sixty-fifth labyrinth (backdated to Wednesday)

[lord_wizard]

[This isn't even close to the first time Ashura had disappeared, but he still has that twist of worry after a day or so. He's heard people are somewhere...is space...a concept he barely has any idea of what that might actually be. But it's another in a list of things that are piling slowly up on his mind since Mildmay's arrival at the castle, bringing his past with him]

So...there aren't to be any search parties this time around? Glad to see mass disappearances are no longer a concern.

[Ashura]

Are you out there somewhere?

[He's trying to sound nonchalant about it, but it's not quite working]

[Crowley]

I wanted to let you know I have my members researching your friends' problem. It may take some time, and there may be a point where we'll need more information, but there it is.

By the way, I believe I owed you a drink or several.

[To that tune, he can be found holed up at the bar in the Lux. Normally he'd avoid being served by the ghosts, given the recent departure of it's owner, but he can't find the ability to care overmuch at this point. He's been drinking rather regularly for the last month, a habit perhaps only Ashura and Mildmay would notice as being a sign of him being NOT OKAY, but only one of them is around right now.]

Comments

[whistles_the_blues]

...You could always organize a search party instead of complain about the lack of one.

[lord_wizard]

I merely thought I'd remark on the general change of the attitude of the residents.

[whistles_the_blues]

And I merely thought your remark could have been more productive.

[lord_wizard]

The fact that I know it's futile where the castle is concerned is besides the point.

[whistles_the_blues]

So you'd rather see people scrambling about uselessly? Did you have a better remark for that?

[lord_wizard]

Perhaps I do. Is anyone you know missing right now?

[whistles_the_blues]

I'm confident if anyone I know is missing that they're capable of taking care of themselves.

[Yeah he hasn't left his room to check, he's anti-social like that.]

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ He sighed. He should have contacted Felix earlier, but this whole thing had made him so tired and frustrated... ]}

Not quite, darling, but... it is one of the Castle's little games again. I am in 'space'.

[lord_wizard]

Dare I ask why?

[wishmadeinfire]

For this thing called the 'Space Olympics'. Heavens know what that actually is though. I am to compete in 'Space Swords'.

_{[ His tone suggests he is very, very unhappy. ]}

[lord_wizard]

How exactly do those two things relate?

[wishmadeinfire]

I have no idea, all I know is that I am here. Vanyel too, as well as Percy, Chie, and many others.

[lord_wizard]

Are you safe at least? Or what passes for it as far as the castle is concerned...

Felix

[onlyanapple]

Thanks. I knew I could count on you.

[And, as always with the promise of alcohol, Crowley's interest is piqued] Well, you know I'll never say no to that. Where shall we partake?

Crowley

[lord_wizard]

I'm at the Lux currently, if you'd like to join me.

Felix

[onlyanapple]

I'm on my way.

So. People have been going missing in the castle again?

Crowley

[lord_wizard]

[With half-hearted sarcasm]

No, I just thought I might try to send some people on a wild goose chase for laughs.

Felix

[onlyanapple]

You never know, it might be a new hobby.

[Doop doop and soon enough here's a demon, he'll just be sitting himself beside you]

action forever

[lord_wizard]

[Felix already has a head start by the looks of things. He barely even looks up from his glass when Crowley settles down.]

Will it be wine, vodka, or something else entirely?

[kethedammit]

When was the last search party?

[lord_wizard]

....

A year ago, maybe.

[kethedammit]

Maybe folks just forgot.

[lord_wizard]

They tend to, yes. And how easily...

[kethedammit]

Yeah, well, y'know what they say about people in groups. [Mainly that they're stupid.] You ain't missing nobody?

[lord_wizard]

Ashura. Since Monday.