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.

---

☙ main navigation ❧
locations 🐾 ic profiles 🐾 murder proposals 🐾 audience requests 🐾 statuses 🐾 private conversations

Comments

[voidbreaker]

[ Pour that on him and he'll throw the glass at you Subete. ]

It's material, it's gotta catch at some point. If it burns a little we might get an idea of what's behind it.

[allfornone]

[He's not going to pour it on Ash unless he sets himself on fire??? This is for possible curtain conflagrations, deal with it.]

I mean, you're right, but... like you said, it's not really going much of anywhere, is it?

[He'll actually lean over curiously and try blowing gently on the fire to give it a little more impetus?? Hewwo, candle? We need more pillow talk up in this joint.]

Just be careful. Fire is faster than you'd expect.

[voidbreaker]

Good, my arm's aching. The sooner this lights up, the better.

[allfornone]

Have you thought about maybe trying--?

[He was going to suggest more candles, which is possibly not. The best idea. Which is probably why he cuts himself off, or it might be because the curtains are finally starting to catch. There's a quiet yelp and he tries throwing his glass of water on it???]

Hey, help me out here, I really don't want to see what happens if everything goes up and it's spreading awfully-- Hm? Um? [... it looks like the curtains are on fire, but the fire isn't spreading so now they just have some really fancy curtains that are really metal] I. Don't think that's how fire is supposed to work.

[voidbreaker]

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

Uggggggggggggggh.

[ He just smacks the candle against the curtain fabric and flops back onto the floor. ] It's no good if this crap doesn't actually burn.

[allfornone]

[when pyromania is just pyro]