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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wildcards it (roommate time)

[unanswering]

[Hm. Well. At some point Nie Huaisang manages to calm his shit long enough to actually find the rooms and realize his name's listed here... he's used to having his own, so it's a little strange to see someone else's there? He's just nervously inspecting the room, flitting from one spot to another, inspecting the dresser, closet, and bed.]

Well, it's nicer than the GusuLan sect's idea of guest quarters... is this an attendant's bed? [He wonders that aloud as he looks over the chaise.] At least they were kind enough to assign one, after kidnapping me all on my own...

[Look, he's a Sect Leader, he absolutely is not assuming right off the bat that this is a roommate situation and I'm so sorry.]

roommieeeeee

[allfornone]

[Subete's also used to rooming alone -- and possibly to having more than one room to himself, so it's absolutely bizarre to see a shared room with his name on it. It's not entirely bad, though? He's not the type to really mind things like that every once in a while, and they have so many other things to worry about already.

That being said, only having one bed is. A thing. He's standing in the middle of the room staring at it once Nie Huaisang comes fluttering in, and watches him sort of. Float about with bemusement that intensifies the longer he keeps talking.]

Ah... I don't think that's a bed at all? It's just a chaise... [a tilt of the head] I haven't been assigned an attendant, so that's good to know. Though, it might get a little crowded in here with three people.

[And he's a CEO's son so it's a definite assumption that Nie Huaisang is not at all talking about him.]

[unanswering]

You haven't...? Wait, you aren't- don't tell me that's your name?

[Oh. Two names on the door. Oh no. He pales a little, his fan snapping open and fluttering slightly as he lifts it to cover the lower half of his face.]

They really do have no idea how to host someone properly! Never mind ignoring my retinue, they haven't even... there's only...

[He flaps the fan uselessly at their single bed, at a total loss for words about that situation.]

There must have been a mistake! That must be it. They can't possibly expect us both to sleep here.

[allfornone]

Kenzaki Subete? That's indeed me. Sorry for intruding.

[He kind of feels like he should say that!! Given how flighty and unhappy the guy seems to be with his general presence but also there's a sheepish nod at the one bed. Their consternation there is definitely shared, even if he has no idea what to do about it. Or any of this, really.

He'll just start... rearranging the furniture a little bit so at least there's a bit more space in the room for two people and not too much stuff gets in the way. He was kind of in the middle of rummaging around for possible belongings so it's a tad messy.]

I, um, get the feeling you're a pretty important guy yourself. I have no idea how the arrangements were made for this, or why the arrangements were made, just... [awkwardly ruffling his hair] It looks like two is the minimum to a room, despite everything else. There are some places with three people, even.

[unanswering]

I'm a Sect Leader. Normally I would have my own quarters, but I'm beginning to get the feeling they don't care much for status. They would really be in for it if they treated the other Sects like this-- though maybe GusuLan wouldn't mind it...

[Nie Huaisang, unfortunately, does not lift a finger to help with rearranging anything... he's delicate. He cannot. Let him live. He just exhales a sigh, settling on the edge of the bed, fanning himself.]

I really don't know what we're supposed to do about this.

[allfornone]

[my god, they were roommates but at least the room isn't on fire]