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

[commedia]

a. [jingling noises approach]

[Well. This person is extremely hard to miss, coming off of the elevator.]

[For one, the height. Having to bend down slightly to exit, the person in question is incredibly tall with long two-toned hair, black parts curling like ferns, the other parts flowing like waves. The next is...well, the body. The Ariana Grande outfit isn't exactly ill-fitting - in fact, they pull it off fairly well - but the fact is, their body is quite muscular. Broad shoulders, taut abs, well-defined legs in high heels - this isn't exactly the body of some shrinking violet. Which is strange, given that, if you're looking over at them, the man lifts up a hand, clawed fingernails colored a vivid green, to cover their mouth, looking away almost demurely. One can see the symbol of Envy on the back of their hand.]

Mmm. Its rude to stare, you know...

[Also, enjoy the two-toned colored cat ears. Nya.]

b. a servant's work is never done

[Later, the man known as Ashiya Douman can be found to have changed back into a set of vivid colored robes, to spare you all from having to look at clown tits again. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, Douman approaches...and then gives a polite bow as greeting.]

I apologize. I need to ask you something. It might seem strange, but...

[And a pause. The tone of their voice is rather serious.]

Are you...my Master?

[Hm?]

c. alcohol time

[Ah, and here's a certain jester at the bar. Douman seems to be perusing the selection with an interested eye, before turning to whoever approaches.]

Ah, what do you recommend? I'm not one for drinking, so I don't know where to start...

d: WILDCARD

[Open for anything! Holler at me over at vampirize on plurk or on discord. I will be slow because I have a class tonight and the mornings of the weekend, but I'll tag back when I can. Douman's gender is listed as Unknown in the game, so feel free to use any pronouns you would like! I use he/they myself intermittently but will just match what you use!]

b

[housewolf]

[Hm??]

Sorry, what does that mean?

[commedia]

Ah...

[A little sagging of the shoulders, like in disappointment.]

Well, I am a Servant. And as the title suggests, I must find one to serve. Usually I would know who I'm summoned by, but in this case...well, I'm a bit lost.

c!

[liuli]

[ hello, jingling man. gu yun's already pouring himself a glass of wine when he hears douman speak up, and looks over - then smiles, a little mischievous. ]

That depends. What's the reason to drink? Just to try it?

[commedia]

[The smile is met with a slightly wry little smirk in return, though its followed by a light laugh.]

You know...I guess its for the novelty of it, yes!

a

[notaccurate]

[Closes my eyes at this prompt

Luca, however, is not closing his eyes, because he has a Type and Douman fits it to a T and the outfit isn't helping with his gay internal screaming at all. That comment is actually appropriate because Luca is definitely staring at them up until they say something.]

...Ah.

[He glances away, looking embarrassed.]

My apologies. It wasn't my intent to be rude.

[commedia]

[Oh, what a look that is. Luca might be looking away now, but now Douman is the one to stare, dark eyes poring over the other man with interest.]

...Its quite alright. Don't worry. [And then a light nod - they smile, as if to themselves.] I'm just not used to the attention, honestly...

b

[enfangs]

[white has seen a lot of extra aesthetics but what circus did this clown escape from, wow.]

Uh, what the fuck?

[commedia]

Mm?

[Well, that's certainly a reaction. Douman blinks.]

Did you not hear the question? I apologize if I spoke too quietly...

c

[niceguyferatu]

[ raises an eyebrow as he looks this lunatic's outfit up and down. ]

Are you sure you should be drinking? Having more might be unhealthy.

b

[toyska]

[I'm here for crystal clown crimes

Childe's also back in his own clothes, which are much less eye-catching. Hey, at least Douman's not naked. He gets an apologetic smile.]

Sorry, I can't say that I am. [But like, he could be, if Douman wants? Sure.] Are you searching for someone in particular?

b

[sengokus]

[we're gonna say that this is after mineo finally looks at the profiles and slowly learns that not everyone here is a cosplayer

but he's so excited

to see this clown in particular]

You - oh, uh? No?

[in response to the master question but - BUT!!!]

But you're Ashiya Douman, right?! Like for real?! With the onmyoudo and everything!

[oh no]

b!

[touchups]

[you say that like the game will be spared from clown tits for long

ANYWAY TWO CLOWNS COLLIDE. Mahito does not know a politeness and has never known one in his entire cursed life, so he just continues to stand there, head cocked to the side with some amount of pale curiosity. Polite greetings are for nerds and also jingle jesters, apparently!!]

Eh? That sounds pretty important, you know. Shouldn't you already know what they look like? Did you hit your head on the way here or something...?

[An amnesiac clown.......]

b

[fergalicious]

Yes. I am.

[ There's no hesitation in her answer. She flashes a victory sign. ]

b

[holeful]

[I know everyone is picking this but shut up.]

Hm? No, I don't think so. But...
[He holds up his hand, which also has the Envy symbol on it.]

It seems like we're on the same team, at least?

a

[brightred]

Is it? [Grell says, and she is uh. still staring.]

b!

[toesies]

[...

Sir.]

Not my kink.

[Bluntly.]

Also not interested?

b

[shiftingwinds]

Well, you don't look like one of my junior officials, but if you're looking for a job...

[the tone of her voice makes it pretty obvious that she's just teasing, though!]

b

[gamerbrain]

Aoi has never been anyone's master before.

c.

[headmt]

For today? Whatever gets you drunkest fastest.

[Helpful!]

b

[fatalattraction]

[ while she's fairly surprised upon being approached—accompanied by a quiet little "eep!"—she doesn't seem too fazed otherwise... ]

Whoa—a real life M? Um, don't you have to agree to some kind of contract before getting into that kind of relationship?

b.

[bachelorbored]

I don't know. Why?

[???]

[executeprogramming]

[look how big this one is! surely they must be in charge

which makes the question all the more surprising]

Commentary: How ironic. Here I was about to ask you the same question, meatbag.

b. jingles warily

[aubins]

...

That would depend on a lot of factors. I think I'd recognise you if I was, though.

[ limbo your everything. ]

a.....

[nodo]

[ the world of one piece has a plenty number of characters who look just like them if not worse but it doesn't change the fact that he isn't taking in each person that is/was on the elevator along side him. what really gets his attention is the symbol on the back of their hand. ]

Who said I was staring?