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

[mammoney]

A: ARRIVAL
[Cue one (1) demon in headlights sitting at the table in this outfit (though buttoned up to be less thotty). He squints, vaguely realizing his sunglasses are gone.]

Eh? Huh? [Now he's just glancing around a little wildly.] Lucifer? Satan? This your doin', or what? You tryin' to pull some kinda prank on me? [A beat. Then he raises his voice - sorry, people who are sitting next to him.] Hey, LUCIFER!! Can you hear me?! I'm NOT laughin'!!!

[Please shut him up about yelling about the literal devil(?).]

B: GRAND THEFT DINING ROOM

[If you see Mammon later, he's just coming out of the dining room. Which seems fine, you know, everyone's exploring, except...when he walks, there's the sound of...metal clinking against each other? His pockets seem oddly full?]

[He'll just raise a hand and give whoever's walking past a quick wave, like. Super casually.]

'Sup.

C: BEDROOM

[Mammon can be found outside his own room, just scratching his head at the plaque. This is...a lot to take in - he lets out a loud, exasperated moan.]

Doesn't anyone like, find this weird? Hello?! I didn't ASK for a room. I didn't ask for any of this!

[He's just suddenly pointing at whoever is nearest to him.]

Hey, YOU! Explain what's goin' on!

B

[disreguarded]

[ Is... is that jingle jangling... ]

'Sup. [ Because Beau is incapable of not giving a casual bro nod slash wave in return. ] Are your bones made of metal or something? You sound like a bag of swords.

[mammoney]

[Fallout intensifies...............]

What? No! Why the hell would my bones be made out of metal?

[like GEEZ, LOUISE]

Do I look like some kinda cyborg?

[disreguarded]

I don't know, why would you be jingling? Wait - the hell is a cyborg? [ ???? ]

[mammoney]

Maybe I just jingle, okay?

[HUFFS!!]

Oh, y'know, those people in films and stuff who are like, half machine. They have guns as part of their arms sometimes.

C

[constellates]

[SHE'S BEEN GIVEN A TASK and she doesn't actually look all that startled

instead she pauses like she's thinking about it

hmmmm]

Плохо хозяин?

[oh - she seems to take a second to try to translate]

It is not a good dinner party? [she said that their host was bad but like, this is close enough,] It is not good that you are frustrated...

[ :( she's sad for him]

[mammoney]

[me, sweating like DO THE DEMONS IN OBEY ME EVEN KNOW OTHER LANGUAGES THEY HAVE TO, RIGHT]

What? No, I'm not talking about the dinner party. [A short huff.] I mean, I guess it's okay. I've had better at Lord Diavolo's castle, though...

[A beat. Right. This girl is probably a human, so he shouldn't be talking about this stuff all willy-nilly.]

I just didn't ask to be here. Like, I dunno if I've been kidnapped or pranked or what, but it's just weird.

[constellates]

[oh!! she nods at that, apparently understanding a little bit more somehow]

Грубый....! You are right. It is not polite to take people without permission. Even for party or dinner.

It is hard to understand.

[mammoney]

Yeah, it's absolutely not polite! It's MORE than not polite! It's incredibly rude! I have places to see! Stuff to do! Money to make!

[ESPECIALLY THE MONEY!!!]

And not only that, but they took everythin' from me, too!

b

[seasiren]

[Dude]

... While I don't exactly condone thievery, perhaps it would suit your future endeavors to be less suspicious.

[This is so disappointing to watch]

[mammoney]

Huh? Me? Suspicious? Totally got the wrong guy. Don't even know what you're talkin' about.

[He says, as he. Tries to walk away.....jingling..........]

[seasiren]

[DUde]

Did you at least leave enough forks in the dining room for those of us who wish to eat...?

[She actually has no idea what's in his pockets but figures she might as well toss out a guess]

[mammoney]

[Just. Sideeyes.]

Uh. I dunno. Wasn't like I was payin' attention.

[Trying to play innocent!! Don't look at him!!!]

C because im awful

[brokethefirst]

[Ding ding ding it's Luna, and she wasn't expecting to be put on the spot so suddenly by one (1) very frustrated man.]

W-what? I, um---!!

[please hold while she collects her words]

I'm sorry, but I don't know anything more than you... I just woke up here, the same as you...

weeps POOR LUNA

[mammoney]

Don't give me that bullcrap! Y'know, I bet you're in on this! You're all in on this!!

[I'M SO SORRY LUNA HE'S JUST MAD also he's stepping closer to get in her face]

Did Lucifer put you up to this, huh? Tell me the truth!

[brokethefirst]

N-no, no... I... I don't...

[Hmmmm hmmmmmmmmmmmmm after all that's happened, this is just a BIT TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT.

Her lip quivers, before her hands shove up to cover her face with a quiet choke.

Thanks, Mammon.]

1/2

[mammoney]

I'm NOT stupid! I don't care if all of ya think that! I'm tired of being played around with, y'know-!!

[And she's....]

[Reacting like that? HUH???]

2/2

[mammoney]

Eh? [THIS IS SUDDENLY VERY AWKWARD] L-lady? Are you crying?

wildcard - after the fight

[burningrescue]

[You didn't say wildcard, but wildcard.

After Lio storms out, Galo is straightening up his now messed up tux, and grins at Mammon.]

That counted as winning, right? Told ya!

[mammoney]

Yeah, sadly that stinky loser broke it up, but...

[He raises a hand.]

Give me a high-five! You had that in the bag, man!

[burningrescue]

[High fiving him! Hard! Even though Lio probably beat him pretty good.]

Definitely. Hope you made some good money on it. I'll tell you if he and I are gonna throw down again.

[mammoney]

[YEAHHHHHHHHH]

You KNOW I did! [His hands smart a little but that's fine.] Definitely do so! I haven't seen a fight that entertainin' in ages!

a

[dressupqueen]

[there is




one very important question she has to ask, thanks to his yelling]

Um... are we in hell?

[mammoney]

[He. Actually thinks about that for a moment.]

I...don't think we are? I mean, this place doesn't look familiar...

[dressupqueen]

Oh. Well, that's good.

[an understatement.]

...wait - you've been to hell?