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

[kazokun]

[ Ayabe SIGHS and takes it back, because otherwise it'll fall onto the ground and spill out everywhere and everybody's going to see those ugly glasses. ]

I don't want it.

[mammoney]

[Tough luck, buddy!!]

Yeah, well, if you don't want it, you could just toss it out. Not like anyone would even care.

[kazokun]

I've been trying to find bin.

[ But it's been like this. ]

Have you come across one?

[mammoney]

Don't think I have, no...then again, these kinds of fancy places don't really care 'bout stuff like that. They usually have butlers and maids cleaning up.

[kazokun]

...I don't suppose you're a butler?

[ Or a maid?

Honestly, it's hard to tell who people are in this place when everybody's dressed up. ]

[mammoney]

Do I LOOK like a butler?

[Says the man dressed in the official costume from the Butler Event]

I'm THE Mammon! Not some kind of servant! [A beat.] I'm guessin' you aren't one, either.

[kazokun]

[ He won't answer that question. ]

No, I'm a student. And sorry, but I've never heard of you.

[ THE Mammon. Wow. ]

[mammoney]

What? Doncha know about the major demons? Kids these days...

[Tsk, tsk!]

Anyways, you're a human, right?

[kazokun]

[ He knows Satan and

that's it. Who would have working knowledge of any other major demon ]

Yeah? Why?

[mammoney]

Hm.

[Bad.]

Ughh. I wonder if I got stuck on Earth somehow on the way back...

[kazokun]

[ This guy... is a lunatic. ]

...Hey. Are you feeling alright? Let's get you a glass of water and somewhere to sit down.

[mammoney]

Yeah, I'm feelin' just fine?

[He's confused?? WHAT DOES HE NEED WATER FOR??}

What's wrong? You're lookin' at me kinda funny...

[kazokun]

[ If he's drinking he can't talk ]

You're saying you came from outside of Earth, like some sort of alien.

[ A whacko. Nutcase. Ayabe waves his hat towards where he thinks the kitchen might be. ]

[mammoney]

[please just drown him]

Huh? What? I'm not an alien! Are you an idiot? I'm a demon. A DEMON! What 'bout me even says "alien" to you?

[kazokun]

[ gestures at all of him ]

this is his ic response it was too good to not use

[mammoney]

[kazokun]

[ Ayabe nods, because he sure did. ]

[mammoney]

The hell, man! Are you BLIND? I don't look like an alien at all! Take that back!!

[kazokun]

Sure you do.

[ He's got the hair and the... everything. Just everything. ]

What do you think an alien looks like?

[mammoney]

Like a little green man with big black eyes! Man, it's like you've never seen a movie in your life.

[kazokun]

Are you a child? Do you believe everything you see in movies?

[mammoney]

Wh- no! I'm not sayin' that's what aliens actually look like! And aliens don't exist! That's just how humans make them look like in movies!!

[kazokun]

Demons don't exist. There's a possibility that aliens do.

[mammoney]

[GESTURING AGGRESSIVELY TO HIMSELF]

I'm a demon! Right here! I exist! Like hello!!!! OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!!!

[kazokun]

My eyes are open. What about you is a demon?

[ Compared to a human. Do demony things. Show him. ]