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]

Strawberry. It's one of mine.

[ he will go to order a few more this time, setting them on the counter after they pop out, but he'll hand one directly to gu yun. ]

Eating them along with tea is pretty common.

[liuli]

[ holding out his hand for this cookie, thank you. ]

Sounds very high class. [ and popping it into his mouth. really, these are actually like. really, really tasty. your expertise is noted, takeru. ]

[dotcom]

Well, it's popular for things like high tea, but it's becoming more normalized as a common snack these days.

[ please... he knows so much.... ]

[liuli]

You really are a sweets master aren't you? I've heard of fragrance ones, but this is quite new.

[ he holds his hand out for another macaron. more please. ]

[dotcom]

I just enjoy eating them.

[ he'll hand one over, and then eat one himself. ]

[liuli]

[ this time, gu yun just pops it in his mouth. what's the flavor now... ]

You know, I think I do too. I'll confess, I'm usually very picky - you've quite won me over.

[dotcom]

[ this one is white chocolate! ]

I wasn't trying to.

[liuli]

[ good taste


blinking very innocent, wide eyes.] Oh? But you said you'd rather not be proud of basic knowledge, and then showed me this. What were you trying to do, then...?

[dotcom]

Answering questions.

[


also he just likes macarons ]

[liuli]

Well! I'll be sure to keep your kindheartedness in mind.

[ fufufu ] Thank you.

[dotcom]

[ he scowls and eats another one ]

[liuli]

[ oh he loves a tsundere

snickering to himself, gu yun reaches over takeru's head, and pokes the button to make another macaron come out of the machine for himeslf. ]

[dotcom]

[ he swats at his arm. don't go over him. ]

[liuli]

[ oh? holding up both of his hands innocently, and out of the way.

go right ahead. ] Sorry, sorry. [ you get the feeling he's probably not that sorry ]

[dotcom]

You know how to use it now.

[ HE CAN LEAVE.... ]