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]

[Although he already knows what's there, his gaze is drawn to the title, where it lingers.]

One who's been taxidermied is stopped in time and maneuvered by the hands of another. As I'm quite used to it, the denomination is wholly appropriate.

[nrangel]

Seems like a pretty depressing metaphor.

[ You okay, buddy?? ]

[poans]

[He thinks, therefore he is.]

It is simply a state of being. Pay it no heed.

[nrangel]

I'll try not to, but are you sure that you shouldn't?

[ Buddy is definitely not okay... ]

[poans]

As I have said, I'm used to it. Let us put the matter aside and focus our lenses elsewhere.

[nrangel]

[ This sadsack... ]

Alright, how about you tell me some of your other thoughts on the contestants here instead, since you've been giving them such careful consideration.

[poans]

[This is a difficult command to follow.]

What manner of thoughts do you wish to hear?

[nrangel]

I guess who you think looks cute? Or maybe a profile that seems fun and exciting to you?

[poans]

Misses Odile, Poppy, and Ringo's denominations stand out at first glance; however, beyond the limited ambit of these profiles, your appearance is certainly eye-catching.

[nrangel]

You claim you're not trying to charm me, but there you go saying things like that again.

[ Though she kind of wonders if he means it... ]

I'm guessing you just mean because of the Sankta parts though, right?

[poans]

Not so. While such parts are indeed striking, they wouldn't be half as bright without a disposition to match. When I refer to your appearance, I allude to the whole image as reflected in my eyes.

[Ah.]

[nrangel]

[ A shame that later he'll be ruining it by just blankly staring at a wall instead of making any semblance of choice when it comes to choosing people to pick for the matching ceremony.

For the moment she's flattered though. ]

Okay, no matter what you claim, you're definitely trying to charm me here.

[poans]

[Well, this is awkward. His lips shut closed, pressing together and thinning ever so slightly.]

I was merely answering the question.

[nrangel]

[ A big, heavy sigh at that. ]

You really hate the idea of flirting a lot for a guy on a dating show, don't you?

[poans]

Rather than hate . . . it is not my intention to deceive through false impressions.

[nrangel]

Got it, got it. I feel like it almost would have been nicer if you'd just said you did hate it though.

[poans]

Is that true? Then allow me to apologize.

[While he sounds no less deadpan than before, there's also an absence of sarcasm. He's being as sincere as he can be.]

[nrangel]

You...

[ And she'll emphasize her point by pointing at Yi Sang. Like it's actually necessary. Like anyone else is standing here. ]

Are either going to be the hardest person in this group to read, or end up being a weirdly open book. I'm not sure which yet.

[poans]

[His gaze follows the point of her finger, which is far from an ideal gesture, yet still preferable to looking her in the eye.]

I am whom I match in the mirror.

[nrangel]

Right... first one it is.

[ She is at least lowering her hand and dropping the rude pointing. ]