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

Comments

aw jeez

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rupes matoots

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[ 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.

[agleam]

I mean, not all of it, but probably some of it. And I'm kind of guessing this is, too.

jason bobasin

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[ a ]

Same! On the police bit, I guess garbage man is a fun job. Do you get free garbage when you're on the clock?

[ STOP ]

[unrecked]

[My God, this dude is a badly fitted cookie cutter of Bizarro.]

I guess it does take a trashy guy to take out the trash, huh? [What is this self dunk.] But you can get free trash even without being a garbage man.

Homeless people do it all the time.

harrow the marrow (bones)

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[ From

The body does not move much, only a slight, pathetic move of his arm, like a dying sea turtle doing one last twitch as if that'll yeet him into the ocean representing freedom. ]

Don't worry, I'm not dead yet, I think. Please don't call the cops.

[outsidebones]

If you believe "calling the cops" is an option, you're more lost than I was aware.

[she does not move to help him up.]

a flurry of yuris

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[ Attacks Becks across space, time, and mingle posts ]

That would use up sooo much energy.

Actually, do you think it'll be a good ab exercise?

[ashenvaliant]

[ knocks you out and into bed. ]

... Sure, we'll go with that.

Bradley.

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[ (Derogatory) ]

You could seriously start now, or really any time.

[battling]

Not gonna.

marie's gonna carrie (1976)

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And yeah! Hungry Bug is legitimately good and its sign is cool. He kind of makes a considering noise with food in his mouth, but is nice enough to swallow before speaking. ]

I'm not from Japan, but I heard about the place from a couple of people at the last place I was at. Sounds like they got a lot of food I like.

HUH!?!?!?!?

[classmate]

[ Thank you for swallowing, my good bitch. ]

Well, if you're a fan or ramen then yes. Plenty of noodle dishes to go around! Like udon, yakisoba, zaru soba...

The list goes on.

estelle the swell

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[ Cont. ]

No no, you can! I believe in you!

[ You can totally just leave him here, the cops can't stop you. ]

[mustbepurged]

Stop changing the subject!

Wh-why are you lying there in the first place!?

claude will commit fraud

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[ From ]

You're not gonna kill me if I say this right?

The one where Molly hung your underwear from the roof.

[shaft]

mikazuki in the sakazuki

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[ Over from ]

[ Never underestimate how much Aikawa has no idea how to do this, Jiji is officially the first person he has ever called beautiful (question mark). He may wear that as some kind of weird pride badge for being someone's first compliment. ]

I never really... looked at that kind of stuff either, actually. Never really thought about art, and the sky kinda tends to not be all that clear a lot of days.

[ Picking at his food... anyway: ]

You're a sword?

[unsaid]

[wow that is kind of a badge of honor. mikazuki looks thoughtful at that, tilting his head...]

... then I hope to show you a beautiful sight one day, Aikawa. Only if you wish to, of course - but I think there is something humbling about it.

[to be in the presence of natural beauty. mikazuki only sort of counts.]

But you are correct. I am a sword. Mikazuki Munechika, of the Five Swords Under Heaven. Named for the crescent moon marks upon my blade... and often regarded as the most beautiful, I suppose. Though mostly I consider myself something of an old man.

lup bup bup

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You know how to start one? It shouldn't be that hard, right... would be easy if they let us use their damn kitchens!

You didn't nick a fire thingy? One of those flambe torches? [ courtrooms war flashbacks ]

[evocationary]

[stop my TORCH.]

Usually, I just snap my fingers and fire starts! Uhhh. God. The TV shows make this look so easy.

sieghart secretly big heart

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[ Cont.

Give Aikawa a solid second to process this Moon Base (Alpha) information with a brief, yet poignant pause. ]

Right, I knew that.

futaba alitaba

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[ Continued from

BUT ANYWAY HE SITS UP A LITTLE I'm actually stupid and don't know what she stole physically but he's here anyway. ]

Hey, you can't just take a guy's -- oh!

[ Futaba! ]

alphinaud i can't make a rhyme pun out of this

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[ continuation

Aikawa looks impressed a little, at pizza being Alphinaud's first choice. ]

Junk food? I really thought you were gonna ask for something nerdy, like...

[ ... ]

Plain bread.

mololly eef freef

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[ Overflow Origins

He considers this, and the fact that his stupid big body probably will not be able to be pulled up. However it's the thought that counts and he takes it. He won't be a little shit and let Molly drag him, he'll get up. ]

Could be better, who wants to wake up in a totally weird place, right? Can't even leave.