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

[kazokun]

Sure. Where have you looked?

[ He got to the balcony and then got caught marveling at what he thought was very fancy window with glass that doesn't streak or glare, it's completely invisible. Absolutely remarkable. ]

[constellates]

Windows, front door, tried to get to the roof....

[that search led like

nowhere]

[kazokun]

There's no reason to be on the roof?!

[ If you can get outside, you run away, not up!!! ]

[constellates]

It is the other type of 'outside'.

[she thought it made sense

still thinks it does]

[kazokun]

What is the other type of "outside"?

[ Anya, please, he's tired ]

[constellates]

One way to outside is through the door to be on the ground - the other type is to go up, and then you are higher so you can see more.

[she's sticking with it]

Both are good to know when we do not know very much right now, I think.

[kazokun]

...You mean you tried to get to the top-most floor. Not opening windows and climbing the walls.

[ He was thinking the latter and he had Concerns. It's what he does in canon, but we don't talk about that.

But if it's just going upstairs, that's a relief, and he sighs, pressing the heel of his hand to his forehead. ]

If you do find a way to the roof, let others know, and be careful up there.

[constellates]

[she

also looks concerned at the thought of doing that?? though now that he mentions it, her gaze does sort of wander back toward the balcony. is it possible to climb that way.... she's thinking about it

and then looking back to him and offering up a smile like she isn't very obvious about her next idea]

Да! Yes, I will be careful. I will try to help how I can.

[kazokun]

[ Everybody is going to die once those barriers are removed. Just splat on the ground. ]

Being careful means you won't climb onto the roof or do anything reckless like that. Can you promise me that?

[constellates]

[hm]

... Да...

[a very sad affirmative]

I will promise. Only looking safely.

[kazokun]

[ a sad da...

But Ayabe looks content with that answer, relieved enough to reach out and give Anya a head pat. She is taller with him and even more so with heels and that kills me. ]

Good. It's more important that you be safe than to find a way out. We'll get out eventually, so there's no need to be reckless and sacrifice your safety.

[constellates]

[THAT ALSO KILLS ME AAAA considering the fact that she!!! actually seems to totally accept the head pat and perks up considerably at the attention. why. why is this happening.]

... we are lucky you are here.

[no she's just charmed because she likes being paid attention to]

[kazokun]

[ You know what else kills me?

Anya and Mammon, same energy ]

No we're not. Nobody is lucky to be here.

[constellates]

[i still can't believe that i had to read this]

I think we are lucky to have you to look out for people... but I am sorry that you are here when you do not want to be.

[kazokun]

[ I still can't believe it's the truth ]

I'll do what I can while I'm here. It's normal to look out for people. If I don't speak up when people are doing stupid things, they're just going to hurt themselves and everybody around them.

[ He is nothing against this group, though, he can't win against the sheer amount of everything that already transpired. ]

[constellates]

[hmmmmm yea

anya is going to glance over to the stuff that is on fire or the sections of the dining table where people were brawling or where mammon is walking around with pocketfuls of forks]

... Пытаться - we all have to do our best.

[kazokun]

[ Ayabe metaphorically covering his eyes: everything is fine ]

That's right. There's some troublesome people here, so if they could calm down, that'd be great.

[ If people could stop brawling and screaming and setting things on fire!!!! that would be swell ]