[network] @ASolomons; audio, morning of 127 [open]

[devoutish]

[When the morning comes and Watson is gone, it's not really a surprise - Alfie had woken him up in the middle of the night for a "discussion" at scalpelpoint, after all. He figures that Watson had snuck out as soon as lockdown ended, purposefully not waking Alfie. That's fine. Alfie has warmer clothes now, and better shoes. He needs that far more than he needs company.]

Good morning. How's Kesara's tunnel coming along? 'Cause I'm headed in that direction today.

[And aren't you all just thrilled about that.]

Yeah, I should get there in four or five days. Big discovery like this, I'd guess there's a lot of people in the area, and I thought it'd be a good idea to talk a bit more with all of you - find out who's digging, and who's staying where. Because the thing I do not want, right, is to walk into a pileup - five, six, seven people trying to cram into one house for the night. I would like some confirmation of coordination.

[And he talks, he's heading for the door, giving the little room a quick once-over with the tablet light to make sure he's not leaving anything behind.]

I'm seeing on the map there's two houses very close by, and a few more that are only a bit further. Might I reserve myself a spot in--

[But he cuts himself off, because he's tried the door, and it's still locked. He double-checks the time. It's definitely after lockdown is supposed to be over.

There are a few explanations here. Two stand out to him as being the most likely.]

Right - bit of a problem here, yeah; I'm having a bit of an unexpected issue. Either lockdown has been extended and Dr. Watson has been spirited away in the night, or he's found a way to lock me in. So I ask you - are any of the rest of you experiencing this, or should I be considering it a punishment for my very naughty misdeeds?

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@hotstud_xxx; text; private

[rubikscomplex]

did you pick up the vicodin?

we're locked in
one of the kids disappeared in the middle of the night
we're 3/4's of the way through the slope
we'll probably be done by the time you get here

@ASolomons; text; private

[devoutish]

Yeah.

Which kid?

private

[rubikscomplex]

cool your jets, uncle alfie
it's not little miss sunshine
curly-haired guy
zach mcjockstrap

did you wake up at the hospital or funeral home?
if you're in the tunnels, check the pharmacy
might have an additional bottle of your prescription

private

[devoutish]

Little miss who?

This one is enough, even giving you half.

private

[rubikscomplex]

[Alfie, why are you doing this to him? That answer means you're literally right there. Probably. House hopes that's what it means.]

movie reference
jesus, you people are impossible
freamon's fine

and consider it a request, then
i want it for my supplies
you want something for getting it
tell me what it is

@kingdomkey ; voice

[seekthelight]

[Yeah see, Sora had gotten up early with the intention of getting a move on. Too bad the doors had other plans.]

I'm locked in too. Nothing's budging at all.

[Oh boy! Stuck in the creepy pet store for even longer!

Wait.]

...The guy I was here with is gone too.

[devoutish]

[Well, that probably answers that question.]

Who were you with?

[seekthelight]

His name was Charlie. I think he was pretty new--I had never talked to him before we got locked in together.

[devoutish]

Yeah, I've never heard of him either, mate. He leave anything behind that might tell you what happened? Any sign of a struggle?

[seekthelight]

No there's nothing. All of his stuff is gone, it doesn't look like there was a fight or anything. [Sora's worried, even if he barely knows the guy.] He didn't seem to know a whole lot yet about this place yet. I really hope he didn't do something he shouldn't have.

@gravedigger; voice

[harlequinofhate]

I know this yarn.

Everyone locked in. Clown gets cabin fever and kills someone.

What's all this about a tunnel?

[devoutish]

It's been talked about elsewhere. I'm not gonna do your research for you.

[harlequinofhate]

You mean the kid digging in the snow?

[Wet, ragged cough.]

[devoutish]

You sound awful, mate.

Yeah, the kid digging in the snow.

[harlequinofhate]

I feel pretty cruddy, I won't lie to ya.

[He clears his throat.]

Wouldn't it be kewl if that little shred of hope ended up being a real clue for a change? HAH!

@duster, audio; private

[bywolves]

Your voice is back.

@ASolomons; audio; private

[devoutish]

Yeah. It was back when I sent you the message in the night, but I didn't want Watson overhearing.

permaprivate;

[bywolves]

And now he's gone and none of us can leave the houses we're in.

permaprivate;

[devoutish]

That's the sum of it, mate.

[He sighs.]

I was gonna get an early start today.

[bywolves]

So were we. Watson's things didn't vanish with him, did they?

@lockhart; audio; not private because she's not a cool kid

[powersouls]

This happens sometimes. We get locked in for a day or so, and usually it doesn't mean anything good.

[devoutish]

A full day?

[Ugh!!!!]

[powersouls]

She didn't knock everyone out this time, at least. I'm glad your voice is back.

[devoutish]

Thanks. So am I. Last time, it was two days.

[powersouls]

Mine lasted three. We're lucky, I guess.