1st Case

[not_nikkiheat]

No one else seems surprised to be here, but it's all new to me. After perusing this journal thing (which is a lot like facebook stalking, by the way), I figured I'd see if someone could catch me up?

I'm Kate Beckett, and I'm not really a castle fan.

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[deductiongeek]

I don't think anyone is.

Ah, but is there anything in particular you want to know? I've been here a really long time, so I know a lot about this place.

[not_nikkiheat]

Oh, I know someone who will love this castle.

How long is a really long time? Also, where is here?

[deductiongeek]

One year and nine months. [He'd been keeping track.]

This is Paradisa. That's the name of this castle. This world is like an alternate dimension or a place between worlds. It draws people here from other worlds, and some of them will sound very strange.

[not_nikkiheat]

Wow. Okay, that is a really long time. And I'm guessing there's no way to get back?

[luxe_can_kill]

[Hearing a new voice in the journal, Mitsuru who was still feeling friendly, greeted the newcomer]

There seem to be a number of newcomers in the castle. Welcome, Kate Beckett.

[not_nikkiheat]

Thanks, I think. And you are?

[luxe_can_kill]

Mitsuru Kirijo. It's a pleasure.

I assume someone already explained things to you? You don't seem too surprised by the strange castle and a magical journal.

[mal_addict]

Hello, Kate Beckett: Not a castle fan.

Seems you've landed yourself in exactly the sort of living arrangements you really wouldn't want to be in.

[not_nikkiheat]

Yeah, I kind of have a bad habit of landing myself in situations I don't want to be in. And you are?

[mal_addict]

Then perhaps you're perfect for this place after all.

The name's Maladict, it's a pleasure.

[protosshaze]

Hello, Kate Beckett. Why aren't you a castle fan?

[not_nikkiheat]

Castles are either drafty and creepy or, in my experience, irritating and nosy.

[protosshaze]

You lived in a castle before?

[thebestseller]

Why, Detective Beckett, I thought you WERE a Castle fan.

Get it. Yuk yuk yuk.

[not_nikkiheat]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I get it.

You've got plenty of fans, Castle. I'm sure you won't miss me.

[thebestseller]

But I WOULD miss you.

[kungfuwitch]

I've been here a couple of years, now, so I could give you a hand. What would you like to know?

[not_nikkiheat]

Um. Wow. Hi Kyra.

[kungfuwitch]

[waitwhat?]

Excuse me?

[majestic_leader]

What's so bad about a castle? I mean, it's no Infinity but there are worse foxholes to get caught in.

[not_nikkiheat]

I know a guy named Castle. I was making a play on words. Although castles are very drafty.

[majestic_leader]

Oh yeah, I met him.

And hey; it's a magic castle. you can totally wish up stuff to make it warmer.

[Putting on a velvety smooth tone,] -- or I could always come over and help you warm it up.

[assassino]

[Have a few smooth, Italian voice :)]

No? I thought every woman dreamed of being a princess in a beautiful castle.

[not_nikkiheat]

I'm not your average woman.

And if I did dream of being in a castle, I'd be the Queen. I'm no princess.

[assassino]

I should have assumed so! A queen it is, then.

But welcome to Paradisa, madonna. I am Ezio Auditore.