Erika heart

[dramatispersonae]

You get the sense that you pass through a door, but it shuts immediately behind you. However, when you look back, there is nothing but a dead end wall behind you. There is carpet is lush beneath your feet, and the corners are free of dust. Except for the lack of any actual entrance, it could easily be the entranceway of a lavish mansion.

Any magical or otherwise supernatural abilities you have are disabled.

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[dramatispersonae]

As you enter the dining room and look around, you notice Erika, who is sitting at the head of the table on your right. She meets your eyes with a slight smile but doesn't rise from her seat.

To your left, there's an open doorway to what appears to be a kitchen. Beyond the dining table is a very large door. It also appears to have a strip of duct tape on it.

The table has place settings of cloth napkins and fine china, but the only utensils laid out appear to be chopsticks...

Re: ENTER

[beforehecheats]

[Walking over to lean an elbow on a chair next to her.]

Inspector.

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

[smiles up at him]

Rook, welcome. [giggles] I wonder, do you think you'll be able to checkmate a queen...?

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[beforehecheats]

That depends. Would you like me to try?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

Yes, I'd like to see you try.

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[beforehecheats]

Are there any rules I should be aware of?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

The basic rules are simple. A mystery has occurred here. You need to solve it in order to proceed. Of course, that means figuring out the culprit, the means, and the motive.

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[beforehecheats]

[Nods.]

Are the possible culprits those who are gathered here from Aather or should we expect other guests?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

You'll figure out your suspects as you gather evidence. However, I can say this. The crime occurred before any of you arrived. And before then, we were only expecting one guest, and they never appeared.

[The red words are strangely forceful, and you can somehow tell they're spoken in red.]

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[beforehecheats]

[Uh, what?]

You spoke in red. How did you speak in a color?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

That's part of the game. Red truth is absolutely true, with no need for support or proof.

You all are permitted to use the blue truth, so long as what you speak with it is a concrete theory on how a crime occurred. If a theory is spoken with the blue truth, I'm obligated to counter it with a red truth, or it's your victory.

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[beforehecheats]

And how do we speak this 'blue truth'? Do we just think of it as we speak?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

That's correct. If the blue truth is valid, it should be effective.

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[beforehecheats]

Alright. Let's see if we can't provide you a little entertainment.

One more thing. Some of these rooms have been sealed off. [Pointing to the duct tape over the door near them.] Are these off limits for the time being?

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[thinkoutsidethebox]

On the contrary. You'll need to investigate them to proceed. The seals are only there to make certain they weren't opened before you arrived.

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[beforehecheats]

You did think this through.

[Waves and heads toward the kitchen.]