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

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[anathemaw]

[ we applaud ringo's bravery in this house!!

She succeeds in getting a minor reaction out of Messmer, if his brows raising just slightly counts for anything. The snake at his shoulder, meanwhile, is quick to slither out, curling almost defensively towards his jaw. ]

Thou'rt overbold, girl.

[hexensabbat]

[His snakes protecting the chastity of his lips........

But Ringo is perhaps the least fazed by his appearance. Not any weirder than some of the demons she's had chats with, honestly.]

Too much? I figure if we're going to figure all of this out, we shouldn't waste any time!

[anathemaw]

[ damn. There's something to be said for her forthright attitude, he supposes. No one would ever imagine saying something so brazen to him back home. Which is a good thing, because this question does not spark joy in him. ]

What knowledge couldst thou glean from the answers to thy rank question?

[hexensabbat]

[She just brings a finger to her lips, tapping them thoughtfully.]

Well, there's probably something to be said for physical attraction when it comes to our matches. And you learn a lot about peoples' limits, too, which will also be useful data.

But also I just wanted to try it! I've never gotten the chance before!

[anathemaw]

[ she's actually planning on going straight to kissing someone from this question?? This girl really is too bold. Messmer draws himself up slightly, as if to put distance between them. ]

Then thou shouldst seek another more proper to test thy wiles upon.

[hexensabbat]

[She's not going to jump you, Messmer........]

Wiles--! Hey, it's not like that! I'm not trying to seduce people or force them into anything.

It's fine if you don't want to, jeeze!

[anathemaw]

[ he remains stone-faced, even as she takes offense. ]

'Twas not an insult to thee. [ apparently... he actually meant it more towards himself. No one should have to kiss him. ] Take heed and guard thyself.

[hexensabbat]

[....... what, Messmer, what.]

Guard myself... against what?

[anathemaw]

[ THE COMMUNICATION ISSUES ARE STARTING!!

Messmer sighs, apparently a little disgruntled. Or embarrassed?? His expression is hard to read. ]

Against vile creatures. Let not thy first memory of love be tainted by a wicked partner.

[hexensabbat]

[... Oh.

Ohhhhhh.

... Wow, that's cute, actually.]

Oh, gotcha! So that's what you meant.

[A beat.]

I don't think anyone here's a "vile creature", though, so it's fine.

[anathemaw]

[ you're talking to one, Ringo -- but Messmer keeps that to himself. If he wants the wish, then he shouldn't make himself out to be the monster he is. Deception is a light sin to add to the list he keeps. ]

... Hence my warning. Thou knowest precious little of thy company. We are all but strangers.

[hexensabbat]

[Messmer... honey....]

Yeah, that's true.

Sooo let's become less of strangers! Tell me about yourself. [Mr. Snake Man.]

What are you here for? Love? The wish? Something else entirely?

[anathemaw]

[ do people really believe he's here for love after he showed up with a spear...? When he thinks about it, he supposes they wouldn't be entirely wrong. ]

The wish. I am not fit for matters of the heart.

[hexensabbat]

[...?]

You're not... "fit"? Not that you're not interested?

[anathemaw]

[ flatly: ]

Thinkest thou they cannot be true in parallel?

[ in other words: yes to both. ]

My duty requireth my heart in whole. Long hath it been given away.

[hexensabbat]

[She's just getting so worried about him now........]

They can be, sure, but they're pretty different, you know?

If you're not interested in love or pursuing it, then yeah, that's fine. But if you want some companionship, don't withhold it from yourself just because you don't think you deserve it, or something like that.

[anathemaw]

[ this doesn't seem to move him - if anything, his expression just becomes faintly more withered. ]

Speak no further, lest I be insulted. Thou knowest not thy subject, nor my wants. I am no child seeking permission from thee.

[hexensabbat]

[Prickly, prickly...

She props her hands on her hips, inspecting him for a moment, and then heaves out a sigh.]

Fiiine, fine, just one last thing and I'll shut up.

It's not me giving you permission, just--think about it, okay? Obviously the person you need permission from is you.

[...]

Just seems like you're working through some things, that's all.

[anathemaw]

[ that's one way to put it... ]

Permission is no matter. My purpose remaineth, and naught will sway me from it.

[ she's speaking from a place of kindness, he knows, but she lacks the full picture. His duty to his mother comes before everything - there's no space for personal dalliances. Besides, he thinks, it would bring him no comfort. ]

... Save thy gentle thoughts for another.

[hexensabbat]

[Hm. She snorts softly at that, grinning at him.]

Just like I can't be the one to give you permission to let yourself love, I don't need your permission to have some gentle thoughts your way.

Okay?

[anathemaw]

[ he sighs softly, resigned. ]

Do as thou wilt.

[ he's given enough warning!! but he learned long ago that he can't stop people from caring about him, even if it's against their better judgement. ]

[hexensabbat]

That's what I'm best at doing, so you got it!

[She will do as she wilt, thank you very much.]

Anyway, we can change the subject to something less uncomfortable for you. Let's see...!!

What do you think of our lodgings?

[anathemaw]

[ the lodgings? his eye drifts upwards for a moment. ]

Accomodating enough. I've not travelled to the Land of Reeds.

[hexensabbat]

["the land of reeds..."]

... So you've got a place like this back home too! Huh. Funny that there's so much that's similar, even though I have to assume our worlds are super different.