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

[sistocracy]

[a: bar ]

[Lenore has found her clothes and changed, and can soon be found sitting at the bar, pouring herself a glass of red wine. When she sees another person nearby, she greets them with a soft but sharp-fanged smile and a wave of her glass.]

Care to share a drink?

[b: rec room ]

[Lenore looks completely out of place, standing in the middle of the rec room, hesitant to touch anything as she looks around with a look of wonder.]

I've never seen anything like this. What is it all for...?

[c: wildcard! pcs!]

[hit me up with whatever, let's go!]

a

[shiftingwinds]

[shi qingxuan smiles and waves back, heading right on over to the bar.]

That sounds nice. What are you having?

[sistocracy]

[Lenore turns the bottle to show the label.] Pinot noir, it says. Has a light and fruity aroma.

[She'll pour a second glass, and set it in front of the seat next to her.]

[shiftingwinds]

[well! bottoms up.

shi qingxuan's smile widens as she drinks.]

Oh, this is delightful.

[sistocracy]

I quite like it, myself. Even in Styria, we didn't have anything so... smooth.

[shiftingwinds]

[where the hell is styria... questions sqx won't ask because she's more focused on the wine]

Oh? What were the drinks like there?

b: rec room

[kokytos]

[ He's along his way in his initial investigation and assessment of the entire place, when he inevitably arrives at the rec room and sees the lady awed by it all.

He takes a glance around himself, seeing all the chairs, the arcades, the fridge... t hen he smiles at her kindly, speaking up. ]

It's a recreation room. In other words, a place to sit back, relax, have fun. Could also call it a break room.

[sistocracy]

[someone helpful! lenore greets him with a smile.]

Well, isn't that nice! And what sort of fun can we have here?

[kokytos]

[ He smiles, oh so very politely at her, perfectly amicable!! ]

I suppose whatever you'd like. There's a television, so you can watch some kind of program, depending on what they have. [ He nods towards the arcade corner. ] Those are all arcade games, so you could have a spot of harmless fun there as well, I assume... if the machines all work.

[sistocracy]

Television, arcade games... It sounds like you're familiar with these machines.

[Lenore is very much not.]

Perhaps you could show me...?

[kokytos]

[ Ah. Of course he will, he can't leave a lady helpless now can he. ]

Of course, ma'am, my pleasure.
My name is Steven, by the way. It's nice to meet you.

[ He extends a hand by way of courtesy, though she doesn't have to take it, of course. ]

b

[gamerbrain]

Background art.

[sistocracy]

Background... art? What do you mean?

[gamerbrain]

We wouldn't know where we are without a setting illustration.

[sistocracy]

I'm... sorry, I don't understand what you mean. What illustration?

[gamerbrain]

[ aoi looks over the room. ]

This room is the background for this scene.

a

[nodo]

[ while she's back to wearing normal clothes, this fool is still in the same thing that they all arrived in. he doesn't seem to mind the fangs too much but will lower his head when she offers him an invite. ]

I don't drink.

[sistocracy]

Really?

[She sounds genuinely surprised. Who would turn down some quality wine???]

Well, suit yourself. If you'd like to sit anyway, I'm sure there are some non-alcoholic options here.

[nodo]

[ does he want to sit down next to a nice lady with fangs who has also offered him a drink? likely no but... he does so anyway. if only because he's interested in seeing what's all there. ]

They haven't left much for want, have they?

[ but then again...indulgence. ]

[sistocracy]

I suppose that's the point, isn't it?

[She leans an arm on the counter in front of her as she faces him, looking him over with a grin.]

So, what do you like?

[nodo]

follow me here!!

rec room

[messybench]

Mindless entertainment and distractions. What, you've never heard of it?

[ has this girl been living under a rock or something?? ]

[sistocracy]

Oh, I enjoy a good distraction. [a smile! with a hint of fang.]

I've just never seen all these strange devices before.

[messybench]

You and me both, lady. Are you Amish or something?

[ eleanor is considering being helpful and showing her.... ]

[sistocracy]

I'm not sure I know what that is.

[a nationality??]

I come from Styria.