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

[constellates]

Producer!

[she perks up a little as she repeats it, rolling the R gently and happily]

Um... He is very busy, he has many idols to watch... but he is very good about telling Anya where to go or what to do. График... He knows all events - but he did not tell me this one.

[miscakes]

I see... So you're an idol. How interesting. I can't say I was expecting to meet someone famous today.

[... Laying it on kind of thick there, huh. His smile brightens, as if trying to match her cheer.]

Oh— But where are my manners? My name is Akechi. It's a pleasure to meet you, Anya-san.

[constellates]

[trying to match anya's cheer is going to give akechi a fuckin face cramp]

Nice to meet you, Akechi. Mm, Anya is the same as everyone else here though.

Did you not know you would be brought here too? Где - Ah, where were you before?

[miscakes]

[it's what he deserves.]

No, I did not. I was in the middle of something very important to me. It would have been irresponsible to accept such an invitation at a time like this... [Oh, well... He sighs.] I was in Japan. Tokyo, to be precise. And you?

[constellates]

[oh - she nods and then points at herself!]

Одна и та же! Anya too. Tokyo, Japan.

[she tilts her head, gently confused - tokyo's a big city and it's hard to know everyone but she still thinks the odds of that are kinda funny....]

If you were doing something important to you... you have to leave this place very quickly.

[this is now on anya's to-do list along with retrieving mammon's wallet and jin ling's sword]

[miscakes]

[... Those really are some funny odds. And Akechi tilts his head at her thoughtfully, lifting his hand to his chin.]

What a coincidence... [Tokyo but she doesn't know who he is? Excuse you??] Anya-san, do you recall what was on the news cycle this week?

[constellates]

[maybe you're not as big as an idol, akechi

anyway she just looks thoughtful at that. the original im@s aired in 2015 so guess she's situating her life in idol events]

Mm... I do not always have time to see the news... but I know that the Cinderella's Ball is coming? Продвижение. So there is a lot of promo....

It was early Fall - but now it is Valentine's Day here. I do not understand.

What do you remember?

[miscakes]

[wow?????????

is ??? an emotion, though, because he's feeling it. early... fall...]

... This may seem like a strange question, but humor me. Do you mean fall 2016?

[constellates]

[overflow!]