WEEKEND ZERO: MINGLE PT2

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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...

N̸A̵V̴I̶G̶A̶T̴I̴O̸N̷.̷

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

Comments

STATUS

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WEEKEND 0

FRIDAY

KITCHEN
► Some knives are missing from the kitchen.

POOL
► A pool umbrella has been destroyed, and the pole of it is missing. Only the fabric remains, but at least it's been folded nicely?

COURTYARD
► Some very pretty flowers have been torn up rudely from the ground. You can vaguely see the remains of purple and white petals.

SATURDAY

KITCHEN
► All the knives are missing from the kitchen. No more knives for any of you.

COURTYARD
► All of the NPC statues have nicely made flower crowns made from woven grass, flowers, and flower stems from the garden.

A THING

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As you explore the pool, you see water gushing from the waterslide and splashing across the pool deck.

Two characters may respond in a single thread.

[headmt]

[ hm. well, he'd been chillin' by the pool, but now that this is happening he's stood up to watch it, arms crossed and head tilted with an odd expression, trying to decide something. ]

Is this My Problem or not, do you think?

A THING

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As you explore the courtyard, you hear the faint whisper of a wind and the grinding of stone against stone.

Two characters may respond in a single thread.

[battling]

[Grinding stone?

He looks around, like that's going to explain where the noise is coming from.]

Hear that?

MOLLY

[headmt]

SLYVAIN

[headmt]

[ clinking it! ]

Whatever works. Suppose I've got respect someone willing to swing for it. So, what's your story then? A school? A boat? A haunted castle?

KAEYA

[headmt]

Brilliant idea, but one that most definitely got me into trouble immediately last time.

So, why not?

1/2

[evocationary]

[i'm very sorry this isn't an overflow post this is just saturday afternoon sometime. lup is in the lobby on emet's shoulders, which he probably hates, but she doesn't care.]

Okay, say this, as loudly as possible. [and she whispers in his ear.]

[ktiseos]

[he sighs, thoroughly put-upon, at whatever it is she whispers, then begrudgingly raises his voice.]

IF YOU HEATHENS DO NOT LEAVE AT LEAST ONE KNIFE FOR COOKING PURPOSES, SHE CAN AND WILL BE RESTRICTING YOUR FOOD PRIVILEGES. WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH ALL OF YOU.

[and, with a huff, to lup:]

Now get off of me.

[outsidebones]

Honestly, this racket. If you need to borrow one for cooking, you need only ask.

hope

[highestheim]

( original tl, continuations and new tag-ins both equally welcomed! )

rupert

[highestheim]

( cont. )

[ a small, almost wistful nod ]

About thirteen years since I last spoke with anyone from Wiwaldi.

flayn

[highestheim]

( cont. )

Personally, I didn't think so, but my dormmates enjoyed it. At Claude's expense, of course... though the incident is likely fresher in his mind than mine.

claude

[highestheim]

( cont. )

[ hope is mortified but i don't have the chance very often to be on this end of the gag so let me have this ]

That was... unprofessional of me. [ clears his throat ] A-anyway, it's interesting that this seems to be the case. This Dimitri is younger, yet in Wiwaldi, he had no prior memories of being in a similar "game"... could there have been some sort of divergence in the timeline that resulted in the Dimitri here and the one we're familiar?

lup

[highestheim]

( cont. )

[ he's about to comment on her ponderings when he looks around at the other statues and notices... ]

Is that a statue of you?

I WENT TO HAVE A DAY WITH MY DOG AND YOU GUYS ALMOST PUSH MINGLE 1 TO CAPCHA

[malewife]

ORIGINAL TOPLEVEL

jiji

[malewife]

... He can't be far. He's trapped here.

[ So are they, but hey. Don't worry about it. ]

marie

[classmate]

( original toplevel )

flayn

[classmate]

( from here )

Did you happen to be on teams?

rupert

[agleam]

[original toplevel]

jason

[agleam]

[from here]

I mean, I can still feel sympathy for things that weren't personally my fault. This is a pretty awful situation.

[but he won't push it beyond that, probably.]

diluc

[shinetrue]

[ original toplevel. new tag ins welcome, ofc!! ]

kazunari

[shinetrue]

[ from here ]

These places do like to imitate things we have back home, I suppose it's worth the look.

[ to the bar then! ]

Even if not, I'm sure I can mix something up for you to try.

sebastian

[unbested]

[ original toplevel ]

mikazuki

[unbested]

[ from here!

he tenses up very slightly at the shoulder pat, because he's in a new place with people he doesn't know again and everything is stressful and the last time someone touched him on an intro log he was being bitten by a vampire, but it's just for a second. he remembers to breathe and it's fine!! ]

I never knew that much about plants, but we planted some flowers in the place where I was before this. ...Uh, not home, but before that, so... two places ago?

A-anyway, that was kind of fun. Everything grew really fast there though, so it's probably a little less exciting with normal plants.

aw jeez

[decaptych]

rupes matoots

[decaptych]

[ Wow overflow. ]

You think all that was magic? It's pretty extreme for magic, and I know a guy that turns stuff into mushrooms just by breathing on them.

A THING

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GOOD AFTERNOON, GUESTS!

Have you been enjoying your stay so far? Around 3PM, there's a noise that echoes through the hotel, no matter where you are - the ding! echoes as if it was right in your ear. It continues ringing... and ringing...and ringing... until you go to investigate the lobby. You'll find yourself there whether you walk there voluntarily or not.

In the lobby, you'll find a few things.

First, the key box is open. Each key now has a nametag hanging off of it; you will find you can only grab your own key.

Secondly; the out of order sign on the stairs is gone. Hanging on the bannister instead is a new sign that simply reads -

Esteemed Guests,
Your Rooms are Ready!

It seems you can now ascend the stairs to the mezzanine - or even take the elevator, if you feel so inclined. Outside of your room, you'll find your two items of luggage, sitting next to the door.

Looks like you're all checked in!

[fishingforcompliments]

sunday in the lobby!

[here is flayn. here is flayn, sitting in one of the little alcoves in front of a fireplace. here is flayn, shredding a tie-dye shirt using the blade from the shaving kit and tossing the pieces into the fire...

if she hears anyone approaching, or sees any movement out of the corner of her eye, she merely shrugs.]

I did once say that if I ever saw anything in this pattern again, I would burn it.

[farewell, game item.]

wildcard

[yeet literally anything else at me if you want a sunday thread!! or grab me for a pc. o/ ]

lobby obby obby

[toesies]

[i love flayn]

Totally reasonable. [Sympathetically.] Nasty reminder of your last rodeo?

[aono]

[Wherever you are, whatever you might be doing, two teenage boys are going to hurry over to harass you. One of them is carrying their room's notepad and pen too, and said notepad has a chart and tally marks on it.]

Oi! Wait right there, we gotta ask you something!

Which fish do you think is the best for you!

[ He points to the two columns on the notepad. ]

Sardines or salmon! And may I remind you that sardines have three whole omega acids and calcium and... some vitamins!

Hey! If you're talking up sardines then you gotta say that salmon tastes better and is good for your heart!

[Er. Maybe give then an answer to stop their argument?]

((OOC: both Rin and Sebastian will be responding.))

[unbested]

This isn't about what tastes better!!