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

[hexensabbat]

a. arrival

[Ringo can be found absolutely everywhere, poking her nose into everything, inspecting the whole place.]

Wooooow, sweet digs!

[It doesn't matter if you are unpacking, or eating, or enjoying that cake, or whatever--Ringo is suddenly there, grinning.]

Wanna check out the rest of the grounds with me?

b. smooches

[Closes my eyes and sighs.

Anyway.

After everyone has settled in and gotten the chance to poke around/unpack/eat/etc, Ringo will casually start going up to people and:]

How do you feel about kissing people? I'm conducting research. For science. The science is figuring out perfect matches.

smooches

[reverso]

[ ... ]

Um. Sure?

[UNLESS HE'S TOO STINKY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION-]

[hexensabbat]

[He is not.

Not yet anyway.

She grins at him, nodding.]

Great then! Hold still a minute.

[And if he does so, she will gladly lean in to press their lips together. This is a relatively inexperienced kiss, but she can't be faulted for enthusiasm and lack of hesitation.]

smooches

[researcherstory]

An interesting research topic, Ringo. Especially to use as a conversation starter.

[ Girl, please. ]

I have not kissed anyone in decades, nor do I feel a pressing need to in the near future. It was enjoyable in my youth. I would not be wholy adverse to kissing again, should the want arise. But I won't be participating in any social games that require one to do so in order to further an objective, whether that objective be to win a game or bet, or to seek the embarrassment of others, so you can leave my name off the invite list.

[ Is that thorough enough, Miss Two Months Old. Her height suits her age. ]

[hexensabbat]

[........ not really the answer she was expecting or wanting.

There's a pause as she processes that, head tilting to one side.]

Don't take this the wrong way or anything, but... what're you here for, then?

...... also smooches

[crimsin]

My, my, what a forward question! Should you instead be asking people if there is someone here they would like to kiss?

[hexensabbat]

... Should I?

[She looks sincerely contemplative at that, head tilting a little.]

Well, okay then.

Is there someone here you'd like to kiss?

smooches...

[gamboler]

[ You know what. He can appreciate the brazen audacity. Physical chemistry is an important part of finding a match too, isn't it?

(gen question he doesn't know oof lmao) ]

Who doesn't enjoy it? [ A beat, lowering his voice a little conspiratorially: ] What sort of research did you have in mind?

[hexensabbat]

[Gen question she doesn't know either.

What a pair.

They're doing a great job.]

The hands on kind, obviously!

[A grin, as she points at him.]

Kiss me!

arrival

[enscene]

[Ringo catches her with a forkful of cake, though now that she's made her way through most of her little plate, Furina's thinking how nice it would be to have some tea and fruit with this...just a nice little spread. How delightful that would be.

So the fork just kind of sits in her mouth for a moment before she removes it delicately, finishes the piece of cake with polite restraint and swallows a little too quickly. Luckily, the surprise Rigo attack does not cause her to choke to death.]

Ahem. I'm still finishing this delectable, but I'd be happy to come with you after. I'm sure there are lots of amenities on this estate I haven't seen yet.

[hexensabbat]

[Whew. Thank goodness she did not kill Furina on their very first interaction.

That's some poise, though... Ringo just grins a little, and takes a seat next to her.]

No rush, no rush. [She's pleased to have secured a partner for her investigations, and so is comfortably settling in.] How's the cake?

everyone lining up for smooches

[beatmatching]

[ oh! how brave of her, luka thinks. he smiles, almost a grin. ]

It's a way to get closer with others. Would you care to try?

as they should

[hexensabbat]

You bet!

[There is not a moment's hesitation in her response, a hand on her hip.]

I'm pretty inexperienced, but I like to think I'm a preeetty quick study.

[Wow, he's a pretty boy though, isn't he? That makes things all the better, honestly.]

Stay still for a minute, 'kay?

[She'll wait for him to do so before making any moves, though.]

b. . .

[ordimame]

[long glance in the direction of the room-which-has-no-name-no-it's-not-called-the-boom-boom-room-SHUT-UP-WEI-WUXIAN!!]

If it's the right person, then it should feel good. But it's also a very private matter between the two people involved.

[folds his arms and nods like an expert (note: not an expert)]

[hexensabbat]

[.............

She follows his gaze and squints at the door of the bbr for a moment.

And then:]

Are... you inviting me to the Boom Boom Room to kiss you, or something?

smooches

[embellwish]

You're not worried anyone will get jealous?

[ Going around and kissing everyone... that's so scandalous! It's said in teasing good humor, though, and she's most certainly not saying no. If anything, she's already lingering closer to her, closing in on her like prey. ]

It's not everyday someone gets to kiss someone as cute as you.

[hexensabbat]

Whaaat, already?

[Ringo just laughs at that, hands on her hips.]

If people are already getting that attached, we might have a tough time with the game part of things.

[Still... this person is stunning, isn't she? Inhumanly stunning, a little like some of the demons Ringo has met.]

But hey, likewise! Wanna give it a shot?

not smooches

[phenomerom]

[ He's been doing a languid loop of the room, picking up the various little furnishings as if to study them before returning them; he puts down a little vase when she approaches. Placidly: ]

Oh? I'd be glad to have your company, Miss Ringo.

[ He already read and memorized the profiles. :) ]

Is there something in particular you're looking for, or is this just an expedition out of curiosity.

[hexensabbat]

[... Well. She hasn't, even though she probably should've.

Huh.]

Mostly curiosity, yeah.

[... She's squinting at that vase for a moment. Why...]

Aren't you curious about places like the Truth Booth? Sure, we're not headed there yet, but I bet we can still check it out ahead of time.

B.

[nrangel]

[ It's a pretty abrupt question, but given the nature of this show, maybe it should be expected? ]

Are you asking for yourself, or are you trying to play wingman here?

[hexensabbat]

[Ringo just props a hand on her hip with a grin.]

For me, naturally.

Not that I'm opposed to wingmanning, but I don't even know anyone yet. You think someone's made a connection that fast?

b

[scooptimistic]

Do you know in some countries people exchange kisses as a way of greeting?

[ Not. Her country, but. Still. ]

Are you testing for a spark or is it similarity in kissing style once you've kissed everyone?

[hexensabbat]

Yeah! Like Italy and France, right?

[She does have some data on that, at least...]

It's a little of column A, a little of column B, and some of column C, which is "figuring out what the big fuss is about, anyway".

b

[anathemaw]

[ we applaud ringo's bravery in this house!!

She succeeds in getting a minor reaction out of Messmer, if his brows raising just slightly counts for anything. The snake at his shoulder, meanwhile, is quick to slither out, curling almost defensively towards his jaw. ]

Thou'rt overbold, girl.

[hexensabbat]

[His snakes protecting the chastity of his lips........

But Ringo is perhaps the least fazed by his appearance. Not any weirder than some of the demons she's had chats with, honestly.]

Too much? I figure if we're going to figure all of this out, we shouldn't waste any time!