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As you amble rather aimlessly through the Arkade looking for some new games to play now that most have come to a close, you notice that a room that's been under construction for awhile has finally been completed, and that there's now a sign above the door. Escape Room, huh? Why not? Seems fun, and it's not like you've got anything to do other than play more Arkade games.
Slowly, you pass through the door, eyeing the ceiling that's been painted with clouds and flying birds to mimic a tropical, coastal sky as you step inside. The walls seem to have received the same treatment as the ceiling; they're painted like a sprawling ocean with sea stacks packing through the serene waves, and you can almost feel an echo of it surrounding you. It feels so real, like it's actually moving, how can it only be paint? How can it only be paint that seems to have gotten on some fake tree fronds, at that? How can you smell the salt on the sea breeze? Shaking your head, you chalk it up to just being one of the many oddities of this Arkade that you by now have almost grown completely used to. A lot of things here really don't make sense, and it's run by a small child too short to even play his own game, so it's probably best to just accept it as reality and not ask any questions. You aren't sure if you'd like the answers, or if there's even any to begin with.
Sighing, you shift your gaze to the rest of the room, letting your eyes trail along it slowly to take it all in, until they land on a figure standing in the far back, putting some final careful details into place. Hey, isn't that the guy you've seen playing the DDR machine late at night with that employee with really long hair? After another moment of watching, you come to the conclusion that yes, it is him. Interesting. So this is what he's been doing this whole time? He seems busy though, and like he doesn't want to be bothered, so you continue looking around the room. It's set up to look like some tropical island in the middle of a vast ocean, complete with sand and a great many trees and plants, and even.. Wait, is that a mountain? How in the- How are they able to fit all this in here? It looked like such a small room from the outside. Best not to question it. Best not to question it.
You turn your gaze and your thoughts from that mountain, and then finally, you spot her. Or, well actually, you spotted her hair first, which is trailing several feet behind her, but still. She's sitting quietly on a patch of sand nestled within a dip in the grass, carefully arranging some seashells to hide something you can't quite catch a glimpse of. She adjusts them tenderly, her touch lingering a moment before she finally pulls away. Seeing your chance, you awkwardly clear your throat and she turns to you, her expression startled for the briefest of moments before it melts into a warm, welcoming smile.
"Oh, darling you have my deepest apologies. I didn't notice you, have you been standing there long?" Her voice is soft and melodious; it reminds you of birdsong in the morning as the sun is just beginning to rise. Before you can answer however, a figure suddenly pops up in front of you, their face right in front of yours. It's the kalon you saw working in the back, his gaze burning into your own. Your eyes widen.
He studies you closely for a moment, before he seems to relent and back off a little, though he's still quite close. "You'd be smart to keep your eyes and paws to yourself... we don't need anyone snooping around and ruining the puzzle for others." His words vastly contrast the other's genuine pleasantries, as does the way he tersely grumbled them in comparison to her sweet voice, but it seems he's rather protective of the game they've set up together, and has no true hostility behind his words. He gives you one last hard look, before slinking back to sit beside his companion, who is still offering you a kind smile. Well, that was intense.
"Forgive us, we did not expect someone to come so soon. You are the first one to find us open since we have completed the room." She gestures to all they've set up, before continuing, her voice soothing. "I am Nemonaera, but please, call me Naera if you wish," As she talks, you notice that her companion is staring icy daggers into you, his gaze and expression clearly saying, "I'm watching you, don't mess up." You swallow nervously. "and this is Major. He is very dear to me and one of few words, so it is usually I who speaks for us both." Naera's voice snaps your attention back to her, and you notice her gazing fondly at Major for a moment as he grumbles out something inaudible in reply, before she turns back to you and again, continues. "Now darling, now that we have given introductions, it is with great joy that we welcome you to the Escape Room!" She flings her arms open in greeting, before clasping her paws in front of her, and widening her smile.
Major's attention had been drawn away from you when Naera began to speak, and he was now focused intently on her kind words and sunny theatrics. Her movements seemed to be a gentle reminder for him that they were to be putting on a good front while introducing one of their biggest projects together, and it seemed that at the drop of a hat, his previously cold stare had now morphed into something, dare you say it... Approachable? As his eyes refocus on you, Major mumbles, "You're in for a treat, kid." before propping his elbow on the arm of the chair you failed to notice that he had brought with him; his head following suit and falling into his hand not long after. That wasn't a threat, was it? It couldn't be. For a moment, Naera's expression is filled with surprise at his words, seemingly startled that he had left his usually chilly demeanor, but as before, it was quickly covered up with a smile, and she continued, beaming a little more than she had been before. If you had to guess though, judging by the look in her eyes, that had to be the nicest thing he said all day, at least to someone that wasn't her. The way he softened when he looked at her had you doubting that he could ever be that way with her.
"More must arrive before we can begin, but we do hope that you will stay and enjoy your time. I promise that you will have quite the adventure if you choose to remain, and I do hope that you will take it with us."
What have you gotten yourself into?
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Welcome to the Escape Room!
This game will be running everyday from September 13th 2020, to September 19th 2020, for a total of seven days.
To participate in this booth and escape the room, you must correctly fill out the form for each day.
Unlike other games, this one is a little different. The form will be different each day, as will what you have to do to escape the room. Some days will have choices with a randomized result, and others will include no RNG and instead something closer to a prompt. As a new type of day comes around, you will find a more detailed explanation of it and how it works below, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Be sure to read everything carefully so you don't miss anything, especially the rules, and the explanation text and day requirements before each day's form.
Aspen and I truly hope that you have fun and enjoy our game, and thank you for coming along this journey with us!
