MASKTOURN

lacey wakes

Lacey wakes laying on a bedroll in a small room. It’s hardly comfortable, but it’s something. There’s no sign of the Lifebringer- or anyone, really. She'd soon realize her clothes have been changed- gone is whatever she was wearing before, replaced by a simple, robelike outfit entirely in white. She's still wearing her grandmother's earrings. Morning light filters in from the window, casting the entire small room in a dewy haze. The room is tiny- big enough only to fit the bedroll, a small basin for washing, a chest at the foot of the bedroll, and a low, small writing desk, on which is a folded piece of paper, labeled with Lacey’s name, a clay tablet, and a porcelain face mask. The entire room is furnished in plain white tile, and opposite the window is a stone-paneled door leading out. The letter on the desk is written in ornate, swirling script, reads as follows:

Welcome, Lacey Miguelyouri Aguilar!

It is my pleasure to welcome you, not only to the Halcyon Citadel, but to the Snakes! You have been selected, by the Great and Divine Lifebringer, to serve and compete alongside your fellow serpentine contestants and under my gracious leadership. If you have any concerns or run into any trouble, please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. I’m very excited to meet you all! 

Please wear the mask provided, as it is part of your uniform!

Your Leader, 
Reagan Alizaydyeiren

The mask was of white porcelain, and would sit on Lacey’s face without falling, held there by some kind of magic. It only covered her eyes and upper faced, and mirrored the look of a snake’s face. Despite no eye-holes, Lacey would be able to see clearly even with the mask on. The clay tablet was just too big to be held in one hand, and was accompained by a small stylus for writing. Its surface displayed the #group-chat, and would update magically as more messages were sent. If Lacey investigated the chest, she’d find something curious. The chest is filled mostly with linens- bedding, towels, spare outfits, but at the top is a small, old-timey pillbox containing her medications. (edited)

@Barry|Lacey🔦+ Levi🫠

She gives a deep sigh of relief seeing her medications. All too familiar with the shapes and colors with how long she's taken them. Though since she didn't know how long she had been out for. She decided it would be safer to hold of on taking any for now. Looking at the mask, she tries it on, surprised at how clear she could see through it regardless of the lack of holes. Looking around the room in fascination before taking note of the tablet. "...well. An odd way to be with the times but at least they seem to allow communication between us all... though probably should be careful." She speaks to herself as she takes the tablet to see what was going on.