[CENTER][h1][color=00a651]Chapter 1[/color][/h1]
[h2][color=82ca9d]The Grim Lodge[/color][/h2][/CENTER]

The Doctor gives a nod to the dwarf, Rockmar, when he gave her the 'One minute' gesture and went over to speak with Grimi. Her attention is then drawn to her cup of alcohol, when it started to swirl and form into a familiar shape before freezing into the form of the Murkmire Stone. The Doctor looks shocked as she looks at it, before Iota's voice gains her attention. The Doctor asks Iota in realization, "My notes...! How much did you-?!" 

She stops herself and nods, "Y-Yes. It is possible," 

She is startled as Grimi shouts the Final Call for the patrons of the Grim Lodge and had others hurried to their rooms or out. The Doctor watches Grimi's movements as he moves to reveal a secret door, and begins to hand out masks and cloaks to everyone who doesn't have one, including herself. 

The Doctor looks at the Raccoon Mask and Cloak with the tail, and she nods while muttering to herself, "Yeah. Yeah, that about checks out," It's clear that she could see the irony/humor of her getting the raccoon themed masquerade attire, considering her request. She puts on the attire, and follows the group.

As the Doctor follows the group, one might hear her mumble to herself with worry with a bit of a squeak to her voice, "....I'm being led into a cult...?"

Her head lifts up at the sound of music and merriment, and the speakeasy was revealed to her. If one could look past her mask, they might see her start to wonder if this is better or worse than the Legion of Needles and Thorns. 

When the contract was placed in front of her, she took the time to read it, and she was surprised to hear that they sign the contract in blood. Her eyes are wide as she speaks, "Oh-! Uh-! Okay...! Um...How do you want it signed in blood?"