It's Showtime! Time to Begin!

[hathasacat]

WHO: Lyney, Lynette, and You
WHERE: A Lounge Stage… Somewhere
WHEN: Late January
WHAT: A Little Introductory Word Game
WARNINGS: N/A

[ Elevator-riders today may notice an out of place card stuck on one side of the elevator, with the words "We invite you to Floor 11." Those who follow the guidance of the mysterious card and travel to the floor will find a trail of playing cards leading them to the floor's lounge, which has been brightly decorated in cat-themed decor of red and teal. There is also a gray and teal porcelain tea set on the table; the fragrant aroma of a rich black tea fills the air. There are also plates filled with shortbread cookies, scones with jam and small finger sandwiches.]

[ At the small stage in the center of the lounge are two similarly-dressed figures, smiling brightly (well one of them is) as people trickle in. The male of the pair steps forward to give a bow and a flourish of his arms. ]

Welcome to our welcome party, for us! We're so honored you could make it!

To help ourselves get settled in, we invite you to some tea and snacks made by my wonderful sister Lynette. Or to come and chat with myself, the humbly charming Lyney.

But if that isn't enough to keep things interesting, we invite you to play a game with us. A simple word game, of course, nothing complicated for our first meeting. Simply take the last word of our sentence and start your next sentence with it, and we will do the same. The first one to trip up is the loser! I must warn you though, my sister has a sharp way with words.

Ahem, now please enjoy yourselves and welcome to our starting show!

Comments

[crimsin]

[ Err... ]

Liking your time here so far, I hope?

[hathasacat]

[ They never said they'd go easy! But he will politely pour tea as he continues on in total innocence. ]

Hope and worry for not a moment longer, as Lynette and I have found this hotel to be quite comfortable and welcoming.

[crimsin]

[ This little shit!! At least Nico loves a challenge. ]

Welcoming is what hotels are supposed to be, do you not agree?

[hathasacat]

[ Wow he is an angel!! ]

Agree I do, the staff has been quite helpful in getting us set up and ready to greet our fellow guests, a service I am most thankful for.

[crimsin]

[ (unsure) ]

For certain, though you have just missed the most recent round of shenanigans.

[hathasacat]

[ Look at this angelic face. ]

Shenanigans sounds like something I must hear more about.

[crimsin]

About how the floor turned into lava?

[hathasacat]

Lava you say?

[crimsin]

Say no more, it is quite true!

[hathasacat]

True or false, I cannot believe one or the other without further proof!

[ Someone stop them. ]

[crimsin]

Proof positive, my friend! Behold!

[ No one will stop them. But also, Nico tugs up his sleeve, revealing what looks like a smartwatch (not that Lyney will know what that is), and presses a few icons on the screen. Up pops a holographic video feed, glowing softly in the space between them.

It’s Nico, filming himself vlog-style with what looks like one of the hotel halls behind him. The floor really is lava, the tops of furniture poking out of the molten mess. ]

[hathasacat]

Be... hold...

[ He trails off a bit there, memorized by the sight because is this really what they're going to have to be dealing with here?? But after a few beats he does catch onto his own slip up, clearing his throat quickly. ]

--It seems the truth has caught me so unaware that I've slipped!

[crimsin]

[ Well, not like he can blame him, seeing all that. Nico gives a chuckle. ]

Slipped and fell like when the floor turned to ice after the lava had gone?

[hathasacat]

[ The laugh he gives in response is sheepish; how could he slip up so easily?? But the show must go on! ]

Gone are my doubts over the scenario, now that the truth has been revealed before my eyes.

[crimsin]

Eyes which will soon see for themselves all that the hotel has to offer!

[ I can't believe they're still going. ]

[hathasacat]

[ Does Lynette need to step in- ]

Offer up your cup, for I shall pour you a congratulatory cup of tea for your work in surprising me.

[crimsin]

[ She might, or they could be here for a while. Anyway, he does offer his cup! ]

Me and you are becoming fast friends, do you not think?

[hathasacat]

[ Tea is poured for the witty gentleman, vanishing the teapot into his hat once he's done pouring his own cup as well. ]

Think would be too gentle a word, when I fully agree with your words.

[crimsin]

[ Oh! Delightful! He claps again. ]

Words I am swiftly running out of. I am willing to concede to you in this game, my friend.

[hathasacat]

It was a narrow victory, I assure you! You had me racking the very recesses of my mind to keep up, any more and I would have fallen over in defeat.

[crimsin]

Non, non, I was the one struggling. You and your clever ways to end sentences.

[hathasacat]

I did try my best to give you a worthy battle of the mind! I only have my experience as a street performer to thank for keeping me in the game.

[crimsin]

You performed admirably. Thank you for your time. It was delightful!

[hathasacat]

Oh, thank you Monsieur for joining us in our entertainment. We do hope to see you at our future events. Or, if ever you're in need of a performing act, please feel free to reach out to us.