OiM - How it All Began

[Jokerman-EXE]

"Hurt myself rock climbing," Henry said, sliding a little away from Arthur and Ro. He cradled his wrist to his chest and let out a pained sigh.  

[SirBayer]

Arthur raised an eyebrow but said nothing. It was probably good for his health.  

[Chahklat]

Monica pounded on the door of the Penfold estate with all of her strength. She hated being late to parties. Even though, she was often late for every other occasion. Finally, there would be something to take her mind off the troubles. Problem after problem seemed to pile up in her disarrayed life.

She had decided earlier in the day that she would not come to the Penfold affair. Events such as these were awfully bothersome and her schedule was oddly piling up at the moment. But when she'd seen the silver coin her whole perception changed. Who knew the Penfold estate held such treasures? Perhaps there was a story behind the cold stone that she had missed. She constantly searched for stories in Corona and had yet to stumble upon one of particular interest.  

[NativeForeigner]

The door opened to Monica's pounding and revealed Ro, Arthur, and Henry near the door leading to the Dining Hall.

Ro turned as the door opened and cast sunlight upon them, "Hey!" he said to Monica as he knelt next to Henry, "Come in!" he offered, though he had no real place to.
He turned his attention back to Henry, "Rock climbing, eh? How'd you manage to hurt it here? How'd you fall?"

Gregory hesitantly joined the others outside of the dining hall, leaving Andreas alone. It made him nervous being alone with someone anyway. He walked out to find a woman standing at the entrance. He stood away from Arthur, Ro, and Henry.  

[SirBayer]

Arthur flashed his flashlight up into the girl's eyes, as he had a rather nasty habit of doing. As soon as he had done it he realized he had and he dropped it away. "Don't come in!" he countered. "Keep that door open!"  

[Chahklat]

"What the - " Monica gaped at the array of strangers standing before her in the dark, gloomy interior of the house. The flashlight in her eyes had caused her to cringe. She shielded her eyes from the glare. As soon as the light pierced her brain, it was gone again, leaving her with a nasty headache.

She didn't understand what was going on, but she sure as hell wasn't taking orders from anyone.

Her headache caused her to stumble a bit as she entered.

"Could someone explain to me why there are no lights in this house? Is it that kind of party? Please, tell me it is not that kind of party. "

She stared at each and every one of them, sizing them up separately.

"Good God in heaven, help me." She prayed silently, then shut the door behind her.  

[Venom3001]

"I don't think it's that kind of party," Andreas replied, eyebrow raised. "But this house is a bit strange...."  

[NativeForeigner]

Ro raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean that kind of party?" he inquired before shaking his head, "You know what? Nevermind, I don't know if this is even a party, but the food's good, and there's light in there." he informed the newcomer, pointing towards the double doors, "What's your name?"  

[SirBayer]

"Oh, you imbecile," Arthur muttered under his breath. "We can't get that door to open, I'll bet you anything. Now we're stuck," he grumbled, turning back towards the double doors, back towards his meal. This wasn't brilliant.  

[Chahklat]

She glanced at the double doors curious as to what might be hidden behind them.

"Before I go anywhere and tell you anything, " Monica spoke loud so that all could hear. "What's behind those doors over there? Why is the light on in one room? What is going on?"

She needed answers.

The situation seemed too weird to be anything near what she'd expected.  

[Jokerman-EXE]

Henry didn't answer the question posed of him and he seemed not to notice that a new person had entered their midst.
He began to breath a little heavily. "Can everyone please step away from me?" They were uncomfortably close, and on all sides.  

[SirBayer]

Arthur paused at the doors. "Behind the doors is a good meal and some candles, and a hall that looks too big. Something's up around here and I'm going to find out what it is."  

[NativeForeigner]

Ro ignored the newcomer for now and turned his attention to Henry, "Why? What's wrong?" he asked.

((I'll be advancing the plot when everyone finished doing their thing...that means you Joe))  

[Chahklat]

"Alright." She decided to be quiet for now. They looked uncomfortable standing there together. She didn't want to throw fuel on the fire. The truth was that she felt equally uncomfortable in the situation.

"So, basically I'm not the only one confused." She felt a bit better. "Since you answered my question. I'll answer yours. My name is Monica. If none of you know what's going on then I agree to sit quietly."

Monica folded her arms and waited for the action to begin.  

[Venom3001]

Andreas, fully aware from therapy of the kinds of things that could set people off, stepped away from Henry.