7rings | WEEK ZERO: INTRO MINGLE

POPULATION: 37

There's the soft, chiming ding of an elevator as you slowly grow conscious. You remember the sound of a voice whispering in your ear, and then a very gentle, easy darkness as you fell asleep.

Then the elevator jolts, and you promptly ram into some of the thirty or so other people also waking up from their nap. Time to trample people on your way out! Be careful not to rip your flattering outfit with light up furry ears of an animal of your choice. On this elevator there are a total of 10 buttons and they're all lit up! But they don't work. A shame. The elevator doesn't go anywhere else.

In any case, once you exit the elevator, you'll find that you have a decently wide area to explore. There doesn't seem to be any sort of exit to the outside world, but that's okay. You didn't want to leave without what you came for, right? Besides, it's wonderful here: the temperature is perfect, every surface is as soft as clouds, and the atmosphere is so, so inviting. The base itself is low-lit in fluorescent neon colors which shift and pulse over time, and there's a soft, reassuring humming sound under your feet. It would be comforting if you didn't feel like you were being watched every time you walk along the hallways.

But hey, don't worry about that! Maybe you should be more concerned with the phone in your pocket! The phones have a few functions, as well as a low pixel camera. Pictures are in black and white, so no brightly colored selfies for you. Oh, and while you're taking those selfies, you might notice the symbol of your Avatar tattooed and glowing faintly on the back of your hand. Hope you're fine with impromptu body mods.

Eventually during your wandering, you'll find your room with roommates included! On the floor of your room, there is a big gift box with your name on it. Upon opening it, you will be absolutely obliterated with glittery confetti. But once you manage to get past that, the gift box contains the following:

✦ your item from home
✦ a pair of boxer-briefs labeled "ball hammock"
✦ a stress ball that looks suspiciously like a boob
✦ a rainbow bath bomb
✦ a Polaroid camera with 10 instant film
✦ a frozen steak in a vacuum-sealed pouch
✦ a blue and pink dual flashlight; one end has a normal white bulb, and one end has a blacklight bulb
✦ a tiny crown

Welcome to your new home. Take some time to look around, talk to your fellow indulgers. All of you can see each other's symbols on the back of your hands - maybe it'll strike up a conversation. After all, there's no better way to get to know each other than talking about your sins on the first date!

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Edited 2021-02-07 01:12 (UTC)

Netorare.

Bless you, Aoi.

Do you need a tissue?

[ ........... she just shakes her head. ]

[i assume they're going to the kitchen during all of this

time for gelato properly]

What's your flavor?

Flavor...?

Aoi has never had gelato before.

Oh, really?

Well, you're pretty pink, so what about strawberry? We can share it, so if it sucks, I'll eat it.

Sure. Aoi isn't picky.

[pleb

he has strawberry gelato now! here we go. at a table. two spoons.]

Okay, so... tell me about all of this—you, I mean. Because you know, honestly, I still don't get it! You're a character? Like, a dedicated actor, or what?

[ two spoons... ]

Aoi isn't an actor. Aoi is a character in a visual novel.

[ she has told you everything, sir ]

Um. Right. And you're really committed to your role.

[?????]

Anyway. You need to zap to live? Right. Well, what about, like... making out, and stuff like that?

It'll do, in a pinch.

Good! Great!

We'll make out!

Got it.

[ she??? tries to kiss him?? ]

[well

okay well he's not dodging it. he's too straight to dodge a direct attack. he just lets it happen, stunned into a shocked smooch silence.

but he does pull back after one, waving his hands rapidly.]

N-Not now! I mean... Ahh!! Okay, that was probably fine? Just... warn me, next time!

[ hmm. ]

Got it. Aoi will warn you next time.

Okay, uh. Cool.

[he eats a scoop of gelato, staring at aoi like he just noticed her for the first time.]

Do you... do that a lot?

Do what?

Kiss people suddenly!

You said we should make out.

I mean, yeah! But also, no! You're a lady, and... shouldn't we be drunk, first? If we're going to be making sudden and questionable decisions?

... You want to drink?

[ then why did he suggest gelato........... she doesn't get it. ]

[kaz is so overwhelmed. he eats several scoops of gelato at once

and gets brainfreeze. holding his head with one hand, he waves at aoi with the other.]

Ow--No! Not right now, anyway. This is fine! We're, uh, besties with benefits? Just the kissing stuff, though!

Besties!

[ did she? register anything else he just said??? ]

Great, yes! Besties!

[he gives aoi what he hopes is an encouraging, but not too encouraging, smile.]

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