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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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What are we looking for? Are you trying to find something? You can use it without being this close, you know.
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gu yun continues squinting at the machine. ] You tell me - I can't read it. Maybe a nice young man would be willing to help this Shen Shiliu...
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The best way to use it is just to hit this button and see what comes out.
[Leaning back, he helpfully points to whatever the RANDOMIZE ME, CAPTAIN button is.]
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By all means, lead the way. [ make the food happen. (also teach him how to use it, thanks.) ]
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We have things like this where I come from, but even they aren't quiiite this advanced. They don't wrap your things up for you! But you can get food that's hot and premade. It's nice, right?
[As he talks, the vending machine helpfully spits out some Bollijee hot dog spaghetti.]
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It's convenient. [ picking up ... a pair of chopsticks from the utensil area, he prods at the noodles briefly. ] What is this?
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Spaghetti! [He says helpfully, and does not bother to tell Gu Yun that he doesn't need chopsticks for this. After a second of scrutiny, he adds:] --With hot dog pieces, I think? Hah, that's going to taste weird.
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Is it? Here. [ with all the expertise you'd expect of someone raised using chopsticks, he gets a good amount of noodles and hot dog wrapped up around them and holds it up towards mahito.
smiles!!! ] Say ah.
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Also terrible is the fact that Mahito leans forward with no hesitation.]
Ah—! [HIS BITE. Chomp chomp. He leans back and chews it very thoughtfully...] ...Not as weird as I thought? There's something sweet in it, though. That part's a little...
[WHY IS THERE SUGAR IN EVERYTHING.]