week one | match ceremony

[marriagebroker]

Today's Match Ceremony starts the moment the sun goes down. They will be led to a courtyard on the estate, filled to the brim with lanterns of all kinds and plush couches and chairs for them to sit on. The place is lit bright by the lanterns and the vibe is very cozy. There will be a few camera crews lingering around, ready to catch sight of the contestants as they settle in and get comfortable. There is also food and beverages, some alcohol, some non-alcoholic, for everyone to partake in.

In the center of the courtyard is a stage, hanging above it are eight lanterns, none of which are lit up. Wei Wuxian stands in the middle, dressed to impress for tonight's festivities. In one hand, he has his flute, in another, a cup of huangjiu. He lifts it merrily, giving a laugh before knocking back the alcohol and tossing the cup away. (A staff member nearby catches it, thank god.)

"Welcome, everyone! To your first match ceremony! I am your humble host and we're here to see if chemistry can happen, even under duress~!"

A staff member nearby grimaces at that. It might be the same staff member who caught the cup. It's fine, the producers won't punish him. Probably.

But characters will notice that there is a podium next to the stage for them to lock in their answers.

"For those who are new to this, let's talk about how this works. First, I will call up one of the members of Team Suibian and they will go to the podium over here, make a choice of who they think their match is, and together you will press your hands to the podium to lock it in."

He gives a hum, twirling the flute in his hand a few times before grasping it by the end and using it to point at the contestants.

"As a result of your choices, the lanterns above me will light up with however many perfect matches you've chosen. It is your job to figure out which of the choices made tonight are indeed perfect matches. If you aren't able to get any of them right, you will get a black out. Which means, someone will lose their wish. Don't do that!"

He'll let his warning hang for a moment before smiling, tapping his shoulder lazily with the flute and then grinning broadly.

"With that, let's get started."

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Each character of Team Suibian will be called in random order, under the selections top level. Feel free to react there!

After the matches, the results top level will reveal how many are right!

Otherwise, feel free to use this log for any reactions, catherding, whatever you want for the match ceremony.

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SELECTIONS

[marriagebroker]

Characters from Team Suibian will be called up at random to make their picks. They'll press their hands to the digital scanner as described by Wei Wuxian. Once they've locked in their picks, they'll have to go and sit with each other for the rest of the ceremony. Better not be awkward!

Feel free to have your characters react to these picks, as that's half the fun.

shindou rom

[suibian]

[ Wei Wuxian is here and he grins in delight here on the stage, clapping his hands together as they start to kick things off. ]

Alright, first up to the stage is none other than our friendly local exorcist, [ This really does amuse him still. ] Shindou Rom!

[ And when Shindou approaches the podium, he will pick... Messmer. Wei Wuxian looks a little surprised by this and can't help but ask — ]

Oh, really? Why him?

[ To which Shindou replies:

"I think we have some key things in common."

... And that's it. What a mysterious man! Oh well, lock it in, boys! ]

[researcherstory]

[ Good for him. ]

[enscene]

[She's not surprised after the discussion last night, after seeing people like Rom and Serpilia open their hearts in ways that showed a new, lovely side to them both.

Messmer looks like the type to have some stage fright... so Furina will hold off on heckling his trite monologue for now and simply applaud them. Yay!]

[hexensabbat]

[YAAAY MESSMER. THUMBS UP.]

[reverso]

[Oh, he's glad. Verso gives enthusiastic applause.]

[fireball]

[ gives Messmer a thumbs up

get some self-esteem, loser!!!! ]

[scooptimistic]

[ ENTHUSIASTIC CLAPPING ]

[anathemaw]

[ he doesn't look surprised by this announcement, though having it be the very first is certainly something - a fluke of fate. Messmer rises without coaxing or preamble, picking his way over to the stage and Rom. There's nothing nervous in his demeanor; rather, he has an air of resigned acceptance, like a man drafted to war. Some habits are ingrained. ]

Thou keepest thy word.

[ although he has no idea what Rom thinks they might have in common... ]

[gamboler]

[ Key things...does Rom have some snakes under his hat they should be aware of... ]

poppy li

[suibian]

[ Okay, okay. Next up! Let's gooooo, who's next? Wei Wuxian seems like he temporarily forgot who he's supposed to call up next, smiling in that strained way before — oh right! ]

Li Poppy-xiaojie!

[ We're back on it! We're doing it! It's fine. He twirls his flute again before pointing it at Poppy and beckoning her up. ]

Come, come, tell me your pick.

[ When Poppy approaches the stage, she looks just a bit like a deer in the headlights, but she is POWERING. THROUGH. Good job, Poppy!

That's when she picks Shoko. Wei Wuxian gives a whistle and then asks, ]

Why her?

[ To which Poppy responds: "We're pretty different, but in a way that's, I dunno, complementary? Like, we already get along so well, and you're just really cool and put together and smart and beautiful and a great kisser and I'm going to stop talking now."

Good job, lesbians! Lock it in! ]

[researcherstory]

[ ...

Good for her! ]

[phenomerom]

[ Oho. This is admittedly making him wonder if he should have said a little more ... but ah, how charmingly honest. He sees the vision; going to give some polite applause from the spot next door on the stage. ]

[scooptimistic]

Very good information, Poppy! You've got this!!

[ her girls! ]

[embellwish]

[ GIVING POPPY AN ENCOURAGING WINK FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY, be confident!! ]

[enscene]

[Poppy is such a mood sometimes... Whew. All too real for Miss Furina over here.

She also gets encouraging, polite applause! (Everyone will get applause even if I run out of steam to comment.)]

[irreversal]

[ First of all, I want it known that this is the first time I'm using this icon possibly ever—

But gives an amused huff as she stands up (oh - what had she been holding her breath for?) and joins Poppy on stage, smiling. Well, kind of genuinely, actually. How could she not, after an answer like that?

Anyway, striding up to Poppy with her hands in her pockets: ]

That was like a combo of compliments, huh? [ did she just gamer speak at poppy ] You did well, Poppy.

[ And she'll lock in! ]

[gamboler]

[ Oh? He's seeing the vision...Shoko is a doctor, too, so she's probably rich! ]

verso

[suibian]

[ Everyone's favorite skrunkly is up next! Wei Wuxian gestures to Verso next, delighted and amused. This is getting easier by the person! ]

Verso, my friend, let's have your pick!

[ And Verso approaches the stage. Who he picks? Why, it's Nico, of course!

Wei Wuxian looks delighted and doesn't even have to prompt Verso before he's explaining:

"Charming, handsome, with an eye for art and an ear for music. And that oh-so enticing allure of being a vampire! What’s not to like? You’re a bright spot of light, Nico, and if I get to share in even a fraction of it, I’m a better man for it."

Wei Wuxian laughs in delight at that. ]

Wow, that's...

[ Gay. It's gay. Anyway, lock it in, fellas! ]

[scooptimistic]

[ Well! Not surprising! But very poetic of him, which is.

Also not surprising! She claps for them too. ]

aventurine

[suibian]

[ Okay! Next up, next guy, next fella. It's Aventurine, of course. And Wei Wuxian looks happy to be able to beckon him up. ]

I'm excited for you! Are you excited? Let's get to it then!

[ And then, of course, Aventurine is asked to pick. His pick? Maya.

Aventurine declares then, "I'd say you're the one who's far more dazzling than you realize. Spending time with you is like a breath of fresh air that could sweep me right off my feet if I'm not careful."

Wei Wuxian looks surprised by this and can't help the commentary as he goes — ]

Haha, wow, what a romantic!

[ And now, lock it in, hets! ]

edamura makoto

[suibian]

[ Time for the guy who doesn't think the Boom Boom Room should exist. But that's okay! He has more than enough time to think about it properly and give it due consideration. Not now though, right now he's being asked to make a pick. ]

Edamura Makoto-gongzi! You're up!

[ Look, Wei Wuxian is not making fun of you right now. Call that a win, babey!

And who is he going to pick? Why, none other than Odile.

Contrary to what one may have come to expect from the otherwise outwardly nervous Edamura, he seems relatively confident as Odile takes the stage. His smile is more of an amused smirk, but it's fond! appreciative!!

"She keeps telling me to have more confidence. I mean, she's not the only one, but I guess that means I probably should! Anyway, we had a nice time together the other night, too.

[ . . . ]

. . . I think I owe her a heartfelt "thanks.""

That's very sweet, isn't it? Wei Wuxian snorts tho. Lock it in, kids! ]

furina de fontaine

[suibian]

[ Oh, ho, ho! Time for one of Wei Wuxian's favorite people in the house, Miss de Fontaine herself. ]

Furina-xiaojie! It's your turn, my lady!

[ Come, come, make your choice and make it a good one!

Furina will come up to the stage then and at the podium, she is going to pick Ringo.

"After all, you were very popular when we were discussing who to elect for the Truth Booth, but we are still partners-in-organization! More seriously, it's my hope that we'll experience many new things together. Your joie de vivre is enchanting. I'm not even sure I can keep up."

I'm......... 🥹

Wei Wuxian looks quite happy about this and gestures for them to lock it in, ladies! ]

yi sang

[suibian]

[ Finally, finally, finally. It's everyone's favorite little guy. Yi Sang. Wei Wuxian grimaces a little as he realizes exactly who we have up next. Okay, this will be... fine. ]

Heeeey, Yi Sang-gongzi. It's your turn. Uhm. Let me know if you need some help.

[ But it looks like Yi Sang has GIVEN THIS SOME THOUGHT. And ACTUALLY MADE SOME CHOICES. So, god damn, he seems ready to go — for a given ready that Yi Sang can possibly be.

Yi Sang will pick Yingying. And his reasoning?

"Miss Yingying . . . Permit me to apologize again for the misunderstanding from afore.

If I must summarize the reason I've called your name, it would be your lilting stride. Your every step carries with it the memories of yesterday, yet the fragrance of your blooms does more than linger in your wake. It blossoms before you, inviting those around to a sight ne'er witnessed as you move forward . . . and such is all I have to say."

Wei Wuxian isn't sure if this is a compliment or not but like, whatever. He made a choice. That's all he can ask of him. ]

And for the final time, lock it in!

[ Wait — final? ]

Finale

[suibian]

[ WDYM FINAL, WE HAD EIGHT PEOPLE AND THERE WERE EIGHT CHOICES...!

Except, no. Someone picked from their own group. So, we're a bit uneven here. Which means Wei Wuxian does some quick mental math and then calls out — ]

Luka! Serpilia! Please, if you would.

[ So, yes. Just with the way things shook out aka the RNG, there ended up someone not getting picked! Wei Wuxian makes a mental note to give the both of these two some alcohol later. Or maybe just a club soda for Luka? He's not sure that guy drinks. Either way, off we go to results~! ]