The alien was quick to spot the door to his room, identifying an earth symbol on the door same as the one on his key. Inserting said key into the lock, he turned it and heard a familiar 'click'. The door swung open, to reveal- A naturalist's paradise.
Apollo couldn't help but gasp, gazing into a cozy space full of life. Every wall was covered in beautifully illustrated diagrams of organisms from earth, pinned insects, taxidermized animal heads, and other animal-related decor pieces. every shelf was covered with houseplants of all variety and various trinkets. wooden beams jutted out from the walls overhead, giving the space a more natural and homey feel. It was certainly very maximalist, but Apollo clearly loved it.
He took off his shoes, stepping onto the entrance carpet that bore the appearance of moss and lichen. He observed that there was a living space with a TV (currently turned on to a nature documentary), A bathroom, And a bedroom - WITH A FULL PC SETUP?
The PC in particular had really caught Apollo's attention. He quickly turned it on, checking all the downloaded applications-
YES. THEY HAVE MINECRAFT.
Apollo's heart was full. Any sense of skepticism was gone. This place had catered to all his deepest desires. But now? He was exhausted. The alien let out a happy sigh, stumbling over to the bed and falling onto the moss-themed comforter. He closed his eyes, hugged an oversized isopod plushie, and just immediately fell asleep.
Apollo couldn't help but gasp, gazing into a cozy space full of life. Every wall was covered in beautifully illustrated diagrams of organisms from earth, pinned insects, taxidermized animal heads, and other animal-related decor pieces. every shelf was covered with houseplants of all variety and various trinkets. wooden beams jutted out from the walls overhead, giving the space a more natural and homey feel. It was certainly very maximalist, but Apollo clearly loved it.
He took off his shoes, stepping onto the entrance carpet that bore the appearance of moss and lichen. He observed that there was a living space with a TV (currently turned on to a nature documentary), A bathroom, And a bedroom - WITH A FULL PC SETUP?
The PC in particular had really caught Apollo's attention. He quickly turned it on, checking all the downloaded applications-
YES. THEY HAVE MINECRAFT.
Apollo's heart was full. Any sense of skepticism was gone. This place had catered to all his deepest desires. But now? He was exhausted. The alien let out a happy sigh, stumbling over to the bed and falling onto the moss-themed comforter. He closed his eyes, hugged an oversized isopod plushie, and just immediately fell asleep.
Just like with all the other guests, when Apollo collapses onto his bed, or perhaps after he wakes up from his well deserved nap, the alien will notice another of those panflets nestled atop the pillows. Since he already received one down at the reception desk he may or may not feel compelled to open this one. If he does, however, he will find it pretty much identical to the one he already received save for one key difference. In glittering silver ink several locations on the inner panels have been circled. Specifically the gardens, the pool and the hunter's lodge, the last of which is listed as being outside the castle grounds where caution is advised. No other notes or advice are present, including no indication of who had altered this panflet or why.
After a couple long hours of nice, restful sleep, the alien finally awoke. He felt groggy, for a moment not entirely sure where he was- before spying the pamphlet. All that had just happened rushed back to him, his brow furrowing as he looked around. Was he a little too quick to trust this place?.. It was indulgent to his every desire, almost to an eerie extent... But nothing bad had happened to him yet.
With a shrug, he opened up the pamphlet again- taking note of how it was spelt wrong. Why could that be? The receptionist earlier was saying it wrong too.. Hm. maybe a magical translation error?
This thought continued to linger in the back of his mind as he browsed through it, noticing how several locations were circled in silver ink. He certainly had not done that himself. Was it the strange magic of the castle? He couldn't imagine someone going through the trouble of sneaking into his room and circling locations in a pamphlet..
"are you suggesting these to me, magic castle?" He asked, glancing up at the ceiling, as if communicating with the structure itself. "Thanks, your hospitality is appreciated. I'll go check those out." he gave the wall a polite pat.
Was this slightly insane? probably. Apollo didn't have a clue if it was actually magic, or if it could understand him. But the mysterious forces behind this whole thing were treating him very kindly, so he decided he might as well be kind in return.
"Hm.. Suppose I'll get changed and wander around, then." He noted, sitting up and stretching his arms before navigating to the closet. He gladly changed into a clean set of clothing and freshened up a bit, before leaving his room to explore the castle.
With a shrug, he opened up the pamphlet again- taking note of how it was spelt wrong. Why could that be? The receptionist earlier was saying it wrong too.. Hm. maybe a magical translation error?
This thought continued to linger in the back of his mind as he browsed through it, noticing how several locations were circled in silver ink. He certainly had not done that himself. Was it the strange magic of the castle? He couldn't imagine someone going through the trouble of sneaking into his room and circling locations in a pamphlet..
"are you suggesting these to me, magic castle?" He asked, glancing up at the ceiling, as if communicating with the structure itself. "Thanks, your hospitality is appreciated. I'll go check those out." he gave the wall a polite pat.
Was this slightly insane? probably. Apollo didn't have a clue if it was actually magic, or if it could understand him. But the mysterious forces behind this whole thing were treating him very kindly, so he decided he might as well be kind in return.
"Hm.. Suppose I'll get changed and wander around, then." He noted, sitting up and stretching his arms before navigating to the closet. He gladly changed into a clean set of clothing and freshened up a bit, before leaving his room to explore the castle.