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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[ Hmmmm. ]

Are you feeling adventurous?

Sure, why not!

[bring it on!

sqx might regret this later.]

Okay! Close your eyes, miss.

[ So he can order it. It wouldn't be a surprise, otherwise? ]

[eyes closed, as requested!!]

[ The sounds of the vending machine working its magic. ]

Now open your mouth.

[ Promise it's still going to be food. ]

[what's the worst that could happen?

shi qingxuan opens her mouth!]

[ Quietly, he tries to feed her some wasabi and cucumber ice cream. Fortuantely, he is very careful with the spoon!! ]

[WHY.

anyway, when the taste of wasabi hits her tongue, she makes a face. give her a second... at least the cucumber balances it a little...]

So? How was it?

[ Tell him it was terrible, but not that awful. The cucumber does make it kind of refreshing... It's a masochistic dessert. ]

[very politely:]

It wasn't really to my liking, but thank you for sharing it anyway.

[ He laughs! If she liked it, he would have been concerned. Maybe even tell her she needs an exorcism. ]

It's an acquired taste.

[ This time, he gives her some taiyaki. ]

This is better, I promise.

[she takes the taiyaki and nibbles on it a little warily -

and immediately brightens up]

Oh! Now, this is delicious!

Isn't it? It comes with different fillings, but this one's custard.

[ You know what. He wants to be adventurous. ]

You should pick something for me.

[ kill him ]

All right, then. Close your eyes.

[ HE CLOSES HIS EYES... ]

[there's the sound of some tapping on the vending machine's screen, and then - ]

Okay, open your mouth!

[ OKAY LESGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HE OPENS HIS MOUTH LIKE A BABY BIRD ]

[enjoy your durian candy, gojou]

[ ................. He sucks on the candy for it, savoring and trying to figure out if he likes it or not.

A myriad of expressions. ]

This is... The stinky fruit candy.

[ Still eating it. ]