MINGLE | WEEK TWO

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MINGLE LOG | WEEK 2
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Greetings, house guests. Surely you're getting into the swing of things, by now? Though, a friendly reminder: there is no escape.


Sunday is, once again, a quiet and likely somber day. At least, until there's one hopefully welcome surprise: belongings from back home that you may have missed will be delivered to your rooms today, if you did not come in with them. (Note: these should be the personal items from your applications, if your characters don't already have them on hand. The dead's personal items WILL NOT be appearing.)

Iris, Shauna, and anyone else in the house who might be considered a mother will also find a red carnation in a small vase by their bedsides. Enjoy these small creature comforts. You have earned them.

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

Come Monday, everyone will once again wake up to a most unpleasant surprise: their motive for the week. This one is more immediately apparent than the last; the house's hunger has not been sated.

Pratibha is, once again, nowhere to be found, but this time, she's absent every day this week. What's up with that? (Should you feel strongly about this, you may attempt to find her.)

Bucking tradition, this week's first puzzle also arrives on Monday; it unlocks, of all things, a huge wardrobe full of fancy clothes. What could all this be for?

On Tuesday, the second puzzle appears; and it unlocks, this time, a grand ballroom.

On Wednesday, it will become clear what this week's locations are for. Because the ballroom doors open by themselves at 6 PM sharp, and reveal:

A ball. Splendid and scintillating, this gracefully lit space is warmed by the sound of distant music that has no apparent source. There are tables for food and drink, and more tables besides at which to sit. The star, however, is the dance floor; are you feeling brave enough to step out there? More importantly: with whom as your partner?

The windows display only endless green forest before night falls. Twilight and rising darkness paint the ballroom in shadows and shades of gold. All of it is enchanting and lovely to behold. The ballroom even sports numerous little nooks for ... privacy.

Remember, above all, rule 5: Get to know each other. Become friends. Become more. Who cares. Just do it.

Thursday brings calm after the busy storm of the ball. Rest, recuperate, and reflect; you all know what tomorrow brings.

Friday is investigation time once again. The investigation post will go live at 3 PM EST, 5/16.

Saturday is the day of your second real ritual. You may find the ritual post here at 12 PM EST, 5/17.

Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

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Comments

[madderbloom]

You look alive today.

[ She might have more luck with her charming lady act if she had any sort of filter. ]

I'd be having more fun if you danced with me.

[ Nudge nudge hint hint. ]

[selfreliar]

[That gets a little huff of a laugh out of him, actually. He really is pulling out the stops today, damn.]

Is that so?

[He puts his drink down and offers Anemone his hand.]

Then would you do me the honor of a dance, Anemone?

[madderbloom]

[ Wow, who is this and what have you done to the brooding Aqua. Anemone takes the hand offered to her, beaming. ]

Of course! It wouldn't be a ball without dancing.

[selfreliar]

[He's in ~work mode~.]

Please, allow me, then.

[While he's has less than a day's worth of dance lessons, he has so much experience faking it till he makes it. Aqua guides her out onto the floor and takes the form Luis taught him.]

Have you been to balls before?

it's killing me she's saying this to aqua

[madderbloom]

[ Anemone places her arm on him where they're meant to be. It seems for all her childishness she's had practice with ballroom dance. ]

Dewey used to take me to balls, but they're stuffy and it's not as fun dancing with old men.

[ There was barely anyone her own age! Maybe the occasional daughter or son of a rich family. And Dominic. ]

How do you do, fellow kids

[selfreliar]

[This seems to strike Aqua as funny, but it's not her he's laughing at. He's still smiling as he finds the right beat and takes the lead of their dance.]

I'm at least a little older than you, but I'll try not to be too much of a fuddy-duddy.

[That is such an old man thing to say.]

[madderbloom]

[ Look at him, in a such a good mood! This must be the first time Anemone's heard Aqua laugh. She takes it as a sign of agreement. ]

The first step to not being a fuddy-duddy is to liven up! [ She clicks her heels and puts a boost of energy into her dance. Keep up, partner! ] Smile more! Hang out and play games and go shopping!

[selfreliar]

Go shopping?

[He's surprised at first, but he does indeed adjust his rhythm to keep up with her. Thank goodness for improv training. Aqua laughs again, less of a quiet huff and really bordering on genuine amusement.]

Where do you want to go shopping? Should we pretend the wardrobe's like an outlet store at the mall?

[madderbloom]

Why not? We have to get creative while we're stuck here or it'll get boring.

[ As much as she'd prefer to go to a real mall, who knows how long they'll be locked up. Anemone doesn't want to think about it right now! She only wants to think about dancing with a cute boy on her arm. ]

[selfreliar]

All right. I'll carry everything you decide to buy, so don't hold back.

[Truly, this sort of thing is all he could ever hope for. Why can't he do things for cute girls all day, every day. Where does he go to school for a doctorate in that?]

[madderbloom]

[ She twirls in delight. Just what a girl wants to hear! Anemone would support his PHD in spoiling cute girls. Heck, she'll volunteer as a research partner for his thesis. ]

I'll hold you to that, Aqua.