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]

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. ]

1/2

[mammoney]

I'll show ya! Be prepared to see the might of THE Mammon!! Haha!!!

2/2

[mammoney]

[He just stands there, beaming, and.....................]

[...]

[.......]

[..............]

[Nothing happens.]

Huh? HUH?? Hey!! What's happenin'!? Why aren't I transforming?

[kazokun]

[ ........................Ayabe reaches out to pat Mammon on the arm. ]

It's alright. Don't worry about it. I believe you.

[mammoney]

Don't "I believe you" me! Shit! Shit, shit, shit, this is bad...

[He's just crouching and holding his head, now. aaaaaaaaaaaah]

I'm not jokin'! I'm not! This has to be some kind of curse!

[kazokun]

[ I can't believe Mammon is going to be the first person Ayabe pats on the head, but he pats him on the head. There, there. Shhh. ]

You don't have to try so hard to prove yourself to me. What were you trying to do?

[mammoney]

[...................Thanks for the head pats. He's blushing, now.]

My true form...like it has wings and everything. [He's kind of mad and wants this guy to stop patronizing him but the head pats are good!! CONFLICT.] If you saw it, you would be like "yeah, he's TOTALLY a demon"! But if I can't even transform, then something's wrong...

[kazokun]

[ Wow... Ayabe continues to gently stroke Mammon's hair while I sit here embarrassed for the both of them. ]

Maybe you're just tired or hungry. You'll feel better with something to eat, and then maybe you can show me.

[mammoney]

[He's kind of pouting, now. Congrats, Ayabe, you reduced a whole-ass powerful demon to....well, this.]

Mmmm. Maybe. [He needs a snickers or something.] I guess it's been a while since I ate...

[kazokun]

[ Amazing. It's too bad he can't pat Mammon's head forever, since they're going to have to leave, so he gives him one last pat pat before withdrawing his hand. He feels a little better about all this too, now. ]

There should be a kitchen around here somewhere. If the pantries don't have any snacks, I'll cook you something. What do you want?

[mammoney]

[He's straightening himself, definitely perking up at the prospect of free food. He's a simple guy.]

Hm! Well, I guess a sandwich would be nice. I'm not picky.

[kazokun]

Alright.

[ A sandwich he can do, something very simple without even really needing the stove, but he's going to use it anyways. It takes some poking around to find the kitchen, but when he does find it, it's surprisingly stocked.

Mammon's going to get the child's meal of an egg sandwich. With Kewpie mayo and everything. ]

[mammoney]

Nice! Thanks.

[Though he's frowning a little as he looks it over. Right. He forgot he isn't dealing with the food he knows.]

I forgot. This is human food. I wonder if it'll be as bad as the one time those humans cooked for us...ergh. [He licks some mayo off a finger.] Hm. Not bad, though.

[kazokun]

[ Human food. Right. Mammon still thinks he's a demon. Thankfully, Ayabe's a really good cook after years of being the family cook for years and years, and it's pretty difficult to mess something like this up, in his opinion. ]

People who can't cook should just buy their meals. If you don't like what I cook, just don't eat it. Don't complain.

[mammoney]

Oh, I buy all my own meals. But sometimes...actually, a lot of the time I don't have enough money...

[It makes him hurt to think about how much debt he's accrued over five thousand years.............its so bad.]

Mmm. [Okay, he's going for it!! He takes a bite.] ...Mmmfith fffmgood! ["It's good!" he means to say, but now he's just wolfing it down.] Ah! Wow! No dried blackbelly newt legs, but hey, not bad at all!

[kazokun]

[ This guy is really sticking to his demon story, it's impressive. Seeing people enjoy his food is always a good feeling, though, and he lets himself indulge in that a bit. Being appreciated, it's nice. ]

Well, it's more economical to cook your own meals, and it isn't too difficult to learn. That sandwich is one of the simplest things to make.

[ You have to boil the egg and mash it and season it and butter and toast the bread and there's mayo involved somewhere, it's not just frying an egg in a pan and calling it a day. ]

[mammoney]

[He's liking this guy a whole lot. He gives him food, head pats, attention...what more could he ask for?]

I've never seen the need to cook...is it really that simple? I don't really even have the time, and it's easier to buy everythin', anyways. On top of that, I'm too busy with school work and stuff.

[School work? Well, he looks deceptively young...]

What's your name, by the way?

[kazokun]

[ It's that simple, and buying everything is the reason why Mammon is hurting for money, probably. But it's also understandable, the student life. It's busy. ]

Reito Ayabe.

[ Nobody calls him Reito. If somebody uses that name I'm not going to know who they're talking about RIP me ]

It's simple, though. If you prepare everything in advance, it doesn't take too much time either. In the long run, it will be better for you to cook your own meals.

[mammoney]

Alright, Ayabe! Y'know, for a human, you're not so bad at all.

[Though he's....now kind of internally thinking about the human he's kind of babysitting back at home. Human...please be okay... :(]

That sounds like a whole lot of work, though...maybe I should tell that to Beel. He eats me and my brothers out of house and home, that guy!

[kazokun]

[ He wants to say something about humans not being bad, but you know what, humans suck. ]

Beel, is he also part of your family?

[ tell him about family!! He looks a lot more interested about this than anything else he's talked to people about all day ]

[mammoney]

Yeah, Beel's one of my younger brothers! He's always hungry. Like always. The guy's got, like, a black hole where his stomach is. Which makes sense since he's the Avatar of Gluttony and all, but if you don't watch him, he'll eat stuff like the plate his food's on.

[Just throws up his hands like "WHAT CAN YOU DO, LOL".]

[kazokun]

Kids are like that, they need a lot of food to grow.

[ Beel is like twelve in Ayabe's mind. ]

There's plenty of recipes for meals that you can cook in bulk. I'll write them down for you before we leave.

[mammoney]

Yeah, he works out, so I guess all that food goes somewhere.

[Unfortunately, Mammon is the one who is Mentally 12, Probably.]

Alright! Sounds like a plan. [He's probably never going to cook but! The thought is appreciated!] You said you're a student, but are ya, like, trainin' to be a cook or somethin'? You know a lot!