dramatispersonae

Room 4

You find yourselves in a well acquainted parlor while the storm rages on outside. Mother's voice resounds from somewhere unseen.

"Dear Mother will be with you in a moment, my children. But until then, please do try to become well acquainted with one another."

[You'll find a small dance card tucked into the pocket of your outfit. It has on it a description of your role. Please refer to the DP journal for a post locked to your team with the contents of your card.]

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...Rolo, I don't want to do this.

Why?

I'm bad at pretend and I don't know what the names mean. I can't remember everyone. Is emperor important?

Emperor's the top. You can't get higher than emperor. So, act like you're better than everyone and know we'll obey you and try to make you like us.

Oh. But...

I don't know if I can.

You can't if you don't try. My advice is to mimic Brother.

...Like that?

I can try...

Try Brother at his most in-control and egotistical, okay?

Ego...?

Superior. Valuing himself highly.

Oh. Okay. Yes.

Thank you.

It's fine. Acting is difficult but it's doable if you keep your character in mind. Shall we give it a try?

[nods]

[rises from his seat, only to sink to one knee. But not looking away from her face.] Your majesty, what a pleasure it is to discover you to be one of the other guests.