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

[burningrescue]

Really? This was nothing. The last time I fought that guy, I had my matoi tech, and he had this motorcycle made of fire. And we both had swords.

[mammoney]

That's....actually really cool! Even if I don't know what the hell matoi tech is!

[HELL YEAH SWORDS]

Is there any chance you could fight with swords again? And the...wait, how does a motorcycle work if it's made with fire?

[burningrescue]

Well, that's a good question, but let me answer the more important question first. My matoi tech is way, way more impressive than a dumb stupid cool motorcycle made of fire. See, it's a robot designed just for me that embodies the heritage and spirit of an ancient far eastern island and their firefighting traditions. With this amazing robot I was able to defeat multiple motorcycles on fire so as you can see, it's better.

[mammoney]

[There's a slight twist of his mouth which seems to suggest that he's heard something like this before, but....it was not a good time.]

I...see. [Robots....somewhere one of his brothers is sneezing.] Well! That's still pretty cool! Though why would you need a robot to fight fires? Doncha have a big truck for that?

[burningrescue]

Ahh? Yeah! You haven't ever seen a rescue team in action?

[He hasn't realized other people are from different times.]

We have a truck, but all of us also have individual mechs. You can't take the whole truck into the upper story of a burning skyscraper, right?

[mammoney]

No, never.

[Nobody really calls a demon to rescue people, after all.]

Well...yeah, I guess ya can't. [HE HAD TO THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A SECOND.] So you use the robots to get up real high, then?

[burningrescue]

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