(open) rough seas will be calm

[scythegun]

WHO: Jaeger (eventually) and you!
WHERE: Dreamscapes.
WHEN: 8/25.
WHAT: Dreamdives!
WARNINGS: Suicidal implications, threads are warned accordingly.

[You find yourself on a grassy plain. It's nighttime, and while this whole thing is probably incredibly surreal, the scenery is at least peaceful. You can see a dark building ahead of you.

If you look behind you, you'll notice that there's a large, thick forest. Listening for a moment will tell you that there's plenty of wildlife there, and it doesn't sound happy to see you. It's probably not a good idea to head that direction. But hey, if you really want to, there's nothing stopping you.

If you choose to approach the building, you'll hear the distant sound of waves crashing, but otherwise all is silent. It would almost be serene, if not for the ominous look of the building. It appears to be a very large manor. There are plenty of lights on inside despite the late hour, which gives you a little more light to see the building itself. For some reason there are massive chains decorating the left side of the building that don't actually seem to be there for any specific purpose, and above that are flags for... some reason. The whole thing is kind of an experience, and the gloomy atmosphere and isolated nature of the house probably aren't doing much to make you feel at ease.

Since the manor is most likely where you're headed, you might want to get a bit closer to the front door to check it out. Be careful, though - you won't be able to get too close without two guards spotting you. They're dressed in yellow uniforms complete with masks that hide the upper halves of their faces. They don't exactly look friendly; one of them has a crossbow in hand and the other has some kind of large daggers that look like they're attached to the back of his hands.

You'll find that there's a solid wall around the perimeter of the manor; you can hide here for a moment if you'd like. Climbing over the wall seems to be out of the question given the height of it and the spikes on top.

How do you want to proceed?]

Comments

[manufactured]

[...Well, this place is interesting, isn't it.

Wesker has seen those uniforms before, thanks to a conversation he's had with Jaeger; it's fortunate, really. Keeps him from questioning whatever all of this is too much. That said, he doesn't seem too bothered by being spotted; if nothing else, he's at least somewhat good at acting like he's supposed to be here, so. Approaching it is, he supposes.]

Gentlemen.

[The greeting is easy; he doubts this is going to go well, but it's worth a shot.]

[scythegun]

[Both men tense when they catch sight of Wesker, and they're both going to ready their weapons when he speaks up.]

Who are you? We aren't expecting any visitors.

[Neither of them are moving to attack, but they definitely don't like the looks of this.]

[manufactured]

[He just glances a bit pointedly at the manor.]

That doesn't surprise me; this doesn't seem the sort of place that gets visitors, expected or otherwise.

[scythegun]

Of course not. Doesn't explain why you're here, though.

[manufactured]

I believe that's between your employer and me.

[scythegun]

We were told not to let anyone in. The boss would've told us if he was expecting someone.

[manufactured]

I'm unexpected, but I doubt I'm prohibited. Or can't you ask him?

[scythegun]

We've already had people try that on us tonight. Not gonna happen.

[manufactured]

If you would prefer he be angry with you, then I suppose that's your choice. Although it's making me wonder exactly why this place is so popular tonight, if you're truly expecting no one.

[scythegun]

[The guard who's been speaking with you doesn't look bothered, but the one behind him with the crossbow shifts a little.]

I've got no idea. We usually don't get any visitors. We're a good ways out from Dahngrest.

We're not letting you or anyone else in.

[manufactured]

[Mm.]

What sort of people have been here tonight? Through curiosity.

[scythegun]

None of your business. We weren't even on duty when that happened.

[He sounds irritated, like "this wouldn't have happened if I was here" irritated.]

[manufactured]

Did they gain entry to the manor?

[Seeing as you weren't here and all, apparently.]

[scythegun]

Yeah. Last set of guards let 'em in. Wouldn't be surprised if they're fired for that.

[manufactured]

Hopefully you removed them, and haven't simply been standing out here wasting time since then.

[scythegun]

The boss wanted to handle them personally.

[manufactured]

[Interesting...]

Well, unfortunately, I don't have much time to play with you; I'm willing to let things lie with you if you'll permit me entry, but if not, I'm afraid I'm going to have to use force with you.

It's your decision in the end, but I can assure you that it won't be terribly pleasant if you make me go through you.

[scythegun]

What, you really think you can take both of us? Fine, come on!

[Guard #2 looks like he would rather Not, but he raises his crossbow anyway as Guard #1 rushes Wesker, knives at the ready. They're both quick, but you've got your powers here so uh. This is going to be a very one-sided fight.]

[manufactured]

[...Oh, good, his powers still work here. That's good to know.

You know what, he's going to focus more on dropping Captain Knives here; he's keeping it strictly non-lethal, it's more just to demonstrate the fact that he has both the speed and the strength to handle himself against whatever these guys think they're doing. No move toward the guy with the crossbow, however, because that one seems like he'd rather live, all things considered. Or at least, he seems like he might be more uncomfortable with all of this, and that might be useful.

Knives is going on the ground, though. Not knocked out necessarily, but boy your ribs aren't going to like you at all.]

Are we going to continue this, or are you going to listen this time...?

[scythegun]

[Down he goes! That was like, alarmingly fast and Guard #2 just sort of looks like he'd rather be anywhere but here right now. After a moment he lowers his crossbow.]

...Yeah, go ahead on in. There are some other guards, so uh... maybe don't kill them?

[oh my god he tried.]

[manufactured]

I'm not interested in killing anyone.

[At least, not unless they warrant it, he supposes.

All right. So. Inside we go, thanks to Crossbow Guy. What...precisely is he looking at here?]

[scythegun]

[Welcome to the Manor of the Wicked! It's definitely more of a fancy manor and less of a sketchy guild's base of operations. The interior is mostly pretty nice - the decor seems to be flashy and expensive, while the whole place strikes an odd balance between not looking brand new, but not looking lived-in either.

There's a small alcove on your right with some stuff and there's a hallway on your left that seems to lead further back into the manor.

You're probably more focused on the weird blank space directly in front of you, though. It looks like something should be here - and if you look up, you'll notice that there's a second floor with a railing to prevent people from falling off that's missing a section. There are probably supposed to be stairs here? But there aren't any, so uh. That's. Fine, probably.]

[manufactured]

[okay but does he have to [insert lengthy description of code veronica puzzle here] to get the stairs because holy shit

...Also, because Wesker is unfair he could actually technically cheat the stairs? But no, no, he'll be good for now, if he can't find another way up he'll jump but for now...hm.

All right, let's go check the stuff off to the right, first and foremost.]

[scythegun]

[i promise you won't have to play the piano to make the stairs appear

The stuff on the right appears to be... boxes? Well, mostly boxes. It looks like someone just didn't finish unpacking everything... There's also a pot over here with swords in it. As you do???

...Yeah, not much over here is all that interesting.]

[manufactured]

[...So can he take one of the swords.]