Case 1

[lawfulmanicure]

[The rustling was quiet and brief, followed by the softer sound of a pair of glasses being unfolded and set in place. There’s other assorted noises that suggest a daily routine, but barely five minutes pass before they’re cut off entirely.]

...Is this some form of trick? There’s no possible way that this could happen.

[ As calm as Kristoph sounds, there was an overtone of disapproval in his voice, brought on by realizing that no, the room’s not all black and white, he just can’t see colors anymore. After a harsh sigh, the quieter noises of routine die off, and are then replaced by footsteps.]

Comments

dictated

[wilder]

Well...Do you believe in magic?

Re: dictated

[lawfulmanicure]

[There is no wait for an answer this time, though he doesn't sound as bright as before...]

No, I never had any inkling of reason to do so.

dictated

[wilder]

Oh that's too bad.

Because that always makes the explanation so much harder.

Re: dictated

[lawfulmanicure]

You have my sincerest apologies for making things difficult for you. [Pause] But perhaps with adequate proof, I can find the ability to suspend my disbelief, if only momentarily.

dictated

[wilder]

Hmm...oh I know! Wish for a sandwich!

Re: dictated

[lawfulmanicure]

[There's an everso slight twinge of impatience in his voice now]

Tempting, but I would prefer to have a bottle of nail polish at the...

[pause, a short tap]

...moment.

dictated

[wilder]

Did one show up?

Re: dictated

[lawfulmanicure]

Yes, and thank you for the information. I suppose I can consider my disbelief in all of this pacified for now...

dictated

[wilder]

Haha, nothing works like the wishes...

Anyway! You were brought here by some magical means by a sentient castle that seems to take pleasure in making our lives difficult. There's currently no way out unless you get sent home by the castle, so don't be holding your breath about getting out by tomorrow or whatever.

[lawfulmanicure]

...While the idea of being tormented by such a thing sounds like less than a pleasant experience, it is considerably better than my previous living arrangements so far.

[his voice practically drips with essence of sugar and rainbows]

So I don't think I'll concern myself with leaving anytime soon.

[wilder]

Really? Where were you before?

[lawfulmanicure]

[There's a long period of silence from his end]

How strange...I can't seem to recall the details. I only remember that it was neither entirely comfortable, nor mentally simulating.

[wilder]

...Uh huh. Okay.

Well then kitchen's on the first floor and the room you woke up in should be yours to keep.

[lawfulmanicure]

[Now there's a sound of further rustling, and his voice becomes more distant and quiet]

Thank you again. I am of a mind to tend to this room first...then perhaps I'll have a look around.

[wilder]

No problem! Have fun settling in!