HAPPY HALLOWEEN BITCHES 🎃

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion...though you may have once known it as the Crimson Phoenix dorm. As you approach, you may find that the area is hardly recognizable. There are several tables set up outside hosting all sorts of activities, and at the front and center is a small, cheerfully crackling bonfire. Scattered around the outside are several fake tombstones with equally fake inscriptions painted on them and lit by soft glowing lights with various skeletons posed around the graveyard. In the front on the way to the main door is a twelve-foot skeleton dressed as a witch, and from here you can see three inflatable pumpkins on the roof. Approaching the dorm itself, you'll find that the outside has been decked out in lights and decor, and the inside is just as elaborate and extra. Terrible idea to give teenagers unlimited money and time on their hands, huh?

As you enter through the lobby, you'll find that you may be guided to enter a haunted maze. Adventurers beware...

...but for those of you who are more interested in the festivities upstairs, residents of Phoenix dorm will happily shuttle you up to the second floor in an elevator decked out with floating candles. Upon reaching this floor, you'll be greeted with the lounge. There are plenty of couches with red cushions and blankets for maximum comfort, and the entire floor is equally decorated. Various horror movies play on mute from the TV mounted against the wall, and music seems to reverberate throughout the dorm everywhere you go. Loud enough to enjoy, but not loud enough to disrupt conversation. Hanging from the ceiling there also appears to be a large pinata in the shape of the moon, a large wooden stick leaning against the wall with a bandana draped over the top...batter up!

The four bedrooms appear to be blocked off with caution tape, but the two bathrooms and the kitchen are open to everyone. And while there's a third floor...there's nothing of interest up there other than space and more decor to admire as you mingle.

The party's just getting started. Have fun and get spooky.

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BONFIRE/GHOST STORIES

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And finally, back to the bonfire you passed on the way in. There are chairs scattered around the fire, and nearby is a table with all the supplies you need to make some delicious, tasty s'mores. On the table there is also a little placard: Our other friends can't be here tonight, but burn an offering for them and say hello.

The eerie atmosphere of the fire's glow is also the perfect place to tell a ghost story or two, don't you think? Gather around...and prepare for this evening's meeting of the Midnight Society.

[odoruhinokaze]

[ Well, Axel at some point makes sure to heed the tiny placard at some point, but after that, he's going ahead with making some traditional s'mores, holding it out to a fire.

There's probably some people sitting around as well, but at some point, Axel's speaking up himself. ]

...Say, doesn't anyone think this will be the perfect time for a scary story?

[ Indulge him? Or not. Your choice. ]

[floridas]

[ plopping down right next to him with a s'more in both hands... hehe. ]

Hell yeah - lay one on us, man...

[becomemod]

Summer's usually the best time, but this is just as good. Go for it.

[becomemod]

[ Rabbit just stealing the s'mores from him. ]

Thank you, puppy. [ Is he still sporting those ears? ] Do you think you can tell a story scary enough?

[inquired]

[ attentively sitting here next to him, in his cute little wolf in sheep's clothing costume, and munching on a graham cracker. ]

Hmm. That depends. Will it actually be scary...?

[inquired]

[ naturally, at some point, temenos is burning an offering over at the bonfire, because like what else do you do. he is dressed in a costume, with a cute little sheep bell ribbon collar thing... but he's got a pair of cute little fake fangs in, and more importantly, a pair of wolf ears sitting on his head. it's hard to tell if these are part of transformation week or not. occasionally, his eyes glow an eerie looking blue! but you might catch him with his head bowed in prayer in a moment of zen.

...otherwise he seems to be observing the others making s'mores with a sense of muted curiosity on his face...? what the heck is a marshmallow.

or! better yet! once someone has taught him the magic of s'mores, you might see him taking cute little nibbles of it like a little rabbit. and once it's his turn, he sets down his sweets.

and then offers a smile. ]

I've an excellent ghost story to share; the tale of Wellows Manor.

[tongshi]

[ oh. temenos has the kind of voice made for spooky stories, actually, so hung hunkers down and swishes his dragon tail behind him. there is no description of his costume because i haven't decided yet but i want to tag. ]

Wellows Manor?

[becomemod]

[ Rabbit is a ninja, which makes it obvious there are fox tails on them. They are only here to pinch his cheek. ]

Look how cute you are, my dear Temy.

[becomemod]

[Scooching in closer to listen like :o]

What happened at Wellows Manor?

[floridas]

[ scoot scoot scoots in close to listen. she is dressed like this but the mask is off now and her hairbuns are a little messy but she is just O - O ready for the spooks. ]

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[ eventually he's going to drift over here, settling nearby to listen. same flavortext. he's wearing this sheer and slightly cropped shirt, distressed black skinny jeans and paired with black combat boots. someone did makeup for him to frame his nearly pitch-black eyes, and the bat wings actually seem to fit him again compared to when he was shrunken a few hours ago. even his little claws are painted black, a few silver rings on his fingers and a necklace on display.

he's not commentating, but he does throw a bit of char siu into the bonfire as he listens and occasionally grins. ]

It seems you have quite a captive audience.

[squelching]

[honestly. watching him scare the crap out of the rest of the audience while giggling to herself.]

You're having a good time.

[ballies]

[ why is she not surprised temenos von twinkson is ready with the spooky stories. ]

[foreverphantom]

[ seated in the chair furthest from the fire, nibbling on a graham cracker with his elbows on his knees, is Danny. He looks at the fire absentmindedly and quietly grumbles-- ]

Do I have to tell a ghost story if I am one?

[rizomata]

[ looks at him and then looks quickly away. ]

I don't think anyone has to tell ghost stories.

[rizomata]

[ rita is here and she's pink, don't worry about it. ]

What's with everyone and ghost stories, lately...

[ hateful. ]

[sharkgirl]

[hums the jaws theme behind her

... this comes from a three-inch tall skeleton cat in a dragon costume]

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[ hidden in the shadows... and making ghost noises...before something tiny, white and fast zips right by her and runs over her feets. ]

[squelching]

[suddenly, standing behind her:]

They're fun.

[odoruhinokaze]

[ And here's Axel! ]

Boo! Or that's what some people might say at times like these.

[ ... ]

But, I'm guessing you're not a fan of them much?

[stunwhistle]

[there is what appears to be a darth vader action figure, arranged so that it's sitting on the arms of one of the chairs!

...

except, wait. its legs are moving a little as they dangle over the side of the chair's arm, and it looks like its chest is rising and falling as if it's actually breathing. huh. that's weird.

also if it catches you looking at it, it waves.]

[becomemod]

[ Godz*lla is waving an arm back and coming closer. ]

[floridas]

[ well she's just peeking over here... ]

Wow, so realistic.

[bottleking]

[ Ponta is dressed as a vampire, mostly. His teeth are all very sharp and he has tiny golden dragon wings sticking out under his cape. Gold scales adorn his cheeks and... he also has a mustache. For some reason. Currently, he is twirling it. ]

If the ghost story doesn't include an angel fixing a broken router, is it even a ghost story?

[ Guess who's still over the moon about deadland contact... ]