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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...riiiight.

[sqx doesn't get it, but. with a smile -]

Since that's all cleared up, are you thirsty?

[ how does one know if they are thirsty or not? ]

... Yes!

[well! the poor girl is thirsty, it would be poor manners to not let her drink.

so shi qingxuan pours a nice light wine for aoi.]

Here you are.

[ she drinks some! and then raises her hand?? stop ]

It tastes funny.

Oh, is it not to your liking?

[hmm]

What's funny about it?

It's good.

[ that's not really an answer but okay. ]

Now what? This should trigger a CG if Aoi drinks much more.

[???]

A... what?

When a heroine gets drunk and vulnerable, it's always worth an extra illustration.

Whether it's being unusually affectionate, or jealous, or being put to bed... It's a waste of a scenario if there's no CG.

I'm not sure what illustrations have to do with it, but I'll take your word for it.

[...]

Don't worry, though! If you have a little too much to drink I won't let anything bad happen.

Got it. You're the type to tuck me into to bed safely.

Well, hopefully most of us are that type.

That's up to the players.

The... players?

Don't worry about it.

Well, alright.

[instead of worrying, sqx will drink.]

[ regrettably, aoi is a terrible conversationalist, so she also just. drinks. ]

[and lo, they keep drinking, until shi qingxuan finishes her glass.]

You doing okay with yours? Does it still taste funny?

It tastes funny, but it's good!

Wouldn't you rather drink something that's good and doesn't taste funny?

[ hmm she thinks about it... ]

Aoi is fine with this.

If you're sure...

Aoi just doesn't drink much.

[ read as: has never drank before. ]

Well, there's no time like the present to start - but really, Miss, we can try to find you a drink you like better if you want. There are all sorts of different flavors.

... Aoi isn't picky.

You can have things you prefer without being picky. Besides, what's the point in indulging if you're not enjoying it as much as you could?

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