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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[shortfornow]

[ He's sitting up, blinking owlishly for a moment or two. New clothes, a new place, and new faces all around. It's a low to take in. He's checking himself out without being obvious he's doing so. ]

First time I woke up some where new. I wonder what kind of ability is at work?

[ Mumuring to himself as he thinks about the abilities he's heard about so far.

After a moment or so of getting oriented, he's already scrounging into the little goodie bag and finding the key. ]

Wonder if this Blues is desperate for a date?

[ Much later, he has made his way to the bedroo (room 3). Just helping himself to the whole bed, as he starts trying to shake the small wooden box.

He won't even look at anyone who comes in, but he will immediately ask a question... ]

Do you have a hairpin?

later

[kazokun]

[ Really, RIP Ken for living in this room too. Ayabe's name is listed here, so he pushes the door open and peers inside.

Hairpin... ]

No. You might as well get a haircut. If I can find some scissors...

[ He could give that mop of hair a much needed trim, no need for temporary solutions like a pin. ]

[shortfornow]

[ Wow. ]

I didn't say anything about my hair. It's for this.

[ Lifting the box. ]

[kazokun]

[ Dazai should still get a haircut; the offer will stand the entire game. But Ayabe walks closer and bends over to take a look at the box. ]

What's that? If it's not yours, don't mess with it.

[shortfornow]

[ It does have a name on it, and he'll see there's two more like it on the bed beside Dazai. ]

It does have my name on it.

[ He is turning it away from the other so he can't really verify the name. ]

Did you need something?

[kazokun]

[ Mmhm, so he'll just take Dazai's word for it, okay. ]

You were the one who called out to me in the first place.

[ He holds his hand out for the box. ]

Can I take a look at it?

[voidbreaker]

Nope.

[ 10/10, the best help right here. ]

You planning on stealthing your way out of here or something?

[shortfornow]

[ Thank you for your help. Sighing as he raises the box. ]

I'm hoping to break into this.

[ Stealthing his way out of here is further down on the list. ]

[voidbreaker]

Throw it against the doors. They ain't budging, so either that box is made of sterner stuff and you'll wreck the door, or the door'll stand firm and you'll break the box wide open.

[ It. It doesn't not make sense? ]

[shortfornow]

Pick up one the other ones to try it with.

[ He doesn't want it broken if it's something useful. ]

[voidbreaker]

Your idea, you pick something up.

[ he’s just here for the show. and potential escape. ]

later

[hamaoned]

[ wow.

this is gonna be an adventure. ]

No, but if you don't have a key to it, maybe you shouldn't be messing with it.

[shortfornow]

[ Ken deserves better. ]

It has my name on it.

[ Lifting it up to show. Also why is there a kid in his room? ]

[hamaoned]

[ weeps softly ]

Did you try one of the keys they gave us yet?

[ look, he just got here and maybe is looking for a reason for certain things. ]

[shortfornow]

It doesn't work. Think fast.

[ He'll toss one of the boxes over at Ken for him to see for himself.

Yes, he took all three boxes. ]

[hamaoned]

Hey—

[ WOW.

well, ken is going to manage to catch at least one of them properly while the second he'll make a valiant effort before allow it to drop to the ground. he tried. ]

later

[seasiren]

Not at all, I'm afraid. If I'd realized you would want one, I would have perhaps kept one on my person before being kidnapped.

[So says the young woman who enters, smiling gracefully and not seeing particularly out of sorts despite the fact that she strides into the room like she owns it.

She does not, in fact, own it.]

[shortfornow]

[ He doesn't seem to mind she's acting like she owns the room. ]

My bad. I'll be sure to notify you before we all get kidnapped again.

[ His tone of voice is without emotion as he says this. ]

later

[goldpeony]

[He's being fucking nosy, going through whatever rooms he's able to snoop in by opening the doors and looking around. He shuts the door in Dazai's face even when the boy asks him a question.

And then, the door opens again. He peers at the box, at Dazai, at the box. He has a whole lot of hair that's snatched up into a ponytail, but he makes no move to give Dazai anything.]

What is that?

[shortfornow]

[ You come into my home and disrespect me like this.

He blinks, and then looks at him as he opens the door again. Just going to place it behind himself. ]

What's what? There's nothing here.

[ Also that's some belly dancing outfit??? ]

[goldpeony]

[Leave his Gerudo Valley belly dancing outfit alone!]

What?! You have a box! I just saw it! [WTF, why you lying?!] It's behind your back.

[Now he's both irritated and curious. Pushing the door open, he marches right in.]

[shortfornow]

How forward of you. Coming into my room dressed like that while I'm alone.

[ He says this all with a deadpan voice. ]

after a moment

[dressupqueen]

A date...? Why do you think that?

[she doesn't get it]

[shortfornow]

[ Holding up the candle labeled as pillow talk. ]

The words are pretty suggestive. There's also the decor and the choice of fashion that Master Blue has picked out for us.

[dressupqueen]

[she hadn't bothered to closely examine the candles... but, oh, she can kind of see his point]

I suppose so... but this sort of outfit is common for a dinner party, isn't it?