PROFESSORS RULEBOOK

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PROFESSORS

It's an ordinary Tuesday. Whether you rose with the sun or enjoyed a little lie in, the day proceeds as it has just like the days before it. However, sometime in the early afternoon you soon feel an increasing sense of curiosity that compels you to open the nearest door. No matter where you are, this door leads you to a small, cozy office. The fireplace crackles, soft lights illuminate the furniture around the room, and the three members of Master Blue's staff immediately rise to their feet.

"Greetings, Professor!"

ROLE INFORMATION

Every Tuesday, Professors will be allowed to choose one guest to learn of their whereabouts and ongoings in the mansion. The Professors must agree on who this person is, as they are only allowed one choice per week. Once the Professors have selected a pick, the staff will provide them with a list of guests their pick has spoken with in the past week, locations they have visited, and other relevant information.

Professors will also be able to send one anonymous message to one guest in the game per week. This person may not be the same as their other pick, and the Professors do not have to agree on a recipient. Should a note not be sent that week, the opportunity will be lost.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Professors will be allowed to ask questions about the ongoings of the mansion. They will also be able to receive small hints should they perform well, including game mechanics, locations and more. However, the staff have final say as to what information is shared. Be sure to pick your questions wisely!

While teamwork is encouraged, it's not required. That decision is up to you.

Comments

TALK TO PEACH

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[mammoney]

Hey!

[His fave sister!! So far!!!]

What's up! [Give him a high-five, Peach!] What are we all doin' here, exactly?

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Mammon! [The absolute worst is that she looks genuinely pleased to see him. Is it because they're the same brand of idiot? Maybe. So there's a high-five for him and she's immediately perking up a little.]

Weeeelll....it's sort of a funny story. [She tilts her head.] What do you think about what happened over the weekend? I don't think I ever got your thoughts.

[mammoney]

[HELL YEAH HIGH FIVE]

Uh. [Funny story? Oh boy.] Well, it's terrible, that's what it is! Like, this is the LAST place I wanna be, now, but I guess we have to solve murders or somethin'? I still don't get it!

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[Interesting coming from a demon, but okay.]

It is confusing, huh? [She taps her chin.] Rules six and seven are in place in the house until they no longer are needed for the sake of the house, but...some of you--[A pointed look to Akechi]--wanted to do something about it.

We can't change the rules, but we can work with them. So you two...are partners! [Yay?]

[mammoney]

[He was already in a murder mystery before this HE DOES NOT WANT ANY MORE MURDER MYSTERIES]

Well, he's a detective. That's kinda the job, isn't it? [And..........he blinks at that last set of statements. Hold on. His brain can't process this.] I...what? Whaddya mean, "for the sake of the house"? Me and him, PARTNERS? You're not pullin' my leg, are ya?

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I mean I guess so, but all great detective teams have partners! That's what all the stories say anyway, and Master Blue chose you two personally to work together to help out.

1/2

[mammoney]

[...]

2/2

[mammoney]

HaHA!

[He's....smiling all of a sudden?]

Of COURSE he'd choose someone like me! The GREAT Mammon himself! There's no one better to choose!! This Master Blue would've been a fool if he didn't acknowledge how awesome I am!!!

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Master Blue can be foolish...[She seems reluctant to admit that but also exasperated a bit. On the other hand she nods.] That's exactly it though! The Master knew you'd be an excellent choice and wishes to extend gratitude to you for taking on this job.

[She does not tell him Master Blue probably picked Mammon because no one would believe he's doing actual investigative work here.] But it's gotta be a secret, okay? You're awesome in lots of other ways, so nobody needs to know about this.

[...and yes maybe she's appeasing him but she speaks himboese pretty well these days.]

[mammoney]

[The "Master Blue is foolish" goes over his head, he's basking in his own stupid arrogant self-congratulations now.]

I knew it! [He's so happy. :,)] A secret? Yeah, I can keep it a secret!!

[A long pause.]

Wait, why do I need to keep it a secret, again?

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[She just widens her eyes a little.]

Because it'd be totally uncool if you shared. [Duh, Mammon.]

[mammoney]

...

[SHE HAS A POINT...]

What if someone figures out what we're doin' though? What happens then?

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Hmm...that's up to you, I guess. If they figure it out on their own it's really up to you if you want to tell them what's going on or not. But until then it should stay between everybody in this room.

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[peach this isn't what he wanted :///]

Peach-san, good afternoon... I assume your master was unable to clear up their schedule?

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[She just smiles very pleasantly :)]

Good afternoon~ You would assume right! Buuut...since you wanted to do something about our situation here, this should be just as good, hm?

[miscakes]

That's a shame. There are several points of interest I'd like to discuss with them.

[Master Blue, you coward. Let him complain at you!!]

But if this will allow me to do something about the situation, then I suppose it'll have to do for now. You called us "Professor," yes? What does that entail?

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If you make a list, we'll be sure to speak with Master Blue at the next opportunity.

[Shh.] Your job as a Professor allows you to investigate your fellow guests for anything that may seem...well. Off. You heard the radio announcement the other day, right?

[miscakes]

[... glances at mammon. glances back at peach.]

Some of them are... rather personal in nature, so I'm not certain a list would be adequate.

[No shh, only disappointment.]

I did. A story about a man, his daughter, and a wife who returned from the grave — though changed for the worst. [Hm.] Do you mean to say we should expect something similar to happen to one of the others, in the same way that Nikki-san was transformed into a rabid creature?

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...I'll pass along the message then. [But moving right along.]

It's totally possible. We haven't experienced monster transformations before and we're not sure what to expect, but I was more talking about the commentary at the end. About secrets. Do you think anyone will give into a threat like that?

[miscakes]

[... He sighs.]

Thank you, Peach-san.

[He expects absolutely nothing......]

... Blackmail? Yes. I'm under no illusions about the character of some of the individuals that were [uh] invited to this "dinner." But there's something I don't quite understand. Isn't your Master the one behind those announcements?

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Who's the detective here, you or me?

[miscakes]

[Pleasantly:]

Interviewing those who understand the inner workings of an establishment is part of my job, Peach-san. After all, I'm not a psychic! Or is it that you're unaware of what your master is up to?

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If we were unaware of Master Blue's reasoning for your job, Mr. Akechi, we wouldn't even be having this meeting with you. [:T] I do wonder what conclusions you'll come to though now with a bit more information at your fingertips.

[miscakes]

True. But that hardly answers my question about the announcements. [:T!!] Regardless, I assure you I won't disappoint. Your master made the right choice.