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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[wakizashis]

ARRIVAL
[ Heeere’s Hori, dressed to the nines in this. surprisingly, he looks less confused by suddenly being in a new place than most. but then again, this is probably familiar territory that comes with being summoned suddenly in human bodies. funny how that works, hm? but after the first few minutes of investigating, with a rather distraught look on his face he'll be approaching whoever’s nearby ]

I’m sorry, have you seen someone by the name oh Kanesa....... ah. Izuminokami Kanesada around here?

LATER
[ Realizing Kanesan is nowhere to be seen let alone his sword nor anyone else he knows, hori's found a corner to be sad in, sadly munching on chocolate, hair covered in confetti like the world's most prom rejected prince. Someone, please cheer up this poor sword ]

WILDCARD
[ hmu cause i'm lazy about prompts rn ]

later

[constellates]

[you got it

anya is going to be wandering about - and then she'll notice hori? he looks so sad :( so now she's sad :(



and she's going to wander over to him, offering a hand]

Танцуйте... [she looks a little sheepish before offering a smile] Would you like to dance?

[wakizashis]

[ anya to the rescue. he doesn't understand a word of russian .... probably.... hm, swords. regardless, hori seems surprised by the sudden invite, blinking up in confusion. ]

Eh? Me?

[ does idol dancing cover ballroom? we just don't know ]

[constellates]

[she nods!!]

Да.... You.

You looked... [she looks a little uncertain of herself] Um... Hесчастный...? Not happy...

When I am not happy, dancing will help. But... only if you would like to?

[wakizashis]

[ oh!! ]

Oh...!

[ honestly, he looks a little sheepish for being caught in the midsts of his sads. but he smiles, reaching for her hand..! ]

I would be delighted.

[constellates]

[oh good - she smiles back when he does, letting him take her hand easily]

Mm! Me too.

Oh - Mеня зовут аня... My name is Anya. Thank you for the dance.

later

[oathic]

[...

tosses more confetti on him]

[wakizashis]

[ hori just blinks those big baby blues at him. h-hewwo? ]

[oathic]

Surprise!

[wakizashis]

Ahhh......

[ is that actual surprise or just straight up confusion. ]

[oathic]

What's got you so down?

[seasiren]

[that is such a pathetic picture this sword is painting that even Michiru stops to watch him for a moment, arms folded]

... If you're feeling unwell, perhaps returning to your room with a night of rest will help. We've all had a long day.

[wakizashis]

[ sometimes your life partner stands you up on vday and you end up just leaking Sad all over the place because of it ]

...Oh! My apologies, I didn't mean to [ look so pathetic ] distract from the festivities.

[ ...........you know. as festive getting kidnapped to a locked mansion is ]

later

[kazokun]

[ Boy...

Hori's already got the chocolate covered, so what else is there to do to cheer him up? Ayabe does crouch down next to him and start picking confetti off his hair, though, keeping the bits in his hand so it doesn't get all over the ground. Don't move. ]

[wakizashis]

[ h-hewwo? ayabe is another one he just stares at with big wide eyes. what are you doing good sir ]

[kazokun]

[ Hewwo

Ayabe looks back, but doesn't pause in his confetti collecting. ]

Bend your head forward so I can remove the pieces on the back of your head.

[wakizashis]

[ oh-! he sees. hori bends forward for confetti collecting ]

My thanks.

wildcard heeey

[brokethefirst]

[Surprise! Whenever that Slate bedroom door opens, someone's already on your bedroom balcony.

Luna is perfectly occupied looking out at the stars despite the temperature outside, so it will take her a moment to realize there's even someone else in the room with her, a wild eyed wonder in her look that takes a moment to fade when her attention has drawn from the scenery outside.]

Oh... good evening. I'm sorry, I should have opened the door for you.

It's very nice to meet you.

clappy hands

[wakizashis]

[ ....oh! he was hoping to have a moment to himself but this is fine. he'll Deal later. ]

Luna, I take it?

[ despite all the earlier emo, he's smiling at her well enough. ]

It's very nice to meet you as well!

[brokethefirst]

Yes. And you're... Horikawa? I hope that isn't too informal of me.

[Don't worry, she was so busy hunting down Fighting Children that she missed out on the emo display.]

Please, feel free to take the bed. I tend to rest better in other ways, anyway. [Her gift bag is already set out against the chaise, so it seems she's made up her mind on this.]

[wakizashis]

No, I don't mind!

[ and then flails? somehow this feels Wrong? he's a sword he can sleep on the floor?? ]

Would you not prefer the bed? I'm used to sleeping in much stranger places-!

arrival

[goldpeony]

[Jin Ling is trying to keep the weird black and gold coat-cloak shut around the front of himself since the outfit beneath makes him look like a damn Gerudo woman.]

No. [What kind of fucking name...] Have you seen my uncle? Sect Leader Jiang. Or--a golden sword?

[wakizashis]

[ i hate that he wouldn't even blink at this because idol underlayers are just Like That ]

Mm, not that I've seen. [ sect leader?? ] Are you missing your weapon as well?

[goldpeony]

[Softly:] Damn. [Not that he won’t keep trying.]

Yes! Someone stole my sword, Suihua!

[wakizashis]

[ oh mood ]

Whatever brought us here must have relieved us of our weapons.