2 [Commentlog] *Backdated to dream event*

[only_one_raoul]

[Nothing like dreaming about the woman you love passionately kissing the person you hate more than anything ever. It's pretty motivating, actually. Of course, no plan hatched just after waking up is ever a good one, and this one isn't designed for making friends.

Christine is here, and though she had access to a journal at some point, she doesn't anymore, so she needs to be found in person. If she needs to be found, that means someone is probably keeping her from being found. Therefore, checking every room and knocking on doors that are locked is clearly the best course of action.]

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[opera_ghost]

[And who's door should he knock on, but the man he hates more than anything ever. Surprise!

The door opens slowly, and there stands Erik, uncaped, obviously unarmed, and looking quite annoyed.]

What are you doing here, Vicomte?

[only_one_raoul]

[Golly gee, the Phantom is here, who could have ever expected this-- No, really, Raoul isn't surprised in the least. He looks around Erik, trying to see if she's in the room. If necessary, there will be some shoving.]

Christine?

[The rooms aren't really big enough to hide someone, so it's pretty clear she's not there.]

Where is she?

[opera_ghost]

[Where is the love, Raoul? You're hurting his feelings.]

Obviously, not here.

[only_one_raoul]

[Go play with the moose.]

She was here. Where did she go?

[opera_ghost]

[Your face is a moose.]

She is none of your concern.

[only_one_raoul]

[Your mother is a moose.]

She's my wife.

[opera_ghost]

[....Well yes. Yes she is.

And Raoul, you always say the wrong things. Erik visibly tenses.]

Lying is unbecoming of a man of your stature.

[only_one_raoul]

[Raoul's a natural at saying things that no one wants to hear, whether it'll be beneficial for his health or not more often not.]

It's true.

[--in another universe, to a different version of Christine, but it totally happened! And even if this Christine will deny it, the short while of Erik fuming over it will be worth it.]

[opera_ghost]

Or are you simply delusional?

[ARE YOU CRAZY RAOUL? YOU MUST BE CRAZY TO SAY THIS IN FRONT OF YOUR RIVAL. YOUR RIVAL THAT HAS HOMICIDAL TENDENCIES.]

[only_one_raoul]

It was small and unconventional, but there was a priest and we said our vows. Christine and I are married.

[He's only crazy in the harmless to everyone except Erik ways. Too bad for him.]

[opera_ghost]

[Erik exhales.]

Miss Daaé is not here. Be on your way, Vicomte.

[The only reason he's letting you go is because he has nothing to kill you with. Best move along, bro.]

[only_one_raoul]

[As much as Raoul would love to stick around and bitch at Erik some more, Erik has kindly reminded him that he has more important things to do. Without so much as a "goodbye" or anything resembling it, Raoul moves on.]

[wanderersfang]

Come in?

[It takes Luka a moment to realize the reason the door's not opening is because he's locked it. Locks are still rather strange for him. But the door does open, and have a young man with tufted ears and claws looking at you curiously, Raoul.]

I'm sorry, did you need something?

[only_one_raoul]

[Well, Raoul's gotten used to the fact that he's going to run into people who look different. His own appearance may be off-putting to the average human.]

No- I'm just looking for someone...

[It's clear the search isn't going well. He's reached the last floor and the only sign of Christine being anywhere was the Phantom.]

I'm sorry for disturbing you.

[wanderersfang]

[He looks curiously at the man for a long moment, head cocked to the side.]

Do you need help looking? I know how to track, though that's not much use in here.

[He sounds a bit depressed about that]

[only_one_raoul]

I-

[On one hand, Christine could be anywhere in the keep right now, and another person looking for her would be welcome. On the other, what are the odds of there being someone worse than the Phantom in the keep?

Not high enough for Raoul to consider passing up on help.]

I would be very grateful. Thank you.

[wanderersfang]

Sure, one moment.

[he ducks back in his room, and returns with Dano draped on his head, her front paws wrapped around his shoulders and the rest hanging down like a cape.]

Where do you want to start?

[only_one_raoul]

[...is that a wolf skin? How barbaric.]

Well, she doesn't seem to be here in the living quarters, so she must be elsewhere. Other than that, I don't know where to start. I'm afraid I don't really know my way around this place yet.

[wanderersfang]

I don't know mine much better, but if you're sure she's not in the living quarters, it makes sense to start elsewhere.

Are there places she likes? Like the stables or the forest or anything?

[only_one_raoul]

I don't know, I haven't been able to speak with her yet.

[Come on, Raoul, think outside the keep...]

She sings. Is there a studio here? A theater of some kind?