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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I'm not really sure why you threw it at all?

[???]

Did something happen?

I can throw anything I want whenever I want for whatever reason I want.

[ but anyway, she holds up the phone with the handy dandy npc guide on display. ]

...oh. Did something they wrote make you angry, then?

[sqx has to admit, it does read as sort of disorganized, even by her standards...]

Their ability to take our powers away. Who gave them the right?

[ Her abilities are a part of her as much as anything else is. Now she can gain weight. Terrible. ]

[a heavy sigh.]

It was something of a surprise to me, too, but I suppose it was part of the arrangement when we agreed to come here. Though it would have been nice to know before we agreed.

It would be a dealbreaker if I knew beforehand.

[ HER POWERS. ]

Guess it shows just how low they can be.

...I guess we didn't really have a lot of time to go over the specifics before we agreed, did we?

They really should have mentioned that part. At leas that. Other details aren't as important.

They'll have to show their faces sooner or later - we can ask about it then.

It would be good for them if they do, but someone said they could keep their distance.

[ She holds up her phone. ]

And that makes it possible.

Ah, but they mentioned something about hoods - that implies we'll be seeing them sooner or later, no?

[ That's a fair point. ]

If they don't communicate through magical holograms, too, then...

I'd choose in person.

So you can throw something at them, too?

Only if they deserve it.

[ She says that so innocently, as if it's not a stupid thing for her to do. ]

That should be interesting to see.

[zooms to the npc post to see if medb is throwing things]

If they have powers when we don't, it won't do anything.

[ And unfortunately, she got rid some of her bad mood between this thread and when the NPCs show up. ]