dormheads | WINTER COMMON ROOM

common room.

Similar to the rest of the architecture, the common room in the Winter Dorm is almost more reminiscent of a tea room or parlor that you would find in a manor. A chandelier hangs above, everything in the room glistening in the light that is both welcoming and just a tinge cold. Seating is available for a number of people to gather, adjusting each week to seemingly accommodate a little bit over the number of people assigned to the dorm. A piano doesn't sit too far, and sometimes when the room isn't too full, it's almost like a beautiful classical melody will begin to play itself to make up for the empty space.

Or... is that a showtune...?

Who can say?

This week, we're getting into the holiday spirit! So pop some bubbly, be a little sweet - it's that time of year.

specialty room.

However on the first floor, there's an oddity amidst the serene architecture. One of the rooms opens to a Gaming Lounge, complete with screens that stretch across the entirety of one wall length-wise. Incredible comfortable chairs and couches sit opposite the screen, comfortable enough to steal you away from the outside world for hours upon hours. A series of gaming systems are hooked up to the screens, and a small tower of handhelds sit on a bookcase nearby. Every game you can think of is downloaded and programmed onto each device, though every time you start one up it seems to immediately pull up an otome game or farming simulator. The lighting system changes between a rainbow of colors, and one wall is lined with snacks that are a little less decadent but still just as delicious. The room will adjust based on the needs of the game you play, a wall spinning out to roll out DDR dance pads, virtual reality goggles, or whatever you could need for the ultimate gaming experience.

No, it isn't incredibly reminiscent of Dude Perfect's Game Time Lounge. You're imagining it. (But really, click the link for a better idea of what the room looks like.)

Please use this as an open post for members of Winter Dorm. You may post top-levels whenever you'd like and go wild. A new post will go up at the start of each week.

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[First off, the fireplace is on. Did you not notice the fireplace before? Right, there's a fireplace now. So that means it's always nice and toasty in Winter Dorm. And just in case you need a little bit of extra warmth, there's also a constant jug of egg nog and an ice bucket with a few bottles of high-end champagne in the Common Room. The egg nog is clearly marked as whether it's alcoholic or not, so try at your own risk.

In addition, there appear to be Lunar Tears, Poinsettias in all colors, and roses of all sorts decorating the dorm. No special effect this week! They're just here, and you're free to give them out.

On the tables in the Common Room, there's a few scraps of paper out and instructions on how to make paper snowflakes. The scissors can't be stolen, but you can do as you please with the paper and crafts. There's a note from Viola:

You know what would be cute? Writing something meaningful on a snowflake and giving it to someone. It's the time of year for sweet and sappy things, isn't it?

Let's have some wonderful holidays together.

- V ♥

Finally, every member of Winter Dorm has a stocking on the fireplace! Kaoruko and Rupert's names are included, with white lilies already placed in their stocking. While you're welcome to fill each other's stockings - if you want to do so anonymously, just poke the mods in a DM - there seem to be a few favors already placed inside. They'll find the following.

Edited 2021-06-28 15:02 (UTC)

WINTER COMMON ROOM - WEEK 3

HOLLY JOLLY....!