First* Video/Action

[decadentdecade]

Video
[Bela is standing in front of the camera, dressed in pants and shirt and a brown leather jacket-rather common clothing considering the eclectic pile of clothes behind her. If anyone cares for those kind of details they'll see a wide arrangement of clothing, from suits to cocktail dresses to waitress uniforms and even a maid costume.]

So. The closet? It's a very nice touch, I have to admit. I certainly wouldn't mind having one back home. Though seemingly free food, board, and clothing just means there's a hidden cost. So what is our benevolent caretaker charging us?

And what becomes valuable in a place like this? Is there a currency in particular items? Favors? Souls? [And there's a wry smile there to indicate that might possibly be a joke.]

Or does everyone here work on altruism?

Action A: Wandering Wonderland
[Not one to idly sit when her surroundings are so undiscovered, and therefore a little bit threatening, Bela takes to exploring the grounds with a casual step that belies just how uncomfortable she really feels. She can be found idly touching decor along the walls of the mansion, or grabbing something to eat in the dining room, or eyeing the titles of books in the library even if she doesn’t actually reach for any right now.

[ooc: This is your find her wandering anywhere you want to option.]

Action B: An unlocked room is an invitation.
[After exploring the more open grounds, Bela can be found roaming the hallways. It’s a seemingly innocent gesture by itself, except for the subtle jiggle of a handle here and there as she moves about. Just her way of...well, casing the place. Not that she’s planning on stealing anything quite yet, but she’ll feel more comfortable once she’s got a good map of the surroundings and people around her since it doesn’t seem like she’ll be leaving very soon.

Occasionally, when she finds an unlocked door, she casually opens it just to get a good idea of the room-and on the occasion that someone is actually in their room without bothering to lock the door, well, she smiles sheepishly and offers an embarrassed apology.]

Oh, I’m sorry. I have the wrong room. [Ignore the subtle sweep around the room before she tries to retreat.]

Action C: A locked one is just a challenge.
[She’s good. For a while. But after finding so many empty and unlocked rooms, she’s a little curious to see what’s inside a locked one. And just as curious to see how easy it is to pick a lock on these particular doors.

So she chooses a random one in a rather quiet hallway, listens near the door for any tell-tale sign of shuffling, and when she thinks she’s in the clear, she kneels down and jimmies the lock, before pushing the door open. If there’s no immediate reaction, she’ll take a step inside. Just a quick scouting mission, don’t worry, she’s not here to steal anything.]

Comments

[decadentdecade]

I don't care about the Colt.

[Okay. Maybe she wouldn't mind a demon killing gun, but it's certainly not her top prerogative.]

How did you come upon them? I need something.

[goesdown]

What do you need?

[ Crowley's not giving away his secrets just like that. ]

[decadentdecade]

Why? Are you going to offer to get it for me? It would certainly be a good way to start this arrangement.

[goesdown]

That depends on what it is. We can't get things that are one-of-a-kind here, so you'll have to get creative sometimes.

[decadentdecade]

...I want my ouija board.

[goesdown]

Your specific board or a board. Only one of those is doable unless you want to deal with the vendors and they're not worth it unless you were around two years ago when we all got a free ticket in our stocking for Christmas.

[decadentdecade]

I'm not that sentimental. I just need one that works.

[goesdown]

Well I don't know what weird things you might've done to it. You can just ask any of the closets for one if the board is all you care about.

[decadentdecade]

It was stolen. I didn't do anything to it. But I do know it was covered in glass and it worked. I doubt the walmart version is going to give me the same results.

[goesdown]

[ He hums in agreement. ] So you don't actually know how it was made? I'll see what I can do. What do you want it for?

[decadentdecade]

Isn't it obvious? Gossip.

[goesdown]

Well, if that's all you wanted, I have plenty of gossip. It's too bad Lilith isn't here anymore, because you would have loved her gossip.

[decadentdecade]

While I'm quite willing to pick your brain, I've a feeling that any spirits of Wonderland may know something we captives don't, hm?

[Lilith and gossip though...that gets a slightly uncomfortable twitch before her expression turns flat. She hardly considers the details of her soul-selling any more significant than any other hapless customer, but the idea that she might have told someone like Crowley settles poorly with her.] ...I hardly think she's a reliable source.

[goesdown]

I've always found her to be one of the most reliable people in my life, actually.

[ And reliably insane, but it had always been an insanity that Crowley had understood. He'd been sad to see her leave Wonderland. ]

[decadentdecade]

I'm sure that speaks volumes about your childhood. But I don't care. Have you noticed any spirits around Wonderland?

[goesdown]

No one really seems to die here in the normal way, but we've had something similar during certain events.

[decadentdecade]

Then the board ought to come in handy. And I'd be willing to share what I learn, if you're willing to share anything worth-while you have now.

[goesdown]

What do you want to know about?

[ He's not so sure how helpful she can be, but it's not as if he'll hand over anything that can be used against him, so what's the harm? ]

[decadentdecade]

Everything. [Simple, right?] The most comfortable way to survive here would be a good start. People to avoid. Places to avoid. Etcetera.

[goesdown]

Avoid going through the mirrors. Avoid the ocean if you can't swim. Most of the dangers here aren't present all the time, nor are they ever really in same place. We have these events that bring new dangers. The best thing to know here is that if things seem fishy, they'll probably try to kill you. As for people, Lucifer's not here anymore, nor are the other major hitters from our world. [ He shrugs. ] Avoid your personal enemies. You can trust John Blake. You won't remember him, but you were friends before.

[decadentdecade]

[...Wow. Crowley has just made his way up to the top of the list of people with useful bits of information.]

You kept up with people I befriended? Are you always that invasive or did we have a deal before too?

[goesdown]

No, I'm just incredibly invasive.

[ Actually, he keeps up with Blake intimately, but that's none of her business. ]

[decadentdecade]

How very Gladys Kravitz of you. [A roll of her eyes.] Do keep me updates on my board.

[In other words, she's done with you for now. Thanks for the help.]