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

[crimsin]

i. ⚜️ arrival

[ Upon arrival, Nico was given an umbrella to keep him shaded from the sun, so between that and the hooded cloak he’s wearing, he certainly does cut a mysterious figure heading into the manor.

Once inside, however, he throws back the hood and seems to be positively sparkling with joy. (Not a Twilight reference.) ]

Magnifique! How lovely!

[ And to the nearest person, with no small amount of enthusiasm, ]

Bonjour! Hello! My name is Nicodème La Roux, but please, call me Nico. Can I help you with anything? Carry your bag, perhaps?

[ He’s helping!!

Alternatively, you can catch him around the house in various places, investigating the kitchen, the bedroom situation, or admiring the piano like he really, really wants to play something. ]

ii. ⚜️ profiles

[ Nico can be found swiping through the profiles, looking over each one with an expression of serious consideration. He can be heard mm-hm-ing to himself now and then, giving a nod.

Once he gets through everyone, there is a brief pause, then he throws his hands up and very dramatically exclaims, ]

This is unfair! Everyone is attractive!!!

[ What is your local pansexual immortal to do!! ]

iii. ⚜️ obligatory wildcard

[ You know how this goes.

THINGS OF NOTE: Nico avoids the sunlight and has no reflection. He pings as magical but not undead. He is also in no way trying to hide what he is, so the fangs are quite obvious. Feel free to bring any of this up at any time! ]

piano

[reverso]

Go ahead and play something.

[-pipes up Verso, who stands at a short distance with his arms crossed, grinning a little lopsidedly. It seems like he's not the only one here who's gravitated towards this apparent music room, which both amuses and intrigues him.]

It's not like you've been shy about anything before now.

[Yes, it was hard to miss the golden retriever energy this man exuded when they first arrived.]

[crimsin]

Aha! Well, I would hate to assume it is there simply for playing. Though, it is a terrible waste to keep an instrument only for display.

[ He steps over to it, running his fingers over the keylid before opening it up. He turns back to Verso with a smile. ]

Do you play, mon ami?

[reverso]

Oh, don't worry. It's not just for display. I... requested that the manor have one. You know, to keep busy in the idle hours of the day.

[So, perhaps that answers Nico's question.]

So yes, I play a bit. But I'm also not going to hog it all for myself.

[crimsin]

You did? You do?

[ Oh, he practically lights up. ]

I am delighted to meet a fellow musician! You must play for me as well sometime!!

arrival

[researcherstory]

[ At least she's used to loud people. The accent is familiar, as is the length of name -- shorter than Vaugardians generally have it, but that is the wonder of... gameshows, she guess -- and Odile waits until he has a moment to breathe to introduce herself. ]

Odile. Thank you for the offer, Nicodème, but my bag doesn't need a hand. I would appreciate it if you tested the water temperature for me, however.

[ Honestly she just wants to see if he'll stick his hand in the ponds. ]

[crimsin]

A pleasure to meet you, Mademoiselle Odile!

[ He sweeps into a bow, straightening a second later with a look of mild confusion. ]

The water temperature? Of what? The bathroom sink, or-?

[researcherstory]

Madame, if you would. I'm too old to be called Mademoiselle.

[ Flattery will get him nowhere!!! And to his question, she gestures to the ponds around the entrance. ]

[crimsin]

You are only as old as you feel, my friend! Surely it cannot be that bad? I am a full thirteen-hundred years and I am quite spry!

[ He even does a little twirl to demonstrate. ]

arrival

[gamboler]

[ Wow, such enthusiasm. Aventurine greets the self-proclaimed Nicodeme La Roux -- he commits the pronunciation to memory, these things matter -- with a relaxed smile, one hand on his hip, the other resting atop his (sizeable) luggage. ]

A pleasure, Mr. Nico, but aren't you one of the guests, too? You should be taking it easy, not hauling luggage.

[ Also credit where it's due for the dramatic entrance, he can appreciate it! ]

[crimsin]

Oh, I hardly mind! An extra bag or two is nothing to me!

[ Says this lanky-looking man. Okay then. ]

Of course, I will not impose if you would rather carry your own things, Monsieur-?

[gamboler]

[ Listen, he's not one to refuse an offer like that, especially as eager as Nico is. He doesn't seem the type to call in debts, but Aventurine will still keep it in mind. ]

Ah, you can call me Aventurine. One of the Ten Stonehearts of the Strategic Investment Department. Then again, that probably doesn't mean much to anyone here. Old habits, and all.

[ And they'll be watching him. Anyway, he holds his case out for Nico to take, so he can offer a polite bow of introduction. ]

[crimsin]

[ He takes the suitcase, hefting it up with one arm like it weighs nothing. ]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Monsieur Aventurine! I do not know what that title means in the least, but it sounds very impressive!

profiles

[embellwish]

Hahaha, weak for all kinds of beauties, are you?

[ The dramatism... how cute. Her smile is fond, doting, almost. ]

Isn't that a good thing, sweetheart? You're spoiled for choice.

[crimsin]

I suppose I am. But that is going to make the choosing rather difficult, non?

[ He glances back at the screen for a second. ]

Mademoiselle Yingying, oui? It says here you are quite the singer.

[embellwish]

Ma... dam...way-cell?

[ She repeats the word back curiously, head tilting. Person who never has known French people even existed. It's fine.

Anyways, she hasn't looked very closely at her own profile, so she leans over to peek at the screen based on his words, giving him a small nod. ]

Does it really say that? I'm blushing, [ no she isn't, but she says it demurely anyway, ] I do enjoy it. Interested in hearing it, are you?

[ The teasing is laid on thick with this one!! ]

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[nrangel]

[ Oh, fancy looking lad here seems pretty friendly. Serpilia gives a little wave and a greeting in return. ]

Salve! And the offer is so sweet, but I've actually rigged my bag with traps to keep people from snooping inside it.

[ She says it so cheerfully as she spins her rolling back around in front of her. ]

Besides, it's just one bag, so it's easy enough for me to handle.

[crimsin]

[ The record scratch noise that happens in Nico's brain is practically audible. ]

... I am sorry, you have dragged a live booby trap into a house full of people?

[nrangel]

[ Her smile does not even waver for a second. ]

Exactly because it's a house full of people! Oh, don't get me that look though! It's not that dangerous. Honestly, it's unlikely people will even be able to get far enough into cracking this bad boy open to even set it off.

profiles

[scooptimistic]

Ah. My apologies on behalf of myself and everyone else for being gorgeous.

[ She says it so nonchalantly, because honestly, she's too amused to be startled by it. ]

It could be the opposite, so at the very least, you've got plenty of options!

[crimsin]

[ You know what, though? He appreciates the confidence and gives a laugh in response. ]

This is true. I am not starved for choice, but so many choices is also overwhelming!

[scooptimistic]

Well, do you have a type besides "attractive"? Maybe we can narrow it down.

[ She's here to help! ]

arrival

[phenomerom]

[ Wao. Give him a second to blink. It's not often that he deals with sunshine-type people, so he needs a moment to adjust. ]

... [ Okay, moment passed. He's fine now. Rom smiles placidly as he responds. ] Aah, no, that's quite alright. I should probably carry my bag myself. You can never be too safe.

[ Safe from what? Don't worry about it! ]

I don't suppose you know where we're supposed to take our things, though?

[crimsin]

Safe...?

[ Nico is now going to assume this man also has his suitcase booby-trapped. ]

Oh, I believe there are sleeping quarters in here somewhere. We will likely need to share, but that will be where everyone keeps their things.

[phenomerom]

[ Not really, but don't worry about it! ]

Shared sleeping quarters ... [ Hm. Not ideal, but he can adjust. ] I see. I suppose I'll have to find my way there, then.

[ Hup, as he starts hauling his bulky boston bag deeper into the estate. ]

Are you used to such arrangements? Mr. ... [ yeah no he's not going for the full name ] Nico.