bluesclues | WEEK ZERO: WELCOME INTRO

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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You really think I'm special?

[see, he knew it! he scoots closer, all but hanging off of this very kind girl.]

Then let's be friends! We'll learn more about each other and I'll propose again later. It has to be soon: I'm not going to be alive for much longer!

[oh

she leans back a little - but her balance is pretty good so she's not outright shoving him away,

but]

Ha? Not alive?!

[whAT DOES THAT MEAN, SIR]

[it means that he's going to be dead soon, duh. anyway, that's not important right now.]

I'm Zenitsu Agatsuma! What's your name?

Анастасия - ah, Anastasia...

[she says it slower the next time, in syllables that are easier to parse but]

Are you okay? Are you sick?

Ana . . . Anastasia? [that is definitely foreign. it should sound off more alarm bells in his head, but right now he's got anastasia's undivided attention and he's going to keep hoarding it.] What a nice name! Don't worry; I'm not sick. In fact, I feel better with you here!

[will he ever let go is the question—]

[shE'S NOT GOING TO FORCE HIM TO LET GO, ANYA IS NOT AN AGGRESSIVE PERSON BY DEFAULT]

But you said... You will not be alive?

[she's not letting this go, buddy]

Опасность? Are you in danger?

[she's stuck with him for the rest of the game now. hope she enjoys his being there in all of her private conversations.

she keeps saying words he doesn't understand, and that's okay, because she sounds cute when she says them!]

Oh, that? I was talking about my job. Because of it, I'm constantly exposed to danger and that's why I want to get married as soon as possible.

[i'll add you to all my filters, jae

anyway she just blinks at that]

Oh...? What is your job...? Уехать? You cannot quit?

[thank.

and here zenitsu finally peels away from anastasia to stand up.]

You probably won't believe me, but I'm a demon slayer. I'm horribly weak, though, so I won't survive my next job.

[he looks around uneasily.]

That's if nothing happens to us while we're here. Is there a way out? Actually, we can just walk out, right? Why don't we do that?

[oh.... she frowns a little bit at that, because there's a lot she doesn't understand. demon slayer? weak? she will look around before offering her hand out to him]

Держать... If you are worried, you can hold my hand. We will look for a way out.

[and she'll move to head toward the nearest doorway?? but then she'll glance back at him]

Um... I believe you, I think, but I am worried about you too.

I can do that?

[did he die and his soul, ascend to heaven? he splutters for a moment, then reaches out to grasp her hand in his. yes, yes, to the doorway!]

L-let's do it! Come on, Anastasia. Let's keep holding hands like this and leave this place together!

[while he says this, he'll always be one whole step behind anastasia, because he is a coward.]

Edited 2020-02-15 02:48 (UTC)

[HE IS A COWARD AND SHE'S JUST DECIDED SHE'S GOING TO PROTECT HIM EVEN THOUGH SHE'S AN IDOL AND HE'S A DEMON SLAYER

PLEASE THINK ABOUT HOW ABSURD THIS IS

anyway she's going to keep going! she'll give him a smile]

You can call me 'Anya' too, if you want to... Клички... Nicknames are sweet. And it may be easier.

[that doesn't sound absurd to him at all. look how well she's leading.]

Anya! Call me Zenitsu.

By the way, those words you've been saying since the start . . . what do they mean? I've never heard them before.

[she is LEADING them right out the ballroom, headed straight for the hall. she's deadass going to beeline for what she assumes is the main entrance and exit tbh

though at the mention of her unfamiliar words - she looks back at him and gives a sheepish smile, looking a bit nervous]

Ah that is... Russian. It is the language that my thoughts are in... but it is hard to make my thoughts into other words for people to understand...

I hope it is not... um, weird....

[be still his beating heart.]

It's not weird at all. Actually, it's pretty amazing. All I know is one language, but you know two!

[he pauses.]

If you need time to articulate your thoughts into other words, you should take it. I don't mind waiting.

[amazing.... she seems to smile a bit more, and a little bit more brightly at the compliment, because she does like praise.... it is almost preening a little.]

Oбучать? If you would like to learn more, I can show you.

But ah... Спасибо.. Thank you for understanding.

[her smile grew? she's pleased by what he said. she liked what he said! the smile reflected in his eyes deflates into hesitation.]

Me? I don't know. I'd be no good at it . . .

Попытка? You could try... You do not know for certain.

[she squeezes his hand encouragingly!]

I think you can do more than you know.

[he sure heats up in the face at that.]

You think so? Okay, then. I'll learn! I'll learn all the words you have to say, so you can teach me. Teach me everything, Anya!

[wow he sure is eager, he must want to learn a lot of things! it's good to have drive!]

Отлично! A good student... I will teach you later, after we find a way to leave.

[at least she's focused]

All right, Anya!

[look how well they're doing. anya is so sweet and supportive. as long as she's here, everything will be okay.]

[haha!

they get to the door, and she like. tries it? of course she tries it. but it's super locked so!!]

Внутри...? Locked from inside?

[no. he peers over her shoulder at the door.]

It won't open? But we're inside. We should be able to unlock it.

[overflow]

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