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

[dotcom]

[ this is why he didn't say how much older he is. ]

Why?

[callmemeg]

[ is this guy for real ]

Well, you know how it is. Men always prefer the youngest, prettiest thing around. [ points! at takeru! ] Bet you'd know all about that, wouldn't you? Being the older, mature man that you are.

[ that meg apparently doesn't believe, like, at all ]

[dotcom]

I don't care about any of that.

[ however, he knows what she means. he just thinks it's stupid. ]

Hiding your age just to impress a man sounds like a waste of time.

[callmemeg]

You think? Oh, do tell me more.

[ don't mind her as she just invades his personal space for a minute... ]

I just love it when a man tells me things I already know.

[dotcom]

[ the biggest fuckin eye roll in the world. ]

You're the one who started this topic of conversation.

[callmemeg]

Hey, you're the one who brought up my age.

[ backing off now! she has no real interest in being so close to this twink. instead she'll saunter over to a machine and just kind of... poke it? what does this thing even do. ]

Are you sure you're older? Shouldn't an older man be better at handling a woman?

[ she clearly does not care either way. ]

[dotcom]

It's not like I have any interest in pursuing you.

[ he says, as if he wouldn't be a bitch even if he were,,,,

but he'll simply watch as she pokes. ]

[callmemeg]

Good to know we're on the same page there.

[ she gives it another few prods before rolling her eyes. ]

I think their scrolls are on the fritz.

[dotcom]

Scrolls?

[ HM. ]

You mean the screen?

[callmemeg]

That's what I said.

Think we get a maintenance crew out here, or do we need the scribes to start over?