WEEK ZERO WELCOME MINGLE - OVERFLOW, YOU MONSTERS

[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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mammon get greedy for intelligence challenge

[sadiskick]

[ from here ]

Is what you're advertising stupidity?

[ She's just asking! ]

he can't sell intelligence on the black market so its worthless

[mammoney]

Eh? You callin' me stupid? I'm not stupid! Take that back!

[YOU ARE STUPID]

[sadiskick]

How will you prove it? If you can prove it, I'll take it back.

[ listen to yourself, mammon. ]

[mammoney]

I'm the best when it comes to those kinds of video games where you have to invest into a whole bunch of things as part of the game. I come out SUPER rich afterwards. I'm always number one! I bet YOU can't do that.

[.....which is actually valid, he's incredibly good with money........................not in real life tho]

[sadiskick]

In video games.

[ She's just letting that hang for a second... in case maybe he'll realize what he's saying. ]

I fly to the top of whatever I aim for. In life. I reach the maximum level.

[mammoney]

I can do it in real life too! Totally!!

[LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE]

Tch. Don't give me that "maximum level" crap. Soon you'll be like Levi and telling me your power levels are over nine thousand or something like that.

[sadiskick]

Who?

[ No, wait, she doesn't care. ]

Of course not. The highest you can go is nine hundred ninety-nine. Believe me, I tried. Whatever. [ The past doesn't matter. ] You should show me the riches you make here.

[ Since they're forming some kind of silverware economy in this mansion. ]

[mammoney]

Whatever. I don't care about that nerd stuff, nerd. Don't tell me you're an otaku, too.

[melt labeled as Nerd, Forever]

Yeah, of course I will! It won't even take me a day. [He'll win so many forks.] Just you see!

[sadiskick]

How dare you!? You're an idiot. I'm a prima donna.

[ She's not going to acknowledge his forks because the distinction has to be made clear now that he's called her a nerd. ]

[mammoney]

[Just. Grinning.]

Prima donna? Maybe! But deep down I bet you're a big ol' nerd. I can tell these things, you know!

[sadiskick]

[ Is this where she's going to find out her legs are butter knife sharpness only? ]

What can you tell when I was insulting you and you didn't notice?

[mammoney]

[Just blinks for a second because SHOOT, WAS SHE REALLY INSULTING HIM]

Well, it's not like I care 'bout what people say about me, totally. I don't have time for that! Goes in one ear and OUT the other.

[sadiskick]

[ Hm. She can't really disagree with that.

She sighs, and the fight in her fades a little. ]

Is all you care about money?

[mammoney]

For the most part. I'm into pretty much anything valuable. But its more just a means to an end, y'know. It's the stuff that surround it, especially...humans getting waaaaaaay in over their own heads. That's my thing!

[Stoking the fires of greed, one debt at a time.]

[sadiskick]

My, you really are a demon, aren't you.

[ For a while, she was doubting him calling himself the avatar of greed, but it's not like she hasn't met a few Servants who don't exactly match up to their legends. ]

I can understand that. Seeing humans get flustered puts a spring to my step.

[mammoney]

What, you think I was lyin'? I may be a demon, but I'm not the kind of guy who just lies whenever. Especially about myself!

[He appreciates that she Gets it, finally. Seems like most people in this place don't.]

Yeah, humans are no more than food for a lot of lesser demons...but you can really reap the rewards with them if you play 'em right!

[sadiskick]

Not lying. You seemed a little soft.

[ A little like Passionlip and a little too stupid to go full awful. ]

Human really are better once they give you the right reactions. Otherwise, they amount to something paltry.

[mammoney]

Me? Soft? Demons aren't soft. We're the type to torture people if we don't get what we want!

[Partly true. But honestly, yes.........he is soft.]

Yeah, most of them are just...eh. There's nothin' in their heads. That's why its so easy to mess around with them. They just can't resist temptation.

[sadiskick]

[ ... ]

Am I going to see you torture people here?

[ She's curious. Not all tortures all equal. ]

[mammoney]

[A shrug.]

Well. Uh. If I don't get what I want, maybe. Apparently humans just "talk things out" though, which I still don't really get...

[sadiskick]

[ She laughs. ]

Some of them are like that, but not every one. All you need to know is what they're afraid of.