WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

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W̴͍̎E̴̝̊E̸͚͝K̸͕̿ ZERO: MINGLE

(35 ḡ̴̻u̷͌͜ê̴̯s̶̢͑t̵̻͝s̴̡̐ ̴c̴h̴e̶c̴k̷e̶d̸ ̶i̴n̴)

Needless to say, marble isn't exactly the most comfortable surface to sleep on. Do you even remember falling asleep? Maybe not, but the moment your eyes flutter open and the lingering stardust fades, you come into consciousness with the distinct feeling that your dreams were very important.

You vaguely remember a shadowed hand, the pen and the scroll in its grip as the terms and conditions glow softly before you. You can't quite remember the details, the words blurring and fading fasting the longer you try, but you come to a conclusion rather quickly:

-Someone you care about is in trouble and their life is now your responsibility.
-You have signed a contract to provide entertainment to the Host in exchange for their safe return.

Your other memories begin to settle now that you're more awake. You remember that this isn't the first time you've been swept away for a game by someone else's design. You remember what those games entailed, too, but as the pieces click together you get the sense that murdering everyone around you isn't a solution. It won't get your hostage back sooner. It will only end tragically for everyone involved.

So instead, perhaps it's time to take in your surroundings. Where the hell even are you now? The marble floor of the lobby is still cool to the touch, and the front desk is before you with several keys on hooks against the wall. Each of them includes a keychain with two small, clear star-shaped crystals embedded at the bottom. Too bad you can't seem to remove the keys just yet! Guest accommodations aren't quite ready.

Ah, right. About that. You aren't alone! After all, what's the fun in playing a game by yourself? Should one try to actually count the keys hanging on the wall, you'll find there are 35 in total. You can also learn more about them should you look at the leather-bound book bolted to the front desk. Though some of them may look a bit different, seeing how everyone gathered in the lobby is dressed to the nines. What happened to your other clothing? Worry not. You do want to be presentable at the front desk, don't you?

Speaking of the front desk, while you aren't able to retrieve your keys or even leave the ground floor right now, you will find small gift boxes scattered around the desk as a complementary gift for each guest. Inside these boxes, you will find:

-A flask. Those of legal drinking age will find it filled with a sweet wine, and those underage will find juice of some kind.
-A shaving kit
- A single aspirin
-A keychain
-A condolence card
-A sheet of temporary tattoos
-A small bag of jerky
-A compact mirror with a cute pattern on the outer casing

No other items are on your person even if you were holding onto them prior to your arrival. Perhaps the bellhop has already taken your luggage for you?

But despite the front desk hosting a small cluster of bells, ringing them doesn't seem to draw the attention of anyone. The bells cannot be removed from the desk, but the hotel staff appears to be occupied with other tasks.

It looks as though you're on your own for now until maintenance is finished. But it's just like the first time, isn't it? Get to know the other guests, start asking questions, and settle in for your stay.

You can check-out any time you like, but you can never leave...

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█ REPORTING █ PRIVATE CONVOS █ MURDER

Comments

[unbested]

[ oh he likes that ]

Uh... this arrow-looking one, I think!

[dms]

Oh, good choice! We've got to keep it pointing up, too, since you're shooting for the stars and all~.

[ winks~ ]

[unbested]

Yeah!!

[ the highest point is the best point!! ]

Should I do it on my arm, you think? Or, uh... I don't know, what spots do people usually do them on?

[dms]

Hmmm, I think it depends on the person and the tattoo! The arm is a pretty normal place for it! Like... around here? [ taps his shoulder! ] It's easier for people to see it, too, if you wear the right kind of clothes!

[unbested]

Mm... I don't really wear a lot of stuff without sleeves, though.

[ in part because that would look kind of goofy with gloves.

he thinks for a second, then rolls his right sleeve up to his elbow and holds out his forearm. ]

Maybe just here?

[dms]

Mm, and they are pushing the classy vibes here... But rolling your sleeves up like this can be totally hot, too! Especially if you've got something like this to show off. It'll look great!

[unbested]

Yeah? [ hm, he does want to be hot!! ] Okay, then let's do it!

[dms]

Okay~! Now, we just need some water! We could probs get some from the kitchen, or maybe the pool.

[unbested]

Well, pool water's usually got stuff in it, right? So should we look for the kitchen?

[dms]

Mm, usually chemicals like chlorine or whatever they use to sanitize it. The kitchen tap's probs way easier to use for this, anyway!

[ TO THE KITCHEN! ]

The name's Kazunari Miyoshi, BTW! [ pronounced bee-tee-dubs, ftr. ] Nice to meetcha!

[unbested]

[ i literally have no idea if he knows what bee-tee-dubs means when it's said out loud because even though he's a teenager from 2019 he's also kind of a friendless loser

so i'm just going to assume he thinks that's either part of kazu's name or his job title now ]

Uh... yeah, you too! [ following along!! ] Sebastian Debeste, prosecutor!

[dms]

[ hold the phone ]

A prosecutor? Like a lawyer? Seriously? You look so young, though! You must be a genius if you're already a real lawyer at your age!

[unbested]

[ and yet franziska still has him beat in the youngest prosecutor competition, rip. ]

Yup! I started working at the prosecutor's office right after I graduated a little over a month ago. Everyone was really excited to have me there.

[ though this sounds slightly more forced than it would have three weeks ago! ]

[dms]

[ but your new bff kazunari doesn't know about that! he is a little curious about why it sounds so forced, but this isn't the time or place to ask about it. later! ]

They should be! Graduating that early is totes impressive! Who wouldn't want you on their side?!

[unbested]

[ his new bff kazunari is the best

here!! ]