Chapter the Fourth: The Masquerade
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"Eugh! Filthy creatures" shouts Elizabeth as the disturbed creatures attempt to bite her legs in their haste to flee the invasion of their nests. Luckily a combination of quick moves and reflexes ensure that none of the squeaking, biting creatures trouble her.
Quietly so as not to disturb Lila's reading of the manuscript, Elizabeth turns to Henry, "The brother awaits outside this hole, should we call him in or bid him await our return?"
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As she describes the contents of the manuscript to her companions, sparing them the lurid details, Lila feels if not sympathy then at least an understanding of the dark desires which might drive Miss Dupray to seek excitement in such debauched fantasies. If her experiences studying and fighting evil have taught her anything it is that every human--and inhuman--soul contains a wellspring of perversity, her own included, though some run deeper than others.
Upon hearing Doctor North's account of how the manuscript was hidden she murmurs, "Perhaps it would be best if we do not inform Miss Dupray's brother of this private discovery, since he is evidently distressed enough over her disappearance." She puts the papers inside her haversack for safekeeping until she can return them to their owner.
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Henry also manages to avoid the swarm of rats as they surge past, and he guides Elizabeth down the stairs to join the others in the tunnel. He is relieved that she is no longer in the presence of Monsieur Dupray, as he would not trust him alone with her - not that he trusts him much in any event. "Yes, I quite agree," he says. "In fact, it's best not to involve him at all at this stage. If he is not the attacker with the slingshot, then it must be either his sister or one of their servants, possibly acting on the behalf of one or both of them. And then there's the fact that young women have gone missing who have performed at their salon. I do not think we can trust him, at least until we know more. Even if he is not involved, he would likely not believe ill of his sister without solid proof - which we yet lack."
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"Quite so, Doctor." Raising the lantern, Lila tries the wooden door.
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Elizabeth listens to Henry's words then glances back to the steps. Part of her feels concern for whatever pain Antoine must be feeling at this time. However there is something that bothers her about the Dupray's, nothing that she can put a finger on, just something...odd. So she is relieved by the decision to leave Antoine out of things for the moment. She watches as Lila tries the wooden door, feeling a warmth of curiosity rise within her. She grasps Henrys arm, in case the sudden opening of the door reveals an unexpected suprise. She feels somewhat safe in the presence of the doctor.
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Duncan holds his dagger ready, Wether to be used as a physical weapon, or as an extension of his will and waits as the door opens. Smelling the air and hoping not, to capture again, that scent that so reviled him earlier.
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The door opens easily. Beyond it is a large room carved from rock and earth. Tapers are set on the walls to provide light. Near one the servant girl Mary has been chained to the wall by shackles at hand and foot. She has been gagged and cannot cry out, but upon seeing the four adventurers she opens her eyes wide and struggles uselessly against her bonds. There are also a variety of instruments of torment -- whips, pincers, and the like -- set into brackets on the wall.
None of this, however, is as noteworthy as the fact that Miss Dupray, dressed in her brother's clothing, faces those who stand outside the door with a crossbow, ready to be loosed at any moment.
"Good," she says. "You have brought her to me. That saves me a great deal of trouble. Leave the simpering little witch with me and take the servant with you. I have no quarrel with the rest of you."
There is madness is her eyes. Failure to do as she says will undoubtedly cause her to fire the deadly bolt.
None of this, however, is as noteworthy as the fact that Miss Dupray, dressed in her brother's clothing, faces those who stand outside the door with a crossbow, ready to be loosed at any moment.
"Good," she says. "You have brought her to me. That saves me a great deal of trouble. Leave the simpering little witch with me and take the servant with you. I have no quarrel with the rest of you."
There is madness is her eyes. Failure to do as she says will undoubtedly cause her to fire the deadly bolt.
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As any illusions she had entertained regarding Miss Dupray's private fantasies are shattered, Lila glances at Miss Carrow, presuming her to be the so-called 'simpering little witch'.
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"Oh my" gasps Elizabeth taking a half step to the rear before begining a wobble that can only end in a faint.
"Antoine help me!" she screams as she falls to the floor in the hope that she will provide enough of a distraction to draw the attention of the Dupray woman away from her companions.
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Hearing Miss Carrow call her brother's name seems to enrage Miss Dupray.
"How dare you make my brother fall in love with you! No one is good enough for him! Not you, and not those others!"
As she is making this impassioned speech, Mister Dupray has rushed to the aid of his inamorata.
As he rushes into the underground lair, he is bitten by a rat.
The creature seems to be diseased, and no doubt Mister Dupray will suffer the consequences.
As he runs to Miss Carrow, the startled rats rush at Miss Dupray as well.
She is able to avoid its teeth, but the encounter distracts her for a moment. It seems evident that she will soon attempt to end the life of Miss Carrow with the crossbow. If the shot goes wild, it may strike someone else.
"How dare you make my brother fall in love with you! No one is good enough for him! Not you, and not those others!"
As she is making this impassioned speech, Mister Dupray has rushed to the aid of his inamorata.
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As he runs to Miss Carrow, the startled rats rush at Miss Dupray as well.
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Seeing Miss Dupray distracted Lila rushes her, swinging the only weapon she has immediately to hand--the lantern--in a desperate attempt to knock the crossbow from the madwoman's grip before she can recover and pull the trigger...
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Wruter wrote:Seeing Miss Dupray distracted Lila rushes her, swinging the only weapon she has immediately to hand--the lantern--in a desperate attempt to knock the crossbow from the madwoman's grip before she can recover and pull the trigger...
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Lila manages to knock the crossbow flying from Miss Dupray's hands, whilst still clutching the lantern.
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Seeing that Lila has disarmed Violette with lightning speed, before he could even think of reacting, Henry hurries to catch Elizabeth and to keep her out of harm's way.
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Seeing Lila's quick action, Duncan will use daze to hopefully further stun miss dupray and give us a chance to subdue her properly.
After casting, Duncan will rush forward and attempt to sweep miss dupray s legs from under her,knocking her to the ground.
After casting, Duncan will rush forward and attempt to sweep miss dupray s legs from under her,knocking her to the ground.
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All the while fearing the strike of the crossbow bolt, Elizabeth stays still in her fainting masquerade. Through slitted eyes she observes the struggle which ends with the subduing of Miss Dupray. As Henry rushes, gallantly, to her aid she mutters "Beware Antoine, he may yet take offence at your manhandling of his twin"
OOC: I have a feeling that dear Antoine is not all that he seems. May I attempt some sort of roll to clarify my thoughts? |
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Miss Dupray desperately attempts to loose the bolt, without being able to aim.Wruter wrote:Lila manages to knock the crossbow flying from Miss Dupray's hands, whilst still clutching the lantern.
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Miss Dupray attempts to shake off the effect of the preternatural incantation.maelstrom wrote:Seeing Lila's quick action, Duncan will use daze to hopefully further stun miss dupray and give us a chance to subdue her properly.
After casting, Duncan will rush forward and attempt to sweep miss dupray s legs from under her,knocking her to the ground.
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All the while fearing the strike of the crossbow bolt, Elizabeth stays still in her fainting masquerade. Through slitted eyes she observes the struggle which ends with the subduing of Miss Dupray. As Henry rushes, gallantly, to her aid she mutters "Beware Antoine, he may yet take offence at your manhandling of his twin."
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Henry nods slightly, so that only Elizabeth can see, and looks at Antoine - practically seeing through him.
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