xlv λ silenced

[assassino]

[Written, for once! In large, looping letters, to boot.]

What is this shit?

Is there a reason we have been silenced?

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written 4ever obvs

[secondchances]

It's because you need to practice your writing skills.

Written forever

[putuporshutup]

You too, huh? I wonder if it's the castle... or if maybe we're under attack?

:'( stupid writing

[assassino]

I have no need for practice!

[assassino]

What cause does silence have in order to attack us? It is not as though we fight as an army or take direction.

[putuporshutup]

Well, are armies the only people that ever get attacked? Perhaps the silence is just a weapon being used against us.

[assassino]

No, darling, but silence is not a useful way to deter people from action. It only prevents them from screaming for help.

[putuporshutup]

Well, it's probably causing some measure of chaos for those who are more inclined to panic than to seek help, don't you think? For those of us that might be inclined to help, it's certainly unsettling knowing we might not know when it's needed.

[assassino]

True, I suppose.

What do you intend to do?

[putuporshutup]

I think the library would be a good gathering place. Centralized and easy to protect. People can stay occupied reading if they wish. The more curious ones are probably going to want to see if there might be any helpful information.

As for protection, I don't know how much I can handle on my own, but I can certainly keep people safer than they would be without me around.

[assassino]

A fair choice. I would be concerned for how labyrinthine it can be, however... an enemy could creep up from any direction. I would prefer the kitchen, I think.

But if you need me, I will offer my services.

[putuporshutup]

You're right about that. Perhaps those capable could create some barricades with the shelves for a bit more security? Can't be too hard to block off a few different areas in there.

And thanks. I'll keep in touch.

written obvs

[eaglet]

Do you think the god of this place will actually answer you?

[It's not a real question. 'Why are you even bothering to ask' is the real question.]

[secondchances]

Do too. When do you ever write?

Anyway, I have no idea what the hell is going on. Seems like everyone is in the same boat. Cass is going to blow a gasket at this rate.

Want to take bets on what's going to happen?

[assassino]

Perhaps. It would depend on how secure it would be, and whether we have capable carpenters. We do not know who we are dealing with.

[assassino]

Seldom, Stephanie. Only when I write letters. And I would imagine Cassandra is faring better than the rest of us, however, with her uncanny ability to read people...

I'll bet gold on some pagan ritual sacrifice. It seems most likely. That is why they need "seven", I imagine.

written

[assassino]

[Wow, sass!]

I am expressing frustration, Connor, not expecting an answer.

[secondchances]

I never get any letters. And yeah, Cass can read people, but she can't read their writing. Journals aren't much use to her right now.

I'm going to hope that "seven" refers to like DVD players or something.

[assassino]

We can keep her content, I think.

There are a few under your couch, if that is the case. My apologies for not telling you sooner.

[secondchances]

I KNEW THAT WAS YOU!

[assassino]

Well, you did not ask!

[secondchances]

Because I had it narrowed down between you and Damian and I wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt.

I clean my room a lot more often now.

When did that even happen?

written

[eaglet]

[teenagers...]

It will be better to see how far this silence extends. We should make for the Dead Zone.

[assassino]

Why would he throw it aside? He would know how to get the disc out again.

It happened a long time ago. A year or more.

[putuporshutup]

Some carpentry to reinforce might not be a bad idea, but I was just going to head down and start moving furniture.

[secondchances]

He also existed here to be a pain in my butt, so.

I see. I guess I can forgive you since it's been that long. I hope you know how to work the things now.