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

[poans]

[He's funny . . .

Yi Sang steps aside.]

You may see it for yourself. All guests are to sleep in this room, albeit on their own mattresses.

[crimsin]

[ He moves to the doorway to take a look around. ]

Oh, I see. The show did always have the contestants share a room, so I was curious.

[poans]

[He would have been content to leave Nico here in order to let him explore the new space undisturbed, but the mention of previous seasons gives him pause.]

Have you observed our predecessors?

[crimsin]

Some of them, oui! I do not always get the chance to watch, but I do try to keep up with the updates on Chitter!

[ crying i forgot i called it "chitter" ]

[poans]

[Cute.]

Is it true, then? That this game promises destined matches and wishes to those who play and win.

[crimsin]

Oui! At least from what I have seen, that seems to be the case! Most contestants walk away happy, if not also in love.

[ But the love part is the best part! ]

[poans]

Thus you were moved. For which have you chosen to take part?

[crimsin]

Both, ideally.

[ A little shrug. He has nothing to hide. ]

Love is a wonderful, alluring thing, and I am all too happy to pursue it. But the wish... ah, it would be a boon.

[poans]

[His openness is refreshing and admirable.]

In summation, it would be ideal if we were to win the game.

[crimsin]

It would be ideal for all of us, would it not? We are all here for one reason or another.

[poans]

Yes, you may be correct. Though a victory may not be viewed as such in the eyes of another, an earnest effort should have a profound effect on the overall outcome regardless.

[crimsin]

Ultimately, I understand that it is most important to play the game. Our hearts will want what they want, but so long as we can figure out what the showrunners want, then that is best for us all.

[poans]

If it is as you say, I shall do my part.

[Instructions, he can follow. They make things easier, simpler.]

[crimsin]

Is there not something you want for yourself, mon ami?

[poans]

I cannot say whether something like it exists. A potential exception is better off omitted where clear objectives are concerned.

[crimsin]

... You could just say yes or no like a normal person.

What does that even mean? You are at least here for the wish, oui? There must be something you want.

[poans]

[Mm . . . ]

My wish . . . I must wonder how the powers that be could grant it.

[crimsin]

Let us suppose the "how" is not an issue for now. What would you wish for?

[poans]

. . . Nothing, as of now.

[crimsin]

But just a moment ago it sounded as if you have something in mind??

[poans]

Perhaps by the end of the game I'll have an answer for you. Until then, I must gather my thoughts.

[crimsin]

[ Good grief. ]

Then why are you here in the first place?

[poans]

Coincidence . . . or could it be fate? Either way, I shan't place the game at risk.

[crimsin]

Sweet Adelphe... if I shake you like a magic eight ball, I feel I will get a more straightforward answer.

[poans]

Such is all I have to say. I shall leave you to settle in and greet the rest of the guests.