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]

Is it really? Listing out some of those skills seems to be defeating the point...

And I doubt anyone here cares about a quick history of the weapon I'm named after.

[counterclocked]

Well, the skills they put on yours are definitely cooler than anything I can do, at least.

[Is that meant to be comforting? A mystery.]

[recrypt]

Haha... too bad I already know the last one doesn't work here. And I don't know that it's really all that impressive when they're things I was made for, in some cases...

[counterclocked]

Well... I think it’s impressive, at least.

[All the same:]

Doors it make you uncomfortable? You asked me, but I feel like what they wrote about you goes into more detail, so...

[recrypt]

[ She just smiles? ]

Most people I deal with don't tend to remember me much.

This will be... different, ja, but I'm not sure much of it will be applicable at all to our stay here.

DOORS......

[counterclocked]

Why not?

[Curiosity tinged with concern. He tilts his head, glancing back towards her plaque.]

Yeah, I can't see how some of this stuff would come up. Or, I hope it won't, at least.

YOU GOOD...

[recrypt]

By design, I suppose. Other T-Dolls usually take note of each other just enough to get the task at hand done, since there's no guarantee we'll see each other again.

[ and, well. ]

For most human commanders, I'm a tool meant to be used, remember?

[counterclocked]

[Once again, he frowns once he realizes where she's going with this.]

Oh... So even the people you're partnered with for a fight don't often stay? Or, you get reassigned or whatever?

[recrypt]

Just so. Usually we operate in smaller squads and echelons, just because we tend to be fairly specialized.

So multiple echelons might work together on a mission, sure, but they don't stick with each other for long after.

[counterclocked]

[Huh.]

Does that ever get lonely?

[recrypt]

Less busy dolls can see each other at a base if they're under the same commander. It's not like they're deployed all the time. More busy ones...

Well, squads work together.

[counterclocked]

I guess it depends on whether you're one of the busier ones or not, then, huh?

[recrypt]

Haha, sometimes it feels like we never get a break...