WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

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WEEK ZERO

OCCUPANCY: 36

For those of you counting along, you'll find that it's been three days since you've arrived at Master Blue's mansion. On this lovely Monday morning, the weak winter sun shines in through the spotless windows. The curtains in the ballroom have been drawn closed and cannot be moved away from the back wall during the daylight hours. The scent of a hot and delicious breakfast wafts from the direction of the dining hall at 7am, and small creaks and groans in the house urge you to awaken.

Perhaps you're a late riser though. No matter! There's still plenty of food you can make for yourself and ways for you to amuse yourself. Though the decor's been taken down, leftover Valentine's candy remains abundant, and a chilly breeze drifts through the halls. Best of all, all damage inflicted on the house has been repaired. In addition, a new placard has been mounted in the entryway.

As you carry on with your day in the mansion and explore the rooms provided, you may come to find that starting today it will appear as though you've all lost the use of one of your senses. Your vision may have grown dim, or maybe you really can't smell the enticing treats in the dining hall after all. How unfortunate.

Then again, something doesn't seem quite right. Walking through the halls, nothing seems terribly out of place. However, turning the corner or entering a room you will find someone who looks a little too much like yourself behaving in a fairly inappropriate manner. You would never read something so lewd. Who would ever think that you would wear something so pink? These mannerisms may seem innocent to others, but you can't help but disapprove.

Too bad no one else can see them.

Come Monday at noon, you will also find a new surprise. The wooden box with your name on it can now be opened, and a rustling crackle of static can be heard from overhead. Try as you might, you won't be able to find the speakers but this message will play loud and clear for all.

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[seasiren]

[Oh well, that sounds divine.

Giving another nod and she'll hand over the notebook in that case, her features tuned into a please smile. Naturally, Ayabe is gonna have to do the leading because uh. Blind. But she looks completely at ease with the prospect of finding this mysterious Ling as she gets to her feet]

[kazokun]

[ Time to go Jin Ling hunting. ]

Are you alright following the sound of my footsteps, or do you need help?

[ Is Haruka going to swoop in and kill him if he offers Michiru a hand ]

[seasiren]

[Funny as it would be for Haruka to smash this entire mansion to the ground--

Nah, she's not in the business of getting high school kids murdered, and so shakes her head before gesturing outward for him to lead the way. She'll follow just fine, trust her.

... Or otherwise she'll trip into the abyss and then Haruka will really kill Ayabe.]

[kazokun]

[ ...He is going to make sure his footsteps are loud and clear, occasionally looking over his shoulder to see that she's following alright and looking for Jin Ling, where is he, let me grab Anna-- ]

[goldpeony]

[this is so stupidaishfiudhf

He is, in fact, also blind... so he's mostly wandering around trying to find his orientation. He thinks he's being sneaky by coming out of the kitchen with some non-perishable food in his arms. He's trying to abscond.]

[seasiren]

[binch get back here--

Okay Michiru can't see a damned thing but she can at least hear people walking, and immediately peeks behind Ayabe's shoulder like the graceful demon she is once they are close to the kitchen.

Is this their prey-- I mean, is that Jin Ling? Maybe? Don't leave her in suspense, she must know]

[kazokun]

[ Ayabe goes ahead and steps right in front of Jin Ling so he can walk right into his metaphorically open arms ]

Hey, Ling.

[goldpeony]

[He walks right into Ayabe and almost drops the three apples he's holding from just... having... some kind of great blob pop up in front of him. He makes a startled sound, and then his face pinches.]

You! Next time, say something before you step in front of me!

[seasiren]

Oh do forgive us, he was looking for you on my account.

[Speaking up now that Ling has been confirmed... goodness, he's quite loud.]

If we could have a moment of your time...

[kazokun]

[ Ayabe cannot hear what either of them are saying, so ]

Sorry, we were looking for you. Do you have time?

[ His voice may or may not overlap with Michiru's ]

[goldpeony]

[Michiru scares the shit out of him because he can't see her and he's not expecting her. It's like he's being caught yelling at Ayabe undignified in front of someone else (he is).

Wait.]

...You! [OH NO. STUPID HARUKA'S WOMAN.] ...Why are you looking for me? I'm not even staying in the room, so leave me out of it!

[seasiren]

... Ara, what's this? You know of me?

[Propping a hand against her chin, amused-- I mean. Bemused. She's bemused. Really.]

Ah, I see, you must have met Haruka. Well rest assured, I do not bite. I only wanted to offer you a picture in tribute of your great deeds, which Ayabe-san has graciously foretold.

[I can't believe they're having a full-on conversation and Ayabe can't hear shit--]

[kazokun]

[ Yeah he can't understand a word of what they're saying, but Michiru knows what's up so he just waits quietly and lets her do the talking, nodding every once in a while. Yeah, what she said. ]

[goldpeony]

A picture?

[His face looks so hecking skeptical and concerned. And then confused. He glances between what he thinks must be Ayabe and the direction Michiru's voice is traveling.]

...my great deeds? [.............He slides his eyes over at Ayabe.] He's a moron. I've been blinded, so it's useless. I can't see it anyway.

[seasiren]

[...



She is. Just gonna gently pat Ayabe on the shoulder. Is it to get his attention? Is it pity? Probably both.]

A shame. I'd heard you were rather proficient at sword surfing, and so tried to draw your likeness to that image.

[Ayabe she needs that notebook so she can write to you the folly of this plan]

[kazokun]

[ Oh. Ayabe looks at Michiru when she pats his shoulder, and assumes it must be time. He gets his notebook out, flipping open to the page with the drawing and holding it up a few inches before Jin Ling's face. Ta-da!! ]

[goldpeony]

Sword--

[.................

He can't believe this. Why is Ayabe so stupid?! Reaching up, he shoves Ayabe's hand back so the notebook moves.] I can't see it, you idiot! I'm blind! [And Ayabe can't hear him. Great.

This is a disaster!]

It better not be anything stupid. I don't know why the profile says it that way. It's a cultivation technique--using your sword as transportation.

[seasiren]

[Amazing. 10/10. Gold star for everyone.]

So you do not coast the waves on a dual swords? A shame. I was thinking of asking you to demonstrate.

[Ayabe, honey, no. Michiru can sorta feel that something got shoved and can only guess Jing's a bit of a hothead. Well, she'll try to rectify the situation by pointing in the general vicinity of Jing's face, hoping that she's pointing to his eyes and thus Ayabe will put two-and-two together? She believes in you.]

[kazokun]

[ Is it too much to hope that Michiru points and stabs Jin Ling in the eye?

But no, he does understand that Jin Ling is blind, but the point he was trying to make is for Jin Ling to know that the picture is physically there and Michiru can explain all the details to him. Because she's the artist. Never mind Ayabe being able to talk but just not choosing to do so. ]

...Does he like it?

[ He asks in Michiru's direction, looking for a nod or shake of the head. Jin Ling always wears that expression, so he can't tell by his face, but maybe his words say otherwise. ]

[goldpeony]

It can be used to fly over rivers and lakes. We only have one sword. I can’t show you because my cultivation has been dampened by somethi—

[His face drops in surprise at the question. He looks at Michiru even if he isn’t sure whether or not he’s looking directly at her. It’s fine.

Honestly, he hates he can’t tell by words alone if it’s some kind of prank, but the way Ayabe says it sounds terribly earnest somehow. His ears get red.]

I can’t see it! Ugh, he’s so stupid! I—just tell him it’s fine! He knows I can’t see anything! I hope a pack of dogs eat him.

[seasiren]

[................. This is kinda gay and the lesbian approves.]

He loves it and appreciates the effort you went to commission me for such a piece, we'll have to do this again sometime.

[KNOWING DAMN WELL THIS DUDE CAN'T HEAR HER. But regardless, she's nodding eagerly and with a large smile on her face. She doesn't poke Jing's eye out but she's done the next best thing.]

[kazokun]

[ HE CAN'T HEAR ANY OF THIS but he sees that nod and he lights up and I can use this icon only because neither Jin Ling or Michiru can see him smile. ]

I'm glad. I hope we'll be able to restore your sights soon, so you'll be able to see it.

[goldpeony]

[that's cheating]

I-- [WHAT? Michiru has straight-up fucking slammed the betray button on him. He doesn't even know if the picture is any good!!] I said to tell him it's fine, not all that...!

[But then Ayabe is satisfied, and he feels like the asshole he is having said it. Whatever.]