[At first, it almost seems like the hairpin isn't going to do the trick, like the end of it is just too wide, but then, with just the smallest measure of force, the plastic gives, and it clicks in place. Literally clicks. And with that click, a translucent glass handle pops out from the ceiling above them, against the skylight.]
[ While Yu opens up the newly exposed exit, Jude will get up off of the ground and pocket the pin. He's here for additional support should Yu need any help pushing it open, otherwise, he'll just lean to a side to see where it might lead them. ]
I don't suppose you know what we're about to get ourselves into, do you?
[As Yu tugs on the handle, the outlined hatch surrounding it lowers itself with ease, folding and spreading out until a sturdy glass staircase connects them from the top of the slide to the skylight above. From where they're standing, all they can see is open air.]
No idea, [ he says softly. But there's a sort of confident gleam in his eye... it seems like he might actually be enjoying himself. ]
Careful. [ That's all he'll say as he starts to ascend the staircase. This won't, like, lead the, straight to a drop to their inevitable deaths, right. At the very least, Yu is going to go slow and careful, keeping an eye out for any potential pitfalls once they reach the top. ]
[ The gleam in his eyes is vaguely reminiscent of a certain someone that he knows, especially in regards to confronting a situation that is potentially dangerous and it causes him to chuckle lightly. Maybe one day Jude will stop following people into dubious places. ]
You too.
[ Until that day comes, he carefully follows suit, making sure that there's nothing going to be coming after them as they ascend the stairs. Also looking to see if there's anything noteworthy as they climb. ]
[Nothing pops out at them, which is a pleasant discovery! When they reach the top of the stairs, they exit onto a disorienting balcony of glass that stretches to the end of the pool's room and then nothing but the air surrounding the temple.
Turn around, though, and behind them the glass gets cut off, just out of sight from any angle down in the pool room itself, into a gated-in, furnished area of the same balcony. Although the gate is iron and spiked at the top, the latch is normal and doesn't have any visible lock.]
[ Yu will make a soft, curious sound once they ascend the steps. The view of the glass balcony is incredible; he takes a few steps onto the balcony without really thinking about it, captivated.
But quickly he reigns himself in, turning around; and there it is, whatever "it" actually is. Yu will look thoughtful, pacing over to the gate. ]
[ Jude's voice is a bit distant sounding as he, too, wonders at the sight. ]
It kind of reminds me of something from back home.
[ Unlike Yu, though, Jude doesn't focus in and instead continues forward to explore the edges of the "room" that they've discovered. He can't help himself but feel drawn into doing so and misses the gates for now. Maybe someone might be unnerved by the whole glass into nothing but air, but Jude isn't. ]
But as he enjoys the view and the sensation of walking on air, Yu will discover that, indeed, there's nothing stopping him from pushing up the gate's latch and pulling it open.]
[ He'll let himself get pulled back in by Yu's voice and quickly make his way over towards the gate. Intruding on things or not, Jude wants to see this through now. At some point he should question the whether walking through an open gate in a secret room counts as breaking and entering though.
[Eh, I mean, it's like that glass hatch was just begging someone to come open it, right? When they open the gate, it's like they've walked into a jungle of luxury. The entire space is decked out like a luxury retreat, the drapery that serves as a sloped ceiling dotted with soft lights and the whole area smelling softly of an inoffensive, sweet perfume. An overstuffed couch is piled with pillows, a low table covered in bottles and fruits, and a hammock strings from wall to gate at one end.
It's the sort of place you want to grab a good book and kick back in. Directly across from them, the far wall of the balcony--a wall made of solid stone, has a single doorway with a brass handle leading back inside of the temple.]
He thinks it, even if he doesn't say it, breathing out as he crosses the space. There's something incredibly tranquil about it. He'll brush his fingers across some of the draperies, careful not to disturb anything. ]
Someone's hideaway, by the looks of it.
[ For what it's worth, he's going to take a look around. He's a little reluctant in doing it, still feeling like somehow like an intruder. But it's best to be thorough. ]
[ Wow is right. Jude will wander into the room also afraid to touch much of anything, but will take in how lavish it all looks. If anything, it makes him kind of nervous being in something that seems so nice despite the comforting feeling that he gets from it. ]
The question is who does it belong to.
[ What really grabs his attention, however, is the door and he'll slowly make his way over towards it. ]
[The closer Jude gets to the door, the more he'll be able to hear the faint sound of music coming from inside of it. It's muffled, but especially when compared to the peaceful air of the balcony, is a surprisingly jaunty tune.]
[Nothing seems to happen as Yu grips the handle. Something does happen when the door's opened: the music becomes much louder. Like, almost too loud to bear, the sound an onslaught. Otherwise, nothing's stopping them from continuing forward! It seems the thick stone was serving as some kind of natural soundproofing.]
[ Cue Jude covering his ears just before Yu opens the door. So much for waiting to see about needing to do this or not! Just hopefully they won't go deaf. ]
[Time to dive in, boys! What they enter is even more lavish, somehow, than the outside, but a completely different atmosphere. The wide chamber has a beautiful domed ceiling and is full of bright, warm colors. There are oversized, overstuffed pillows over almost every conceivable surface in the place, a massive vanity covered in glittering, gold accessories, and a table full of hot foods and plump, mouth-watering fruits that look ready to burst.
The music is coming from a set of magical instruments that seem to just be playing on their own, as if by phantoms, over in one corner, but there's nobody else in sight and the instruments don't stop on their behalf.
Notably, there's a pathway where the pillows break and seem to lead to a circular clearing. Or, perhaps its more accurate to say that the pillows have all been shoved away to make space to walk through. There's also another door past that clearing, as well.]
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To his relief, it actually pops out. ]
That did it!
[ It's a little rush of exhilaration, he admits to himself.
Pushing to his feet, he'll reach up and grasp the handle, giving it a tug. ]
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[ While Yu opens up the newly exposed exit, Jude will get up off of the ground and pocket the pin. He's here for additional support should Yu need any help pushing it open, otherwise, he'll just lean to a side to see where it might lead them. ]
I don't suppose you know what we're about to get ourselves into, do you?
[ ...not like it will stop them. ]
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Careful. [ That's all he'll say as he starts to ascend the staircase. This won't, like, lead the, straight to a drop to their inevitable deaths, right. At the very least, Yu is going to go slow and careful, keeping an eye out for any potential pitfalls once they reach the top. ]
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You too.
[ Until that day comes, he carefully follows suit, making sure that there's nothing going to be coming after them as they ascend the stairs. Also looking to see if there's anything noteworthy as they climb. ]
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Turn around, though, and behind them the glass gets cut off, just out of sight from any angle down in the pool room itself, into a gated-in, furnished area of the same balcony. Although the gate is iron and spiked at the top, the latch is normal and doesn't have any visible lock.]
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But quickly he reigns himself in, turning around; and there it is, whatever "it" actually is. Yu will look thoughtful, pacing over to the gate. ]
... it's incredible up here.
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[ Jude's voice is a bit distant sounding as he, too, wonders at the sight. ]
It kind of reminds me of something from back home.
[ Unlike Yu, though, Jude doesn't focus in and instead continues forward to explore the edges of the "room" that they've discovered. He can't help himself but feel drawn into doing so and misses the gates for now. Maybe someone might be unnerved by the whole glass into nothing but air, but Jude isn't. ]
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But as he enjoys the view and the sensation of walking on air, Yu will discover that, indeed, there's nothing stopping him from pushing up the gate's latch and pulling it open.]
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[ Yu will call over for his friend. ] Over here. There's a way in.
[ ... this is a little invasive, isn't it? He can't help but feel like they're intruding on something ...
Nevertheless, he'll go ahead and trip the latch. The gate opens easily beneath his hands. ]
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[ He'll let himself get pulled back in by Yu's voice and quickly make his way over towards the gate. Intruding on things or not, Jude wants to see this through now. At some point he should question the whether walking through an open gate in a secret room counts as breaking and entering though.
...maybe. ]
I wonder what all we'll find up here.
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It's the sort of place you want to grab a good book and kick back in. Directly across from them, the far wall of the balcony--a wall made of solid stone, has a single doorway with a brass handle leading back inside of the temple.]
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He thinks it, even if he doesn't say it, breathing out as he crosses the space. There's something incredibly tranquil about it. He'll brush his fingers across some of the draperies, careful not to disturb anything. ]
Someone's hideaway, by the looks of it.
[ For what it's worth, he's going to take a look around. He's a little reluctant in doing it, still feeling like somehow like an intruder. But it's best to be thorough. ]
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[ Wow is right. Jude will wander into the room also afraid to touch much of anything, but will take in how lavish it all looks. If anything, it makes him kind of nervous being in something that seems so nice despite the comforting feeling that he gets from it. ]
The question is who does it belong to.
[ What really grabs his attention, however, is the door and he'll slowly make his way over towards it. ]
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[ Yu will wander towards the door now that Jude has approached it, since there doesn't seem to be much else to find. ]
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[ Instead of opening the door, he'll press his head/ear against it to hopefully hear what was going on the other side better. ]
I think I hear music on the other side of it.
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[ Yu will step over to put a hand on the door. ]
What do you say? Should we find out what's on the other side?
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Might as well. We've come all of this way, after all.
[ In before they've made a terrible mistake but what else would be new at this point. ]
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Damn. Jude-san, cover your ears.
[ He's going to go ahead and yank the door all the way open. Yolo!!!!! ]
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[ Cue Jude covering his ears just before Yu opens the door. So much for waiting to see about needing to do this or not! Just hopefully they won't go deaf. ]
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The music is coming from a set of magical instruments that seem to just be playing on their own, as if by phantoms, over in one corner, but there's nobody else in sight and the instruments don't stop on their behalf.
Notably, there's a pathway where the pillows break and seem to lead to a circular clearing. Or, perhaps its more accurate to say that the pillows have all been shoved away to make space to walk through. There's also another door past that clearing, as well.]
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