MINGLE | WEEK ONE

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MINGLE LOG | WEEK 1
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Greetings, house guests. You must be a little more familiar with how things work around here now. There is no escape.

One thing does seem to have changed: characters can now freely investigate the now unlocked Crypt.

On Sunday, nothing much at all happens. Better take the time to rest, recuperate, and decide your next steps. Maybe you have people you want to talk to after that … shit show? Now’s the time: unload those feelings.

Alternatively, with the pantry open with plenty of food available, why not wander into the kitchen for a snack and a chat with whoever is there?

(Don't forget to check out the post-trial afterparty!)

Come Monday, everyone will make up to a most unpleasant surprise: their motive for the week.

Unfortunately for those characters with questions about the motive, Pratibha is nowhere to be found afterwards. Additionally, all the profile entries for Leona, Phoenix, and Yoojin have changed. It’s a fairly clear indicator that they are dead. Enjoy this useful information!

On Tuesday, there are two noticeable changes. The first is that there is a new puzzle. The second thing? Pratibha’s presence. She's finally back. Why was she missing on Sunday and Monday? Why does she seem so … out of it? She’s all curled up in the laundry room this time, intermittently snoozing in the little nook off to one side.

On Wednesday, Pratibha is gone again. And so, unfortunately, is one of your own. What happened? Who is it? All subsequent headers, including Wednesday's, will be frozen until a Wednesday event can take place. We will announce to the playerbase once Wednesday's thread is live for you to investigate!

Thursday brings a very specific change: after 9 PM, no one get into, or out of, your rooms. Plan wisely. You may get stuck in the halls, which might be fine … except we know what happened last Thursday night.

Thursday also brings with it another new puzzle.

Friday is investigation time The investigation post will go live at 3 PM EST, 5/9.

Saturday is the day of your “first” real ritual. You may find the ritual post here at 12 PM EST, 5/10.

Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

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Comments

[selfreliar]

...It was the only way to avenge my mother without destroying everything else.

[cw: suicide mention]

[inlocked]

The more you talk, the less sense this makes. How the hell does killing yourself avenge your mother?

[selfreliar]

Because it needed to look like I was the victim. Not the bastard I took with me.

[inlocked]

Oh. … you kill him?

[selfreliar]

I hope so. [He puts the laundry detergent in and closes the door.] Or it'll all have been for nothing.

[inlocked]

… so like stop me if I get any of this wrong. But you tried to kill some guy to avenge your mom and definitely stabbed yourself and you don’t even know for sure if the other guy even bit it?

What kind of revenge is that?

[selfreliar]

...The kind only a film actor would come up with, I guess. How it looked... was as important as the result.

I think I saw his blood in the water, though. He'd have had as hard a time surviving as me.

[inlocked]

Okay but even if looks were important why did you have to, like, seriously hurt yourself and almost drown? Or actually drown, I don’t know what the fuck happened to you.

I’m just saying this seems more like it’s about, uh, killing yourself than really getting one over on that guy. Like why did you have to be a victim? Why not just kill him and walk away alive?

[selfreliar]

[He looks over at her suddenly.]

Why does it matter to you?

[inlocked]

Because none of this makes any fucking sense and it’s annoying me.

[selfreliar]

...Because I don't want my sister to live as the twin of a murderer. Bad enough to be the daughter of one.

[inlocked]

You have to be fucking kidding me. You have a twin sister and you think she’s better off if you’re dead? Lemme ask you this. What do you think she’d say to that kind of bizarre ass idea?

[selfreliar]

Are you my therapist? Either way, it's a little late now to have this conversation. I already did it.

[inlocked]

I just think you’re kind of an idiot, sorry. Actually, not sorry at all.

[selfreliar]

...I don't care.

I did what I had to do, and she'll be safe now. I don't need anyone else to understand.

[inlocked]

Ha. Including the people you left behind? Bet they don’t need to understand either. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Enjoy your totally unnecessary self-inflicted stab wound, I guess?

[selfreliar]

Mm. Enjoy your totally unnecessary self-inflicted concern over the people here to die for your ends.

[inlocked]

[ opens her mouth

closes it





laughs ] Yeah, that’s fair.

[selfreliar]

[He glances back at her, then away again.]

Can I ask you for something? Since you gave Dr. Octavius a welding torch for his arm.

[inlocked]

Since I just spent ten minutes shitting all over probably the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, sure, that sounds like a fair trade. What do you want?

[selfreliar]

[It wasn't.]

I'm not the only one here who arrived hurt, and we keep reinjuring ourselves. It might be counterproductive for you, but... well, you can kill with medical supplies as well as heal. Having some would be appreciated.

[inlocked]

Eh. It’s better if people don’t die of random bullshit between rituals. Sure. You’ll find a first aid kit in your bathroom later.

[ peers at him. ]

The good shit. Not just bandaids and whatever. Do you need stuff for like… stitches and shit?

[selfreliar]

It's a little late for that now... [It's been a WEEK] ...but it's not as though I'll say no to a suture kit. Strong painkillers, too. I'll make sure they're only distributed as necessary.

[inlocked]

And it’s my fault you didn’t think to ask me sooner why?

… why you. Aren’t you a teenager. Did you go to med school as a child. Ugh, whatever. You’ll have all of it, don’t worry about that much.

[selfreliar]

[Pratibha cannot unlock any more free Aqua Lore today! Pay $9.99 for 500 rubies to continue or watch these 7 malware ads.]

All right. Thank you very much.