week one | arrival

[marriagebroker]

The characters will arrive one by one, in whatever vehicle suits them the best to the front of estate. It's a beautiful estate filled with plants and trees and little ponds and all kinds of little hideaways. But it all cumulates at the main house, where they will be dropped off and greeted by a familiar face who stands outside the house and welcomes them in. They will be able to bring one suitcase with items and clothes as well as their pet(s?).

The main thing to notice when you step into the house though is that cameras are everywhere. Despite the many little hideaways of this house, there's no privacy whatsoever. Oh well!

When everyone is gathered together, the host from earlier will greet everyone with a merry:

"Welcome, my affection seeking friends! This is where you'll be staying the next few weeks. Find a place to settle in and get to know each other! I'll be around, in case you need anything."

He genuinely seems to mean it, at least?! But that seems to be it, he'll slip away in the meantime and leave you all to it.

A few things to note, of course:

• There is only one "bedroom" which is a large room, with a closet full of futons to roll out and use in said room. Sleepover time!


• There is an extra, extra, extra, extra large futon for Messmer.


• In one of the rooms of the estate, there is a lovely piano ready for use. Feel free to ask for more instruments, if you'd like.


• The kitchen is filled with food of all kinds and modern appliances so folks can cook whatever they'd like! There is also a bar in the kitchen, stocked with alcohol.


• In the living room, there is a screen showing everyone's profiles. It is touch screen, so feel free to swipe through!


• There is, of course, a banner in the living room reading 有緣千里來相會 (which, for the keen-eyed, translates to "Fate brings together those that are a thousand miles apart"). This was definitely written by the host.


• There is a welcome cake.

Boom Boom Room | Property Damage
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Voting

Comments

profiles

[scooptimistic]

Ah. My apologies on behalf of myself and everyone else for being gorgeous.

[ She says it so nonchalantly, because honestly, she's too amused to be startled by it. ]

It could be the opposite, so at the very least, you've got plenty of options!

[crimsin]

[ You know what, though? He appreciates the confidence and gives a laugh in response. ]

This is true. I am not starved for choice, but so many choices is also overwhelming!

[scooptimistic]

Well, do you have a type besides "attractive"? Maybe we can narrow it down.

[ She's here to help! ]

[crimsin]

I am afraid that when you have lived for as long as I have, you develop varied tastes.

[ So like. Someone with a pulse. ]

[scooptimistic]

And you still look so good for your age. A girl could be jealous.

[ Maya, who is just happy to live past 23-- ]

[crimsin]

Haha! I have vampire genetics to thank for that, we all age gracefully and practically not at all.

[ Another little chuckle. ]

Ah, but Mademoiselle, you have nothing to be jealous over. You are a vision of loveliness yourself!

[scooptimistic]

Why, thank you! And I'm sure when I hit ninety and have arthritis and wrinkles, I'll still be a gorgeous mature older woman!

[ Well. She doesn't seem bothered by it. ]

[crimsin]

Ah, you joke, but there is nothing more beautiful than a life fully lived.

[ He is... so sincere. ]

[scooptimistic]

Oh, I believe that.

But I was being serious. I'm going to be so hot when I'm old.

[ She is also so sincere. ]

[crimsin]

Haha! I like your outlook.

[ SHE'S LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TBH! ]

You are Mademoiselle Maya, oui?

[scooptimistic]

Indeed I am! Ciao!

[ With a chipper salute. ]

I haven't had a chance to go over the profiles yet, so I'm afraid I can't confidently state your name, just that you're apparently very old.

[crimsin]

Nicodème La Roux, at your humble service.

[ Flourishing bow! ]

You can call me Nico.

[scooptimistic]

Thank goodness. I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't have bitten my tongue.

[ VIVE LA FRANCE. ]

[crimsin]

Ha! Surely it is not so hard. Nicodème.

[ Nico-dem. ]

Like that.

[scooptimistic]

I meant more the...

[ She gestures. ]

La... roo... oh...

[ last names. ]

[crimsin]

You are close. La Roux.

[ La Roo. ]

[scooptimistic]

La Roo.

[ With a Japanese accent, no less. ]

[crimsin]

[ Close enough! ]

There you go! Perfect!

[scooptimistic]

Grazie!

[ Whew. ]

Not that I think I'll be using your last name that often.

[crimsin]

I would prefer if you do not. Just Nico is fine.

[ Easier for everyone. ]

Will you tell me a bit about yourself, Mademoiselle Maya?

[scooptimistic]

Sure!

[ That was easy. ]

I'm a journalist, I'm an only child, I love canned crab, and I've gone scuba diving before! I love the ocean.

[crimsin]

Ooh! How wonderful! Is there something that makes canned crab better than fresh crab?

[ Guy who eats human food for fun. ]

[scooptimistic]

It being canned means it has longer to steep in its own flavor! And it's very good when you spread it on things.

[ Okay, weirdo. ]

[crimsin]

I see, I see.

[ Very obviously taking mental notes. ]

What sort of things do you spread it on? Human cuisine is so intriguing to me!

[scooptimistic]

Like crackers! Or bread!

I'll have to see if we have some in the kitchen, so we can give you the proper experience. I gave it to an Outer God once and it was over the moon!

[ Thank you Nico for your enthusiasm. Maya is equally ebullient. ]