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“This is a special report, dear viewers. It's nighttime, and tonight, we will see who is still up and what they're doing at this time.”
He crouches down, and CJ mimics him, “We will have to be extra stealthy this time around, Jim. “
They make their way into the hallway, CJ zooms in on his brother, who whispers into the microphone, “Now, Dark might still be up, so let's check his office first.”
As they walk over to it, they hear voices, “Sounds like he ain't alone in there.” RJ states into the mic as he and CJ stand against the other side of the wall.
They hear the office door open.
“Quick, hide in the broom closet, Jim.”
They hide just in time as they see Dark and Wilford emerge from the office.
More specifically, they see Wilford dragging Dark, “You know I don't require that much sleep, Will.”
“You do require some. It's nighttime, and I need my cuddles, Darkling, and you need your sleep. No more arguing.”
Dark tries walking back, but is stopped by Wilford, “Just let me finish one more paper, dear, then-”
Wilford cuts him off with a kiss, “I say bedtime. Now.” As he throws him in their bedroom, he mutters to himself, “Why do I have to be so strict with people all the time?”
The Jims see them disappear into the bedroom and get out of the closet, “Dark's always working, we can be certain if it wasn't for Willford, he'll be working all day and night.”
RJ ducks down, “Now, Jim. Let's see who else we can find tonight.”
And so, with the stealth they are known for, they stumble their way past the bedrooms.
Here and there, they hear snoring coming from some of them as they crab walk past them.
They step out onto the balcony overlooking the manor's yard.
“Duck behind the railing with me, Jim.”
CJ does and zooms in on his brother.
RJ points over the railing, signaling for CJ to film the yard.
CJ zooms over the railing at the yard as RJ watches just over the railing with him.
“There is someone,” RJ says.
CJ zooms in on the person.
“It's the mysterious Host. What's he doing out there so late, alone?”
They watch him through the camera for a while, until someone else emerges from the forest.
“Is that,” RJ pauses, as he squints together with CJ through the camera to zoom in, “Is that Author?”
They start chatting, too quiet to hear for the camera.
“What could they be discussing? Why in secret like this? I didn't even know the Author came here at all. I mean, we know the Host works together with him, but this is, he pauses, “Suspicious, to say the least.”
RJ looks down in thought as CJ zooms back to him, “This is surely an interesting report.”
He shakes his head, “Anyways. We must go onward, Jim, before they spot us.”
They turn back, making their way back inside.
They sneak past the bedrooms and get to the stairs, stumbling their way down.
Once in the living room, they hear the front door creak open and duck behind a nearby wall.
Emerging from it is none other than Yandereplier.
“Is he ... Covered in blood?” RJ whispers.
CJ zooms in and can clearly see the spots of blood through the night vision on the camera, and nods to RJ to confirm it.
They see Yandere dragging a sharp, blood-stained katana up the stairs, and they decide to better wait a bit before making another noise.
CJ films back to his brother, still zoomed in, RJ whispers, “Welp, I'm guessing he isn't all talk about murdering for his senpai. Better to stay clear of what's his, I suppose. Jeez, he scares me more than Wilford at times like this.”
Smiles, “Moving on, we got more of the manor to explore after all.”
They walk past the doctor’s office, hearing faint noises inside, and decide to take a look.
RJ opens the door for CJ to film inside, and RJ ducks under him.
“The Doctor is still up.”
They see Dr. Iplier working on paperwork and drinking from a mug.
“I reckon there is coffee in there. He drinks more coffee than he sleeps, that can't be healthy.”
RJ closes the door as CJ films back to his brother, both still crouched down, “But, then again, what do I know, he is the doctor after all.” RJ shrugs.
RJ gestures up the stairs, and CJ follows him.
As they get upstairs and sneak past the bedrooms, they can hear sounds coming from one.
RJ stops, putting his ear to the door, as CJ zooms in on him.
RJ whispers, “So to hear the adventurer and prisoner are having a friendly wrestling match.”
RJ listens some more, “It seems the adventurer is winning. No wonder Yancy has a limp sometimes. They must do this more often at night.”
It seems quiet outside for a bit as CJ listens in as well.
They hear a faint noise from the room, recognizing the accent right away, “Youse sure knows how to use that whip, Illy.”
RJ smiles as he looks back at the camera, “Ah, no wonder he won. He cheated with his whip. Seems the prisoner took it well, though.”
RJ gets away from the door, “That should be enough for tonight. Let's conclude the report, Jim.”
They gracefully stumble their way back to their bedroom.
RJ stands up as CJ zooms in on him, still crouched down on the ground, “We must do this more often, who knows what other secrets this manor holds at nighttime. But, for tonight, this will do. We will see you all soon with another report of the manor, day or night.”