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]

[mineo makes a soft, strangled noise

and slowly sinks to the floor]

That.... The dirty magazines.....

[iT'S ALL COMING TOGETHER]

[liuli]

[ (wheeze)

while he's like, doubling over and clutching his side, he reaches over and pats mineo on the head. pat. pat. ] There... whoo. There, there.

[sengokus]

[he will accept these pats of kindness even as he's just mush on the floor

sniffs]

Thanks, man....

[ . . . . ]

That's not what I came here for, for the record.

[liuli]

[ wow someone's actually grateful for his headpats???? he's used to a mean puppy dog trying to smack his hand away... this is such a nice change... ]

Well, I suppose "desire" has more than one meaning. [ wink wink

teasing mineo aside, though, he offers one (1) helpful iota of info. ] Though I think it was quite obvious from our little welcome that that's on the menu for what's intended to achieve those desires. Have you given it a look over? I'd recommend it.

[sengokus]

[this is just a pathetic puppy dog not a mean one - but he's just shifting a little bit at that even as he'll finally go to sit up]

Oh yeah, the FAQ? I mean... I don't know how much help it actually is or anything... I get the effort, and it's appreciated, but I'd rather talk to them myself and investigate, you know?

We all agreed to be here in order to accomplish something - but it's all pretty loose guidelines on how to do that...

[liuli]

[ gu yun makes a noise of agreement, thoughtful. ]

Only to "indulge". [ matter of fact, with an optimistic smile: ] Well, I suppose dressing up in costumes might count, if that's your thing.


[ this double entendre ]