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

[disreguarded]

[ She's actually also proud of him??? ]

Yeah. Fuck 'em, they can find their own silverware. What are you gonna do with this stuff? Honestly, you should melt 'em down and sell 'em. Bet they're worth something.

[mammoney]

You're readin' my mind! Silver this level of quality is worth a lot. I'm already itching to put this stuff to auction.

[GONNA MAKE SO MUCH $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ON THE INTERNET]

[disreguarded]

Hey, cut me in on it and I won't tell Mr. Blue you stole all his shit.

[mammoney]

-Eh?

[HELLO?? YOU'RE GOING TO ELBOW YOUR WAY INTO GRAND THEFT CUTLERY????]

H-Hey! Maybe this Mr. Blue doesn't even exist, you can't threaten me with that!!

[disreguarded]

[ UH YEAH, A GIRL'S GOTTA EAT ]

I bet he exists and he's got eyes all over watching anyway, you don't know. [ She says, poking him in the shoulder. ] C'mon, I'm a professional. I'll help you stash 'em and we'll find a place to sell. My word's my bond, all that - we got a deal?

[mammoney]

[grumblegrumble HE DOESN'T WANT TO GIVE THINGS UP BECAUSE HE'S THE AVATAR OF GREED THAT'S NOW HOW HE WORKS grumblegrumble]

Erghhh. [He's trying to look MAD but he just kind of looks like an upset puppy.] I don't even know your name. How am I supposed to just trust some random stranger on this kinda thing, huh? You could steal all of this stuff from right under my nose!

[disreguarded]

[ Beau is UTTERLY UNREPENTANT. and aggressively insistent. buckle up for a partnership, fork boy. ]

Yep. I totally could. That's how the business works, you never know when someone's gonna grab your shit and go. And I'm Beau, by the way.

[mammoney]

[can't believe beau and mammon set up an official criminal fork thievery scheme day one]

...Fine. Fine! But if you go against me, and I'm talkin' about ME, the GREAT MAMMON himself, you're goin' to be sorry!

[He's about as threatening as fluffball.]

[disreguarded]

[ this is the start of a wonderful partnership

and aw, he's cute. he barely gets THE GREAT MAMMON out before Beau slings an arm around his shoulders and noogies him with her other fist. ]

Hell yeah, that's the spirit! You wanna see what else isn't nailed down around here?

[mammoney]

D-don't treat me like some kind of kid...

[Is he blushing? Yes, he's blushing. This is embarrassing!]

Uh...yeah! Yeah, let's go see!

[You know, working with a human being isn't something he thought he would ever do, but whatever, he'll cross that river later. There's STUFF to be STOLEN.]