WEEK ZERO: WELCOME INTRO

[cluedin]

WELCOME

Even from behind your eyelids, the soft glowing light can be seen as you find yourself awakening. The slow swell of strings begins, and as you struggle to open your eyes, the sound of footsteps pass you by. You soon hear three feminine voices speak in unison.

"Master Blue wishes to welcome you all. We hope you enjoy your stay!"

Light temporarily blinds you as you look around, but the source of the voices has vanished. Whomever has greeted you seems to have disappeared without warning, leaving you all alone.

The music starts up and though no orchestra is present, the song can be heard all throughout the room. Crystal chandeliers hang above your head, and the waxed wooden floor gleams brightly. Floor to ceiling windows cover the back wall and a night sky full of stars twinkle back at you. The wall next to it, however, is covered by a thick crimson curtain. Those who attempt to move it will find they have little luck in their endeavor, but there are more pressing matters at hand.

Looking down you'll come to notice that you're wearing clothes that certainly aren't what you were previously wearing. You, and the guests around you, have been dressed appropriately in formal attire properly fitted for each individual.

Oh. That's right. Didn't we mention the other guests? Seated to your left, right, and across from you at the long banquet table are other people just like you. Perhaps it's a friend you know, though don't be surprised if it's a complete stranger. Each individual holds a blue and silver invitation with their name scrawled upon it, and a message to follow.

"Please respond to Master Blue's invitation at least one week prior to the event to secure your seat and accommodations.

This dinner is guaranteed to be an event to die for."

Strange, isn't it?

But rest assured! Nothing is stopping you from leaving the ballroom and exploring the other rooms of Master Blue's home. After all, you're an honored guest! It's with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that you're welcomed here tonight. Really, what's your hurry? It's not as though the front door will open for you. Don't bother with the windows either. They've all been locked tight to ensure you're all nice and cozy for your stay.

If you look under your seat, you'll find a special gift bag with your name on it. Opening these bags will reveal the following:

-A small spiral notebook
-A crayon in a specific shade of blue
-Three different candles
-A brass key (Design May Vary.)
-This cute toy

A welcome gift from the Master, of course.

Take some time to admire the decor, if you will. The house has been decorated for this special holiday with chains of paper hearts, miniature golden cupid statues, and confetti that rains down from the ceiling on occasion. Perhaps you'll get lucky tonight with love in the air, especially since Cupid's arrow seems to aim for you no matter where you go. For those of you who don't wish to partake in the lavish feast spread out in the ballroom, you're in luck. Boxes of chocolate and bowls of candy hearts can be found for all your snacking needs.

As the unseen orchestra plays on, it seems as though you've no choice but to get to know your fellow guests and make yourselves comfortable. Perhaps if you wait long enough, someone will come to greet you.

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Comments

[constellates]

Извините...!

[HE KNOCKED HER OVER but she's the one who immediately looks worried - you know, after the pained wince from getting smacked by a chair]

Ah - I am sorry. Are you okay?

[why is she apologizing]

[soba]

No. These shutters are pretty tough.

[ or the windows, either or

he does not apologize back ]

[constellates]

Eh? [she glances over to the shutters, and then back to the chair...] Прочные...

To even bounce off chair...

[wait - she'll move to pick up at some of the colorful scraps that have fallen on the floor - ]

Конфетти?

[at least the Russian pronunciation of Confetti is pretty damn close to the original so he can probably guess at what she says]

[soba]

What? Are you speaking Russian?

[ well. okay.

but he kicks at some of the confetti. ]

Yeah. It appeared when I hit the thing.

[constellates]

Oh! Um... Yes. [she nods] Hеправильность... My English and Japanese is not very good... I hope it is not a bother.

[she bows her head briefly,,,,, please stop being considerate to the person who hit you with a chair]

Do you think it is like... magic?

[soba]

[ anya is doing her best, unlike other people, ]

Do you believe in magic?

[constellates]

Hет выбора, кроме как....?

[she pauses, trying to figure out how to rephrase herself]

I do not know another option...

[besides like

obscenely strong windows filled with confetti

but that's even weirder]

[soba]

I dunno, sounds pretty crazy.

[ toi stop being a shithead ]

Any clue how you got here?

[constellates]

Нет... No, I was walking to the dorm and then... Here.

[WHA-BAM suddenly fancy dinner party]

Do you know...?

[soba]

... no. I was preoccupied with something, and then I was here.

[ hmmm ]

You didn't break any weird statues, did you?

[constellates]

Mm...

[she

will go to check the chair she was hit with

and see if it is still intact. it's not a statue but like, just in case]

Нет... Nothing broken here. So I have not broken anything.

[soba]

[ HMMMmmm ]

I guess it's not that similar then...

[ stop talking to yourself, toi ]

[constellates]

Какая...? Ah - similar to... what?

[don't leave her out of the conversation it is literally just the two of them]

[soba]

Nothing.

[ he and the conversation are gone ]

Maybe there's another way out...

[constellates]

Закрытая... Many of the doors are locked...

[that said she's not the type to like

sit around and do nothing so - ]

Maybe there is a roof?

[soba]

Well. There's a ceiling.

[ he knows what she means though

so he's just going to start walking ]

[constellates]

[she

will follow!]

Панель на крыше... um - there may be a way through the ceiling? If we have a ladder...

[she will

look up to try to see if there's an obvious place to enter]

[soba]

We can check if there are any obvious places. It could also be hidden, if there is one.

[ would they have to search the entire ceiling....... that's work ]

[constellates]

[she hums thoughtfully before nodding more resolutely]

We will really need a ladder.

[or you could like

toss someone in the air a lot to see what they find?]

[soba]

[ THEY'D JUST FALL BACK DOWN AND BREAK THEIR NECK ]

Hm. If we can find one.

[constellates]

Maybe with people...?

[she

is just going to make a motion where she layers one hand on top of the other, building up and up

she is suggesting a people ladder]

[soba]

A people ladder.

[ he just says it to like

confirm

that is what she is talking about ]

[constellates]

Pавновесие... If they have good balance...

[well,]

Other ideas?

[what've YOU got, toi]

[soba]

There's a pool table. Maybe we can turn the sticks into something that can reach?

[constellates]

Oh, good idea! Умная! You are a clever person...

[shE EASILY GOES WITH IT]

Cвязать... To find something to tie them together...