Zenith : In Character → Threads, Logs, Events

Who: Walt & Pam
When: 4pm-ish
Where: Kitchen

( Coffee time )

Who: Juliet [narrative]
Where: her room
When: just before midnight

( there'd never been any question about whether or not she'd accept )

Who: Lennon and Tobias
Where: Lennon’s room
When: evening
Warnings: Lennon (a bit of dirty talk, lol)

( people would really think I’d lost my mind then )

Who: Jack, Evie, and Daphne
When: Late morning
Where: Headed to town/Cassi's

( A new level of awkward )

Who: Madison and OPEN
When: Around 9am
Where: 2nd floor, her room, then (once she gets how to get out) around the lounge area

( Curiouser and curiouser )

Who: Kiley [Narrative]
When: Late Afternoon
Where: Town and the Hospital

( And so now it was hers. )

Who: Tobias and Chase
When: 2pm
Where: Chase's room

( Turns out videogames really brought people together )

Who: Pam, Owen, & Juno
When: Around 11:30 AM
Where: The kitchen/backyard


( Catching a bird: Take 2 )

Day 15.

Weather: No changes.

Events: There's been another change-up in the line-up today. Reginald, Val, and Victoria have all been removed from the house. Madison has been placed, under the same circumstances as everyone else. Once again, absolutely none of this is announced like it once would have been. The additions and subtractions are made quietly in the night, and catch no notice of anyone.

For the most part, it appears to be a quiet day in Zenith. No unexplained voices in the house, no cryptic messages. A few characters receive a special message, but we'll address that later. First, it's important to note that the birds haven't gone anywhere. They're still out there, and some of them still have something shiny attached to their legs. The stag, affectionately referred to by some as Bucky, is out there, too. He makes an appearance on the front lawn at dawn. In related news, the octopus is still hanging in there. In fact, he's thriving. Pam will notice that he's starting to get bigger, and he appears to be a bit more lively than he has been the past few days. Her tender loving care is obviously saving him.

Finally, anyone venturing into town today might notice something a little alarming. The words 'six for the parents and the children they sold' have been spray-painted across the hospital doors in red paint. If someone sees that and decides to go inside the hospital? They might hear far-off laughter or crying at any point in time, echoing through the halls. The source will not be found.

Now, on to that special message. Juliet, Walt, and Daphne each have a private message waiting for them. It reads:

Greetings,

Everyone is here for a reason. Each person in Mount Zenith was taken because they are of special value to our needs. Among our group of subjects, we have selected you for participation in a side experiment. This group, at this time made up of Juliet, Walt, and Daphne, shall henceforth be known as Experiment B. Each of you has a special quality that suits our needs. We will have special requirements expected of you, but we believe you will find meeting those standards to be an enjoyable experience - one which you shall be compensated for.

Our terms are simple. We require that you create tension within the house. How you do this is up to you. Should you choose to openly sow discord, or quietly identify and exploit weaknesses, you may employ any strategy you see fit. In return, we will supply you with special information. We will grant you private access to the camera feeds, as well as the ability to read private messages between the other subjects. If necessary, we will even offer you special luxuries in payment for your services.

Our primary demand: you must not discuss Experiment B with anyone outside of the group. If you tell anyone of this arrangement, all privileges will be revoked and we can personally guarantee you will never see your homes or families again.

We have one final requirement. If you understand and accept these terms, place an apple on your desk when you go to bed tonight. If that is done and you keep your silence, we will grant you the privileges spoken of earlier. You may speak of this with each other, but no one else.