Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #1: Something Bad Happened 🍫

Ooh, how I've been waiting for this ramble to publish!

It ties into our upcoming writing, 'The Incident', which is a J. Corvin POV that gives you all insight into what exactly went down on an important Halloween night. This is something that will be addressed in TFS: Book Two. You know when at least three different characters allude or hint at a past event that it must be a big deal. I'll be sharing with you text excerpts that you'll uncover later. While each one references what you'll be discovering in just two days, it's important to note the character's tone. 👀

Consider a JR-aligned R's support that's rooted in their vicious protectiveness versus Mal's tentative respect that might raise some eyebrows. J themself can speak on this too, but it's a little sparse.

What I also enjoy about this post is how it shows our content on here expands series lore. 🌲

R. Verner (JR route)

Reese

"Did you know s'mores skewers are rather sharp?" Reese poses his own question, except there is a distinct lack of humor to his cool smile. "There are ways to find out…"

Ruby

"Did you know s'mores skewers are rather sharp?" Ruby poses her own question, except there is a distinct lack of humor to her cool smile. "There are ways to find out…"

Mal

What Mal says changes based on your romance routes! Their delivery, additional information they reveal, and sometimes their pettiness differ on replays. 👁👁 This teaser comes from when you're with Mal and J in some capacity. (Technically, it could even be after letting J down to go solo with Mal.)

The Waiter (and James)

"The Verner heir bought everything up, but it was shockingly James who was the real catalyst," Mal reveals, tone kept informative with a tinge of respect. "The late night fight that started it was the hot gossip around town—one teen versus several." His smile returns, twisting into something a touch unkind that can't mask how his gaze leaves you. "It nearly gave our dutiful Detective a permanent record. Most people sided with him after hearing about the s'mores—the disrespect…"

The Waitress (and Jane)

"The Verner heir bought everything up, but it was shockingly Jane who was the real catalyst," Mal reveals, tone kept informative with a tinge of respect. "The late night fight that started it was the hot gossip around town—one teen versus several." Her smile returns, twisting into something a touch unkind that can't mask how her gaze leaves you. "It nearly gave our dutiful Detective a permanent record. Most people sided with her after hearing about the s'mores—the disrespect…"

J. Corvin

James

"What happened?"

"It was a teenage brawl, a late night shouting match that escalated into the cops being called on us. That's partially why Reese got involved," James explains with slight awkwardness at admitting to this past fight, but there's no trace of regret. It's clear he'd do it again. "You'll see what I mean."

He waits for you to take the lead.

Jane

"What happened?"

"It was a teenage brawl, a late night shouting match that escalated into the cops being called on us. That's partially why Ruby got involved," Jane explains with slight awkwardness at admitting to this past fight, but there's no trace of regret. It's clear she'd do it again. "You'll see what I mean."

She waits for you to take the lead.

You'll get to read about this night in a few days, learning how J was coping/feeling. 💚