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

[enscene]

Honestly, I can't help but be satisfied by a story with a satisfying triumph at the end. An adventure where the peasant boy becomes the city's hero or where justice conquers evil... It never gets old to me. Nobility through - and despite - adversity always carries a satisfying character arc.

[It might be a little surprising for her to sound both so well-read and so analytical about the subject material, but what sort of dramaturge wouldn't want to be familiar with her sources? It's the genuine interest and passion in there that's the real personal giveaway.]

[scooptimistic]

I know what you mean! You end up rooting for them despite everything and if they don't get to triumph at the end, it's just...

I think movies... all performances, actually, have the power to inspire and motivate us. If I want a reflection of reality and how humanity can be unfair, I know where to look.

[ She doesn't seem so surprised by Furina's know-how, honestly. She just gives that vibe. ]

[enscene]

I suppose, as a Fontainian, I'll always have a strong sense of justice regardless.

[You really don't have to look far to see how justice can be poorly distributed, but the people who fight for it are also the ones who keep hope in it alive. Despite everything, she will never not be grateful to Neuvilette for that.]

Hope isn't always enough... It usually isn't. But a really good story allows it to persist, even when it can't be seen.

[scooptimistic]

[ Do the people of Fontaine really love justice--

Huh. Katsuya would be thrilled. ]

Masterfully stated! Then let's make sure to find at least one film with that theme!

[enscene]

Perhaps one day, I'll pen such a script of my own to be put to the screen...though I'll pore over the catalog that already exists before then, of course.

For an impromptu festival, this is certainly off to a good start... what about you, Miss Maya? Your pick for consideration?

[It's likely they can go back and forth about this for some time until they've worked their way through all the different genres they enjoy, well after the cake has finished. Furina's happy for the conversation.]