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

[sengokus]

[he BELIEVES him]

Dammit! Ahh, whatever - we can probably just get these removed later, right? Maybe I can get mine fixed once we meet the people in charge anyway....

[enfangs]

Doesn't tattoo removal hurt like a bitch or something?

[sengokus]

Probably yeah... but doesn't tattooing in general hurt real bad?

Seems like the whole practice is a pain - it's kinda weird that ours healed so quick! I think we need like - sunscreen or something?

[enfangs]

Nah, they've got a special expert technique. You missed out on seeing it.

[1/2]

[sengokus]

For real?! We just got here, how could I have—

[sengokus]

[ . . . . ]

You've been messing with me, huh.

[enfangs]

[a snort]

Took you long enough! I was starting to think I'd have to keep that up forever.

[sengokus]

[there's just a groan and he scrubs his head]

Oh come on, man! Is it your hobby to just lie to people you've never met before? Give me a break!

[enfangs]

You made it way too easy, pal.

[sengokus]

It was a real question!

[which got a fake answer but he'S JUST ACCEPTING THIS NOW!!! he sighs and cocks his head to the side]

So you don't know why you got your tattoo any different from mine? Pretty weird.

[enfangs]

Nope. Just woke up like this too. It's kind of freaky, yeah.

[sengokus]

Could've fooled me with how easily you're taking it...

[to be honest. but he'll just frown and tilt his head]

What's your name? And no lies this time. I'm Enomoto. Enomoto Mineo.

[enfangs]

No point in being a pansy about it.

[says man who screamed over nonexistent sunlight.]

White.

[sengokus]

[a nod]

Mm, nice to meet you, White-san.

[because he's ingrained to be polite unlike some people here]

You agreed to be here too, right? What're you thinking about all of it?

[enfangs]

Not really sure what I was expecting, to be honest.

[sengokus]

Right...

[at least he sounds like he gets that sentiment]

It's all kinda - lewd?

[enfangs]

No kidding. How does this prove if we deserve to get what we want or whatever?

[sengokus]

It doesn't! But when they said 'indulge', this totally isn't what I had in mind! Who just jumps to this sort of thing?

Can't you just sleep into the afternoon and eat a bunch of puddings all in one day or something?!

[enfangs]

Man, I wish. Why's life gotta be so hard?

[sengokus]

I mean... maybe we can try it anyway...? What's your ideal day look like? Just spend tomorrow doing that!

[enfangs]

Nap, snack, and read comics.

[sengokus]

A man of culture!

[no????]

[enfangs]

You get it!

[this is terrible]

[sengokus]

I do, I do! I think I'd just kick back, eat some ramen, watch some super cool action movies on the TV, and treat myself to some crazy good food at the end of the day.

[enfangs]

[he nods.]

Yeah, yeah! That's the life to lead, my man. Maybe play some video games with friends once in a while too.