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The Locked Place ([personal profile] lockedmods) wrote in [community profile] thelockedplace2025-05-12 09:24 am
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MINGLE | WEEK TWO


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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madderbloom: (a28)

[personal profile] madderbloom 2025-05-22 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ Now he's really starting to sound like a guy she knows, but this ain't about him or her broken heart. ]

Aww, you're all red. What happened to the calm and composed Lortel? I'd say it's mutual.
richesse: (pic#17862530)

1/2

[personal profile] richesse 2025-05-22 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Wh— I—
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[personal profile] richesse 2025-05-22 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ slumps. What DID happen to calm, unflappable Lortel?

In a whisper only for Anemone to hear, she admits: ]


I’m a little bit in love with him, I think.
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[personal profile] madderbloom 2025-05-22 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Anemone squeals. She loves a good love story. ]

Have you told him yet? Did he ask you to the ball or did you ask him first?

[ Give her the gossip! ]
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[personal profile] richesse 2025-05-22 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I asked him out. He said yes. It was his idea to do matching outfits for the ball.

[ how strange—to gossip not with intent to, say, manipulate rumors, but purely because it’s fun. ]

Don’t tell him I said this, but I feel very lucky.
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[personal profile] madderbloom 2025-05-23 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Omg, that's so cute?? Anemone glances at Aqua who is indeed in a matching red suit, then back at Lortel. ]

Aww, you lucky, lucky girl. Share some of that luck with me!
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[personal profile] richesse 2025-05-23 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ talking and laughing like this… dancing with a friend someplace it’s safe and warm and no one is going to hurt her or try to use her…

Is this … what being a normal teenager is like? She had no idea how precious it was. How happy it could make her. ]


And how should I share it, hm~? [ teasingly ]
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[personal profile] madderbloom 2025-05-25 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Anemone grips Lortel's hand and twirls closer to her. ]

Hmm~ If I keep you close, some of it will surely rub off on me.
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[personal profile] richesse 2025-05-27 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ a soft, startled laugh. She happily pulls the other girl in, moving easily in time with the music. ]

How mercenary of you. Was that your goal all along~?
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[personal profile] madderbloom 2025-05-28 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know what you mean~

[ Anemone plays innocent, not missing a step. Maybe she'll keep Lortel all to herself and make Aqua jealous fufufu. ]