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]

None comes to mind.

[No matter how many hours he wiles away to himself, there will never be anything of substance.]

Have you?

[hexensabbat]

... Just. Philosophy.

In general?

[... She puts a hand to her forehead, thinking.]

Like, uh... dualism? Or something?

[poans]

Are those the principles to which you subscribe? . . . Or does another set of ideals guide you on your path?

[hexensabbat]

... Hate to break it to you, but it was just one of the first philosophical concepts that came to mind.

[I'm so sorry Yi Sang.]

I think just living life the way I want to while helping people is what guides me.

[poans]

[She's valid.]

You are a free spirit. By what means do you provide assistance?

[hexensabbat]

Oh, whatever it takes, really.

Fetch quests... kidnapping rescues... fighting demons... negotiating with demons... more fetch quests...

As for methodology, I'm a devil summoner, so I use magic and demons and my sword! It's pretty persuasive, in terms of getting things done.

[poans]

[Fetch quests?]

Though I am unfamiliar as to what a devil summoner is, you have quite the array of experience resembling that of Fixers. Do you undertake such assignments alone?

[hexensabbat]

Nah, I've got a team. They're super reliable.

[...?]

What's a Fixer? Have you done that too in your big list of jobs?

[poans]

[A team . . . ]

Fixers specialize in myriad tasks that exceed the capabilities of average citizens in the City. You might liken them to mercenaries who fulfill specific roles according to their respective Offices or Associations. I do not count myself among them.

[hexensabbat]

No?

[She flaps a hand at that.]

Damn, that's a shame. Almost thought we'd have something in common.

[poans]

The paths we walk appear to have diverged long ago, if they ever overlapped.

[hexensabbat]

Not really making much of a case for us being a Perfect Match then, huh?

[poans]

I am unfamiliar with the algorithm used to divine these matches. Have you observed previous rounds of the game to say so?

[hexensabbat]

Yeah, I watched them all.

[Of course she did.]

The more we have to work off of, the better, right? That said, the algorithm varies pretty dramatically from season to season.

[poans]

[This is terrible. All rounds are exceptions to the rest? Where is the pattern?]

Is the discovery of a perfect match why you've decided to take part in this one?

[hexensabbat]

Nope! I'm here for the experience of it all. Falling in love's supposed to be one of the most human things out there, right?

[poans]

Though I am inexperienced in the matter, I suppose that could be the case.

[hexensabbat]

Nothing to worry about, nothing to worry about! Seriously! This is the best opportunity for someone who doesn't know what they're doing!