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

akiraverflow

[survivaltricks]

isaac

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

Please.

[IF HE WERE WEARING HIS GLASSES THEY'D BE GLINTING RIGHT NOW]

As though a measly detention room could hold me.

[THE MYSTERIOUS JOKER, LEADER OF THE PHANTOM THIEVES, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, DESTINED TRICKSTER etc etc etc anyway he's not saying any of that aloud]

1/2

[stormsoff]

[stormsoff]

Nerd.

Also you say that but the Vice Principal is the one who heads detention and she's probably a witch. A witch who eats children.

peach

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

"Worried" isn't the right word. Curious might be more appropriate.

[hm]

Is there any way for us to contact the people we know back home?

[cluedin]

You know what they say about curiosity, don't you? [Peach maybe doesn't realize she's a cat, but also. Let's not ask questions! On the other hand, that's something she hadn't considered.]

I guess we can ask Master Blue. If all of you were invited here, there must be a way to contact your friends and family. But the Master's pretty busy...is it okay if it takes a little while to get an answer?

dazai

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

No. I'm awful at it. I never went to medical school.

[HAR HAR]

[. . . anyway, time to poke around the conservatory]

Is it just me, or are they trying really hard to prevent us from looking outside?

[shortfornow]

You're also too tall.

[ Which wasn't fair. Why r u tall?

He's going to walk along the outer wall to see if he can find any empty spaces or any where they can peek out. ]

They don't want us to know where we are.

[ Or there are zombies out there ]

ash

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

Noted. Is he a doctor? Or just someone extremely susceptible to bribery with cutlery?

[he sounds vaguely amused]

[voidbreaker]

I think he just wants more and more of anything he's got. Cutlery included.

[ ... ]

Does look like it's silver though, so maybe he's onto something.

as(c)h

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

[just gonna casually stand here with his foot in the doorway for NO OTHER REASON THAN TO BE A PUNK]

It's candy. It's actually pretty good.

And not poisoned, I promise.

[he tested it first]

THE C IS NOT OPTIONAL

[getdrekt]

I don't want your defective snackfood, you garbage heap!

If it's so good, go enjoy it elsewhere!

subete

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

[Akira isn't willing to spill Akechi's secrets, but neither is he willing to hide the fact that they know each other. especially when, uh. the former totally tried to beat up the latter earlier in front of GOD AND EVERYONE]

[thanks Akechibama]

Hm.

[a hm]

We're acquainted.

[but that's all he's saying about it]

[allfornone]

[Thanks, Akechibama.

Subete is probably still too polite to just dig in -- he's a journalist in name and style only in this place, after all, and he's really just a little curious. He can have little a trivia, as a treat, but that's all he's after right now.]

I wasn't aware that there really were people here who knew each other. Even if it's contributing to all the fighting going on... I'm a little envious.

[Just lightly. He's going at it with as light a touch as he can manage, because obviously there is a lot that is touchy at this dinner!!! Is this S. linking on maniac mode, is that what it is.]

I'm just curious, though -- would you say these profiles are accurate in some way? You have a bigger sample size than I do.

toi

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

You're just making up excuses now.

[soba]

I'm still right.

nia

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

It's cozy. I don't have any complaints.

[not anymore, anyway. it's funny how a simple attic could feel more like home than the house you lived in for sixteen years, huh??]

Tell me about the Dai-Gurren?

[he's curious]

[gardens]

It used to belong to Thymilph, but Simon was able to take it over with Lagann! It is a mobile home-base, equipped with canons, armor, and turrets!

[ Nia has learned these words all very recently... ]

luna

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

Juuuuust a little bit.

[SHEEPISH]

But I'm learning that this predicament is kind of common here.

ayabe

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

[chants MURDER MURDER MURDER MURDER--]

That's not a bad idea. We can compare notes when we're done testing it, too.

[i should ask the mods if this experiment would yield any results]

[kazokun]

[ The mods will laugh because the keys open the bedroom doors after all and I didn't know until yesterday. BUT I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT OTHER LOCKS EXIST IN THE HOUSE SO MAYBE!!!! they can have their list of notes to compare and it's just bedroom locks ]

Sure. At least in a place like this, it'll be easy to come across each other later.

[ 57% of the time, Ayabe will be taking a breather on the stairs, so it'll be doubly easy to find him. ]

stefano

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

. . .

Charming.

[BUT I MEAN. . . PROBABLY NOT WRONG?? why else would one kidnap a whole bunch of people and try to make them think they came here willingly?]

Though my intention is to get the hell out of here before that happens.

[photorealism]

As it should be. This is no time for games. Your life is hanging in the balance...

[ he sighs, leaning back in his chair and crossing his arms. There's a more serious look in his eye. ]

If you don't take it seriously, you will lose it. I've seen it happen - and dying like a fool is such a shame.

ken

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

Hm? Ah, no.

[LIAR]

I was just saying whatever came to my head first, that's all.

nikki

[survivaltricks]

[from here]

[it is definitely okay to laugh, and Akira grins a little as she does so]

I'm sure, but thanks for asking.

[he drops his arm to his side and reaches out to take the ball from her]

Do you play?