[Well, wouldn't you know it -- today has brought Angus McDonald, the world's greatest detective, a fresh new mystery! It may have interrupted the previous one he was working on, figuring out what the Bureau of Balance is hiding, but Angus has long since realized that adapting to new, unforseen situations is an essential part of being a detective.
Here are the facts as he knows them: this place is called Wonderland. Which was a name that's already been taken, but okay, not everyone can be extremely creative. He understands. There are Mirror people "beyond the looking glass". The technology here is, at times, more advanced than he's ever experienced, even moreso than that of the Bureau. And, most curiously, there is talk of "events" that are vaguely defined but equally unpredictable.
He didn't really have to be a great detective to find that out, that was all in the pamphlets in entrance hall of the mansion.
Now, he's focusing on trying to really dig into the true mysteries of Wonderland, like what brought him here, why, and how to get back. So he's decided to interview random people who pass near the entrance hall and garden.]
Excuse me sir or madam or otherwise! I am Angus McDonald, world's greatest detective! I have a few questions for you!
[It's up to you to believe whether this ten-year-old is the world's greatest anything. He looks kind of dweeby.]
ii. DINING ROOM
[Even though Angus is the world's greatest detective, he is also entirely a ten-year-old. So when he learns that the dining room will grant you any foodstuff you desire, he immediately took to experimenting with it.
Which is what he would say, if asked, but really what he's been doing is summoning all kinds of cakes, creampuffs, ice creams, souffles, and cookies to satisfy a child's sweet tooth. Except now he's eaten far too much dessert, and he is starting to feel sick.
He groans, holding his stomach, and presses his face into the table. Then he remembers it's impolite to rest your head on the dinner table, so he hovers his upper half just above the table instead. Please help this boy.]
iii. MAGIC STUDY
[Not one to be lax in his studies, Angus has taken to practicing dutifully on his own three times a week in the magic study. He practices his cantrips with his wand, producing flame in his hand, prestidigitating tiny firework displays, and picking up small things like pens and parchment with his Mage Hand. He then spends several hours poring over spellbooks that look like they're compatible with his world's magic and trying new, harmless spells that won't disrupt anything.
When he hears someone come in, he yelps, startled, and on reflex he casts Magic Missile, sending three glowing darts straight towards the door!]
angus mcdonald | the adventure zone | ota!
[Well, wouldn't you know it -- today has brought Angus McDonald, the world's greatest detective, a fresh new mystery! It may have interrupted the previous one he was working on, figuring out what the Bureau of Balance is hiding, but Angus has long since realized that adapting to new, unforseen situations is an essential part of being a detective.
Here are the facts as he knows them: this place is called Wonderland. Which was a name that's already been taken, but okay, not everyone can be extremely creative. He understands. There are Mirror people "beyond the looking glass". The technology here is, at times, more advanced than he's ever experienced, even moreso than that of the Bureau. And, most curiously, there is talk of "events" that are vaguely defined but equally unpredictable.
He didn't really have to be a great detective to find that out, that was all in the pamphlets in entrance hall of the mansion.
Now, he's focusing on trying to really dig into the true mysteries of Wonderland, like what brought him here, why, and how to get back. So he's decided to interview random people who pass near the entrance hall and garden.]
Excuse me sir or madam or otherwise! I am Angus McDonald, world's greatest detective! I have a few questions for you!
[It's up to you to believe whether this ten-year-old is the world's greatest anything. He looks kind of dweeby.]
ii. DINING ROOM
[Even though Angus is the world's greatest detective, he is also entirely a ten-year-old. So when he learns that the dining room will grant you any foodstuff you desire, he immediately took to experimenting with it.
Which is what he would say, if asked, but really what he's been doing is summoning all kinds of cakes, creampuffs, ice creams, souffles, and cookies to satisfy a child's sweet tooth. Except now he's eaten far too much dessert, and he is starting to feel sick.
He groans, holding his stomach, and presses his face into the table. Then he remembers it's impolite to rest your head on the dinner table, so he hovers his upper half just above the table instead. Please help this boy.]
iii. MAGIC STUDY
[Not one to be lax in his studies, Angus has taken to practicing dutifully on his own three times a week in the magic study. He practices his cantrips with his wand, producing flame in his hand, prestidigitating tiny firework displays, and picking up small things like pens and parchment with his Mage Hand. He then spends several hours poring over spellbooks that look like they're compatible with his world's magic and trying new, harmless spells that won't disrupt anything.
When he hears someone come in, he yelps, startled, and on reflex he casts Magic Missile, sending three glowing darts straight towards the door!]
Ah-- Watch out!!