VLDR - Shut Up and Dance

[Arckas]

It's a shame our time was short lived, darlings. I really wanted to get to know everyone, but I don't think we'll have the chance too.

Can't say it was a pleasure, but it wasn't... the worst thing that has happened to me. Let's get a move on. Thanks for staying.

[Arcthurus]

Time passes. The day becomes night. The four of you find yourselves at the motel lobby, having either rested or spent your time roaming the streets for one reason or another. The voice on the phone is already speaking when you arrive.

"Ah, the stars of the show. The women of the hour, a curious detail by the way. A sign of the times, you could say. Fascinating."

"The groups will be Ivy and Elizabeth versus Belladona and Azelf. Take your time to vote."

*click*

The four find themselves in their rooms shortly after.

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[Arcthurus]

Password: Connections

[Arcthurus]

The four of you are summoned to the lobby. It's still dark outside. You can't tell what time it is. You don't remember waking up, or even going to sleep. Your head feels... strange. Almost bloated, in a way.

The phone begins to speak. It didn't ring this time. Noone picked it up either.


"And for the results... ally and ally. Not unexpected, but still."

"Well, congratulations. You four have reached the end of the game, all with more than enough points to leave. How do you feel?"

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[Hawkwing425]

Ugh... not enough sleep. Whatever. Still goin' t' hunt you down, Richard.

[Arckas]

I feel... skeptical.

After everything that has happened so far. Richard, you don't seem the type to let us go that easily.

[Arcthurus]

"Hunt me...? How do you expect to do that?"

...

The receptionist grins at Azelf. "It's a good thing to be cautious. Things never turn out how you expect them to."

[Hawkwing425]

Oh, I'll find a way. You say you rule over all a' Miami, so I'm sure that you've- actually, why would I tell you my plans? That's strategic suicide.

[Arcthurus]

"Whichever makes you feel better."

"Alas, there is but one thing remaining between you and freedom. The last tie to this game. See, some of you have ran errands while you were here-- which was particularly helpful. However, there is one more thing I wish for you to do."

"There is a place I wish for you to investigate. Quite a bit away from here. 3974 Poplar Lane, downtown. A certain warehouse. Can't miss it."

[Hawkwing425]

A' COURSE there's a catch.

[Arcthurus]

"Don't worry! It's nothing you haven't done before in the past year."

[Chemist1422]

“Is it d-dangerous?”

[Arcthurus]

"Everything in life has a bit of danger to it."

[Arcthurus]

"The mission is simple. I need you to retrieve something. Go in, do what you have to do, then return here. Shouldn't take you long. After that... you will be free."

"Off you go, now. I'm sure this will be the last time we speak."

*click*

...

[Hawkwing425]

Last time we speak? Great. Never havin' t' hear his voice again sounds just fuckin' lovely. Alright, let's do this dumb task.

[Arcthurus]

The Way Home

You four arrive at the provided address. This looks like the place.

The building looks like a closed off warehouse. There are no vehicles nearby, but there are tire tracks. A chainlink fence with a lock on the gate separates you from the back entrance, a simple door with an exit sign above it, and some sort of security lock. There's a man on the side of the building, smoking with his back turned to you.

[Arcthurus]

Belladona looks behind the group. She doesn't see anyone in the empty streets.

[Schultz128]

You supposed to be Richard? Or some cronie?

[Arcthurus]

"JESUS-- Who the fuck are you?! Scared the shit out of me. The hell you doin' here?"

[Schultz128]

Who are you?

[Arcthurus]

"...Real fucking funny. Ladies, this isn't your crochet club or a nail salon or whatever. This is private property. Leave."

He has one hand on the waist now.

[Hawkwing425]

Fuck you too.
Belladonna's eyes narrow.

[Schultz128]

Hey, listen, we're not here to cause issues.

We were instructed to do a delivery and were just given this address, so we're just in the dark as you are. What is this place?

[Arcthurus]

His eyes narrow.

"A... delivery?"

He pauses thoughtful for a long time.

"And what exactly are you delivering, ma'am?"

[Schultz128]

That's what's confusing. We're supposed to deliver something from here.

I assume you're a guard. Is there someone running the place we can speak to?