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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ballroom

[constellates]

[lmao she loves it

she looks delighted, expression lighting up as she nods]

Да! That is Anya! I love it.

[oathic]

It is you! I'm glad someone else appreciates my artistic genius.

[for some reason, no one ever does?]

[constellates]

You are very good.

[is he]

Другие? Did you draw more?

[oathic]

They call me Art Kim, you know.

[do they]

I'm trying to go through everyone here, unless you have another idea.

[constellates]

Art Kim! [she repEATS IT, BECAUSE SHE BELIEVES HIM] Меня зовут Аня. I am Anya.

[she's so gullible]

I think that is a good idea. They will be happy to see your art of them!

[oathic]

Nice to meet you, Anya! Do you want to join me?

[constellates]

Oh? But I do not know how to draw...

[does he]

[oathic]

That's fine! Learning is all part of the fun, right?

[constellates]

Mm... If you say so!

[she didn't put up a fight there at all]

Did you use the items we were given?

[oathic]

I grabbed a bunch of crayons from there!

[gestures to the basket in the room]

[constellates]

Искусство... The people who brought us here must like art.

[she's

going to go and grab some more though!! clearly he's using his own set for very important matters]

[oathic]

Then they won't mind us drawing on the wall.

[constellates]

Hm...? Xолст? Do you need more paper?

[oathic]

[well

he's been drawing on the wall this whole time so he just

glances back at what he's already done]

[constellates]

[ . . . . . ]

If they have not said to stop so far...

[it's

probably fine

so anya will join him so that now there's solidarity!]

[oathic]

Right? I don't see any rules anywhere.

[constellates]

Soon they won't have anything left...

[pEOPLE KEEP BREAKING OR STEALING THEIR STUFF

she sounds a little sad for them]

[oathic]

It should be fine, right? Evidently, extravagance is no issue for them, so they can probably replace everything easily enough.

[constellates]

Maybe... Смешение. It is confusing. I do not know why we were brought here...

[but she'll keep drawing - in a way. it looks like she's more like... mapping out constellations, actually]

[oathic]

It really is! Makes my head hurt.

[he peers over.]

Stars, huh?

[constellates]

[she nods!!]

Do you know these stars?

[SHE'S STARTED WITH SOME PRETTY RECOGNIZABLE ONES - big dipper, little dipper,, she wrote 'Polaris' in English at least to designate the north star]

[oathic]

[unfortunately, he is definitely not from a universe where the milky way exists, so]

Sorry, can't say I do.

[constellates]

Eh...?

[she looks even more surprised at that]

За пределами? Do you know the stars outside?

[oathic]

[he shakes his head!]

[constellates]

[ :'(

she

looks so disappointed for a moment, letting her forehead rest on the wall, making a frustrated noise]

Mmn... Whose stars are these....