//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I [ xx xx ]
Your first day will go normally enough, even if some things at work or school will behave a little oddly. Nothing too major, but enough to give you a sense of unease through the day.
The real fun begins when the evening is in full swing, because things will feel even worse than before. Objects will disappear and reappear in the wrong places, your HoloGM at home or the workplace will decide to suddenly flicker into strange shapes and frightening objects before turning to normal, and who threw that lamp??
If you were planning on spending an evening of peace, well. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but... on the positive side, there's a fun stream of spooky shows to watch?! Just ignore the possibility of someone joining you... or not. Ignoring a guest isn't nice, you know. Will you run into the arms of a lover or friend, or run and hide? The choice is yours.
PHASE II [ xxxx ] You're going to really not like what comes next, deep into the hours past 3 a.m. Hope you're not a cranky sleeper, because you may want to be up for this. Your Cerevice will blink a strange message that will merely read "W A R N I N G" and flicker to normal before you feel that your privacy has been completely compromised.
Or at least haunted.
Because the next thing you know? Ghosts. Lots of them. And they're not going to wait before giving you chase and letting your senses take the hit. Of course, you might just get lucky and not be visited by any of the ghosts at all- but then again, things will just continue to make you jumpy and spook you out throughout the time the others suffer. Hope you weren't counting on a lot of sleep. And as for those of you who will eventually become victims of your unfriendly visitors, well... hope your friends are around to help. Your CereVice certainly will.
PHASE III [ xxxx ]
What a rotten week. If you haven't been visited by your ghosts of eternal damage, you're going to have a nasty week at work with things going wrong and everything just points at you. If you have been hit by a ghost, you're going to be suffering the after-effects throughout. The good news is, your CereVices will do their best to compensate for what you did lose. You can voice activate them or touch activate them, or have them give you textual directions. Your healer friends however, can come in very handy and attempt to fix you up- and may even succeed! Though some effects may be stronger than the rest. Even ViViD will have some intriguing new stages that may put your recent condition into focus and have you work through them to gain a better boost.
Just don't be surprised if it isn't entirely effective, but hey, remember when we said having friends is a good thing? Hope you've been making some, because they might just be the only chance you have against suffering this alone.
PHASE IV [ xxxx ]
As the week draws to a close, the effects of the hauntings will start to wear off, and surprise and joy, things will seem normal again. People won't be experiencing any irritations and jumpy situations at home anymore, and all will be well.
Then night will fall and they'll come again.
For those of you who were lucky enough to escape, the only trouble you'll have is the screams of horror and the frightening situations your friends are in (did we mention you had to make friends?)- you may have to get out of bed to help, hunt around- and probably put your life on the line.
Because those that did get affected, will be dragged into a place of horror and fright, of shivers and quivers- Vidia's Secret: Premium Lingerie to suit all tastes. A beast of horrifying proportions awaits there, ready to tear your friends from limb to limb, so we do hope the captives are prepared to fight, or die trying.
PURGATORY [ whyo'clock ]
You died while fighting against the final boss. Sucks, but it happens. That's why you're here, after all. There isn't much, but make yourselves at home. The surroundings will look pleasant enough, little recovery huts with some cute digital medics of all types waiting in there to help you out. After about 12 hours in Ceres time, the characters will step out of ViViD and be given gift bags with "You Tried" stars on them, each containing a sexy set of lingerie (and animal onesies for anyone below 16) and pampering materials like bath bombs, chocolates, candles and shampoos to take the trauma off the last few days. For those that survived, they'll be getting the same, as well as "Well Done!" stars on their bags (and an extra massage coupon)- and all parties will recieve a little note contained within reading: "We're sorry, have some gifts. You can blame one of your own for being too curious, though. Remember to read the instructions next time, and don't go on witch hunts!"
For those exploring Purgatory, just relax and enjoy the view. Also, your characters might have woken up wearing the lingerie or onesies during their "recovery treatment"... we're sorry they're the only clothes they'll get until they leave. :(
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NO NOT IN FRONT OF THE KID
I'm... afraid not. In fact, I would say the problem is what I'm not wearing.
[ don't make him stand up please ]
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Wait, are you wearing anything?
[ if not, this is definitely stranger danger and he'll have to run away, sorry zara ]
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I am. It's just that... Well...
[ how does he put this. For once in his life, Zara's cheeks color a little bit pink, and he frowns deeply, glancing away. Very rarely does he get embarrassed, but this is an exceptional case. ]
... It's not appropriate to have on in public. [ he clicks his tongue in annoyance. ] They must think they're very funny.
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The idea makes Ciel sigh heavily, but he stands and puts his hands on his hips as he looks towards Zara. Usually, it would be a noble, commanding sort of posture, but in the bunny suit... The effect is pretty much lost. ]
Ugh... This place is disgusting. I'll find you something, all right?
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You're too kind to me, Earl Phantomhive. [ a heavy sigh. ] I'm sorry that we keep meeting under these terrible circumstances... I promise you that it's far from my intention.
[ now hurry and get him a trenchcoat before his legs start to cramp ]
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[ Because if it was, he would never talk to you again, Zara... He gives Zara a nod, then heads out to go looking for something more decent for the poor bunny butler. It takes him about ten minutes, but eventually, he comes back with a bag, though his face is scarlet at this point. What horrors did Ciel suffer trying to preserve your dignity, Zara?!
Clearly, he doesn't seem keen to regale him with the tales, since he tosses the bag onto the bush for Zara to grab. ]
...This is the best I could do.
[ And when Zara opens it, he'll find a robe, though at least thankfully, this one is longer. ]
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Well, better than nothing. ]
... Thank you. Really, thank you... [ he clears his throat. ] If you'd look away for a moment...
[ he doesn't want to scar Ciel any more than he has to, and seeing a grown man in a small pair of frilly pink panties is definitely scarring. Zara puts that robe on faster than anything he's put on in his entire life, tying it tightly to try and get as much coverage as possible.
... In the end, he's not sure this is much better at all, but he can't look a gift horse in the mouth. ]
... Am I expected to walk home like this? Good grief. I can handle ghosts just fine, but this is...
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...Probably. Since I've arrived here, this place is completely ridiculous in this way. It's disgusting.
[ He says it flatly, like it's a statement of pure fact... He truly hates the lewd nature of this place. ]
I'm glad that's acceptable. It wasn't easy to convince someone to give it up, to be honest.
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You... got it from someone else?
[ a rather troubled look. ]
I'm grateful, of course, but... I hope that they were willing to part with it.
[ he'd rather not damn someone else to his fate. ]
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...Don't worry about it too much. This was the best I could do.
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... As you wish. [ carefully, he steps out of the bush, pulling the robe tight around him and immediately glancing in the direction of the exit. Or, at least, where he assumes it is. Then, he looks back to Ciel - and his unusual costume. ] ... You woke up dressed in that, as well>
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Ergh, yes. And I'd like to leave as soon as possible to make sure to burn it.
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Oh? But it does look rather cute on you, earl... [ he shakes his head. ] I understand. Let's get out of this place before things get worse.
[ because he's like 80% sure that they will, somehow. he's not going to test fate. ]
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[ He says that rather venomously, but there's also the sense that he's either heard that a lot today or is rather used to hearing is in general. The Tragedies of Ciel... ]
But yes, let's... I can't stand another minute like this.
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[ it's a good distraction from how cold his legs are right now. He begins to walk at a quick pace, clearly sharing Ciel's sentiments on the matter. ]
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...Still. It doesn't suit me at all.
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It's certainly not the typical attire for an earl. Still, I'd say it's preferable to the alternative.
[ protip: what zara is wearing is the alternative. Count yourself lucky, Ciel. ]
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[ His questionable adventures with Zara never end, and yet, he still hangs out with him, so Zara must be doing something right. ]
Er, on a different note, how were you the past week anyways? Did a ghost... haunt you, or something like that?
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Indeed... I suppose that's what happened. I was deaf for most of the week, although Miss Natalia was able to restore my hearing to a small degree with her healing magic.
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Natalia? Do you know her last name? [ All like, five of them ]
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No... But she was a polite girl around my own age. She said she hailed from a place called Auldrant. [ he tilts his head at Ciel as they walk. ] Do you know her?
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Blonde hair?
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[ assuming there isn't another blonde Natalia running around - but it's best to keep things simple. Zara nods. ]
She's been quite kind to me.
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[ He sighs, and that makes his expression flicker to something darker. ]
She was in the place I was before I came here. I wasn't aware she ended up here too.
IF CIEL TOLD HIM ABOUT THIS ALREADY YOU CAN HIT ME
[ ... he'd been in this situation before, as well? Like Edgeworth? Zara frowns, as well. ]
I THOUGHT HE DID but he did not so we cool
no beatings today
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