Ashgate #1 - Game Thread

You chuckle at the thought of someone imprisoning you. You're not exactly sure why this is - it was more of an automatic reaction then anything else. You wonder how the humans managed to imprison the Unknown's - if they were all so powerful? You cross the room and inspect the mangled table in the center. It's made out of the same metallic material everything else seemed to be. There was no doubt it was - used to be - sturdy. Whoever trashed this table was inhumanly strong. Around the table were the remains of a shattered vase - various flowers were strewn around the floor in a puddle of water. They were tiger lilies, which just so happened to be another favorite of yours. Bending down, you pick up one of the blooms.

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change, Tiger Lily Bloom.
Current Map

 

Inquire as to whether the Tiger Lily Bloom means anything to Umbra.

 

You call Umbra back, dangling the Tiger Lily Bloom over your shoulder. "Ohhhhh~" said said, clearly in awe. "This is super pretty. I've not seen a flower like this before. Can I keep it?"

You wave your hand as a sign of consent, and sigh.

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
Current Map

 

Try not to be too discouraged by the swift separation from your favorite flora, and appreciate the fact that Umbra has good likes this flower so much too! Now, let's check the elevator doors and see if they're compatible with the Keycard!

 

Ahh, at least the bloom made the cute little horror happy. She has good taste, at the very least. Smirking to yourself, you walk over to the nearest elevator (#2) and try your keycard on the reader. No response. You try it on the other elevator (#1) with no result.

What do you do?

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
Current Map

 

No dice on the Elevators huh? Well it was worth a shot, let's try checking those double doors next. I mean, the keycard has to open something. And if it's not those doors, it must be someplace else!

 

You turn towards the doors at the end of the room. One of them is slightly ajar (#2), and the other is firmly closed. To confirm, you try tapping your keycard at the closed door, but to no avail.

"Maybe the black thingy isn't working?" Umbra chimed in from behind you.

What do you do next?

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
Current Map

 

Alright, well the keycard is a bust for now. Maybe it needs to be re-activated or something? Well, that doesn't matter for now. Through politely asking for Umbra's assistance first of course, let's see if co-operation can pry open door #2!

 

You motion Umbra over to the other door, asking for her help. "I'm not THAT strong, you know...?" her frame invading your peripheral vision for a moment before quickly turning away. Umbra giggled a little. "C'mon, I thought you figured out the rules?" You turn your glance back towards the door, Umbra's hands wriggling about in the corner of your eye. You decide to give the door a little encouragement - but instead of gently sliding the door to the side, the door gave in to your unknown strength.

"Oh myyy~" Umbra teases from behind you.

You try the second door - this time with as little strength as you could manage. You scoff to yourself, practically caressing the door upon. At least now there was a way through.

What do you do next?

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
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Huh. Well that's pretty neat, if not a little embarrassing that I asked for help there. Anyways, before we jump on into whatever it may be that lies ahead, let's ask Umbra if there's anything else she'd like to check out before we get a move on. She's really sweet.

 

"Check out..? Mhhh, not unless you include that handsome face of yours~" Umbra answers unabashedly. She wraps her arms around your waist once more, and smothers her face in your back. You're taken by surprise for a moment by the sudden physical affection, but see no reason to stop her. "Just remember what I said, okay! We have to stay clear of The Caretaker. I'll follow you wherever you go."

What will you do next?

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
Current Map

 

Wow, that's a lot of affection for someone I met not too long ago-

I'm... handsome?! (blush) I suppose I'll take her word for it, since I haven't been able to look at my own face.

Oh right, the Caretaker. That sounds like a real potential threat. In spite of my demonstration of strength just now, proceeding with caution seems prudent.

 

(Yorha x Umbra @Ratchet was cucked)

 

You wonder if it's wise to be regarded as handsome by such a cute little horror. Taken about by your own thoughts, you realize the girl has already grown on you in the short amount of time you've been together. Still, it's not like you can take her word for it - you can't turn around to look at her, so it's safe to say she hasn't seen your face yet. Or does this mean she was spying on you earlier? Maybe she's buttering you up?

The Caretaker was also a worry. But - if it was another Unknown - it might be safe to assume that it has rules, just like Umbra did. You think back on the rhyme you saw scrawled in blood earlier. It would be best to continue cautiously. You peered through into the next room.

What do you do next?

Inventory: Bandage x2, LVL1 Keycard, Pocket Lint, Spare Change.
Current Map (Updating this shortly since I'm finding it hard to describe the next room from where we are standing!)

 

Check the mangled table. If we did that already Head into the direction of the dorms. Surely we can find some food and drinks there.