suitedreams | WEEKEND ZERO: MINGLE PT2

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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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Not always the case, but if there's plenty of it, I'll focus on eating that one over the other.

Sardines are a lot less expensive! You can get way more for your money!

You are both very invested in these fish.

Someone I kind of looked up to taught me about sardines! He was really committed to them!

... You're... invested in sardines because someone you like also likes them.

No, it's because I respect his evaluations and he says they're definitely the best! And I like whatever's the best!

...

And yet here you are, with someone else who thinks a different fish is the best.

Yeah, but he told me he got a 2 on his last test, so.

[ gestures. YOU KNOW. ]

I'm not sure that changes anything about his taste buds though.

This is supposed to be about health benefits!!

If it tastes terrible but was healthy as anything, would you still eat it?

Uh................. maybe...? But sardines don't taste bad!

But you pretty much have to eat like 20 sardines to equal one serving of salmon.

If it's food, I'm not going to complain.

Even with all those BONES?

The bones are soft and they give you plenty of calcium!!

They're still bones!

Repeat what I said, back at me.

"If it's food, I'm gonna stuff my face with it. Bones and all."

[Rin no.]

If it's all you have to eat? Then yes, actually. Fish bones are barely big enough to scratch your throat.

200 people die worldwide each year from fish bones.

[He made that up right now.]

And more die from starvation. What's your point?

...

[Okay, he can't argue with starvation. That's a very real problem.]

FINE, fine, both can be okay! You don't gotta make us sound like immature jerks though.

[They are absolutely being immature jerks.]

But you're doing a great job without my help.

[ heh. ]

Liking both isn't against the law.

[GRUMBLE GRUMBLE]

He was the one making a big deal out of sardines.

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