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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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[ it gives them an excuse to wander a little, too. she walks ahead. ]
Would you tell me of this House of yours? I'm still gathering my bearings, and much of what you all speak of is unfamiliar to me.
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. . . The Ninth, of course? It's strange, that you would be unfamiliar with our customs. You must not be of the Nine Houses.
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No, I'm afraid I've never heard of them, and I'm quite well-read... They must have gathered us from all sorts of skydoms. 'Albion' doesn't ring a bell with you either, I assume.
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[A small smile at that.]
We both must have traveled a great distance to be here.
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So we must have. I'm glad to have proper company here, at least. At first, I admit I was a little intimidated by your make-up...
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[Except it absolutely is, but it's fine.]
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The end... so you dabble in death?
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[Wait until Vira sees her bones outfit.]
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Ah. [ necromancy is something that doesn't turn out well in her world, but she doesn't reject the idea outright? instead, she cants her head curiously. ] To what end?
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That's a difficult question. The glory of the Emperor, I suppose? But the practice of necromancy is more of a way of life. We are blessed with the power to control thalergy and thanergy, we refine it, and we use it.
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I admit I've never heard of thalergy or thanergy. But it must be very important to you to carry on such practices, if you risk working so closely with death.
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This is mine.
[So she'll get to opening it with her phone.]
I've never thought about it that way - it's simply how things are done. The planets we live on died long ago; necromancy is the only way we can sustain life on them.
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In that case, being a necromancer seems like a very worthwhile calling.
[ they get to the last room and... go figure. she smiles, mild and pleasant. ]
Oh—are you Harrowhark, or Primrose?
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[Oh, but she only mentioned one of the two names here.]
Are you Vira?
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[ She curtsies, or does the best approximation she can with her Ariana gear. ]
Vira Lillie. It seems our benefactors have decided our room arrangements for us, but I hope we can get along.
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Of course. I will give you no cause for complaint.
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[ she seems cute. ]
All I ask is that we keep our space clean and be mindful of each other's space. Basic etiquette, no? I'm looking forward to getting to know you, Harrowhark. It seems we have quite a bit in common.
[ shared room, shared tattoos... ]
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It seems we do. I look forward to getting to know you as well.