Haven't you seen a spindle before?

[paradisamods]

And haven't you seen how dull and dreary the castle seems of late? The white walls seem almost grey and the marble floors have lost their shine. Even the chandeliers seem made of grimy glass. Perhaps that drowsy spell has even the mighty castle in its grasp. What a thought!

But today the sleepers have risen, all of them feeling an indelible call to shuffle and stumble toward the Insolitus. There is something most precious to them hiding behind that named door, and they would do all they can to protect it. Their eyes may be closed shut, their movements hindered by sleep, but they are keenly aware of anyone seeking to harm their most beloved treasure.

Voices of many sleepers, all of them monotonous, speak in unison:

“ You should have let sleeping dogs lie. ”
LINKS: OUTSIDE THE DOOR | TALK TO THE ENEMY | FIGHT THE ENEMY (Keep this to one thread!) | Start your own as you please!

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[deadlybanker]

[He spoke softly hoping the gentile tone would help soothe her hidden fears.]

I did not come here intending to hurt anyone. Please believe me, I mean only to help if I can.

[dgaf]

[ Somehow she just seems even more troubled by this, holding on tighter. ]

Maybe you don't. But you might. I don't mean to hurt him either-- but look.

[deadlybanker]

Signora, please...

[He pulled his arm away not with enough force to wrench it from her hands but with enough to give her the idea he wished for it freed. ]

There is something dangerous occurring here, I have to see what might be done to stop it.

[dgaf]

[ She does withdraw her hand, jerking her arm back as if his touch burns. In her mind, she couldn't understand how he could have moved so fast when she didn't see him moving. Her eyes are closed. ]

Then don't leave me. I wouldn't know what to do.

[deadlybanker]

I can not. I must see what is beyond that door.

[But he reached out to her before leaving to place a hand on her shoulder, just a comforting squeeze of his hand on her arm to reassure her. ]

Remain here with the others. You will be safe here.