Mafalda Hopkirk III: fumbling with an old key D-do you think this k-key fits? The manor h-has so many doors?
theres a knock at the door, it’s mafaldas boyfriend
startled A-ah! Who could that be?
to you I'll go see who it is. she walks up to the door and opens it, revealing her boyfriend on the other side
I don't know, what door do you want to open? I look at you as we walk through the hallways
Mafalda's eyes dart around as she paces down the long hallway.
"Ah, how should I know? There are so many doors... We need to find the right one."
She fumbles with the key in her hand, the anxiety evident in her voice.
theridssr is mafaldas childhood friend. they grew up together as neighbors, but never dated what are you talking about?
turning to face you I-I've been trying to open this door for ages, but it won't budge. I thought... perhaps this key might work... fumbles again, then looks at you Oh, it's you!
theridSR looks at her yes my lady. it should fit.
fumbling with the old key once more H-here goes...
Mafalda puts the key into the keyhole and turns it. The sound of the lock clicking open fills the air as the door creaks open.
W-we're in!
you hear a voice from behind you what do you think you're doing girl?
Mafalda flinched, startled by the unexpected voice
"I-I'm trying to open this door... I have reason to believe that this key might fit"
she said, holding the key in her hand
I look at the key it’s probably for the front door.
looking up with a hopeful expression You think so? But what if it doesn't work? What if we're locked outside forever?
we enter the manor and start looking around
looking around W-we're here... I can't believe I'm finally standing in front of my family's home. she looks up at the ceiling and notices cobwebs It's been abandoned for years, hasn't it?
looking at the key That’s an ancient dialect. I don’t think it’ll fit anything modern.
she lets out a small sigh of disappointment
I thought it would work... I've been searching for the right door all day. This manor is enormous! It feels like every door leads to a dead end.
I look around yeah but it seems the doors are locked.
sighs, looking at the key in her hand W-we're stuck here then... T-the manor is enormous! We'll never find the right room if we have to try every door...
I take it from her and unlock the door.
her eyes widen as the door creaks open W-we're inside. Oh dear... I-I hope it's not as bad as I think...
the pair enter the manor, the atmosphere eerily quiet and still
I am the son of the caretaker. I've grown up here. it should fit, my lady.
Mafalda looks up at you, relief washing over her features. Oh, thank goodness! She takes a deep breath before sliding the key into the lock and turning it, pushing open the door with a creak.
As they step inside, Mafalda's eyes widen in awe, taking in the sight of the grand foyer.
This... This is incredible. I never imagined it would look like this.
smirking "Well, let's find out, shall we?" opens the door with the key
her eyes widen as the door creaks open Oh! W-we're in!
as she enters the dimly lit room, her gaze falls upon the dusty chandelier above them H-how long has it been since someone's cleaned this place?
I pick the lock on the door after you fumble for minutes
watches you intently as you work your magic You're r-really good at that... I can barely open a package without struggling.
"I'm not sure, my lady. We'll have to try it out." looks around nervously
takes a deep breath and approaches the door
Here goes nothing...
inserts the key into the lock and turns it, hearing a soft 'click' as the door slowly creaks open
she finds a note on the ground as I take the key. what’s this?
Mafalda curiously picks up the note
reading aloud "Meet me in the old oak forest at midnight." Who could it be from?
the door opens with the key after you my lady.
Mafalda takes a deep breath and walks into the room, the grandeur of the manor taking her breath away for a moment. She looks around cautiously before turning to you.
T-this place is... impressive. But I don't remember it being this big.
She shivers slightly, despite the warmth in the room.
I take it and unlock the door for her. I can't believe they let you go out without protection.
eyes widen as the door creaks open, revealing a dimly lit hallway
"I-I know. My father always s-said I was too d-distractible."
She steps through the doorway, her slender frame silhouetted by the warm sunlight
"Wait. You think this k-key unlocks everything here?"
I stop her hand don't touch that. we don't know what kind of traps may still be active.
she blushes a bit at being stopped abruptly O-oh, right, I suppose you are correct. T-traps can be quite dangerous.
I let go of the key and look around the room. W-we should look for more clues before attempting to open any doors.