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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[She looks at the cupcake he's trying to hand her with the utmost suspicion.]

. . . Why. What's wrong with it?

I don't know.

[ he's not going to try the food here first? gosh ]

Then why did you order it if you don't want it?

[Passing the cupcake back to him!]

You honestly believe you can ask me to taste test your food?

This isn't that kind of experiment.

[ he'll take a bite of the cupcake. ]

I doubt they'd poison us first thing after going through the trouble of the rest of this setup.

Of course not. If they wanted to kill us, they'd have had their opportunity in transport.

[She scowls at him while he bites the cupcake. Smug.]

And yet, you insisted I take food you offer - I wonder what you think you have to gain?

Mostly just curious who would take food offered by a stranger.

[ it's a social experiment ]

[Hmm. Dislike. Crossing her arms.]

Then I take it you view this indulgence challenge as competitive, rather than collaborative. Are you playing to win?

I think everyone is playing to win if they're here.

[ that's the point. but. ]

I just think you'll learn a lot about a person based on how they react.

There are different ways of winning. Different attitudes, as well. Depending on how one interprets the rules.

That's another way to learn about someone.