suitedreams | WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

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...

N̸A̵V̴I̶G̶A̶T̴I̴O̸N̷.̷

█ LOCATIONS █ STATUSES █ PROFILES █ AUDIENCES
█ REPORTING █ PRIVATE CONVOS █ MURDER

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[they're going to the tea service yea. that said if she offered, he wouldn't say no but that's because grandpa is terrible]

Fufu, then we have that in common.

[he offers her hand to get up? sweetheart don't stay on the floor!]

Come, come. Even if it may not solve all, it is better than staying still, wouldn't you say?

[will they have a perfect teatime...

anyway, she takes his hand to get up, then shoots him a quick smile.]

Thank you. And yes, you are right. ...perhaps having some tea will help us to focus our thoughts.

[can you have a perfect teatime when you're depressed about murder? they can try,

but mikazuki will smile back gently and only retract his hand when she seems steady]

That is the hope. Would you care to take my arm?

[if she wants to be escorted properly? jiji normally lets himself be the one escorted but he knows to act politely enough during the rare interaction with a lady]

Oh! Certainly.

[she'll take his arm, then. wow, a gentleman! it's a little depressing that she seems so surprised by this. maybe she's spent time around people who don't have manners?]

I believe they are serving tea out in the courtyard, are they not...?

[oh that is depressing can someone please help our sweet flayn,]

They are, they are. Do you have a preferred type of tea?

Crescent Moon Tea, Almond Tea, and Sweet-Apple Blend are my favorites, but... I am not certain that we will find them here.

...although I suppose it cannot hurt to attempt to look for them!

What teas do you prefer?

Crescent Moon Tea, is it... [he repeats it curiously] If we find it, I would like to have a try of that one in particular.

[what does the moon taste like?]

I am normally content to have what is prepared for me - though I have a fondness for green teas made through ceremony. [pretentious old fuck]

It is quite delicious! We will certainly have to get a cup for you, if it is available.

[remind me to order this sometime so we can taste the moon for ourselves]

...I do not believe I have ever had a ceremonial green tea before! Does it taste better than green tea on its own?

[oh we absolutely need to have this i want it so bad]

Hmm... It is normally done through a tea ceremony. It is a staple of the nobility courts in Japanese culture. The tea is prepared according to the seasons and the occasion, as well as the time of day. It is a full experience in order to enjoy the tea.

But it is overall something reserved for more special occasions, which may also be why it has a unique taste.

I see... how fascinating.

[too bad they're not in japan. she wants to try it!!

alas, they will just have to have standard tea service out in the courtyard. no tea ceremony for them.]

It sounds like quite a special experience.

It is.

[he looks around]

Hmm... I am not often one for tea preparation... but I could at least administer a tea ceremony if I had the proper utensils. [the way jiji won't make his own tea on a normal day but he can do the fancy stuff just because] Perhaps once more areas become available to us.

Perhaps! We will have to give it a try, if we find what is needed for it.

[she smiles]

My name is Flayn, by the way. And you are...?

Hmm... I have taken to introducing myself as 'a friend' lately. Though you may call me Mikazuki Munechika.

[he wonders if he should give more of an explanation? for now he really does not, he just guides her out into the courtyard and heads straight for the tea station]

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

A pleasure to make yours, as well.

[teatime!! they can get any generic tea that they could reasonably get at a tea service irl, so like, no crescent moon tea here. but hey, at least it's tea.]

Ah, it looks as though they have a few types of green tea...

[at least it's tea! mikazuki looks pleased regardless. he will review the options and select the highest grade i'm not googling this in my first tag round please just assume it's fancy]

How does this sound?

Until we are able to find the tea of the moon.

That sounds lovely, thank you.

[she makes a motion as if she might try to prepare it herself -

but nope the weird shadowy servers beat her to it. she pulls back a little. hmm, she will never get used to that.]

[mikazuki looks like this is just a normal thing to have happen

in fact he looks very pleased indeed]

Thank you, thank you very much.

[being polite to the shadowy servers...]

Fufu, perhaps another day will come where we may exchange personally made teas.

...perhaps they are being especially attentive to our needs out here since things are still "under construction" inside.

[so maybe once the construction is done they can make their own tea?? it's a theory, anyway.]

In the meantime, getting to recommend teas to each other is nice enough.

WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

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