Fandom RWBY Saga: Atlas [Arc 2 IC]

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Schnee Mansion
Nearby: Everyone
@Tags: IG42 KarenAKAMint xAlter Chak

Casper, Daffodil and Grey"WOW! That was something" Casper said a bit too loudly as he seemingly appeared out of nowhere from behind them. If anyone mentioned his sudden appearance he'd say a bit hurt, "I've been here the whole time." Ending with the usual bashful chuckle, as he always did.

Daff rolled over to the group a look of worry on her face. "I am so sorry about that guys. She's always been awful, showing force like that," Her clench on the wheelchair tightened as past memories flooded and the pain of her injury started to flare up as she continued, "isn't uncommon when she's around." Taking a breath she smiled, "still I'm glad you're alright." Thinking to herself how surprised she was that orion could take down such a attack, wondering if he could actually take her in a fight. "Crystal is one to look out for until she's taken down. You guys can't let what she said happen."

Casper nodded, "she's right. Maybe you can talk to Lina. She seems to be the linchpin in that deal. If you can cut her out of the deal, Crystal's company wouldn't be a competitor and it would mean a lot for the Schnee Dust Company."

"But Lina and Crystal are surprisingly friends and with her thing with her partner..." Daff began only to stop as she noticed something strange from a outside window. "I'm sorry I have to go." Pulling back she rolled around the group and made her way out the doors and down the eastern area of the mansion.

Grey was disgusted by the scene and even more aggravated if it was actually true. He hated to admit that he has been a bit preoccupied with his own plans to invest time in the Schnee Dust Company. Looking over to his mother and aunt his eyes grew serious, "I'll figure this out, but they may be right. Lina Aquis owns her parents. She has the greatest sway with them, Crystal may have her hooks in her, but if we can get her on our side we can see substantial gain. I don't know who would be able to reach her though. She's quite childlike." He thought for a moment and looked over to Cirrus, he had a kind heart and might be able to sway her, not to mention his connection to Iola. "Cirrus, you should talk to her."

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Schnee Manor
Nearby: Schnees, Lots o' Schnees
@Tags: IG42 The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint @The Prophet

Orion simply listened to his aunt, Grey, Casper, and Daff. The politics of the Schnee empire meant little to him, so he acted as if he was paying attention, but wasn't. Feeling Cirrus place his hand on his shoulder, Orion wordlessly nodded at his cousin's thanks for protecting his boyfriend. Shaking off Cirrus's hand, not to be rude, but rather it was uncomfortable, Orion simply stared back at where Crystal once stood before being escorted away. Scoffing in distaste. Orion turned back to his conversing family. He listened in and decided to drop in his two scents. "Just do what you guys think is right. After this entire thing, I just want to leave and never step foot here again."

Noticing Daff wheel herself away, Orion too noticed something strange. The sight of falling robin's feathers alerted him to something that he should check out. "Again, just do what you must, Grey, Cirrus, aunt Winter. This life, this legacy I carry, I hope to leave it soon." With his piece said, Orion followed after Daff, wondering what had caused the girl to run, er, wheel off like that. He needed to get ready too. Something was happening, and hopefully the shipment of Dust from Akashi had made its way into his room. "Daff?" he called out. "Daff? Where could a disabled girl wheel off too?" Rounding a corner, Orion tried to ignore the small voice that sounded like Robyn, warning him of something.

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Location: Schnee Manor
Interacting: Cirrus, Orion, Miles
Mentioned: Daffodil and Crystal
Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter The Suspicious Eye

Sage Auburn
Even as Cirrus held Sage, he couldn't help but shake a bit from the initial shock that he had gone through. He could hear everyone talking around him but nothing was really registering until he heard Cirrus talk to him once more. He shook his head at his offer to leave. "No, I'll be fine," he gave Cirrus his best smile he can force on his face, "I might just need to sit down for a moment..."

Even if he was older now, Sage felt the urge to call his parents. Even if he pulled his scroll out, he knows that he wouldn't be able to contact them. They were busy with what has happened at Vale, and the last thing he needed was to worry them. Slowly his guilt to wanting to call his family turned to frustration. He let out a huff at the thought that he was acting like a child. So much has happened and he can't even go through a day without feeling fear.

"You know," Sage spoke under his breath, "I expected someone not wanting me here, but that wasn't the greeting I was expecting to receive, but now I know to always be on alert..." As he said that, he allowed his semblance to overtake his senses as everyone's voices became louder and took not of every footfall of everyone in the room. This way he would be ready for anything that would jump out at him or Cirrus.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Outside in the western gardens of the Schnee Mansion Nearby: Orizon, Dan? @Tags: Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint When the Mist Rolls InDaff rolled out of the house and onto the vast paved area towards the gardens. The wheels of her chair trampled over the grass with ease as she rolled herself through Mist began to fade into the area, growing dense around them as Daff followed the direction she thought she saw someone going. Unsure if it truly was her brother, she knew she had to be certain. Rolling through the growing mist she began to wander into the hazy forest of trees and flowers.

"Dan? Are you out here?" she called out as she moved deeper into the dense mist. It was starting to become harder to see now, Daff was unafraid of most things, but this was becoming eerie. "Dan! If you're planning on scaring me I'll kick your ass!!" She called out a bit louder, trying her best to not let the fear seep out of her voice. Rolling further into the garden she the mist began to shift and shimmer, the color changing for a instant before shimmering back to it's usual cold white.

"Dan..." She began to edge forward but her wheel was caught on something attempting to move forward she pushed again, but her wheel slid back down. It was probably a step or a stone. Letting out a sigh she pulled back and tried to go around but ran into some plants toppling over a set of long stemmed blue flowers. Cursing she pulled back and sighed.

Hearing her name called out into the distance she looked over her shoulder. Trying to piece out the voice it had to be one of the main Schnee's. "What do they want?" From the corner of her eye something moved in the mist and towered over her.


A scream shot through the dense mist engulfing anyone who was nearby. Running towards the scream one would find a shocked Daff trembling in her chair her face averted from what she saw. Hands red and glossy along with the wheels of her wheelchair. Unable to speak clearly, she would just tremble and muble softly under her breath.

For anyone other than Sage the only sound that would've been heard was the soft clamor of conversation, for those outside it was the sound of a scream. However, Sage with his semblance activated would hear a series of soft grunt of pain. The jingle of something being caught, the crumple of paper being stuffed into a small hole and the disapproving tone of the woman who just attacked him as she stepped into her room.

 

[IG42]

Location: Schnee Mansion
Nearby: Sage, Orion, Winter, Grey, Eris, Daffodil, Miles
@Tags: xAlter The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint Chak

Cirrus Jay Schnee
Feeling Sage shaking in his arms Cirrus held him closer and caught his quiet words. "I know, I know and I'm so sorry." He said just as softly. Cirrus had expected most to disapprove of Sage's presence and some to object openly but he hadn't anticipated an unprovoked attack in the middle of a crowd.

Tuning into the conversation he looked between his two less familiar relatives while they laid things out then Daffodil excused herself. "You seem to know a lot about what's happening here Casper but this is the first I'm hearing of it and even you didn't seem aware of what was going on here Grey, how much did you know about her before we arrived?" At the proposal that he be the one to try and win over Lina he bristled slightly a little stung by being brought up right after the word 'childish' though he had a bigger issue with the idea. "So you want me to just go make nice? Let me make one thing clear, after what happened I'm not letting Sage out of my sight for anything."

Stepping forward slightly Winter was about to speak up when a scream cut her off. "Stay here!" Without waiting to see of she would be obeyed she rushed towards the source of the scream.

 

[xAlter]

Orion Schnee

Location: Western Gardens
Nearby: Daff, Dan?, Winter
@Tags: IG42 The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint @The Prophet

Following Daff into the fog could rate into Orion's top 10 worst things that he has done. This is of course when he reflects back onto the situation and everything that has happened in this eventful funeral/family gathering. With the fog being as thick as it was, Orion had trouble making out anything within his vision. Of course, it didn't help that he absolutely hated the gardens with his heart. Walking forth, Orion tripped over a fallen vase of blue flowers. Cursing, he continued on.

Hearing a scream, Orion ran towards the voice, and came upon the sight of Daff, covered in something, mumbling incoherently. The feel of the air, the smell in the air, everything in the back of his mind was replaying the Rose Party at Beacon. Starting to hyperventilate, Orion tried to regain his composure as he walked towards Daff. Grabbing her hands in his, and kneeling down to her level, he looked her in the eyes, ignoring what was behind her. "Daff, Daff..." he whispered, his voice trembling. "What happened? Are you alright? Are you hurt?" The sound of footsteps alerted Orion to someone behind him. He stood quickly and turned, preparing to attack anyone that came through the fog. Seeing the shape of his aunt, he let out a breath of relief.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Outside in the western gardens of the Schnee Mansion Nearby: Orion, Winter, Grey @Tags: Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint IG42 Ghosts and GoblinsCasper gave Cirrus a solemn nod. He could understand what Cirrus was saying, of course they didn't know. They didn't spend much time with the extended family, however, Crystal did. He wasn't sure why, but she certainly made quick work to assure that they were all under her thumb by the end. At the very least afraid of her. Some fought back, but those who did, didn't come out without injury.

Grey hated this, he hated the thought of being behind, the thought of not knowing. Sure he knew the basics, he knew she existed. Crystal Schnee, the daughter of Whitley Schnee and his wife Celestine Schnee formerly Celestine Stone. She started a company with her mother's help and it's been nothing but a tiny piece of other businesses held up by nothing. If he wasn't so preoccupied he would have watched it closer, he would have watched her closer. His eyes narrowed as he clicked his tongue. "I know more than you did Cirrus." He clenched his fist as his brother snapped back. Stepping forward he glared down at his younger brother. "Then take him with you. Or would you rather have Crystal win."

He was about to say more but a scream could be heard in the distance and Grey was cut off by his mother. He looked over at his little brother and Sage. He couldn't be in the same room as them and stormed out to follow his mother.


Daff trembled in fear and screamed again as someone took her hands. She shook them violently as she screamed again, her face red from covering her face she shook her head. "A monster! I...I saw a monster in the mist!! I...can't...I...I" She struggled against Orion trying to get away from whatever it was she saw. Of course there was nothing of the sort in the mist. Although dense there was no monster around them, however, Daff was determined to leave. Struggling agains the trembling orion she was finally free as he turned to fight someone or something. Putting her arms to her chair she pulled all the way out fo the flower patch and began to roll past whoever it was.

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Location: Schnee Manor
Interacting: Cirrus, Orion, Miles
Mentioned: Daffodil and Crystal
Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter The Suspicious Eye

Sage Auburn
"I said I am fine, Cirrus," Sage insisted, not wanting to seem weak in front of everyone, "Grey has a point in trying to play nice, hell, I have family that can help Schnee Dust Company. Well, Skyler does, but I know she can get through to her Aunt who is head of the Sharp Tech Inc." Sage could feel the anger that was fueling Cirrus as he tried to argue with his brother, but now was not the time to be having a family dispute. They might have bad blood, but they are all here for one thing. Maybe their grandfather was bad, they have to fight for their rightful claim for what is supposed to be theirs, even if it's a fraction.

Sage listened to everyone argue, throwing their two cents into the conversation. He just listened as they went on, but a new sound pulled his attention away from the argument. Sage froze from the sounds that hid under everyone's voices as they argued, once he figured out what it was that he was listening to. The disturbing sound of someone dying caused Sage's blood to go cold. It didn't help the scream that followed soon after. He held onto Cirrus and looked into his eyes before he whispered, "Someone just got murdered... I heard it followed by heels... Something wrong is going on, Cirrus." He tried to get out of Cirrus' hold but he didn't let go of his from his tight hold. All he could do is look up at him as he waited for what's to come.

"To make matters worst," Sage looked around trying to keep his voice down for what he's about to say, "Crystal knows about an attack about to happen to your family, I think it's not safe for anyone to be here. We either warn everyone so they are all on high alert of we need to move to another place where it is isolated from the outside world, meaning we lose all signal from everyone. They can be tracking us that way, that is if they aren't already here among us..." Sage began to think of the odds of the last bit being true. The chances are higher then they would be in a normal setting but with what has happened in the past few months, anything is really possible at this point. We are sitting ducks, waiting to be trapped and picked off... he thought as he began to worry about their current situation.

 

[Chak]

Mako

Location: Schnee Mansion
Nearby: Rich pukes, not rich pukes, and the 30k VIP Schnee
@Tags: IG42

"Miles, stay with the main group. You're in charge of keeping them safe. The rest of you, spread out, mind the mist. Do not walk outside of sightlines with one another, and do not go anywhere except in pairs!"

There was a cacophony of footsteps as the guards went about their business, leaving the big armored lug, Miles, amongst the group of party goers. Mako had made a point to, specifically, not cross that one, or try going near him. While she may have originally thought a blind man in the streets was a simple target, this was a member of Atlas Security, and she'd watched him act earlier against Crystal, even if none of the others had taken notice. He wasn't to be taken lightly.

"Right, I'm certain it will all sound cliche, but I want us to start pairing up as well, people. No one goes anywhere alone, no one can become an isolated target and n- Wait, where's the Faunus? Dammit, he could very well be a target."

Mako grinned as she watched the man take up position near the girl in the wheelchair. It was good information to know he was the noble type, meant that if it came to blows she'd know how best to keep his attentions elsewhere. Reachning into her pocket, she drew out a small device, a personal communications device, and spoke into it.

"It seems the party has started. I'm in the vents watching the guard you spoke to. The big one. The Faunus you targeted isn't with the main group. What do you want me doing, Crystal?"

 

[IG42]

Location: Schnee Mansion
Nearby: Sage, Orion, Winter, Grey, Eris(?), Miles
@Tags: xAlter The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint Chak

Cirrus Jay Schnee
Stung by Grey's scolding Cirrus stared at the floor while his brother stared him down until a scream pierced the tension. Snapping his gaze up he met Grey's eye for a moment before he stormed off, watching him leave the urge to follow him and see what was happening warred with the desire to avoid Grey for the moment and his mother's order to stay put.

Still bound by indecision Cirrus looked down at Sage as he relayed what he had heard thanks to his semblance and felt their next course of action come into focus. "Damn her." He said of his cousin. "Alright we need to let my mother know what's happening, she'll know what to do and might be able to get in touch with the Atlas military." With his weapon in hand Cirrus led the way outside. "I'll watch your back and you watch mine alright? Just stay close to me." He tried to smile comfortingly but it twisted as he remembered that he'd said something similar just before Iola had grabbed Sage before.

Outside Winter reached Orion and moved to block Daffodil. "Stop for a moment and calm yourself." She said firmly sparing her nephew a glance to see if he was going to rush off in reckless pursuit of whatever may or may not be out there, hearing approaching footsteps she looked behind her to see Grey approaching and frowned but didn't waste time scolding him. "Tell me what you saw Daffodil."

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: The Schnee Gardens
Nearby: Grey, Daff, Winter, Orion
@Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter

Grey and DaffGrey stormed to the scene, following the voices of his mother and cousins he did his best to maneuver through the dense mist. From just a few minutes ago, the mist had solidified greatly, making it near impossible to see further than a few feet. Reaching the trio he stepped into a strange scene his mother holding Orion back and a hunkering Daffodil shaking in fear. He listened as his mother told her to explain what happened.

"It was a monster! It had a huge hulking! With bright red head and bloody shining eyes! And it's teeth were dripping with blood...I-I. We have to get out of here! There's a monster here! We have to go!" Daff said completely terrified.

Noticing the crimson liquid on Daff's hands and the wheels of her chair he frowned and stepped over. Ignoring her protests he wiped some of the liquid off her hands and tasted it slightly, before spitting it to the ground. "It's not blood, it's red sap water." He leaned down and followed the tracks of Daff's wheels to where she rolled into a blue plant and knocked it over. Watching the regular dirt treds turn ruby red as they rolled back. He didn't see any footprints beside the track marks, and frowned. "This plant has a tendency to 'bleed' from the roots when over watered. It seems she just rolled into it." Grey said looking at her with serious annoyance. "As for this monster... there's no prints, she probably just scared herself."

"I did not make this up! There's a monster out here! I saw it! The monster is real and we have to get out of here!" Daff said a glaring at Grey.

"Regardless, the smartest thing to do is to head back indoors. This mist seems like it's only going to get worse." Grey said as he looked to the others. It was true the mist was steadily growing denser as they spoke. The mist swirled around them ominously. As a quick chill began to overtake them. Grabbing her handlebars Grey began to wheel the woman back to the building. He didn't know what was going on out there but he had a sneaking suspicion that there's something wrong. He knew that it would be safer indoors. Especially since he apparently needed to have a talk with Crystal. That girl has been quite a pain. It's time to see what's up her sleeve. He thought, though in truth he was a bit worried, Crystal was the type that seemed pretty transparent, but in truth were the most dangerous to face against. He hadn't seen that in anyone in a long time. Seven years ago was the last time.


Entering the mansion he looked to the others and let out an annoyed sigh. Turning to a butler, he motioned them over to him. "Clean her chair and take her back to her room. Also search for her brother, it's important that he be found." The butler nodded and Grey looked to Daff one more time before letting her go. He didn't like where this was going but the best thing for everyone is to be indoors and close. Turning back to the others he stated. "Don't worry about anything else tonight. The best thing is for everyone to get some rest for the evening. Make sure your doors and windows are locked." His scroll buzzed and his brow furrowed as he read the incoming message. Closing his scroll he looked to the others. "I'm heading to my room. Make sure not to wander alone tonight."

Looking at the group he gave a nod to his mother and then turned on his heels and began to walk off. As much as he wanted to sleep he couldn't, he had work to do and a investigation to look into.

Location: Bedroom
Nearby: No-one
@Tags: Chak

CrystalSitting in her room Crystal lifted her scroll and inspected the cameras down the halls of her room. Hearing a small ping she smiled and slid a pawn chess piece and peeled the bottom off. Pulling out a small earpiece she placed it in her ear and listened. Flipping through the camera data she noticed that Cirrus and Sage were chatting in the front room. Raising a brow she clicked her tongue, Maybe the anomaly isn't bad. Hmph not that I care. Better safe than sorry, at least I can write him off. Flicking her hand she changed the cameras. "Ignore the deer faunus. He appears to just be a guest. Which is troublesome to my plans, but I'll live. I'll certainly live." Tilting her head she noticed something on the monitors and her smile widened. "Keep an eye on the indoors. If I were a killer I'd certainly sneak inside while all the fools are looking outdoors. Now If you'll excuse me I have someone to bump into accidentally."

She got up, "let me know if you see something more dangerous." Stepping across her room she opened her door and closed it shut behind her, the heavy automatic lock falling into place. Moving quickly down the halls she made sure to run right into the person she was looking for. "Ow!" She exclaimed glaring at the true victim. Stepping on the poor victim's paperwork she pushed them back. "Watch where you're going!" Grabbing a handful she shoved them hard back into the hard worker's chest, sending them flying around them and stormed off and back to her room.

Sometime around midnight
Returning back to her room she smiled coyly as she got herself situated for the evening. There was much more fun to be had tonight. Removing her jacket, collar and boots, she was left in her off white dress with the strange design woven in. Reaching up she stopped and noticed the symbol on her hand and frowned. It was an unsightly reminder of what she's become thanks to her mother. A reminder that she was to never forget to whom she belongs to now. Though she didn't need it, every time she looked into the mirror, she saw the truth. Maybe being blind would have been better. Pulling out her ribbon she grabbed her scroll and looked through the new messages for the evening before turning to the cameras once again. Flitting around the screens to make sure no one or thing was around she slid out of her room, the heavy door locking once again and silently walked down the halls, her bare feet not even making a sound. Passing by the rooms of those sleeping she wondered just how many, like herself, were wandering the halls planning devious thoughts. Reaching the room she wanted she knocked on it lightly and smiled as the door opened.

"Hey there sailor. Let's have a chat." She said before stepping in and letting the heavy doors close behind her.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Timeskip: When you walk in the mist, you get wet@Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint

The dark of night and the witching hour passed around the Schnee home. All was peaceful, or so it seemed. However in the depths of night strange happenings chittered around the Schenne home. Windows opening, doors creaking, wails of pain screeching out into the night only to be muffled and pulled to the ground. The night was full of secrets, secrets that were hidden from the cameras lining the halls. Secrets that no one should reveal, and secrets as heavy as the bodies who've vanished in the dark and heavy mist surrounding the grounds.

As time passed the fog only grew denser, now the morning light of the sun was blocked completely under the dense mist. For those with great hearing the night would have been full of footsteps and gentle tappings at the door. Soft grunts and shiftlings echoed down the quiet halls, from the witching hour to the early morning. However, the most important sound erupted out of Jaques's study at 6 am. A loud high pitched scream of a staff member resonated around the halls and many staff and awake members came rushing into the scene held in the study. Laying on the floor was the body of the executor of Jaques's will. Throat slit he laid face down round body lifeless and empty, the mis rotating round the confines of the room and escaping into the halls.

Standing around the body was Casper and Alabaster, with his wife, looking down at the empty body with pale faces. Meanwhile Lina and her guard were sitting in the dining room eating a lovely breakfast that the staff had made the hour before. Daffodil was rolling through the halls trying to reach the study, however, the others Dan and Crystal, were nowhere to be found.

Timeline:
11pm: A knock upon Grey's door
12am:
1am:
2am:
3am:
4am:
5am: Breakfast is being made.
6am: Breakfast is ready. Staff member enters the study. A scream emerges.
7am: Casper, Alabaster and wife are in the study along with some staff. Lina is in the dining room with her guard. Crystal and Dan are nowhere to be found.

Locations:
The Courtyard
The Library
The Second-Floor Walkway
The Dining Room
The Piano Room
The Garden
Jacques’ study
Personal Rooms
Camera Room

Guests:
Daffodil and Dandelion Scheffler
Eris Russet
Lina Aquis
Clarence Rockshard
Alabaster and Emily Ariosto
Crystal Schnee
Casper Castillo
Grey Rook Schnee
Viifred Larid (deceased)

 

[IG42]

Cirrus Jay Schnee

Location: Schnee Mansion
Nearby: Sage
@Tags: xAlter The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint Chak

Morning found Cirrus dozing fitfully next to Sage with his weapon at his side, the combination of his own efforts to be vigilant for anyone else that might try to harm Sage and comforting the faunus through his own worries and nightmares had left him only sleeping when he dropped off despite his best efforts. As a consequence when the scream rang out he instantly jumped to his feet and looked around for a possible threat.

Not seeing any immediate threat Cirrus sat on the edge of the bed and tried to calm his racing heart. "The hell was that noise?" Turning to Sage he paused to blow his fringe out of his eyes and ran his fingers through his bedhead out of habit. "Are you okay Sage? We should probably go see what's going on.

In the Study
Swiftly parting the crowd Winter looked down at the corpse. "Stand back." She said firmly raising an arm to block one of the staff that stepped closer, crouching next to the body she pressed a gloved hand against it trying to gauge how cold it was. "Who found the body?"

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Location: Cirrus' Room in Schnee Manor
Interacting: Cirrus
Mentioned: N/A
Tags: IG42

Sage Auburn
Sage couldn't sleep, well not as well as he was used to. Being attacked and hearing what he heard, he kept getting nightmares. Every time he woke up, not moving from his current state he was lying on his side, he would activate his semblance. Really it was his way to see if anything had changed. Every time, 12 am; nothing. 2 am; still nothing. 3 am; Dead Silence. It was when he felt the bed move suddenly after the scream did Sage give up on sleep. Sitting up he looked over to Cirrus with clearly tired eyes around dark circles from lack of sleep.

"I'm just tired..." he answered with a yawn, "What time is it, anyway?"

Sage rubbed at his eyes, desperate to wake them up. Well, wake himself up. His hair was a mess from the pillow and his clothes were slightly riding up his body from his movement during the night. After a moment to himself, he finally focused on Cirrus as he tried to tame the bedhead he himself was wearing. The sight of his boyfriend caused Sage to smile as he let out a small giggle. He fell back onto his pillow, knocking out again. He has never been a morning person, to begin with.

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Jaques' Study
@Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint

Staff MaidWith Sage's semblance as he awoke and activated it there was more than just the ambient sounds of emptiness. At midnight there were the average sounds of footsteps and creaking of doors, probably a passing servant or a member awaking for something to drink. Awakening again at two there was more of the same, however there was the sound of paper shuffling and movement. Finally at three in the morning more footsteps and the creaking of doors and muffled voices against the rushing of wind, all and al much of nothing.

The study was in disarray, papers scattered around and books taken from shelves and placed onto the ground. The swirling chair speckled with blood for those with a keen eye. Further investigation may reveal more secrets.

As Winter stepped into the scene and placed her hands on his neck she could feel the steady beginning of rigor mortis set in on the cooler body. Given Winter's expertise it was clear that the victim, Mr. Larid, had been dead for approximately four to five hours. Whether Winter would make this known to those standing there is up to her. Examining the body there was a deep knife wound across his throat, slicing the entirety of his throat wide open in a skilled and messy manner. Whoever did this enjoyed it quite a lot. The look on Mr. Larid was surprisingly peaceful, something strange to consider.

As the first witness was called out a voice rang out to the crowd. "It was me ma'am." A young maid said timidly as she stepped out from the grieving staff. She started to talk but only stammered out nonsense before taking a deep breath and starting over. "I came by at around six with the key, since Miss Peru told me the door was locked. When I arrived with the key the door was already unlocked so I opened it to inform Mr. Larid about breakfast and that...that's when I saw his body and screamed." Tears began to form in the woman's eyes, "It's just so horrible...I mean...who would do this?" The other staff members went to comfort her as she began to cry yet again.

Meanwhile Daff was rolling down the winding halls. She was far from her assigned room and was steadily rolling down the halls soon passing Sage and Cirrus' room she let out a annoyed curse of frustration. "Ow.." Slowing her roll she rubbed her recently bandaged leg as she rubbed it gently and let out a heavy sigh. Shifting the blanket over her leg she sighed and began to roll down the hall again.

Discovery Timeline:
11pm: A knock upon Grey's door
12am: Sound of walking and doors opening
1am:
2am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
3am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
4am:
5am: Breakfast is being made.
6am: Breakfast is ready. Staff member enters the study. A scream emerges.
7am: Casper, Alabaster and wife are in the study along with some staff. Lina is in the dining room with her guard. Crystal and Dan are nowhere to be found.

Locations to Investigate:
The Courtyard
The Library
The Second-Floor Walkway
The Dining Room
The Piano Room
The Garden
Jacques’ study
Personal Rooms
Camera Room

Guests to Interrogate:
Daffodil and Dandelion Scheffler
Eris Russet
Lina Aquis
Clarence Rockshard
Alabaster and Emily Ariosto
Crystal Schnee
Casper Castillo
Grey Rook Schnee
Viifred Larid (deceased)

 

[IG42]

Cirrus Jay Schnee

Location: Cirrus' room
Nearby: Sage
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint

Smiling sympathetically as Sage rubbed at his eyes Cirrus swiped at his own trying to get fully awake. "I know. It's only a bit after 6 in the morning." Glancing at the sliver of morning sun peeking through the curtains he turned back at the sound of a giggle making part of his hair fall over his eye, as much effort as he made to keep his hair well kept being stranded in an emergency refuge for a month had allowed it to grow longer than he usually allowed it to get. "What? What is it?" He asked with a chuckle then blew at his fringe.

Ducking into the attached bathroom he splashed his face with water and came back to find Sage conked out in the bed. "Hey come on." Sitting down by his boyfriend he teasingly ran a feather-light touch over his exposed stomach. "Come on we should go see what the commotion is." Inwardly Cirrus hoped the pestering would work soon or he might end up lying back down himself.

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Location: Cirrus' Room in Schnee Manor
Interacting: Cirrus
Mentioned: N/A
Tags: IG42

Sage Auburn
For the longest Sage has been a light sleeper which leads to making it hard to get up early in the morning. It didn't change during school since he had to have someone drag him out of bed. When he felt a hand on his stomach he grinned at the touch but as the light hand grazed his side, he jumped. He was full awake an in alert as he pulled down his shirt back down, turning red at the fact that he had shown Cirrus a weakness. "I'm up," he offered meekly. Trying to distract Cirrus from the ticklish stop of his body, he leaned forward and gave his boyfriend a kiss on the cheek before crawling off the bed to the bathroom.

Sage looked at his reflection to find it a bit lackluster of its usual tan he was used to having. After the accident, he had been forced to stay inside to recover, so his usual color was dulled. Turning the faucet on, he slashed some water in his face before looking back to his reflection. "Oh, I kept waking up in the middle of the night to listen to our surroundings," Sage called out to Cirrus, with a yawn, avoiding the real reason he was waking up, "Do people tend to walk about the Manor during the night? I find it odd to hear countless footsteps on top of doors opening."

Listening to what Cirrus had to say, Sage began to brush his teeth and trying to get his hair to stay in place. Once he was as presentable as he can he came back to the room and sat at the edge of the bed. He was still on edge as he recalled hearing what he did before he activated his semblance as a quick check-in before heading out the safe place that was Cirrus' room. "Do you know around what area the scream came from?" Sage asked as he closed his eyes, allowing his hearing to work above everything else.

 

[IG42]

Cirrus Jay Schnee

Location: Cirrus' room
Nearby: Sage, Daffodil
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint Chak xAlter

Slightly shocked as Sage shot upright Cirrus pulled his hand away in a moment of worry that he'd taken it a step too far then laughed when his boyfriend turned sheepish and took the kiss as a bribe to let him escape but made a mental note to try that again some time. Hopping up when Sage called him Cirrus went over and leaned against the door frame to the bathroom. "Well some of the more jetlagged guests might've kept a few of the staff running about but even then there shouldn't have been as many as you say."

Taking his turn to make himself presentable Cirrus poked his head out at Sage's question. "It sounded like it came from my Grandfather's part of the estate, when I was here I never really went over there and he pretty much kept to himself the whole time." Taking several minutes to get his hair in order he returned to the main room and finding Sage clearly listening out he elected not to disturb him, instead Cirrus went to the door to check the corridor outside and spotted Daffodil seemingly in some sort of distress. "Hey Daffodil, you alright?"

In the Study

Aside from the brief contact to gauge the heat left in the corpse Winter did not touch the body and left it where it lay as she stood up to face the sobbing maid. "Try to remain calm." She said in a firm yet not harsh tone then picked another staff member at random and raised her voice. "Go and ensure the security detail the General provided are aware of the situation. I will need everyone else to leave the room immediately." Lowering her voice back down she spoke to the maid again. "Now did you touch or move anything in the room after you entered? Did you see anyone nearby as you approached?"

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Jaques' Study
@Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint

Staff MaidThe staff member looked at the woman and nodded, "Yes ma'am, right away." Resting a hand onto the poor maid the staff member left the room and towards the camera room to see if the members were there investigating the matter.

The woman sniffled as winter told her to calm herself and asked if she touched the body. "Yes ma'am?! I-I mean no no ma'am. I didn't touch anything in the room. Miss Peru told me the door was locked so I went to retrieve the keys to the study." Shifting her weight she went into her pocket and took out the keys to every room in the house. There were maybe eight altogether, with closer inspection a small green part of a leaf was stuck onto one of the keys still moist from the misty outdoors. Continuing the maid shifted her gaze to the floor afraid to meet Winter's eyes. "The d-door was already unlocked so I opened it and he was dead. Laying there just dead..."

They keys slowly jangled as her hands shook with fear, looking at the woman worriedly her voice cracked in fear. "You don't think I had something to do with this!! I'd never miss! You have to believe me! I was just following Ms. Peru's request! I didn't know there was a body!" Tears began to stream down her cheeks again as she only grew more afraid.

DaffodilJolting in surprise at the sudden new voice Daff looked over her shoulder and sighed as she saw Cirrus. Letting out a soft whisper of "oh thank God." Shaking her head she strained a weary smile as she spoke. Looking at her face she was pale, far paler than the night before, as if a vampire came in the night and drank the blood from her body. Shifting her blanket once again she gave her a calm nod. "Yeah I'm fine, just a bit tired. It sucks being in a wheelchair. Ya know? I just miss running." She said as she slowly tried to turn around only for the wheel to stick against the rug.

The jerking motion causing her to flinch again in pain. Stopping she gave a heavy sigh and ran her fingers through her bangs. "Sorry I didn't get much sleep last night." Looking back at him she gave him a weary smile. Adjusting her chair it finally turned around to face Cirrus. Letting out a heavy sigh she looked up at the boy. "So are you headed towards the scream as well?"

Discovery Timeline:
11pm: A knock upon Grey's door
12am: Sound of walking and doors opening
1am:
2am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
3am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
4am:
5am: Breakfast is being made.
6am: Breakfast is ready. Maid told by Ms. Peru that the door was locked and came back to open the study. The door is already open. The Maid member enters the study and screams emerges.
7am: Casper, Alabaster and wife are in the study along with some staff. Lina is in the dining room with her guard. Crystal and Dan are nowhere to be found.

Locations to Investigate:
The Courtyard
The Library
The Second-Floor Walkway
The Dining Room
The Piano Room
The Garden
Jacques’ study
Personal Rooms
Camera Room

Guests to Interrogate:
Daffodil and Dandelion Scheffler
Eris Russet
Lina Aquis
Clarence Rockshard
Alabaster and Emily Ariosto
Crystal Schnee
Casper Castillo
Grey Rook Schnee
Viifred Larid (deceased)

 

[KarenAKAMint]

Location: Outside Cirrus' Room in Schnee Manor
Interacting: Cirrus
Mentioned: N/A
Tags: IG42

Sage Auburn
Sage could make out so many things from the small moment but it was too much to take in. He tried to focus on every individual to hear anything that they might be saying or doing, but to most, it felt like nonsense. He could pin point everyone but there were so many people around that he couldn't make out who was who with out seeing them personally. With a sigh, he slowly opened his eyes and made his way after Cirus who was outside the room talking to Daffodil. Once he made it out of the room, he offered a nod to her as he greeted with a simple, "Morning."

No one else from the guests was about in the halls but the three of them and the several few staff members that were rushing about. Sage glanced to every person that walked by as he crossed his arms on his chest, making his shirt wrinkle a bit. "Yeah," Sage answered Daffodil's question for the two of them, "After last night, everyone on is on edge. That scream can't be something good. Something bigger is happening and if we don't get down to the core, we might all end up in one hell of a nightmare."

 

[IG42]

Cirrus Jay Schnee

Location: Cirrus' room
Nearby: Sage, Daffodil
@Tags: The Suspicious Eye KarenAKAMint Chak xAlter

Concerned by how pale Daffodil looked Cirrus was unsure how to respond to the comment about being wheelchair bound but smiled sympathetically at the mention of trouble sleeping. "Yeah I know the feeling there, not the most restful place to be is it?" He said wryly and idly slipped an arm around Sage's shoulders when he joined them. "Did you want to come with us Daffodil? It's probably not a good idea to wander alone. Actually what brings you here? The guest rooms are a bit of a ways away, were you looking for someone?"

In the Study
Looking more irritated than sympathetic Winter cut off the sobbing maid. "Calm yourself, I have no intention of making such a hasty assumption of guilt. Let me see those keys." Checking them over she was satisfied that none were missing but did discover the leaf piece. "Remind me...which key would this be?" She held up the damp key. "Also, where did you fetch this set of keys from?"

 

[The Suspicious Eye]

Location: Jaques' Study
@Tags: IG42 Chak xAlter KarenAKAMint

Concerned by how pale Daffodil looked Cirrus was unsure how to respond to the comment about being wheelchair bound but smiled sympathetically at the mention of trouble sleeping. "Yeah I know the feeling there, not the most restful place to be is it?" He said wryly and idly slipped an arm around Sage's shoulders when he joined them. "Did you want to come with us Daffodil? It's probably not a good idea to wander alone. Actually what brings you here? The guest rooms are a bit of a ways away, were you looking for someone?"

Daff adjusted the blanket, and gave a weary nod. "Not at all especially with that mist seeping in." Noticing sage she gave him a weary smile and waved to him only to look back to Cirrus as he offered to join them. "I wouldn't mind some company." Giving a weak laugh only to pause as Cirrus mentioned her being here. "No, not looking for someone, I had to move rooms so I slept in this wing." Rolling along with them she let out a weary yawn. "The maids were kind enough to help me move in the middle of the night."

She rolled down the hallway towards the study stopping as Alabaster and his wife walked out. Glaring at him for a moment as they passed Daff looked in to see inside the study.

Staff Maid & Relatives

Looking more irritated than sympathetic Winter cut off the sobbing maid. "Calm yourself, I have no intention of making such a hasty assumption of guilt. Let me see those keys." Checking them over she was satisfied that none were missing but did discover the leaf piece. "Remind me...which key would this be?" She held up the damp key. "Also, where did you fetch this set of keys from?"

Handing the woman the keys with a sniffle the worried maid looked at the body of Mr. Larid. The fright evident on her face as she was barely paying attention to Winter inspecting the keys. Looking back as she mentioned a key the maid spoke up. "Oh...um, the master key ma'am. I fetched them from the Staff key ring. In the kitchen, past the dining room."

While Winter was interrogating the staff Alabaster was standing in front of his wife, shielding her from view as she went through the files. Once she found what she wanted she tucked it away in a pocket and rested back against her husband. Alabaster looking down at her nodded. "Come on dear let's leave them be." Alabaster spoke to his wife, not wanting to be here longer than was needed. The duo left the study and made their way towards the dining room.

Casper stepped up to his cousin and inspected the key. "Oh there's a leaf on it. Wow I'd never notice that. I guess I know where Grey gets his deductive skills." Giving a nervous smile he cleared his throat, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

Discovery Timeline:
11pm: A knock upon Grey's door
12am: Sound of walking and doors opening
1am:
2am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
3am: Sounds of walking and doors opening
4am:
5am: Breakfast is being made.
6am: Breakfast is ready. Maid told by Ms. Peru that the door was locked and came back to open the study. The door is already open. The Maid member enters the study and screams emerges.
7am: Casper, Alabaster and wife are in the study along with some staff. Lina is in the dining room with her guard. Crystal and Dan are nowhere to be found.

Locations to Investigate:
The Courtyard
The Library
The Second-Floor Walkway
The Dining Room
The Piano Room
The Garden
Jacques’ study
Personal Rooms
Camera Room

Guests to Interrogate:
Daffodil and Dandelion Scheffler
Eris Russet
Lina Aquis
Clarence Rockshard
Alabaster and Emily Ariosto
Crystal Schnee
Casper Castillo
Grey Rook Schnee
Viifred Larid (deceased)