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[notrueking]

Mr. Shirogane and I have discovered something fairly alarming-or, rather, two things that are fairly alarming. First, the door that has recently opened in my dresser has opened to what seems to be a hallway with another door at the end of it. The hallway is far too long to open into my neighbor Mr. Shinra's room, as there is only a small space between our rooms-which brings me to my next point.

Has anyone seen Mr. Shinra leave? I never heard him go, and his room appears to have returned to the state that it was in before he arrived. Even his name has been wiped off his journal. I am not too sure if he left while I wasn't paying attention or if he simply disappeared, but... it's something to look into, regardless. I also suggest that everyone who has had a door open in their room investigate them to see if the same effect is prevalent in all of them, rather than just mine. You can see the length of the hallway if you use a candle to light it up.

On another note that is unrelated to Mr. Shirogane's investigation of my room but related to the topic of odd occurrences, I have had trouble sleeping lately due to... those odd night chills. I can hear laughter and music downstairs, so... perhaps we should arrange to sit down there and listen? Considering how dreary this affair has been thus far, I think we should make a sort of a party out of it! Not enough that we're having too much fun to pay attention, of course, but a bit of food and drink might make staying up to listen to ghostly conversations a bit more bearable. What do you all say?

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[notrueking.livejournal.com]

You met him once, did you not? I must confess, even though he was my neighbor... I did not know him too well.

You're going to report what you find, of course?

Capital! If everyone else is interested, I'll alert the servants shortly.

[goneonenight]

Yes; it was the same meeting during which I met Allelujah and Charlotte for the first time.

Of course; and if there is indeed a hallway leading into her room, I will want to find a way to somehow block the door.

I look forward to it, and hope the prospect of company will convince those who otherwise would have balked at the idea.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

I see. Good to know, then, although I have to wonder... what happened to him?

Why block it? I doubt there will be any immediate threat. ...of course, the threat doesn't have to be immediate to be there. That's an awfully good idea.

Of course! What would you like me to ask the servants to prepare? I'm afraid it's doubtful they'll know any exotic dishes, but it would never hurt to ask.

[goneonenight]

Yet another mystery...did he find a way to return home? Was he taken back in the same manner in which we arrived? Has he gone somewhere else entirely?

Given Nill's youth and inability to either defend herself or call for help, I would feel more secure if I knew the door was blocked from any corporeal intruders.

Oh, I will be quite satisfied with whatever they prepare. Much of it is new to me, after all. However, if they are able to procure peaches and some cream, I would very much appreciate it.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

Well, I certainly hope he managed to return home. I don't really want to think about the alternatives.

Yes, that would be a fine idea. What do you intend to use?

I was planning on asking for that anyway! Peaches with cream aren't up to par with melons, but I'll settle for those for now!

[goneonenight]

I fully agree, Lord Bradley.

I do not know yet--I plan to check around the house for something suitable. Perhaps a bar can be constructed; that would still allow us to access the passageway when we deem it necessary.

Is that so? Then we should be certain to request enough that we are not competing for what is there. I doubt we will be the only ones with a taste for fresh fruit.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

A bar would work fine, I think. Or, perhaps, a wooden board. I think that would work just as well if it were nailed in place.

Ahahaha, I was anticipating that! Don't worry, I'll be sure to ask for a respectable amount.

[goneonenight]

I suppose either will work; we can ask the servants what they have available.

Excellent. After all, it would not do to have our team of investigators distracted.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

Of course! Although, I imagine if they don't have either, they can find some for us. Which makes me wonder... how much expense are we causing the owners of these houses, anyway?

Certainly not. I think all work and no fun would just wear them down, after a time.

[goneonenight]

I intend to incur as much expense as possible, given that my presence was forced and not requested. But I will make certain Nill is as safe as we can make her.

Wise words, and some I have striven to live by.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

That was my reasoning, too. I think we can afford to have repeat parties if the other houses have similar phenomena, can't we? After all, we wouldn't want to ignore our benefactor's hospitality.

I make it a point to live by those words as well. Life's just too short to allow it to be dull.

[goneonenight]

If we are to be as thorough as possible, then of course we must meet in every house. I cannot imagine anyone would begrudge us the expense, when we are working to fulfill their request.

[notrueking.livejournal.com]

Ah, certainly. Let's see how the first one goes, then!