hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)13:58 No. 338761 ID: 0472f1
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>>338754

You always have migraines, it's been like this since you were little. Sometimes they're just worse than others.

The only injuries you have at the moment are small cuts and pieces missing from your fingers, which are covered in very small bandaids.

As for how you got here, you're not exactly sure.

>>338761
Knock a door and see if anyone answers. If they do then maybe they can tell you were you are.

uh. why are there pieces missing off your fingers? do I really wana know?

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)14:13 No. 338768 ID: 0472f1
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>>338756

The walls are all old red mahogany boards, as are the floor, worn through and splintered here and there. You can easily see grime and dust built up over the years, as well as loose nails. Thankfully you're wearing your Chucks.

There are picture frames here and the hall in the distance in both this hall and the one across from you.

It feels much more like a house. An old one.

>>338764

After staring at the door for a good few minutes, stalling and slightly freaking out at having to possibly talk to a stranger. Or bother whoever lives in there in any way. However when you do knock timidly, there is no response.

Now that you think about it, it seems very empty and quiet in here, the only sounds being something like running water, and also the slight electric kind of hum. Like power lines.

>>338765

You have anxiety problems. Chewing on things helps it..

>>338768
Try the door handle, might be open. Although it's really terribly rude to let yourself in like that, but it also seems like you're a bit in need of help.

here's two objectives for you:
-close your eyes and burst through that door like it's nobody's business. who gives a shit if there's someone inside? you don't care. do it.
-acquire something chewy. something that isn't attached to your body.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)14:31 No. 338771 ID: 0472f1
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>>338769
>>338770

Sadly you don't have anything chewy per-se in your inventory that you would want to chew. You don't want to damage any of it.

Because the thought of bothering people (because you do care far, FAR too much) is so horrifying, you gently try the knob. It turns, allowing you to open the door slightly and peer inside.

This room is also dark, and seems much, much larger than you would have guessed.

>>338771
Cool, looks like your in a church, should be cool if you stay there for the night then and afterwards explain your situation for a priest.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)14:37 No. 338773 ID: 0472f1
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>>338772

... or maybe you could talk to one now?

>>338773
Um, that guy doesn't look right. Close the door and get out of this building.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)14:54 No. 338777 ID: 0472f1
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>>338774

As the figure in the distance turns to look at you, you quickly back out and shut the door. It makes a strange clicking sound as you do, making it swing towards you further than the door frame should allow. You push it hard and fast, fully closing it.

Confused at how a door could change the direction in which it opens or shuts, you lean against it for a moment, panting.

You don't like people. Your headache's getting worse.

>>338777
Right, lets get out of here this isn't a good palce. Go look for an exit.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)15:02 No. 338782 ID: 0472f1
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You gather up your wits and start to step away from the door when you hear an odd sound on the other side.

Like metal running slowly down the center of the old wood door, followed by a choked, grating voice. Like rocks in a blender.

".. Hey. Hey kiddie. Heyyyyy..."

>>338782
Oh yeah, that's bad. Speed up the search for an exit.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)16:13 No. 338804 ID: 0472f1
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>>338787

The hall extends to the left and right in either direction, and also turns into another hall going forward. Besides picture frame, door, and other hall way entrance locations, they all look the same. You see no exit signs in the halls from here, nor windows.

It's just endless mahogany halls as far as you can see.

The door knob twists a few times, and you quickly realize that you're the only thing right now keeping the door closed. As if you needed a further reminder of this, the entire door rattles as whatever was in the church bangs what sounds like mallets against it in a series of blows, shaking you so hard your hood falls.

You are starting to freak the fuck out. Your head is pounding like it'll split, making your vision blur.

>>338804
Well you're not going to look at that picture, instead you're going to give the door a solid kick and then run to the left and around the corner as fast as you can.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)17:00 No. 338820 ID: 0472f1
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You pull your hood back up, gather all your remaining courage - which you tend to have so very fucking little of - and turn quickly, kicking the door just as it starts to open. You head a resounding thud as the door slams into whatever was attempting to get through.

It sounds like you hit something without much give.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)17:01 No. 338821 ID: 0472f1
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And then you get the fuck outta dodge.

Does the door have a lock on it?

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)18:15 No. 338836 ID: 0472f1
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>>338823

The door behind you didn't have a lock on your side, and by now you don't want to turn around and try locking it. You were pretty sure whatever was trying to get through will before you can lock it.

You head down the hall as fast as possible, running to the left, around the corner, and then continuing on.

All you see is more doors and turns. No signs of a real exit, short of possibly through one of the repetitious doors.

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)18:16 No. 338837 ID: 0472f1
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Despite how hard and fast you're running, you don't trust yourself to stop. However you suddenly don't have much of a choice and are pulled

hisgooddog 2011/08/10(Wed)18:17 No. 338838 ID: 0472f1
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through a door and dumped onto the floor.

Your vision is clearing somewhat.

----
Done for the night.

Whew, shit. Okay. Get to your feet. You may have to start moving again quickly. This person probably just saved your life. Try to stammer out a "hi" if you think the sound won't attract unwanted attention.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

>>338838
That one doesn't look that freaky, scuttle a back a bit though just to be safe if it turns out he's freaky.

>>338838
It's the janitor? Do you have a history of hallucinations?

Do you have inventory? Might need to beat some 'leave me the fuck alone' into that monster down the hall. Also, this guy just saved your life so a thank you wouldn't be a bad idea.

stranger danger! check your inventory for something to cut a m-fer with. Remember, "saving your life" and "kidnapping" are not entirely dissimilar.

hisgooddog 2011/08/13(Sat)18:23 No. 339730 ID: 0472f1
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>>338943

You recognize him... but why would..?

>>338998

Sometimes, but you are fairly certain that these are real.

>>339011

On your person you have

+ your leather dog collar and ID tag (reads: Annie)
+ a pocket knife (5'' blade)
+ band aids
+ a tea bag
+ a razor blade
+ and a small, crushed white wild flower

You have no idea where the flower came from, and you are also missing things you always have on you.

>>338866

You start to stammer, attempting something between a "Hello" and "What are you doing here?", but are cut short as the man looks back at you, his voice rolling out low and thick.

"Stay quiet."

His accent is Russian.

---

Yay for actually spending time on a drawing.

>>339730
Monster is back. Janitor may kill it. Crawl away quietly.

MONSTER IS BABIES

>>339730
Point at the monster with a trembling finger but remember to keep quiet.

hisgooddog 2011/08/15(Mon)18:52 No. 340486 ID: 0472f1
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This familiar man seems all too aware of the creature, and it's then that you realize that he had made no motion to close or lock the door to your room when he pulled you in.

The creature's mask drips slowly, a mixture of what looks like saliva and some other brownish goo. The smell is overwhelming, even from this distance.

Shrinking back slowly in horror, you feel your head beginning to pound again. Despite attempts to remain quiet (which seems pointless now), you find yourself attempting to gulp air rapidly, your lungs straining. You can back up no farther, as there is simply a wall behind you.

The man seems not react to you or the creature, short of simply looking at it. Instead he says something low in a language you just barely recognize as Russian.

[cut scene]

---
Sorry this is taking as long as it is, all. I'd rather make these look good and post sporadically than keep them looking cruddy and post often.
Expect another post tomorrow.

>>340486
No problem. General protocol is that quest authors make the cutscene in a span of a few days, then post it all at once so posters don't get confused.

hisgooddog 2011/08/16(Tue)19:19 No. 340773 ID: 0472f1
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As the creature reaches up, hand hovering to grab the man's face, you try to yell out for him to move. But you can't get a deep enough breath. The effort mixed with the overload of what you're seeing

hisgooddog 2011/08/16(Tue)19:21 No. 340775 ID: 0472f1
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causes you to black out.


You may continue with the following characters:
Annie
the suited man
the masked creature

Note: If you continue as Annie, you will not remain in the Red Halls, but the quest will far from end.

Hint: There is no 'right' answer, and it does not mean you will loose the ability to play Annie in the future.

You can simply: choose.

>>338751
SUITED MAN SUITED MAN SUITED MAN

>>340775
Sooot!

>>340775
Annie!

Suit.

hisgooddog 2011/08/18(Thu)13:37 No. 341242 ID: 0472f1
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>>340795
>>340805
>>341090

Suit it is
----

You ignore Annie's hyperventilating behind you. There's little you can do about her, and even if you tried, it would add variables to the situation that you'd rather omit.

The saint's hand comes incredibly close to your face, allowing you to stare at the metallic blade-like fingers the biomechanical hands bear. Despite the layer of rust, your certain of how sharp they really are. You can thank your matter of employment for that.

Your face retains a level of boredom to it, exhaling slowly through your nostrils in a sigh. Eyes half lidded, you look from the hand slowly to the mask in front of you, and wait.

The hand darts to the side, gripping the nob hard and the door slamming shut, the sound echoing down the hallway, but near silent in the room. You've long ago stopped depending on the natural acoustics of the place, but then again that's to be expected. You can think of a few people though that you should bring it up to. Audiophiles are always helpful when you perk their interests...

With the saint out of the way, the corner of your mouth twitches into a smirk.

hisgooddog 2011/08/18(Thu)13:38 No. 341243 ID: 0472f1
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Annie is, of course, gone. Her gasping and general noise stopped the moment the door slammed shut. You consider asking her at some point if she.. they.. honestly think they're as quiet as they think they are. As invisible. They seem to do a poor job at it.

In their place however, the flowers are starting to pop up, a full bloom and two minor buds.
3's the wrong number. You need to figure out where you're heading from here.

You could follow the creature, though it's questionable how fruitful that would be.
You could also head outside, though it is a very wide open space and leaves you to be seen more easily, depending on the area.
Or you could head back to hunting.. though you question if this disruption has completely ruined it. They're always quick to pick up on things, and once you're seen. Well... things could get much more difficult.

>>341243
Dude, what's up with the monsters and shit? Because this really doesn't seem like a normal situation and more information would be good before making decisions.

>>341252
Yes.

hisgooddog 2011/08/18(Thu)17:21 No. 341320 ID: 0472f1
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>>341252

... Roland would like to point out first and foremost that though Annie put up with possible rudeness and cursing, he won't.

That being said, he does not know what you mean by monsters "and shit". Please rephrase this, or he'll have to simply continue on with his buisness.

As for Push, he doesn't much view Push as a monster. Then again maybe he has different standards of "monsters". The cutting and dismembering doesn't seems a good qualification. Then again, all Push did was follow some one down a hall, he doesn't see anything very "monstrous" about that.

He is happy however though that he met her in 'saint' mode instead of 'citizen' mode. She's easier to deal with that way.

If you mean the inhabitants of this place that Annie clearly isn't accustomed to: There are quite a few of them. This is, after all, their home. They react to intruders in a range of ways. Being rude and disrespectful often is met with bad ends, but then again seeing as they're intelligent beings, their opinions of rude and disrespectful vary. Just like any of you.

That being said, outside there will be "monsters", inside there will be "monsters", and therefore anywhere on the hunt there will be "monsters". They tend to ignore you, because you're much more sneaky about being invasive of their space than Annie is. You like to scavenge from them :]

Oh, and the flowers? They are televisions. Obviously.

Your inventory should handle almost anything you meet up with, however.

Does this cover your "monsters and shit" query?

>>341320
Not quite. I don't understand the structure of your reality itself, but I suppose that can wait. Perhaps it'd help you to explain things if you knew that we only know that which a typical citizen of Earth would in the year 2011.

Anyway, what's she like in citizen mode? Also, what're you hunting?

>>341320
Seems to cover most of it, creepy stuff everywhere, beware that you're not rude to them because then they will murder your ass, or not if they're feeling nice.

Eh, lets go for scavenging outside, should be nice with some fresh air.

>>338751
1. Do we know what the "Ashite" on the TV Flower means? Could be a clue of some sort.

2.Would Push give us some free candy? Hunting is hungry business. Maybe say 'please'?

3. Inventory check, Пожалуйста :) We'll need to know what we have to work with before deciding what to do next.