Repose

Residents in The Capital had quite a horrifying ordeal tonight. Around 10:30 this evening a young woman lunged into oncoming traffic. The victim was recently idenditifed as Audrey Carpenter, who made news early last month when she vanished from a friend's lakeside home. A bystander who was recording a friend managed to catch the incident on his phone. We must warn you, the video is disturbing.

[A few moments after the clip is played...]

So far the police do not suspect foul play, but are interviewing witnesses. Audrey is currently at that hospital in critical condition where it is unknown if she will survive her injuries. Local authorities are pleading for family and friends to come forward with any additional information, the driver has not been charged...

Who: Audrey Carpenter and Easy Beverly.
What: Meeting and assessing damage to her old room.
When: Today, afternoon.
Rating: None at the moment. Maybe PG for language?

( She could feel a squirming inside her. She lifted her chin squashing it down, way, way down. Play nice. Down into the dark. She flashed a smile. )

Who: Rey Smith, Ren Solitaire, and friends (tag yourself, please)
What: Independence Day BBQ (afternoon & evening)
When: Saturday evening, 4 July
Where: Ogden House, by the lake
Warnings: None expected except language

( Under the cut for pictures and description! )

( Wall of text incoming )

[Kratos S.]

Do we not talk about the invisible elephants in the room?

[Audrey C.]

Are you coming back?

[Rey S.]

I'm going to go over the *gulp* holiday weekend. Wish me luck.

[public]

anyone need stuff fixed? i come cheap.

[Posted a few days after this!]


[Hugh C.]
I promised that I would keep you updated if I found anything and I also told you that I was a man of my word, so here we are. I didn't learn a lot but I did pick up a few things that might help us. Or they might make things all the more complicated, it's yet to be seen.

And how is the shoot going? Well, I hope.

[Dante Z.]
Hola. ¿Como estas durmiendo ahora? Sé que no necesito preocuparme por ti, pero espero que me hagas el humor de todos modos.

[Holly NW.]
Gracias for your assistance at the site, and for sharing your thoughts with me. I'm a stranger to you, more or less, so you didn't have to do that. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate it.

[Aubrey R.]
Hey, Sarge. Mind if I pick your brain for a minute?

[Audrey C.]
Hello, Audrey. I'm sure you're receiving a lot of random messages from people you don't recognise or remember, but hopefully you can tolerate one more. How are you?

[Hannah S.]

Little Miss S in a mini dress.

Your brother told me to message you, but I was waiting for you to message me. Looks like you won the stalemate.

Hi.

[Janus A]

Hello, darling.

[Hannah S]

Did you pick up anything helpful, with the 'can't make coffee' business?

[Public]

My recommendation to anyone looking for one always involves drinking and eating. Or sex. If you think it's irrelevant, I will find its relevance for you.

No staff, though.

Saw pictures of the cat. Very cute.

[Rafe J.]

I can't recall if I mentioned but I'm going to be out of town for most of the next month. I'm sure Zee will be fine, but all this is somewhat new to her, and I wouldn't hate knowing someone drops by occassionally, if you'd be willing.

[Separate locks to: Noah NW., Atticus M., Hannah S., Dante Z]

Leaving tomorrow for my next project; I'll be back first of July-ish.

[Audrey C.]

How are you feeling?

[...]

[...]

Hello, I am Audrey Carpenter, but I am pretty sure most of you know that. Um.

I'm not really sure what to write here, but I was told it'd be beneficial for everyone, so here goes:

My memory [...] isn't what it was. The doctors said it can happen after [...] unpleasant events. They're not sure when or if it will come back, but they'll be working with me closely over the next few months.

I get out of the hospital in a week or two, I'll be moving in somewhere with my cousin?. [...] I am going to be reading through old posts to try and see if it helps at all, and to re-familiarize myself as best as I can.

So, I guess this is a re-introduction of sorts, and so no one gets too confused if I don't recall who you are.

Hi.

Also, thank you to everyone who looked for me and came to the hospital. I was told it was a lot. Oh, also. Whoever found me? Thanks. I can't remember your name.

Who: Holly and Audrey.
What: Holly finds Audrey on a night drive.
Where: The roads toward Repose.
When: TBA, it ends when it ends.
Rating: None, maybe some creepiness and languge.

( No one else could hear the groaning of the earth, and no one saw what crawled up from dirt and mud with desperate hands and whimpering. )

WHO: Hugh Christian
WHEN: Immediately following this, slightly after 3am.
WHERE: His bedroom.
SUMMARY: Something triggered Theodore's wards.
WARNINGS: Language, nothing too much.

( The noise was insistent and not his regular alarm. )


[Text: Audrey C, added around 3:30am]

-- Where did you go?
-- Audrey, darling, please answer me if you have your phone.

[Text: Rafe J., added around 4:20am]

-- If you've got a moment this morning I could use some professional related advice.

[Texts, sent separately in the early morning, after talking to Rafe: Noah NW and Hannah S]

Has Audrey contacted you today?

Who: Audrey Carpenter.
What: Narrative, May 12th.
Warnings: None, just a bit of disturbing imagery.

( She sat up, tiny, in the queen sized bed. Covered in linens, covered in lace. Yet the dark stretched on and on and she could hear it. )

[Following this].

[text →audrey c.]

-- Hannah told me there's something with the house, I'm on my way, I'll knock when I get there, but don't worry about stuff, we'll figure it out when we get here, ok?

[text →zee l.]

-- Zee Bee, you're probably asleep, but I'm going to go get Audrey and bring her back here.
-- Hannah says there's weird shit going on at their house. If you get this before we're back, that's where I am, and i'll be back shortly

[During this.]

you need to listen to hannah.

[After this. Late, or early, depending on how you look at it.]

[Locked to Audrey C]
[From upstairs, where she's packing a bag.] Audrey? Are you okay? You shouldn't stay here.

[Text to Si M]
[Because she promised.] Hi. You better be asleep.

[Added during this.]
[Text to Hugh C]
Hi. Hugh? There's something wrong in the house, something bad, and I can't stay, but Audrey won't leave, and she can't stay here alone. Please help.

Could we not with the things that go bump in the night? Or the broad daylight for that matter.

Hello residents of Repose. My name is Casey Carpenter, and yes I am related to Audrey Carpenter. I am her cousin. It's a pleasure to meet all of you and I hope that everyone is well and having a good day.

[Direct Message to Audrey.]
Hello Audrey. I hope my sudden appearance isn't too much of a bother. How are you liking living here?