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...

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Comments

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.

[dms]

If it's not too much trouble, I'll def take you up on that! You don't get the chance to learn from an expert every day!

rin

[shinetrue]

[ from here ]

Hmm...maybe you found some all powerful ghost king to teach you? That certainly would be a story to tell.

[aono]

I sure did! I almost got eaten by ghosts a couple times too, but the ghost king punched them and they left me alone.

[shinetrue]

Those ghosts sure do get hungry, don't they. I'm glad the ghost king was able to help you out, I imagine being eaten by them wouldn't have been very pleasant.

And what may I ask happened next?

[aono]

After that he showed me around the Ghost City, and then we spent a couple months training. And my hair grew out some too. I was thinking about getting it cut, but it looks kinda cool like this doesn't it?

[shinetrue]

It does, yes. And I think it suits you.

grandpa

[shinetrue]

[ from here ]

I've never attended a tea ceremony before, though I would like to, given the chance.

Perhaps we'll obtain what is needed, in the coming weeks.

[unsaid]

If we do... then I would not mind performing it for a few of you. The customary number is five for the most formal type of ceremony.

Though it would also be helpful to know the season, so as to best match the aesthetics of the environment.

But those types of affairs are my specialty.

[shinetrue]

I'm sure we can get a group together, I know a few who would find it interesting.

And, of course, if there's anything I can do to help, do not hesitate to ask.

[ when they arrive in the courtyard, diluc looks around at the statues. ]

Do you recognize any of the figures here?

[unsaid]

[mikazuki walks by one that looks exactly like him, but wearing long robes emblazoned with the moon

he smiles]

Oh... I suppose this one?

[he gestures



next to it, to roxas kingdom hearts in similar robes but with sun patterns]

flayn

[shinetrue]

[ from here ]

[ sweet flayn... ]

I agree. And I am certain the rest of them do as well.

Do you recognize any of the statues?

[fishingforcompliments]

Ah, yes. Those three right there...

[she gestures at the statues of Junpei, Veronica, and Wen Ning.]

The island did not have anyone overseeing us, but those three saw to the situation at the camp.

[shinetrue]

[ he looks over and nods ]

An island, how interesting.

I assume you situation was similar to many other's here?

[fishingforcompliments]

Yes... and I assume yours must have been as well. So far, that has been something I have had in common with everyone I have conversed with.

[she sighs.]

What a terrible thing to have in common...

[shinetrue]

[ also sighs ]

I agree.

Let us hope our experience works in our favor.

estelle

[shinetrue]

from here

It certainly is. Hopefully our experience will work for us, rather than against us.

[ he pauses, turning to her and offering a hand. ]

I am Diluc Ragnvindr, by the way. It's very nice to meet you.

[mustbepurged]

[She shakes his hand.]

Nice to meet you too, Diluc. My name is Estellise -- but you can call me Estelle if you like.

I don't know if my experience will be much help, but I'll do my best.

[shinetrue]

You seem like a very capable young lady, I’m certain you’ll be of great help.

And if there’s ever anything you need, I’d be glad to offer my assistance.

yuri

[shinetrue]

[ from here ]

That is a good point. [ hm. hateful. ] I'm sure it will be made clear soon.

[ and it probably won't be good! ]

This place must have it's own group of Watchers, as well, only a matter of time before we meet them.

[ "here are no npcs in suite dreams" yea okay ]

[ashenvaliant]

[ is spunkicked in here. ]

Acceptable targets? Trying to amp up an us versus them situation? [ he doesn’t sound impressed. ]

Watchers? [ yeah can’t wait for the mods to unleash the cloud of bees. ] That’s a pretty literal way of describing them.

[shinetrue]

That’s the last thing we need. [ yeah he’d rather not be forced to fight them, just doesn’t sound fun or fresh. ]

I suppose it is, isn’t it. How did you address them?

[ a cloud of bees that tpk all of us on sight ]

[ashenvaliant]

The Avatars, collectively. Their codenames, I suppose, were based off sins like Wrath, Greed, Sloth, etc.

[ that'd be hilarious. ]

[shinetrue]

The seven deadly sins. How interesting, the theming and number of them seems to vary.

The Watchers were split into two groups, the Celestials and the Temporals, each side with three sort of "team leaders". Were you all split up into groups as well?