WEEKEND ZERO: MINGLE PT2

[guestservices]

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

marie

[classmate]

( original toplevel )

flayn

[classmate]

( from here )

Did you happen to be on teams?

[fishingforcompliments]

[she nods]

Yes, we did.

[classmate]

I see.

[ nod nod! ]

I wouldn't really consider it a team, but a few of us were paired up because we had the same color related to us. Though it wasn't like we were ever going against the others for anything...

[fishingforcompliments]

Color...?

[she tilts her head to one side]

How do you mean?

rin

[classmate]

( from here )

...

I'm sorry? A what?

[aono]

A wolverine! And a pretty chunky one too, she eats too much fruit.

[He says this like it's the most normal thing in the world.]

[classmate]

[ She embarrassingly is thinking about the X-Men Wolverine and not the animal.

And she's just so happy that he doesn't recognize that. ]

When was the last time you saw her?

[aono]

[Imagine if Rin had the X-Men Wolverine for his daemon. Just imagine.]

Right before all of this stuff, I guess. We were traveling together, and then I woke up on that slab.

emet

[classmate]

( from here )

Yes, I can agree.

Have you seen Miyoshi-san? It seems the three of us are the only ones familiar with the prism that are here.

brad pitt

[classmate]

( from here )

[ She nods. So many people Not From Earth this time around. ]

I see. And what was it like? Is it similar to any places on Earth... ?

BRAD PITT?????

[battling]

No idea. Never been there.

It's freezin' cold and icy year round. No real laws to worry about, and strong wizards fight for territory all the time.

[classmate]

[ Why does it sound like a nightmare... WHAT ]

No real laws... ?

Do you prefer the cold, then?

harrow

[classmate]

( from here )

Do you not care for sweets? [ She retrieves a fork, taking a small piece. ] I don't eat them often, but I have a friend who has an awful sweet tooth.

[outsidebones]

I don't mind a bit now and again, but it becomes much for me rather quickly. [however, she will bite into the strawberry - ]

Now, that is rather lovely, I think.

[classmate]

Mm, that's how I feel about a lot of fast food. It's just so greasy and heavy... in the end I just feel awful after eating.

[ She hums softly. ]

Strawberries are really good! If you're unfamiliar with fruits, then I definitely recommend you try what you can while here.

alphi

[classmate]

( from here )

Hopefully. I know yours would be especially helpful, if our situation is like anything we've dealt with previously. [ A brief pause. ] That said... I'd feel awful if you felt that it was a responsibility just forced onto you. I knew of two doctors back in the prism and they were both very busy tending to others.

[sageguidance]

[ He shakes his head. ]

Pray think naught of it. Healing magicks are something I have practiced from a young age, and for the reason that it can be a boon to others. 'Tis not an unwanted responsibility—I can only be glad that my skills can be used to the benefit of others.

[classmate]

Well, even if that is true, be sure to tell us if you ever feel overwhelmed. Even if it something you want to do, it's fine to take breaks.

tsuru

[classmate]

( from here )

Oh! It really was a camp... I'm a bit jealous.

I heard from others that they were on teams, was it the same for you all?

[preowned]

There was, but it was more like... we were assigned powers based on the team, and we would do tasks to get points.

[classmate]

Powers?

We received powers, too, but it was all based on colors.

clem

[classmate]

( from here )

You think they'll be useless? [ She doesn't doubt her -- Marie doesn't seem at all disappointed in hearing this, just tired. ]

[stillnot]

The ones in charge last time had amnesia.

[classmate]

Oh.

[ Hm. ]

I wouldn't say they were "in charge", because of how the world we were in worked, but our Residents went through the same thing.