WEEK 0 MINGLE

[probe]

POPULATION: 37

Good morning, starshines. It is another beautiful day here on the base and it’s the start of a new week!

After the events of the day before and the meet and greet provided by four new Avatars, you may find yourself wondering how you can get in touch with them again. Fear not. One look at your handy dandy cell phone will reveal eight new contacts added to your directory. Feel free to shoot them a message. You may be surprised.

But before you get too far, perhaps it’s worth checking out the base once more. Those locked rooms from the days before have been unlocked, free for exploration. In addition, should occupants visit the central elevator they will find the elevator in working order (and flame-free) and that a new floor has opened. Take a look, familiarize yourself, and make yourself comfortable. Life on the base is a happy place.

And speaking of happiness…it’s funny. For the rest of the week, all who reside on the base will be inflicted with little feelings of hope and happiness, a belief that they can manifest almost anything. This week, all will discover that any mundane thing they hope for will be at their disposal...though do be careful. Those small wishes may come to fruition in ways you don't expect. For example, wishing for a year's supply of sushi may net you one astronomically large sushi roll. An eyeshadow palette may provide you with samples of actual colored eyelids. And a punching bag could be mistaken for a bag full of confetti instead.

May all your hopes and dreams come true, everyone.

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[probe]

-no, I do not suppose it does.

[there's a sigh, but they seem to have decided they're not going to pursue an argument.]

Were you here for anything in particular, or simply stopping in, as so many of you seem intent upon?

[dotcom]

No, I just wanted to get a better picture from all of you.

How do you indulge with the concept of despair?

[probe]

It is not yours-- are you truly concerned with it?

[they appear to be watching him, even with their face not visible.]

[dotcom]

I'm curious. Can't I ask a question?

[probe]

May I not wonder, in turn, why you are curious?

[dotcom]

Because I want to learn about things. And right now, what I want to know about is you.

[probe]

Intent on knowing how everything works, are you.

[they consider a moment, then exhale a slight sigh.]

Indulgence in despair is largely focused around one's own emotions-- why they feel inclined toward it, what drives that feeling, and the things that it encourages them to do.

[dotcom]

So it's less about physical desire and more about the emotional aspect of it?

[probe]

Both do factor in... but it is certainly more rooted in emotions, yes.

[dotcom]

And you have the most people assigned to you, right?

[probe]

Unfortunately.

[thanks, they didn't want it.]

[dotcom]

[ yea he was also told they wouldn't like it ]

Is there a reason for how the numbers ended up that way?

[probe]

There were simply more of you who aligned with it.

[dotcom]

What would have happened if one of you got no one?

[probe]

I suppose arrangements would have been made. As it stands, it was nothing that bore consideration.

[dotcom]

I guess not.

Why are you here specifically right now?

[probe]

One of us ought to remain available, and I was the fortunate one to take on that duty first.

[they would like to leave.]

[dotcom]

Huh...

Well, if you're taking turns, it means you won't have to do it again for a long time.

[probe]

I will still remain available to be called upon, however.

[they are somewhat obligated to say so.]