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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ORANGE FANTA

[getdrekt]

[from here.]

[He frowns at this neon puffball.]

None of your business.

🍊🥤

[swordflash]

[Rude!]

I was just curious. We'll probably be here for a while, so don't you think we should get to know each other better?

[getdrekt]

Curiosity killed the cat.

[UM?]

Are you so eager to share your life's story with every random person you meet?

[swordflash]

[Is your job your life, dude.]

Everything about me is on mine. If you don't want to answer that much, let's talk about something else. You're not really going to pick a fight with everyone you run into, are you?

[getdrekt]

[isn't it everyone's?????????

He frowns at the suggestion, giving Zeni a badly-veiled "how dare u suggest I'm picking fights, you're next" look, but doesn't actually says anything out loud about it. Fine.]

What does a demon slayer do.

[swordflash]

[He wasn't suggesting anything, u bloody poop.]

A demon slayer slays demons. Our swords are the only weapons that can do that. We go where there are demons and stop them from terrorizing humans . . .

I'm horribly weak, though. My sword isn't here, either, so don't expect me to take care of any demons here!

[He's absolved himself of this responsibility! It's beyond his ability, anyway!]

[getdrekt]

[ARE YOU SURE?????? WANNA ROLL KID?????????

Something about the way he states so outright, almost proudly (???) how weak he is is............. super annoying!!!

Asch scowls even further, staring Zeni down with a look he absolutely does not deserve, but there it is anyway.]

Tch.

If you're so weak, then get stronger.

Or maybe you should just die.

[swordflash]

[NO, THANK YOU.

So mean! That look is the bane of Zenitsu's existence, and it gets him flustered.]

You don't have to look at me like that! Even though I'm not strong at all, I'm still trying my best, you know! I'm just telling you now, there's a limit to what I can do.

[getdrekt]

Have you ever killed anything?

[He's looking at Zenitsu like he just ate some poop or something. Asch. PLease.]

[swordflash]

[Thanks, man. And some luckless ants, maybe.]

You mean, besides demons? [He hasn't killed any demons, either.] N-no . . .

[getdrekt]

[...]

And how many demons?

[swordflash]

Every time I run into one, it somehow goes away on its own.

[He could shudder from the memories alone.]

[getdrekt]

..."goes away on its own", or you let it go away?

[swordflash]

[In this case, aren't those two the same thing? It looks bad, either way.]

I, I let it go, okay? But it was beyond me! Even if I wanted to, I couldn't beat it. Anyway, my assignment finished after that, so they didn't need me for it anymore.

[getdrekt]

Pathetic. You're not a demon slayer, you're a demon flee-er

[OWNED]

[swordflash]

So what if I am? Not every demon slayer kills demons, you know—like the cleanup crew! If you have ten slayers on one demon, not everyone's going to get to claim they slayed that demon!

[Neither of this is applicable to him, but it's true.]

[getdrekt]

It seems your demon slayer group is quite inefficient, if they can't even slay one demon with on slayer!

[swordflash]

Some demons are just too strong for one slayer to handle, you know! Because they get stronger for every person they eat!

[getdrekt]

Then each slayer should be strong enough to slay demons!

[THIS SEEMS LOGICAL!!!! how are the demons winning!!]

Aren't you required to show proof of demon slaying to continue to use such a title?

[swordflash]

[There are ranks, Asch!!]

No? We get our assignments and we do them. Like I said, not everyone slays demons!

[getdrekt]

[ok but is his "demon slayer in potentia" or]

Then perhaps they made a mistake when they assigned yours.

[swordflash]

[Bully.

That cold expression is deeply intimidating. Naturally, this means Zenitsu has to throw himself at Asch.]

Stop looking at me like that! I've told you already—even though I passed Final Selection on luck, I'm still doing what I can!

[getdrekt]

[this cold look is all he's got, kiddo. geddoff!!!!]

Prove it to me.

If you can kill a demon, or some equivalent here, I'll believe you.

[swordflash]

[No!!]

I can't. I don't even have my sword. I'll die!

[getdrekt]

Then find one, or make one, and prepare yourself. Prove it to me, or you'll die here anyway!

Do you really think a place that forcibly kidnapped us is going to let us leave alive?