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suitedreams2022-05-10 09:26 pm
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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.̷
A THING
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Did you see that just now? It looked like a light!
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I did. If it drops us to our deaths, I apologize.
[ she peers through the gate!! hewwo? does the elevator need to be summoned? ]
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it stops once it reaches its destination, before its doors open to reveal a normal, empty interior.]
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B-be careful!
[She keeps holding on until the elevator arrives, flinching when the doors open... and staring into the empty compartment. Her grip loosens when it turns out nothing is jumping out at them.]
Is it waiting for us to go inside...?
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Normally, I would recommend someone stay behind just in case, but you should make your own choices.
[ if pazu wants to die day 2 with me, who am i to say no? ]
Nothing will happen if we do nothing, so I will go.
[ She steps inside. ]
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is estelle going to come inside, or will she just chill outside? one way or another, the elevator doors begin to close, so she's going to have to make her decision quickly unless she wants to get sandwiched...]
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Estelle hesitates for a few moments, but the instant the doors start to move, she does too. She hurries inside and turns to face the doorway.]
I... I don't want you to have to go alone. It's safer if we look out for each other.
[let's die 👍]
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she smiles. ]
Thank you for your care. I'd say don't hesitate to escape, but...
[ they're trapped in an elevator and are both so small.
let's die 👍 ]
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after a few moments, they might feel a brush against them here and there. dang, you're not even social distancing in this elevator? —no, it feels less like an actual being and more like... wisps of cold, almost solid-like air? if estelle and shinobu strain their ears, they can hear what might sound like hushed, indistinct whispers.]
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[Estelle just SCREAMS and clings to Shinobu again.
But she stops when they don't immediately die, so they can actually hear those whispers.]
... Is... is someone else here?
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shinobu puts a steadying hand on estelle's arm and tries to adjust her eyesight to the darkness. ]
Yoo-hoo! Can we get along? Let's be friends.
[ shinobu says fuck social distancing! (no) ]
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are the others, though? "what others?" the various ghostly figures of different sizes and ages who are also wandering the lobby. some move to sit down on the chairs, others head to the front desk, a few look like they're talking, etc. again, only estelle and shinobu appear to notice them, unlike any other characters who might be around right now.
then, the lights come back on and the apparitions vanish. everything returns to normal, as the elevator creaks one more time.
... but as estelle and shinobu return to the lobby, they'll find that their limbs are numb for an hour. have a nice day! you're free to go now.]