as you are all aware, on the night of new years eve a series of events took place that have brought deep embarrassment to both the programme and us as an administration. when you were accepted to be part of the interchange, you agreed to behave responsibility and follow our code of conduct. practical jokes, property damage and vandalism are all unnecessary and ridiculous things to be involved in. as such, we have no choice but to launch a full investigation of each and every student that has been accepted.
from today, all students are under probation. you will not leave the interchange house unless for academic purposes until this investigation is complete and the culprit has been caught. we urge you to come forwards with the names of those involved so this does not have to reflect badly on the entire student body. you will be interviewed one by one later today until we get the answers we need. think carefully about your decisions,
- the administration.
TASK 001: january 1st. each character must post a response to being questioned by the administration on the dashboard. they will be asked the following question: who was behind this? what did you see?
it’s the most wonderful time of the year ( insert big ass gif ) ! students will be returning home from the 18th of december for christmas . any students that do not return home have the option of staying in france for the holidays if they pay a small fee to the administration . the new registration begins on 29th december in moscow , russia . see you there !
in the mean time , as term comes to a close , you have the option to participate in secret santa . please respond with the characters that would like to participate in the gift exchange as soon as possible before the morning of the 14th to be assigned a partner . when everyone is assigned a partner then you will send the main page a message with the gift and intended target , these will then be distributed anonymously on the final day of term . merry christmas to one and all , i hope you don’t land a lump of coal !
as you might have noticed, in recent weeks things have considerably slowed down around here. the land of roleplay ebbs and flows but i think that sometimes fighting the tide just gets too hard. with that said, i’ve loved the last four months running this group and i loved the six months before that were facilitated by another wonderful team. the interchange will be going on indefinite hiatus from july 1st. this means that you can play out your characters exam season and planning for summer vacation but from there we’ll be technically closed. i love every single member of this group and you’re always welcome to continue writing on this dash for the rest of eternity but i also understand if you want to jump overboard real quick !
and with all of that in mind, i’m looking into starting another group that’s a little more sustainable than this one and set in a static location - apartment themed. if anyone would be interested in helping me out with that then shoot me a message ( because as much as i love being the big boss, i already have another group and would need someone who can dedicate equal time as me to anything new ).
on FEBRUARY 17TH 2022 at 00:30AM, the power mysteriously goes out throughout the langham hotel and the closest surrounding buildings leaving a grand proportion of london in total darkness. radio silence. no phone lines, no electricity and certainly no wifi. it’s a truly terrifying travesty, no one can even load tiktok ! as the witching hour quickly approaches, there’s a noticeable shift in the air, things are no longer as they once were around this beautiful luxury hotel... they’re suddenly a whole lot spookier.
─── 𝒐𝒐𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐 , playlist .
yes, this totally wouldn’t happen but we’re going to pretend it makes sense because we live in rp lalaland and it’s magic. the electricity comes on mysteriously at 6am but from now until they move, your characters asses are being haunted by some very unhappy ghosts. this may include but is not limited to; sightings of the langhams famous ghosts as told below, shaking beds in the middle of the night, mysteriously missing items and an unpleasant feeling of the heebie jeebies every time they turn their back. this is a job for mystery inc ! (i can’t believe i have to say this but no nsfw ghost experiences, i’ll cry). you can now request to stay in room 333 for a single night and slots will be assigned but only one person can survive until morning. i mean, they won’t actually die, just run away screaming according to my random generator.
the langhams famous ghosts -
A German prince who jumped out of a fourth-floor window. (Described by BBC announcer, the late Ray Moore, as "beefy, with cropped hair, sporting a military-style jacket that buttoned up to the neck." Frequently observed in the early morning hours walking through doors. Rated most active ghost at the Langham, with a particular penchant for Room 333.)
A butler seen wandering the corridors in his holey socks.
Emperor Napoleon III, who lived at the Langham during his last days in exile. (Now prefers the basement.)
A doctor who murdered his wife then killed himself while on their honeymoon. (Manifests as a silver-haired Victorian gentleman with cloak and cravat and, like all ghosts, has blank, staring eyes. Spotted in 1973 by BBC announcer James Alexander Gordon while he slumbered in Room 333.)
A man with a gaping wound on his face. (Tends to stick to the hallways.)
A ghost who has a thing for tipping guests out of bed while they're sleeping. (Once shook the bed in Room 333 with such enthusiasm that the occupant fled the hotel in the middle of the night.)
there have been some small revisions to the rules for both ic and ooc . please find them here . to show that you have read and accept these changes , please comment below with your agreement . we will reach out to you if you don’t do this to make sure that you haven’t missed the post !
our second ever task is to rewind to the very beginning of your characters journey, the first moment they decided to apply for the program. as part of the process they had to submit a video tape about why they should be accepted into the interchange ; we want to see this. your task is to recreate this video in any way that you want to... an interview, quote, self para.
welcome to LONDON ! for the next four you will be staying in the langham hotel . during your stay, you will need to travel to UNIVERSITY OF LONDONfor any in person classes , every student has been given a travel pass to use when necessary . if you are taking a course with practical elements then work experience has been arranged and you will be expected to do two full weeks at your arranged placement in order to progress . “ watch out , i think this is the deans revenge , you might find that something goes bump in the night in this place ! “
─── 𝒐𝒐𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐
students will be arriving in london, england on the morning of sunday 23rd january 2022 . this four week period being held in dean simons hometown is a direct result of recent bad behaviour and everyone knows it , this is your last chance to change your ways . new roommate lists will be posted on the day of the move with further details . to stop further issues arising between classmates , the dean has opted for a hotel rather than a communal house . is it really haunted ? i guess we’re going to find out .
