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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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For sure, for sure. [And a happy sort of nod.] Mmm, but I do have a question, already. Is it true that we all decided to come here on our own volition?
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Oh, yeah... I think so. So far everyone I've talked to has said as much, even if they haven't been super clear about their own reasons - make sense, we're all strangers and all.
[but he tilts his head]
Is there still something you've got left to want, Ashiya-san?
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[A curious look over at Mineo...before they let out a short laugh.]
Hahaha! Ah, no. No. I don't really desire anything. Hahaha. [And a shrug.] But mm, my wish at the moment before I came was...well, a bit complicated, I think, but I think I just wanted to be a Servant that a Master could be proud of.
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[mineo's an idiot but even he still seems to doubt that a little bit. wanting for nothing? at all? makes him feel a little greedy but maybe when you're an onmyouji things are different....]
... well, I think that you're probably well on your way to that. You're trying so hard to find your Master, after all. Is it gonna put you in a bind if they aren't here?
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It might. Heroic Spirits and their existence are bound to a Master, after all. I don't know if things work the same here...I mean, its possible that even without one, I can continue to live, and do as I may. But usually, a Master's mana keeps us in this world.
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[HOW ARE YOU SO CALM ABOUT IT, SIR]
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[And a shake of the head.]
Please don't worry for the fate of this faithful follower of Buddha. I'll simply return to the Throne of Heroes, and hopefully be summoned again down the road.
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[and that's enough for him to get to think a little more seriously about this.]
Even if you tell me not to worry, that's not exactly easy... I don't want to let someone get hurt in front of me regardless. What if we can't find your Master? Can you make a temporary bond with someone or something?