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I. A-A-AY, I'M ON VACATION
if you don't like your life, then you should go and change it โซโช
II. I CAN TOUCH THE COLORS AROUND ME
this beautiful life, i think it'd be nice with you โซโช
III. ARE YOU, ARE YOU, COMING TO THE TREE?
stranger things have happened here โซโช
IV. THE HAPPIEST SOUND OF THEM ALL (NETWORK)
ring ring, why don't you give me a call? โซโช
V. I'M COUNTIN' ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR... (BONUS)
this is my longest elevator ride โซโช
if you don't like your life, then you should go and change it โซโช
Welcome to Hotel Fen!
All guests are given the current week’s list of special activities by the cheerful blonde receptionist upon check in. There’s also a small stack of them on the reception desk should you lose yours, or if you would like a second copy.
Your itinerary reads:
MONDAY — TOO ZEN TO GIVE A DAMN
The two conference rooms in the third floor have been transformed to accommodate several massage chairs with masseuses. The two seminar rooms have also been cleaned up, and all the chairs have been settled on one side to make room for several yoga mats, spread out and waiting for people to use them. The instructors are two pretty blondes, tall and lithe like supermodels, and they're in one of those impressive acrobatic poses when you enter.
TUESDAY — HIKE MORE, WORRY LESS
There are several beautiful trails around the hotel for people to hike and explore. Some are marked as longer than others, but there are plenty of guides around with maps to hand you or actually accompany you on the hikes. They’re also happy to suggest which trail is best for you based on your level of experience.
WEDNESDAY — I WAS MERMAID FOR THIS
The pool area on the first floor is bustling with activity today. There are extra towels for everyone, there’s music pumping through the speakers, and there are a few tables set up with snacks. And while pools aren’t just for kids, there are some juice boxes and animal crackers for those who are so inclined.
THURSDAY — INTO THE UNKNOWN (BUT SAFELY)
Nestled in the small hill behind the hotel is a cave that you can rent equipment to explore. The tour guides will assure you that there’s no real way to get lost in the caves; all the paths are marked and will lead you toward the exit. So why not explore? You never know how deep they go or what you’ll find in them.
FRIDAY — A BALANCED DIET IS CHOCOLATE IN BOTH HANDS
The restaurant is holding special demonstrations throughout the day, and after the demonstration there are free samples to help yourselves to. Ever wondered how to make truffles? The dessert chef will be more than happy to take you through the experience.
II. I CAN TOUCH THE COLORS AROUND ME
this beautiful life, i think it'd be nice with you โซโช
Noticed the hotel's theme yet? One Saturday night it's going to be shoved into your face in full force, because it's time for the summer blót, a feast for the Norse god of war, Odin. There's going to a bonfire and face paint and singing and dancing, and of course, free-flowing booze and lots of good food. You can come in costume too, if you want to bring out the Viking in you!
III. ARE YOU, ARE YOU, COMING TO THE TREE?
stranger things have happened here โซโช
It's a great morning to go hiking! Or night, if that's your thing. And everything's just peachy... until you try to leave the perimeter of the hotel compound, because then you'll inexplicably find yourself on the trail leading right back to the entrance.
The phenomenon is usually accompanied by the sighting of an old, blackened tree — but once you turn and walk away from it, it disappears. The tree also never seems to be quite in the same place. What gives?
IV. THE HAPPIEST SOUND OF THEM ALL (NETWORK)
ring ring, why don't you give me a call? โซโช
There is no cell reception in the vicinity of the hotel. At all. No matter what you do or try, nada. And while each of the rooms have vintage telephones, they can only call other rooms, the front desk and the restaurant.
The business center next to the gym on the first floor has several computers for guests to use. They seem like they're connecting to the internet well enough, if not just a little slow, but you will never actually receive emails from anyone from the outside world other than emails designed to look like spam. Hmm, did your emails out actually reach their destination?
Don't worry, though, you're supposed to be on vacation! So why not chat up your new friends instead, or leave them messages at the front desk?
V. I'M COUNTIN' ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR... (BONUS)
this is my longest elevator ride โซโช
Okay, we're just really here to plug the song, which was composed for our book's soundtrack. โ๏ธ
But yes, you're stuck in the hotel's vintage elevator. Good luck!
๐ป jesse faden | control/remedy verse | ota
๐ป < A-A-AY, I'M ON VACATION (CHECK IN) >
so surreal, this kaleidoscoped reality โผ
๐ป < I'M COUNTIN' ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR...>
and here we stand, the sweet arresting duality. โผ
๐ป < WILDCARD / LOTTERY / UNKNOWN FACTOR >
but why do i always feel like i'm in the twilight zone โผ
elevator.
well, until the elevator stops, cause, yeah, that's shitty anywhere else, too. his first thought is the easiest way out, and all the things that modern technology typically affords are more or less out of the question. it's an old style box elevator, probably something the youth these days might think is cool for being old and still working, but it's basically a cage with wood panelling.
there's something off about the way his companion seems to regain her balance, the soldier only keeping most of his from the way he was already standing, but it's really not a priority. again, stuck in a cage with wood panels. and also with a stranger. )
Well, I dunno about this one in particular. Only just got here recently. But if it's anything like the usual kind, then I'd say the gears probably haven't gotten any love in a while.
( stepping up to the gate functioning as a door, he peers past the gaps to scan the outer edge for the spring latch, one side, then the other. when he doesn't find one, the fingers of his right hand catch the holes and tug it toward the side it had opened toward initially. it doesn't give. he huffs his irritation through his nose. )
Question: you think they'll get mad if I break the door?
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Yeah, I showed up here this morning. ( she nods in agreement to the statement at the least.
'hang on--did he say BREAK the door?' her thoughts cause the shifting of her invisible ever companion. )
They ... probably will. I think the better question is if they'll charge your tab for breaking it. ( she walks to the doors, fingers going to find a free space between the two. ) I can try the door if you want to see if there's an emergency hatch at the top?
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Yeah, these kinds don't have that kinda thing. Or basically any modern safety features. ( he gestures toward the button panel and it's lack of emergency buttons or emergency phone cabinet. ) The only way out is the door.
Or the more gruesome option.
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( she shifts awkwardly, head tilting side to side. right. she knew that. )
I'm guessing gruesome means dropping to our death?
check in
Tactical gear: combat boots, a vest, possibly bullet-proof underneath. cargo pants, a number of pockets which may be hiding a number of unknowns. his mouth softens into a welcoming smile. ]
Right. [ he glances over his shoulder, towards where he thinks a staff member of the hotel had stepped into the back room. he really shouldn't be behind the counter here, but he had decided to take matters into his own hands and see if he could decipher any of the papers behind the desk. his smile turns a touch sheepish. ]
Same, actually. Looks like the staff's busy. [ he gestures towards the papers, tilts his head towards the back room, trying to act as if he was meant to be here. ] I thought I could leave a note 'till one of them gets back. [ Dick Grayson, world's worst good liar. he grabs a pen. ] You wanna do the same?
RUSHES TO YOU!!
I... guess it can't hurt. How many openings do they have here?
[ 'I'm guessing writing your name book yourself isn't normal here.' she thinks it to her ever constant companion. 'still... if they have questions, we'll figure it out.' ]
How long have you been here?
<3
he grabs something that looks like an official book, and writes his name down on a sticky note along with the room he'd woken up in. he leaves his phone number too, not like it was working here. if someone does get in touch with him, he has a lot of questions to ask.
he hands the pen and a sticky note to the pretty redhead on the other side of the desk, curious about her name. ]
A day or two. Not sure if they knew I was here or if I'd been officially checked in. So here I am. [ here he is, trying to decipher what this place really is. ] You? Come here often? [ Jesus, should've taken Donna's advice to work on the small talk. ]
JUMPS AT
I'm guessing we're going to just pick a room?
[ she blinks at his question but shakes her head. ] No, my first time. There's all sorts of rumors about this place... I figured I might come and check it out for myself.
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her response, though, has his brows knitting together. ]
Rumours? What kind of stuff do you do that you heard rumours about a hotel?
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they'll probably tell her if they don't like the room she picked anyways. ]
You've never heard about mysterious disappearances or ghost stories surrounding a hotel? Really?