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...

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

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[ diluc is dressed far too nicely to be laying on the ground, so up he goes! after getting his bearings, and deciding trying to leave would be useless, checking the gift boxes seems like a good choice.

the first thing to catch his attention is the flask, screwing off the cap and taking a sniff. his nose scrunches up and he immediately twists the cap back on, sticking it back into the box with a shake of his head.]

Far too sweet.

ii.

[ if you've decided to check out the gardens you will find diluc! he's taking a slow stroll around, looking at all the unmasked individuals, stopping to look at one in particular.

the statue is of a woman with wings on her back, a warm smile on her face. he smiles back at the statue, before letting out a sigh.]

At least you're not trapped, again.

wildcard

[ throw whatever you would like at me! or feel free to hmu on disco mochidreams#8421 for pcs!!! ]

I didn't think it was so bad! But I guess if you're not a fan of sweets, it's a little much, huh?

Not so much when it comes to wine. [ shrugs ]

Aren't you a little young to be drinking?

Eh? No, I'm twenty. I haven't had a lot of wine, though, so I guess I don't really know what makes one good. But you do, huh?

[ he just. nods. because he didn’t expect to hear that number. ]

I own the largest winery from where I’m from, so wine is my specialty.

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[Oh! Fellow person looking at a statue!

Rin actually isn't too far away, he had been over by the statue of Suriel. But when he sees Diluc he'll drop down off of his perch to go over to where he is.]

It's better that most of them aren't here, yeah. We can't ask them to sacrifice so much for us again.

[ he gives rin a nod ]

I agree. Knowing them, they wouldn't hesitate to do so. [ their watchers!!!

after a moment, he switches his focus to rin, checking him over. ]

You seem well, Rin.

Yeah?

[He perks up a bit.]

I've been traveling a lot and learning how to use my sword more. I'm ripped now!

[He is not ripped, he is still a normal teenager shape. Maybe slightly more muscular than before but it would be hard to tell unless you saw the side-by-side comparison.]

[ he smiles at rin, finding his enthusiasm rather charming and cute. what a good boy. ]

I look forward to see what new skills you’ve learned. Also any stories you may have from traveling, if you ever feel like sharing.

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Ha ha ha, I doubt you will be at a loss of people who are willing to take it off your hands.

There is tea service in the courtyard, if that would better suit your preferences.

[ nods, because he can think of someone who'd love to, immediately. ]

That would, actually, thank you for letting me know.

Diluc Ragnivindr, a pleasure to meet you. [ holds hand out.

hello grandpa!!!!! ]

[

mikazuki doesn't fully understand handshakes so he's just going to place his hand lightly in diluc's hold like he's asking to hold it? yeah]

Mikazuki Munechika.

Shall we take to tea then, Diluc Raginvindr?

[ ya know. this is fine. he'll hold it and gently shake it up and down, showing him what a handshake is, before letting go. ]

We shall.

[ to the courtyard! ]

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[oh...]

Is she a friend of yours...?

[ he’ll look over at flayn, nodding. ]

She was apart of the Watchers, one of the ones who took care of us during our eight weeks in hell. Shes an incredible woman, strong and brave in every way.

[ he smiles, a soft and gentle one, as he talks about portia. ]

I see...

[hmm. she looks up at the statue again.]

...she sounds like a wonderful person who deserves a statue, but perhaps it should be erected in a better place than this!

[ yeets to overflow ]

[Estelle watches him quietly and gives him a few moments before intruding.]

Excuse me. [She bows.] I don't mean to bother you, but... do you know who these figures represent?

[ oh! how polite…he bows back. ]

Yes. [ nods ] They represent those who were stuck with us, during those tortuous weeks.

Though it would seem a few of them have made it here and will be experiencing it again, alongside us.

I had no idea...

[She looks over the statues with a renewed appreciation.]

So all of us really did go through something like this before. It's still hard to believe it.

[ to overflow!! ]

…

I’m starting to think that’s not a good sign, if we recognise one or more of these things. [ he gestures to the statue of perfect, sweet, wonderful portia. ]

I agree. Who knows what the purpose these statues serve, other than a grim reminder of what we all endured.

[ looks at the one of hua chenge ]

Especially when some of them have appeared here, with us, again.

[ hc hc hc. ]

... Ominous. Wonder why they want to flag up these people in particular? Lot of the time they're just as stuck as we are.

[ spin kicks to overflow ]