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

[fluffier]

[ Watches him. ]

I guess... But that seems more dangerous than being poked with a fork.

[dotcom]

Oh, it'll be pretty unfortunate if it's not a dream.

[ he'll just turn it on and gesture at the water. ]

[fluffier]

No thanks, I'm not thirsty.

[dotcom]

I mean, try splashing your face with some water.

[fluffier]

But yer the one questionin' reality. Shouldn't you be one to get wet?

[ But she is approaching the tap at least. ]

[dotcom]

Shouldn't we both confirm it for ourselves? Only me doing it does nothing for you.

[fluffier]

Heh, maybe...

[ Her mischievous look isn't very subtle, but at least she's fast when she cups her hand under the stream for a moment before throwing the water at him. ]

[dotcom]

[ sfjskfjasfjsgf

... ]

I guess it's not a dream.

[ it's said so stiffly ]

[fluffier]

[ He's so cute and grumpy that she can't help but laugh, grinning at him before turning off the water and grabbing a kitchen towel to offer him. ]

Yup! Guess ya better get ready to face the music.

[dotcom]

[ never say those words out loud at him he's already mad ]

It's easier to say that when you don't have a tail...

[fluffier]

[ C:

Said tail swishes at the mention. ]

What's so weird about my tail?

[dotcom]

That you have one. Is it part of a costume?

[ is this comic con ]

[fluffier]

It's part of my body! Don'cha have Erunes where yer from?

[dotcom]

No, but we have furries.

[ basically the same thing. ]

[fluffier]

[ Curries? She reaches up to rub an ear. That is technically fur and not hair, she guesses. ]

Whatever they're called, if they have tails then it shouldn't be so surprisin'.

[dotcom]

[ replies before you can fix the typo ]

They're not usually actually part of their body.

[ hm... he pulls out his phone to look at something. ]

Does the term power nerfing mean anything to you?

[fluffier]

[ She is furiously trying to imagine what an Erune with ears and tails that aren't attached is supposed to look like. Do they float like disembodied limbs? ]

Isn't that just takin' away our powers? It's why I can't use my foxflame.

[dotcom]

[ sasazuka is such a normie, but he simply nods his head. ]

Your foxflame?

[fluffier]

When I get it back, I'll grill a ton of fish for ya.

[ So no, I will not be elaborating. ]

Did you lose somethin' too?

[dotcom]

[ at the very least, he is familiar with myths, so he can make an educated guess, but he'll let the topic pass. ]

No, I didn't have any powers to lose before coming here.

[fluffier]

Then why were ya askin' about power nerfin'?

[dotcom]

Curious as to who that might have actually be applicable to.

[fluffier]

So ya went from my tail to that? [ She rubs her head. ] Yer a hard guy to follow.

[dotcom]

It makes sense with context.

[ if you are a normie, anyway, which yuel does not seem to be. ]

[fluffier]

Didja think my tail was a super power?