though it doesn't have anything specialized, the workbench in the back is all set up with several tools already laid out on it. Seems whoever was here last was doing some woodworking.

Heh, it's like I never left. Yep, this sure brings back memories. Seems my favourite room isn't on this floor, though, so I'll be hangin' around in the Study for now.

You see Lulu leaving the Study, as you head in to study it. As discussed, it's full of books about the various museum exhibits. Fascinating.

 

[GBA]

As Detective Atmey enters the study, a loud THUNK is heard from the hallways just outside, resonating through the whole facility. The source of noise...

A body. Collapsed in the intersection of the West Hallways. A pool of blood begins to form around its head, which has split open in spite of the large helmet holding it in place. Covered head to toe in a high visibility jumpsuit, with limbs contorted in a way they shouldn't.

Forsooth, as the bell commanded. Her fateful hour is once again nigh.

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Attention all Test Subjects of the Grand Experiment! Something has happened! A body has been dis-








WAIT.





Waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait-

Spoiler: Mona's Theme - "Section 48a, Waltz of Safety"

Hold everything. Do NOT approach that clutzy body. You might put yourself, others, and the very owner of that corpse, at risk!

Section 47a Subsection 57 Paragraph THREE of the Ghost Complex Emergency Handbook specifies when encountering an unexpected body as part of regular experiments, to alert a superior immediately, and then drink at least eight glasses of water a day to alleviate symptoms of shock.

Are any of you feeling clammy? Disoriented? How many fingers am I holding up? Ten? Well, at least this ghost form has fingers...

One second. Please vacate the area while I manage this. PLEASE STEP BACK FROM THE BODY. Thank you for your co-operation.

[The nervous ghost floats over to the body, and with one simple swoop, enters it with a burst of light. The young woman's body recovers from its injuries entirely, and its owner stands with a bit of a shaky rise.]

Ah! Cramps... cramps...

Section 35c Subsection 72.5 Paragraph ONE of the Ghost Complex Emergency Handbook dictates that all patrons of the complex experiencing an out-of-body experience as a result of unintended death or ingestation of nachos topped with ghost peppers must calmly and orderly make their way back to their bodies. Decomposition will not set in while the Dark Moon lays overhead, and spiritual detatchment (i.e. unintentional death) is nigh impossible under its protective light, but you might feel a bit tight afterward.

Gaddzy might think safety is optional when death is impossible in the Valley, but he's a walking testimony that you must put your health and safety, and the safety of others above all. Have you seen the state of that man? And his finances?! My good stars! It's like he never read this handbook at all.

The name's Mona Warnewicke. Section 1b Subsection 123 Paragraphs 5 to 39 indicate lengthy introductions are key to establishing positive rapports between strangers in the complex. As your Chief Safety Officer and Elemental Expert, you can approach me if you encounter any hazards or occupational risks that may endanger you during your time here. Regardless of that shiny safety net in the sky, we want EVERYONE to make it home in one piece following this year's experiment. We're running this one by the book, even if Gaddzy's disappearance has forced me to enact improvisational protocols strictly guidelined under the chapter Improvisations in the handbook.

Right now... I was just examining the hole that unexpectedly opened up in the second floor hallway before your arrival. As you can see, it's not a pleasant fall! The integrity of the upper floors of the building is frequently compromised by one excessively large tree. The building codes this place violates alone would be enough to fill a library. Please utilise the provided handguards and wooden boardwalks to traverse the upper areas of the complex.

Any questions regarding the elements or general working conditions AND SAFETY while you conduct experiments here, please direct them to yours truly.

I look forward to seeing you all around! I officially authorize the second floor for viewing, Vigil.

As thou wish, Mona.

And please stop smoking in the facility, also! This is the I-don't-recall-HOW-MANYTH time I've told you... I'm making another note of this.​

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It is still Day Zero. There is no body, so there will be no Day 0 case. It seems Mona has solved her own death.

You may now examine 2F - Abridged Heights, in addition to 1F. The Dark Moon still hangs in the sky overhead, with its protective light.

Day 0 ends May 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM ​

Available NPCs:

• Vigil - The Valley groundskeeper who watches over the Complex's residents, living and non. An expert mortician and gardener all the same, his primary residence is the Graveyard. Where there's smoke, there's fire, and his lantern can often be spotted from the Complex's misshapen windows, wandering the distant valley grounds at night.
• Mona Warnewicke - Gadd's trusted Elemental Expert, and a renowned clutz, who elected to take on the Chief Safety Officer role after it was left abandoned for many years. Her handbook is full of seemingly endless safety regulations. Will happily provide guidance on safe work and elemental reactions to anyone who asks, which is usually no one.
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[Revin]

Oh, you already know I'm headed straight for the Kitchen. There ain't no place like it.