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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Comments

[disreguarded]

[ can't believe he died even though she told him not to?? ]

Yeah, you could probably use it. [ She's gonna head to those windows to try and like, whack them open. ]

[kazokun]

[ He'll apologize for disobeying her later. He might have to apologize now, because when she whacks the shutters

FWOOMPH

comes another bucketful of confetti and Ayabe throws his arms over his head. He's not coughing this time, mostly because he doesn't have the air in his lungs to cough, so he just sort of doubles over in silence. ]

[disreguarded]

[ AYABE.

Beau is going to have to go home and tell people she killed someone with confetti, stop it!! She makes a panicked sound and forgets about the windows to go carefully help Ayabe like - sit, maybe, or support him. She also pushes the water glass into his hands. ]

[kazokun]

[ There had better be confetti involved whenever Ayabe dies for real, so people can look at the evidence and go "he did this to himself"

Because this is such a stupid way to go and he knows it, he knows he can't keep living like this but

shrugs into the void

He takes the water in his hand and spills half of it trying to stand at the same time Beau's trying to get him to sit, because he wants to get out of here to another room rather than taking it easy and waiting this out until he's calmed down. Beau wanted him to go to the kitchen, right? Kitchen sounds good now. ]

[disreguarded]

[ It's like having a dog that can't decide if it wants to go outside or not. Beau makes a flustered noise and - well, okay, she'll help him either way, even if he doesn't want her to. Off they go to the kitchen. ]

Drink the water, it'll help. [ She says bossily. ]

[kazokun]

[ Outside is too cold and the observatory is too confetti-y.

He only has half the water left by the time they make it to the kitchen, but he sits down at the stool and sips at it and mostly glares down at his reflection on the surface of the water. ]

I'm better now.

[ he says, as soon as he thinks he can speak without it sounding strained, but it might be too early for that yet. ]

I'm going to find whatever's dropping all that confetti and plug it up.

[disreguarded]

[ Beau does not look convinced. ]

Okay but - every time you've said you're better you aren't, so I super don't believe you. [ She folds her arms. ] Maybe you should let me do that, seeing as you keep getting all bent out of shape.

[kazokun]

[ On hindsight, I should've taken Ayabe's sense of sight so he can walk into messy rooms and still be able to live. All he has to do to cure this is to go blind. ]

I'd appreciate the help, but I don't want to just sit around and let you do everything for me.