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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A THING, 12PM SATURDAY

[cluedin]

[Good afternoon, everyone. Did you sleep well? Hope your rooming situation wasn't too terribly complicated last night. When you awaken on Saturday, you'll find that the mansion is just the same as before. Breakfast appears in the dining hall at 7am as a spread of meats, eggs, pastries, and more. The ballroom has been emptied of the feast from the night before and the orchestra has stopped playing. Decorations continue to hang from the walls and the halls, glitter and confetti all over the floor from your mishaps. It seems as though there's peace today...

...but at 12pm, a new song can be heard from anywhere in the mansion. It seems as though you've been called back to the ballroom.

Entering the room all will find a few things of interest. For one, the crimson curtain covering the wall near the back windows has been pulled aside and reveals several plaques hanging side by side. Though you may wish to examine those later, there's a more pressing matter at hand.

In front of this wall sits a piano, and at this piano sit three young women. A purple-haired maid is seated at the piano bench, fingers flying over the keys quickly yet her face shows zero emotion. Above her lounging on top of the piano rests a pink-haired butler with a giant bell around her neck, tail lazily draping down to the keys and playing along in time with the music. And lastly, an orange-haired girl is seated on the opposite end of the bench. It's impossible to tell what her role may be, but she's mostly focused on the console in her hands.

The last note rings out, and all three girls look up to greet their guests with varying degrees of enthusiasm. It's the pink-haired one who speaks first, eyes bright and expression eager.]

Good morning! [It is definitely afternoon. Looks like the staff is here to greet you:]

[OOC: for the sake of your mods, please choose only one NPC to talk to! There will be opportunities to speak with all of them later :)]

PLUM

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I am Plum, the housekeeper. It is our pleasure to welcome you as our guests.

[ she rises from the piano bench and curtsies. it would all be very cute if she wasn't speaking in a monotone ]

PEACH

[cluedin]

My name is Peach! I'm your butler and your chef so let me know if you have any requests, okay? We're here to make your stay the best it can be! [Her tail flicks down toward the young fox, poking one of her ears.] Say hi, too. Don't be rude.

PUMPKIN

[cluedin]

[ her ear twitches when it's poked, and she looks up from the screen of her console. ]

—Huh? Oh. Yeah. I'm Pumpkin, the groundskeeper... can this wait until I hit the next checkpoint?

Aschverflow

[getdrekt]

Mammon Overflow

[mammoney]

Anyaverflow

[constellates]

SUBETE

[mammoney]

[from here!]

I'll give ya the "full Mammon experience", alright...

[GRUMBLEGRUMBLEHE'STOTALLYADEMONGRUMBLE]

Uh, well, stuff I can't sell. Or use to trade for other things. Or things that other people don't want. Like, I'm not greedy enough for someone's garbage, y'know what I mean?

artist kim

[constellates]

[from here!]

[she pauses at that - ]

Mm, maybe... but I still do not know...

[intervening in a fight sounds very different from having a conversation with someone she thinks is nice -

that said if any of her friends gets bullied there's a chance anya's gonna jump in like an attack kitten]

[allfornone]

Right, Mammon and Levi are both demon names, I understand.

[Does he really understand, though. He can apparently pick grumbling out of the grumbling, so there's that. Clear as mud. Something.]

Hmm, they do say one man's trash is another man's treasure, but you do need a little business sense and a good eye to figure out what just isn't worth it. But, are you sure you aren't just going after anything shiny?

sapphire room best room (party party)

[constellates]

[from here!]

[anyway you'd think anya has never looked into a mirror a day in her life when she seems to brighten up in both delight and surprise at the comment. she imagines she isn't horrible to look at but to be told nice things always catches her off-guard.]

You think Anya is pretty? Really? Спасибо. Thank you...! Mm, I am an idol. I hope we will find your camera soon - I would like to see the new art you make, too.

[though as she rummages through the closet - ]

There are more clothes here... but they are not mine. Костюмы? Are they yours?

[she'll pull out some suits - apparently it's literally all fancy wear in there]

peach: that's a sword anya: that's kunihiro

[constellates]

[from here!]

[PROFILES ARE RELEASED, PC WITH ME ARI]

Mm... when we find our friends, we should have a real party with all of us. Вместе. I think it is more fun to do that together

peach doesn't know she's a cat

[constellates]

[from here!]

Магия...! It is magic!

[she seems satisfied with this now and



isn't questioning it because it actually makes sense more than anything else right now. she'll take the ice pack]

Thank you.

1/2

[swordflash]

[Tell him something new, Stefano!!

But of course Anya is pretty! She's a pale-haired beauty with an equally beautiful personality: She held his hand when he was too afraid to walk by himself. Zenitsu could have told her that, except it would've been stating the obvious. Hmph!]

[swordflash]

[Oh!]

No, those aren't mine. I wear a uniform with a haori on top. What about Mr. Valentini?

[cluedin]

[She bows at the waist.]

You're welcome! Is there anything else I can do for you, miss?

[photorealism]

I do not think it - I know that you are. My eye for beauty is never wrong. But yes, let's both hope so.

[ he is going to get a goddamn camera one way or another!! he's nothing without his art!! Stefano smiles placidly at her before Zenitsu calls for his attention again. ]

Well... They're certainly in my style, but I don't recognize them. We can assume they were provided to us by our host, can't we? Much like the clothes we've been changed into.

[constellates]

[wow!! an eye for beauty!! she continues to look pleased about it, giving another little nod of her head in gratitude (': a photographer thinks she's pretty!

though she's going to hum thoughtfully before putting the suits back]

I think so... There are so many. Вытянутая? Do you think we will be here a long time?

if akechi says it, it must be true

[constellates]

[from here!]

[she looks

even more ?????]

Do you mean... 2015?

is zenitsu ok

[constellates]

[from here!]

[yeah she's going to keep trying - and will pull her hand away from his just so that she can try to use both hands to try at the lock]

I do not see a place to unlock... Застрял? Is it stuck?

assch

[constellates]

[from here!]

[hmmmMMMMMMMM]

В одиночестве...? Do you do everything by yourself?

[constellates]

Mm... Do we get to know more about the magic of this place?

[like

there sure is a lot of it]

[swordflash]

[What confidence! He keeps saying those bold things! And because he's a photographer, of course Anya will believe them. Ugh . . . He's not wrong, either.]

It can't be that long. The invitation mentioned a dinner. There's no way that can last longer than a day. Master Blue has to see us off tomorrow morning, right?

[getdrekt]

[He scoffs.]

Why wouldn't I?

I'm not some wealth-spoiled brat. Everyone should be capable of carrying out their own responsibilities.

[cluedin]

There should be time to learn...what is it you want to know about most? [This is just Normal for the girls, it's fine.]