[mingle, backdated to Wednesday] What always ends in bloodshed begins as just a game

[madgiganticfeelings]

[So that certainly was a little afternoon adventure, wasn't it? Those hanging around the ballroom might have noticed two absolutely drenched teen girls just... appear out of the floor, shivering and shell shocked. Christine, once they get on solid ground, pretty much falls to her knees to just... stare into space for a minute.

What is this week, honestly?

But as crazy as this all is, Christine knows they have to talk about this with everyone, as soon as possible. So once she helps Nana find some dry clothes and has a little destressing session with The Dads (TM), she's pinning up a note in the hallway.]

Time for another meeting! Nana and I will meet you all in the ballroom around 7. A lot happened these last few days that we need to discuss. Refreshments will be provided, but bring something if you like!

[Christine will be in the ballroom in her Juliet dress (sadly, her cloak is still in the dryer), holding her binder and a weird old flip phone. Hopefully, this goes at least a little more smoothly than past gatherings!]

((Feel free to make prompts before or during the meeting, depending on if you're unlucky enough to see the gals ascending from the trapdoor. I'll be making a few comments myself to cover all the conversation topics. Have fun!))

Comments

[heathencall]

Do those initials line up with what the Phantom went by in your stories?

[musacal]

Yes. It stands for “Opera Ghost”, which is what everyone calls him.

He signs all his notes in the play with “OG” as well.

[heathencall]

Well. At least something makes sense.

[He's heard a bunch of different names thrown around for the Phantom including Erik, he thought he was on to something.]

[musacal]

[ A pause. ]

I have a similar counter question for everyone. Has he ever referred to any of you by name in letter before? Given or family name.

[heathencall]

[Another slow breath...]

It depended on the sort of letter I sent. If I was... formal, I would receive formalities back. 'Dear Mephisto,' and a proper greeting.

[isawallflower]

Just my first. Mme Williams, he said.

[musacal]

Ah, that’s the same for me. Not the first letter but at one point during our first few exchanges he uses “Mme Daiba”.

Has he also ever um... asked anyone if they “wouldn’t rather experience new things here” or something similar...?

[isawallflower]

[ ... ]

None of my letters have been really...cordial.

[ So, no. ]

[musacal]

Ah... yeah, I guess that makes sense.

[heathencall]

Most of our correspondence was related to my... identity. At least until the end.

But no. Nothing like... that

[musacal]

I see...

[37773972]

...not me.

[mcfife]

Never for me.

But then it seems many of your were far more polite in your letters than I was.

[holyspit]

Ooooooh, that's what that means, that makes way more sense.