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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[constellates]

[anya's definitely in an outfit but you know, she's not even looking all that confused about that!! rather, she's running around in her heels quite expertly. such is the idol life]

[ I. BALLROOM ]

[the log: stars
me: oh no

anyway, very quickly after she wakes up, anya is going to be right there at the back wall, staring up at all the foreign constellations. she doesn't recognize a single one, and she looks simultaneously - excited and confused about that? she'll be mumbling underneath her breath in growing confusion - ]

Малая Медведица...? Большая Медведица? Полярная звезда....?! [she tilts her head in confusion before she looks to you if you're approaching her] Извините.... Um, excuse me...

[she'll move to gesture to the stars out the window - ]

Звезды... Do you know these stars? I do not.

[ II. CAAAANDY ]

[sometimes a girl has a reasonable sense of uncertainty

sometimes a girl is anya

hence why she's going to the sweets that seem to be left around, picking up a candy heart and seeming to just. laugh a little bit to herself at the message. that shit's cute! though... she'll also do a little look around to see if anyone saw her laughing to herself, she doesn't want them to think she's weird!!!

if you've caught her at her little amusement point - she'll look a bit embarrassed, gaze wandering off to the side before she works up her courage again, facing you and offering up a candy]

Поделиться... Would you like one?

ii

[disreguarded]

[ Ah, cute. Beau is busy picking apart a piece of candy to try and see what's inside it when she hears the laugh. When she glances over and spots the embarrassed look, Beau just grins. ]

Yeah, sure. What's it say? Something raunchy?

[constellates]

[!! the grin manages to get anya to smile back immediately, apparently bolstered -

before the question makes her look momentarily confused]

"Raunchy"...?

[tell her what it means

i dare you]

Um, I think it is... Милый! Something cute.

[disreguarded]

[ oh she's gonna ]

Yeah, raunchy, like - something about dicks, I don't know. [ Apparently it's not, though, it's something cute. Or whatever... that word was, Beau doesn't recognize it. Beau takes the candy heart and peers at it. ]

Man, Jester would love this shit.

[constellates]

[anya blinks like she's trying to process what she means by 'dicks'







anyway]

"Jester".... A clown?

[those two are synonyms, right]

[mammoney]

Stars?

[Sure, random girl, he'll take a look - except ten seconds later, he just shakes his head.]

I don't know these. Then again, I'm not really an expert. That kind of...astrology star science stuff goes waaaaaay over my head. Sorry.

[constellates]

[she looks a little disappointed - but it only lasts for like 2 seconds before she offers a reassuring smile back so he doesn't think that it's his fault!]

That is okay. Спасибо... Thank you for trying.

I think I know almost every star... but I do not know these stars. Cтранный... It is strange. Do you think they are new?

[mammoney]

New? That would be pretty odd. Like, I'm pretty sure new stars just don't pop into existence.

[Even he knows that much.]

Maybe they're fake? Like, its a hologram or somethin'.

[constellates]

Eh? Hologram...?

[she's going to just

knock on the window in confusion]

Экран? Like a computer screen?

I

[seasiren]

... I do not, no.

[Tilting her head with some level of intrigue, as if the girl has caught her interest for a brief moment. The look disappears soon after, however, and Michiru simply smiles]

You're Russian, I presume? I'm afraid I've long since lapsed on my studies in that language, or I'd attempt to respond in kind.

[constellates]

[UWOH meanwhile anya just looks happy to hear any sort of recognition whatsoever, some of her stress beginning to ease]

Да! Russian is my first language.... To be understood even a little - it makes me happy.

[seasiren]

But of course.

[Smiling a little more widely at that]

If we find ourselves confined here for much longer, perhaps you can help me brush up on it.

[constellates]

Да! I would be very happy to....

[shE'S HAPPY]

Oh but... People want to go home, yes? Mm... Maybe after we leave.

ii

[kazokun]

[ Rather than weird, it's almost a little endearing, but whatever expression Ayabe had while he was watching Anya, he quickly wipes it off his face when she turns and offers the candy. ]

No thanks. Be careful not to eat too much.

[ You'll spoil your dinner, get cavities, idk if they ever provide toothbrushes in murdergames. ]

[constellates]

[wow so responsible, anya will just nod though, because she's easily to nudge into whatever you want her to do]

Десерт. Only a little then, for dessert.

[AS A TREAT]

Do you not like candy?

[kazokun]

[ Anya's going to murder because somebody asked her to, huh. ]

Not particularly. And not in a time like this.

[ He's dressed up like a vampire, according to Chuuya. He look stupid and he needs to go home and finish his homework, and he does not want to eat candy. ]

It doesn't taste weird, does it?

[constellates]

[depends.

though at the question, she'll shake her head.]

Tastes like candy. Cтейк... Steak tastes like steak too.

Ah - you think it would be like poison?

candy!!

[burningrescue]

[He laughs when she approaches, and pulls a handful of candy hearts from his tuxedo pants pocket. Gross.]

Sure! I'll trade you. You got any good ones? I still haven't found the perfect heart for me.

[constellates]

[



she might eat them still so she doesn't hurt his feelings but like,, oh boy,, she's going to just look at the ones in her gloved hand, tilting her head....

and she'll offer up the one that says BIG HUG with a smile]

Эта? I think you would be good at hugs.

[is it because he's Big, anya]

[burningrescue]

Hey! Nice! I am great at hugs.

[Handing her one that says YOU ROCK.]

This is one of my best ones, so be impressed!

[constellates]

[she GASPS

and looks genuinely really pleased!! she takes it and gives him a bright smile]

Спасибо! Thank you! I am very impressed.

Are you trying to give the others away too? Very giving...

II.

[getdrekt]

[???]

No.

[ASCH CAN YOU MAYBE CHILL]

[constellates]

[no

that said anya just frowns a little bit and bows her head]

Ah - sorry...

[she offended him with a candy heart]

[getdrekt]

[?????????????]

Tch. There's no reason for you to apologize.

[constellates]

Oh...

[well.

she doesn't apologize again for apologizing, so there's that at least. she'll explain herself though]

Несчастная... You seemed unhappy. [oh boy] Do you dislike candy?