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

[slobjection]

You must be a force to be reckoned with. Does this seem like it might be the same people from before?

[ nah, but he did yell 'hold it'. ]

I'm too sleepy to get into fights.

[disreguarded]

Nah. They wouldn't kidnap me, I'm like - part of their thing now. [ She gestures to her clothes - and then remembers she's not in her Expositor gear. She turns to look up at the ceiling like she's shouting... at their captors: ] Aw, gods damn it. You fuckers better have my shit somewhere safe!

[ HUFF. ]

[slobjection]

[ yeah, he too is missing his things :( his beanie! ]

How does one join their kidnappers....?

[ is it like, a cult? ]

[disreguarded]

[ his poor beanie, captured by bad guys... ]

It's a long story and it's boring. [ it isn't but she's not gonna blab all of it to a near stranger. ] Basically I got picked up because my dad sent me and now I'm part of their group. I was a weird case. They don't usually kidnap people - anyway.

[ She's gonna unlock this door now. ]

[slobjection]

[ it doesn't deserve this. he lets her walk in first, and goes in after! ]

Sounds like quite the story. I'm wondering if our current kidnappers have anything that complicated going on.

[disreguarded]

[ Huh, she probably should've checked for traps, but she super didn't! to be fair, she's not the rogue of the party. anyway. ]

Maybe. You never know when there's gonna be a traitor, right? So keep your eyes open. Hey, what am I calling you? Phoenix? Pretty sick name, honestly.

[slobjection]

[ he'll walk straight into them if there's any. ]

Phoenix or Nick is fine. [ he laughs, though! ] I hear it's only a name you'd find in a video game.

[disreguarded]

[ what's a video game ]

Nick - oh, I get it. Phoenix is way cooler. Like the bird, you know?

[slobjection]

I get that a lot.

What should I call you?

[disreguarded]

Yeah, probably as much as I get bo puns.

Beau, by the way. Beau is fine. Beauregard's kind of a mouthful.