Night 010, before midnight

[angel_of_death]

Anyone that gets the urge to wander into the stone maze branching off from the garden is to consult these notebooks first.

The gazebo inside of the maze is to be avoided at all costs. If anyone or anything tempts you to go into it, do not listen to them. If you learn of someone planning to go near it, stop them.

One misstep in that place could cost us everything.

Those with anything else to contribute regarding the maze may do so here, if they so wish.



Also, if anyone knows a bloke called Estinien, I have a message for him. Tell him his little green girl is safe.

Comments

[birdwingsandthings]

Whats wrong with the Gazebo?

rose house people can assume Asch tells them Luce is a bitty

[bloodyashes]

[Luce will recognize this handwriting as being basically the same as the "captions" Asch wrote in the air for him.]

Something bad is sealed there. It tried to use a couple people today to get out.

[birdwingsandthings]

[Luce is happy to see a familiar handwriting.]

How did it do that?

extremely simplified version of events that doesn't involve potential possession, go

[bloodyashes]

It tried to trick them into helping it get past the statues that held it inside.

Protect the child's innocence

[birdwingsandthings]

So, it was like someone in jail? What did it do to get there?

[shuttersense]

I think there's a saying for this. It sounds as if someone poked a dragon in the eye?

Is everyone all right?

[angel_of_death]

Miraculously. A little worse for wear, though.

[shuttersense]

That's the important thing, that they're all right.

I'll ask for the details later. Anything that needs to be picked up at market? Bandages, pain medication?

[angel_of_death]

More bandages would be good.

[shuttersense]

I'll see if I can find gauze.

[betterthangarlond]

Who'd trust anything in a maze?

[ They're meant to confuse. Don't mind the snark. ]

[angel_of_death]

[Given the maze in question, the snark is ironically appropriate. Even with the mental strain of earlier, he can't help but permit the barest quirk at the corner of his mouth.]

Some mazes are less dangerous than others. Some are even harmless. That maze obviously isn't.

[betterthangarlond]

[ Note that now, his writing seems a bit more messy. ]
No maze is truly harmless. Even if it's just a training area, there is always intent.

And intent is always to be suspect. Whatever crafted this maze may have wanted to hold whatever is in there back.




This warning is apt, however, for some of the more idiotic who remain trapped.

I'm sorry, but the child has to make a comment.

[birdwingsandthings]

Corn mazes are nice.

[betterthangarlond]

Not heard of them.

[redeyesazuredragoon]

[ This is not penned in the customary red ink he usually uses, for caution, however... ]

He received the message; I spoke to him. He would, however, like to know if he could see her.

... Now, on my own curiosity... about this maze and this gazebo... would it be too troubling to inquire over it here?

[angel_of_death]

I'll let her know he wants to see her. It may be a a little while before that's possible, but I'll make sure she hears about it.

As for the maze and gazebo, ask what you want to ask. I can't promise you an answer straight away, but I figure the more people who know about the potential dangers, the better. Less chance for someone to be caught unawares.

[whiteofcrime]

Are you telling me THIS is why Lardguts marched in just now?

He almost KILLED Gilly. And the jester was just starting to recover, but now he's gotten dragged off to who the hell knows where.

[ He may be upset. Just a little. ]

[angel_of_death]

[Kaito isn't the only one upset tonight. But Walter's forcing himself to keep it together for now.]

I've no doubt that this is exactly why that happened.

Do you need a healer for Gilly?

[whiteofcrime]

No, he's fine now. He got healed somehow by one of the other Birds I think.

He's really scared and he's clinging to me. I can't leave him alone.

[angel_of_death]

I'm not asking you to.

Do you need anything else for him?

[whiteofcrime]

I don't think so. He just needs rest.
Maybe food, but I can get that myself from the kitchen.

Before I forget - while he was being healed I saw what he looked like.
Did you see the boy ghost hanging around the kitchen? That's him.

[bloodyashes]

Without a doubt. The Jester was called to the seal, and the Lord wasn't.

[whiteofcrime]

Jester said it was a boy with the same hair as him. He was too tired to show me though. Were you at the gazebo?

[bloodyashes]

No, but I saw the whole thing. Almost, anyway.

R is worn out beyond belief. The princess did her best to nearly cause a disaster, but everyone seems okay for now.