Tol-in-Gaurhoth LXIII: The Cottage of Lost Play

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Boromir88

Inzil's been chatty, but to be honest I don't remember anything except the early comments about werewolves perhaps faking they don't like blood. Interesting theory, but I took it as early jesting, for there can be no way to know whether the wolves would be openly blood loving, or fake not enjoying their gory scene.

If you'll recall, my friend, that was no theory of mine. Eönwë had brought it up, and I was responding to him.

Originally Posted by Boromir88

*Before leaving I get Fea's attention and point at Inzil hoping she picks it up.*

Yes, yes.

[Pitchwife]

*musing over his beer*
About the bloodlust/blood-phobia theory - I wonder what the transformation did to the wolves' former personalities. Are they still capable of rational thought while in human form? Do they abhor their new state, but feel compelled to go with it - or (horrid thought) maybe even relish it? If it were me, I imagine I'd be scared witless by realizing what I had become and done - but then, we just don't know.
I know, I know - the question is somewhat academic and doesn't really contribute to solving our problem.
As for rationality, better assume they're at least able to fake it.

[Pitchwife]

And just for the record, I didn't cut the body up this morning - I merely pondered we might have to. If I'd actually started using a conveniently found chainsaw on the corpse, I would have *said so*. Which means it's still there (the corpse, not the imaginary chainsaw).

Now, Fea, would you mind explaining what this thing between Boro and you about Inzil was supposed to mean? Or you, Inzil, since you seem to know?
I'd also like to hear some more from Eönwe. Not to mention Shasta, Nerwen and whoever is around. And what in blazes happened to Nessa? Has anybody seen her yet? Should we go look for her?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Now, Fea, would you mind explaining what this thing between Boro and you about Inzil was supposed to mean? Or you, Inzil, since you seem to know?

I shan't explain, since I myself said that giving too much away alters people's behavior. Surely someone here besides me has a background in social and/or abnormal psychology?

Of course I've no problem if Zil talks. He seems to have no problem with me watching him. Come now, dear: speak up. You seem to understand the little frisson that just passed between B and myself. Have at it.

If you dare?

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I shan't explain, since I myself said that giving too much away alters people's behavior. Surely someone here besides me has a background in social and/or abnormal psychology?

I don't, but I think I might understand. Is it one word in particular, or am I looking at the wrong thing?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Eönwë

I don't, but I think I might understand. Is it one word in particular, or am I looking at the wrong thing?

I think you're trying too hard. I'm not leaving hints, I'm just paying attention.

[Nessa Telrunya]

I walk into the parlor where everyone is at the moment, and take a seat.

"Well, I heard about the hostess dying, and I've spent awhile thinking, which is why I was absent. I was in no hurry to speak and get myself into more suspicion than necessary. I understand how my being upstairs could point fingers at me, but I think this entire thing is just to mess with our minds.

What's going to happen if we can't bust out? We need some sort of method to find out who the lycanthrops are. There would be nothing more regrettable than if we killed an innocent.

Those of us who are infected will try to avoid all suspicion, so this whole thing will be about what everyone wants the others to think."

I stop to rub my nose.

"Do there happen to be any non-alchoholic beverages? Giving a speech is quite tedious."

[autume98]

I sit back with my rootbeer in my hand. I feel as though I've stepped into another realm. My mind is reeling with everything that is going on. The body and mess have been taken care of. Yet I can't help thinking that one of us probably killed her.

I'm taken back to all the mysteries I've read. I can recall some plots that follow this, and it makes me feel uncomfortable. If what she said is real then one of us is a werewolf. But who?

I look around the room and take in each person. They all look human enough. I try pulling all the knowledge from my Encyclopedia Brown days hoping someone will give something that says they are the werewolf.

I don't want anyone to start throwing accusations without any hard evidence. At the same time I don't want to think of the consequences if we don't.

As I mull this all over in my mind, I think aboit the points people have made about others. Do they have merit? Is someone trying to send us on the wrong trail?

I don't come up with any answers. At this point the werewolf could be any one of us. Do we kill someone and hope it's the werewolf?

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by autume98

If what she said is real then one of us is a werewolf. But who?

One? I wish it was only one. There's three of them.

[Pitchwife]

Originally Posted by autume98

I don't want anyone to start throwing accusations without any hard evidence.

Same here.

At the same time I don't want to think of the consequences if we don't.

But we should. (Think, I mean)

I think aboit the points people have made about others. Do they have merit?

Some may. Problem is, we don't know which ones.

Is someone trying to send us on the wrong trail?

You bet!

Do we kill someone and hope it's the werewolf?

That's what we'll probably end up doing, if we play by the rules. Only there's not one werewolf, but three of 'em, and they're probably working together.

Nessa, good to see you at last! But do get rid of that little green ball dangling at your feet, will you? It doesn't fit the colour of your shoes!

EDIT: x-ed with Eonwe's and the following.

[Pitchwife]

Fea, Inzil - at the moment the three of you (including Boro)make me wonder whom to distrust more.
You do like watching people, don't you, Fea? Provoke, sit back and see what happens. Very subtle. Same thing this morning, in retrospect.
This is getting very interesting.

[Boromir88]

Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Fea, Inzil - at the moment the three of you (including Boro)make me wonder whom to distrust more.
You do like watching people, don't you, Fea? Provoke, sit back and see what happens. Very subtle. Same thing this morning, in retrospect.
This is getting very interesting.

My gesture was intended to get others to watch Inzil, and I picked out Fea, because she was right There.

I'm confused as to why many seem to be assuming this hasn't been an active day. In a place with only 13 living residents, there's been quite a bit of chatter. It may look pretty useless, but sincerely it is not. Everyone's come forward and three have evil agendas, therefor my suggestion, was to observe Inzil, who so far has been the most vocal.

Some, like myself, have an irrational compulsion to say whatever's on their mind. At times I think it's very useful to be blunt, others...I'm assuming the lady Fea is telling the truth, like to keep things to themselves. Neither is superior, that's just the way we operate. Discretion is not necessarily a werewolf quality, sometimes I wish I had it. I could care less if my mouth gets me in trouble, but sometimes my mouth has caused others harm, others who I wish no harm to. Revealing too much is dangerous, whether werewolf or innocent.

If you'll recall, my friend, that was no theory of mine. Eönwë had brought it up, and I was responding to him.~Inzil

True. Still I think my point stands that is really the only thing I can remember about you from the top of my head and with your chatter today, I didn't think it was a good thing.

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Boromir88

Still I think my point stands that is really the only thing I can remember about you from the top of my head and with your chatter today, I didn't think it was a good thing.

Well, what more do you want? There doesn't seem to be a great deal to work with just yet. Would it be more comfort to you if I remained silent?

[McCaber]

It would not. Evening is quickly drawing upon us, and soon we must make a decision.

[Boromir88]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Well, what more do you want? There doesn't seem to be a great deal to work with just yet. Would it be more comfort to you if I remained silent?

There may not be a 'great' deal, but that means there is 'some' deal right? Surely you have some suspicious feelings, even if they simply be gut feelings about someone's strangeness, instead of playing the unbiased commentator role you've been up to.

If you would like a helpful kick start to what I'm waiting to see from you Inzil...what do you think about McCaber? Werewolf? A yes or no based on first appearance reactions will suffice.

Edit: crossed with everyone since Inzil.

[Nogrod]

The bottle of quite nice South-Gondorian red wine was empty. That was the sad truth of it. Nogrod looked around to catch Lalaith just to ask where she picked the wine from but couldn't see her anywhere at the moment. Well, thanks anyway, it was good indeed, just full-bodied and rich flavour but nice to be enjoyed on it's own... Hmm... I need to find another one of these later...

But he had been listening to the slow conversation as well and unlike the wine, the discussion didn't make him happy at all.

"I do dislike the way Fea tries to make herself somehow a priviledged outsider. We're all in a same boat now, everyone - including you Rikae... The number of actual suspcions - even slight ones - has been markedly small. I'd even suggest we lynch the next one who says: we need some discussion, let's be careful not to kill innocents and I don't like killing btw...

I mean yes, that's true all of it. Yes it is. But just playing a parrot restating it time and time again doesn't help us a bit in this mess we are in - unless we start making actual suspicions, looking at how those suspected react, who follows who, who disagrees who etc.

I know it's hard to suspect anyone - yes, this is an odd situation, a terrifying one to be honest - but I'm convinced like I said earlier that this is a true nightmare and we need to fight back, whatever it means. But if everyone just nods back to banalities we'll soon find us tossing a coin while we could have had strong opinions, suspicions, defences, counter-attacks, arguments... and who knows what we could have learned from them? More suspicions, even some with grounds to them... but also a possibility for trusting.

You know how a good detective works? He puts tough questions to catch the criminal and forcing him to paint himself into the corner - but also to see to see whether the suspcion was wrong and that he could trust thesuspect a bit more. That's what we need to do."

Nogrod had stood up from the great armchair he had been sitting and now slowly sat down again picking his pipe from his pockets.

"If you don't share some suspicions I'll do it then... Someone has to do it anyway to kick-start this thing. We have only two hours left before the Night comes."


EDIT: X'd with the three last

[McCaber]

Evening, Nogrod.

Originally Posted by Nogrod

"If you don't share some suspicions I'll do it then... Someone has to do it anyway to kick-start this thing. We have only two hours left before the Night comes."

By all means, go right ahead. No one else appears to be interested.

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by McCaber

By all means, go right ahead. No one else appears to be interested.

"I will, but that doesn't mean you others shouldn't do the same... Like Mr. Boro here has been suggesting to Inzil.

What do you think yourself Boro? Or you McCaber?"