I don't see the inactivity as worrying yet since Thanksgiving just happened along with the fact that anyone who is in US schooling is nearing the end of the semester. So I'm not surprised if things slow down.  

Like I got one class day left and then I got my essays and tests to complete before I'm free for "Winter break"

Also you should add several dozen scare quotes to "Timeskip".

That being said there needs to be stuff to do so you got that mini scenario of that ingame event. Also you can send me pms of things you want to be incorporated into your "Secret" when it comes into play.