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]

[a.... applause? he's never gotten applause before, no matter how many times he's introduced himself. he looks like he might want to cry at first, before -

before she asks that question and he falters a little, his gaze drifting elsewhere]

Superhero? Ah.... I mean - I'd want to be! If there's a way I could help and save people, I'd want to!

But that's not - no, that's... Not really it.

[fluffier]

Heeeh? I bet you can save people if ya really put yer mind to it!

[ It's a noble cause, and she will support him with a friendly clap to the shoulder. ]

It just takes a little bit of hard work and a heart of steel! I'll help!

[sengokus]

[ . . . oh - that manages to surprise him even more. he blinks once, twice, and then his hand comes up to gently take his hand from his shoulder and pull it off]

Erm - that's nice and all, but I don't think that you should just agree to help a guy like me...

[ . . . ]

Sorry - I didn't get your name?

[fluffier]

[ Whoa, looks like someone has self-esteem issues. ]

The name's Yuel. It's a lot shorter than yours... Enomotomineo.

[sengokus]

[haha! ha! ha.]

Oh - uh, Enomoto's cool. Your name's just Yuel...? One name - like Beyoncé?

[fluffier]

Yup, just Yuel. Though you can give me a cool title like "Thousand-Year Seeker Yuel"!

[sengokus]

Oohhh, that is a super cool title! Thousand-Year Seeker Yuel-san!

What're you seeking?! Immortality?

[fluffier]

[ She crosses her arms, looking proud. ]

I'm looking for super power ancient relics for a thousand years ago.

You should get a nickname too. Enomoto.. Eno... moto. [ She taps her chin. ] How about "Ennie"?

[sengokus]

Whoa.....

[ . . . . slowly realizing she

might not be a cosplayer?]

... Sounds pretty JRPG - but uh, yeah! You can call me whatever you want!

[this man is a SIMP]

[fluffier]

[ JRPG?? What are these words? ]

Ennie it is then! By the way. [ She looks directly at him. ] What happen ta yer eye? Didja lose it while crime fightin'?

[sengokus]

Huh? Oh, no, my eye's fine.

[so whY THE EYEPATCH ENOMOTO]

[fluffier]

[ . . . ]

So it's just ta be mysterious?