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

[recrypt]

... bitte?

[ okay she was playing along before but this one's going to need explanation?? ]

You think our abductor is from your school?

[kazokun]

Yeah. The student council president.

[ It feels self-explanatory, so there's no more elaboration. The president is the most eccentric person he know, he's somewhat rich, and he would absolutely through an elaborate Valentine's dinner party at the start of January. ]

[recrypt]

What reason would your student council president have to kidnap this many people?

[ because this sounds like a very interesting person to know about. ]

And if we're in the middle of a prefecture, why are there no electronic signals?

[kazokun]

[ He shrugs at the first question, because why does Hanabusa need a reason to do whatever? The guy just does what he wants. ]

There were trees outside the window I could see from the balcony. There are mountains surrounding the school, and we could be located deep within those forests. Wouldn't that be enough to bring us out of range?

[recrypt]

... What a strategic location to be wasted on a rich teenager with too many eccentricities and too much money to spare.

[ It's almost worse that it's half logical. ]

Do you recognize the mountain range at all, though?

[kazokun]

[ If he tries hard, he can find his logical explanations. ]

What? It's a bunch of dead trees, how would I recognize a mountain I'm in the middle of?

[ Trees are trees... he can't tell them apart, and they're not even any special trees that would differentiate these from the ones growing in his own backyard at home. ]

[recrypt]

[ He's trying very very hard and I support his efforts. ]

Well, it was worth a shot. If you recognized any of the peaks we might have been able to triangulate a location, that's all. ♪

[kazokun]

Maybe there's something in the library that would help place the region. A field guide to native trees, or birds.

[ Too bad all the trees are dead and other animals don't exist ]

[recrypt]

If this Master Blue is rich enough to travel, though, we might end up back at square one.

[ guides to native trees and birds... for places the world over! ]

But sure, it might be somewhere worth starting from.