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thelockedplace2025-05-26 07:29 am
lockedmods) wrote in thelockedplace2025-05-26 07:29 am
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MINGLE | WEEK FOUR
MINGLE LOG | WEEK 4
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Another week gone, and with it, two of your number. Only eleven of you remain alive. And still, there is no escape. Or is there?
This week, something has changed. Something is different. Beginning Sunday, Pratibha is gone, and cannot be found or located at all. After Sunday's puzzle is solved, and the attic opened to you, you will see why. But what has happened? How has this happened? And why is the only other object there a strange mirror? Perhaps you should investigate.
On Monday morning, your motive quickly becomes apparent. Will you isolate yourself? Will you risk being around others? The choice, as ever, is yours.
On Tuesday, the week's second puzzle becomes available, and with its solving, the game room. If you wanted another way to unwind from all the stress, pressure, and uncertainty, at least there's this?
Come Wednesday, you may realize that at last you have full run of the house. Every room is available to you now. Nevertheless, you cannot run from the messages, which come thicker and faster than ever.
On Thursday, you may wish to visit the greenhouse. There is nothing there for you--including no mysterious messages, from the dead or otherwise. Should you wish for a reprieve, the greenhouse will grant it to you. That is, at least until curfew. Should you remain out of your room past that time, the messages will return, and they will be utterly inescapable no matter where you go--or if you are alone.
Friday is investigation time once again. The investigation post will go live at 3 PM EST, 5/30.
Saturday is the day of your fourth real ritual. The ritual post will go live at 12 PM EST, 6/1.
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His heart aches.]
...I'm not hungry.
[Well aware that it's not an answer.]
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Have you been here the whole time? Guarding your princess in her tower?
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'I didn't see her in here until earlier today.']
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The house keeps its secrets well, then.
[He pulls one knee up to his chest, and runs that hand through his hair.]
She still has a pulse - she's alive. [In case she hadn't been here when Aqua checked. It should be a relief - it is a relief - but the grief, and the guilt, sit like stones in his gut, anchoring him to the spot.
Was this how his grandfather felt, the night he was born?]
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A pause.
'I would have felt it, had that changed.'
'I would feel it if it did.']
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[Like he's kicking himself for not assuming as much.]
...You're bound to the house, too. In your own way.
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'You should eat, Dr. Serra. All living things must.']
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I will.
[He doesn't move to do so.]
She tried so hard to bring you back.
[What would it feel like? To be loved that much? He doesn't know.]
I promise, I'll do everything I can to make sure you see her again. Well, you can see her right now, eh? But you know what I mean.
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'Why?']
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Because I made her a promise. And I don't know you very well yet, but I know you both deserve better than this.
[After a beat he briefly looks up at what he can see of Pratibha from where he's sitting on the floor and adds, lightly:]
As soon as we're out of here, we're going to make Leon take us to get the greasiest, most American burgers he can find. Come with us, we'll make it a double date, eh?
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'I've never had a hamburger before. You make them sound horrendous.
I'm sure she would love it, just to see me try one.']