WEEK ZERO: INTRO MINGLE

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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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Comments

[dotcom]

[ ...

he looks around. ]

What things do you consider fancy?

[fluffier]

What isn't!

[ She gestures in the direction of the common room and the rec, shaking her head. ]

It's enough ta make a girl's head hurt.

[dotcom]

You just gestured at everything...

[ hm. he looks her over. is this larping? ]

Is that real?

[fluffier]

[ She assumes he means the space they're in. ]

Seems like a funky dream, doesn't it?! But I think it's real... Want me to pinch you?

[dotcom]

[ he definitely meant what's sticking out of her butt ]

No.

[fluffier]

[ She totally had her fingers out ready to pinch, but she leans back. ]

Hmph, I was just tryin' ta help.

[dotcom]

I don't want people touching me.

[ this is a sex game he'll have to get over that at some point ]

[fluffier]

Oh, is that all? You shoulda said so.

[ She is now grabbing a fork to jab him with. ]

[dotcom]

[ WHY

SLAPS AT THE FORK ]

[fluffier]

[ WTF??? ]

Hey! I wasn't gonna touch ya! It was the fork!

[dotcom]

That still counts as touching.

[fluffier]

Geeeez, you're stingy! [ Puts fork away. ] I guess you're just never gonna know if this place is real.

[dotcom]

There are other ways to find out that don't involve utensils.

[fluffier]

Oh yeah? [ :T ] Well, you go ahead and try, if yer so smart.

[dotcom]

People usually wake up if they're falling.

[ he says this, but he's walking to the sink. ]

[fluffier]

[ Watches him. ]

I guess... But that seems more dangerous than being poked with a fork.

[dotcom]

Oh, it'll be pretty unfortunate if it's not a dream.

[ he'll just turn it on and gesture at the water. ]

[fluffier]

No thanks, I'm not thirsty.

[dotcom]

I mean, try splashing your face with some water.

[fluffier]

But yer the one questionin' reality. Shouldn't you be one to get wet?

[ But she is approaching the tap at least. ]

[dotcom]

Shouldn't we both confirm it for ourselves? Only me doing it does nothing for you.

[fluffier]

Heh, maybe...

[ Her mischievous look isn't very subtle, but at least she's fast when she cups her hand under the stream for a moment before throwing the water at him. ]

[dotcom]

[ sfjskfjasfjsgf

... ]

I guess it's not a dream.

[ it's said so stiffly ]

[fluffier]

[ He's so cute and grumpy that she can't help but laugh, grinning at him before turning off the water and grabbing a kitchen towel to offer him. ]

Yup! Guess ya better get ready to face the music.

[dotcom]

[ never say those words out loud at him he's already mad ]

It's easier to say that when you don't have a tail...