WEEK ZERO WELCOME MINGLE - OVERFLOW, YOU MONSTERS

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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

[allfornone]

You had a pretty good start there, you know. Beethoven is known for his Ode to Joy, but it's only a small section in the Ninth Symphony, and a lot of the rest of his work is as dark as it is tempestuous. In fact, I'd say the Ninth is a pretty good example of how it really isn't what it seems...

Ahaha... Jokes stop being funny when you explain them too much, though, I'm told.

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That sounds accurate, sir, as I have not found any humor in anything you've just said.

[ r u t h l e s s ]

[allfornone]

Ouch... That one's going to leave a mark. Of course you're a lot more suited to the tsukkomi role...

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[ ...? ]

Tsukkomi, sir?

[allfornone]

Ah, overseas you'd call them the straight man to the funny man. Somebody who tells them their jokes aren't funny, or aren't funny enough, or points out all the flaws. We call that manzai in Japan.

At least, I assume this is overseas...

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I see...

[ she sounds mildly intrigued by the concept??? ]

This house is not located in Japan, no.

[allfornone]

It's too bad. If there were more Japanese materials available, I could probably show you exactly what I mean. Though, I haven't really had as much of a chance to look at the library yet.

[It's been so hectic. But also RIP books.]

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You might wish to wait before checking out the library, sir. Some people have been ... quite destructive.

[allfornone]

[He blinks, and then he looks just about as disappointed as he does later in the timeline when the true and unfortunate state of the library books (and everything else) is revealed.]

You're kidding, right? Library rules are library rules... I'm starting to think I need to go figure out this library while it's still intact.

[Narrator: He was not in time.]

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The Master's collection of books is quite vast. Once I clean up the mess, I hope you are able to enjoy it, sir.

[allfornone]

Well... I'll try.

[He is going to try and enjoy something before it gets destroyed or set on fire!! That's his short-term goal!!]

If I find some good books on comedy, would you like to see them?

[Why is this his attempt to bond.]

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Only so long as you promise to read them first, sir.

[ hm ]

[allfornone]

Eh? Of course. Why would I recommend books I haven't read?

[????]

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Why would people destroy books they haven't read, sir?

[allfornone]

Well... Usually, it's because they're judging the book by its cover or blaming the book just for the knowledge it contains? But that's probably not the case here.

[He says this without pause because censorship is probably beyond whatever the hell is happening with this cast.]

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Yes. That is why I felt it important to take precautionary measures, sir.

[allfornone]

That's a professional housekeeper for you, huh... What kind of precautionary measures?

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You will see in due time.

[ read: monday, when all the fuckin books are fixed ]

[allfornone]

I feel like the longer I talk to you, the more things I end up waiting for...

[He's not outright complaining, per se. But there is such a thing as an excess of dramatic pauses!!!]

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Patience is a virtue, sir. [ maybe not to this extent... ]