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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ARRIVALS

[marriagebroker]

Each contestant has been given a full wardrobe to pick out their fits and dress all fancy for the ceremony tonight. Use this comment to show off those fits! And greet other contestants! And just... vibe. This is the place to vibe.

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.

RESULTS

[marriagebroker]

lol. lmao, even.

[crimsin]

[ Nico is here, all smiles and nervous anticipation. ]

Are you ready, mon ami? This is always the most nerve-wracking part!

[irreversal]

[ Vibe is what Shoko does best... she's in a comfy but chic, loose fit suit for today's match ceremony.... Notably, it seems the makeup department has managed to make her look well-rested and fresh-faced. ]

Time really flies, huh? It's time for this ceremony, already.

[reverso]

[Verso’s got his hair done just a little differently today, tied in a bun. He’s also a bit more cleaned-up in general, his usual rugged vibes toned down by the sharp edges of a dark suit.

Settling into a seat, he crosses his arms, looking up at the lanterns.]

Beautiful.

[A pause.]

Almost enough to quiet the nerves.

[enscene]

[Furina fit check! Because I had to make sure this fanart made it out of containment.

She spares the alcohol for later (celebration or otherwise). It'll be good to be clearheaded for when she has to go up and give her own decision, as nice as liquid courage theoretically is.]

Finally here... Oh, the anticipation's been killing me! Let us all do our best.

[ordimame]

[Edamura is here!! unfortunately his sense of fashion is lmao so his suit is nothing special. . . but it is crisp! freshly pressed! and he gelled back his hair again]

[he seems to be muttering something over and over to himself underneath his breath]

[scooptimistic]

[ Maya probably had to be forcibly dressed by someone, but. It's fine.

She looks nice! She has on heels! ]

... Are you cursing someone, or--

[embellwish]

[ Yingying has finally changed attire from her fairy-esque petal outfit and is wearing something more traditional.... the wisteria flowers stay ON though. ]

1/3

[ordimame]

[SURPRISED SQUWAK]

[ordimame]

[. . . relaxed though when he sees her]

No. . . I suppose I'm just a little nervous. So I'm hyping myself up!

[researcherstory]

[ Odile is... fine, thank you, she prefers things without patterns but-- it does remind her of the festivals she would attend so long ago, so she can't exactly say she hates it.

The shade is pleasing, too. As is the shochu in her cup. ]

If nothing else, Wei Wuxian knows how to dress a place up.

[ The aesthetics are even something she can't ignore the appeal of... ]

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! ]

[ordimame]

[. . . . . .]

. . . you look great! I mean, you always do, but—

[he is trying]

[researcherstory]

You should have more confidence, Verso. You seem to have sound reasoning for the picks you thought of last night.

[ Hmmm. A look, indeed. ]

[phenomerom]

[ As usual, Rom makes his appearance in some flavor of ridiculous goth horseshit. I hate this man so much. At least there's the vague sense he's dressed up a little bit more than usual? ]

[scooptimistic]

Thanks! I needed some help. Fashion's not really my thing.

[ At all. ]

But so do you! And--

[ Oh. Oh!! Messmer got picked first!!

LOOK AT THAT, MESSMER!!! ]

[researcherstory]

[ That makeup department is carrying right now. ]

Hard to believe we've spent a week sleeping under the same roof as fourteen other strangers, isn't it.

[ It really did fly... ]

[ordimame]

[. . . oh that suit looks good on him]

[researcherstory]

[ Good for him. ]

[hexensabbat]

[I'm mobile so no fit link but it's bright and colorful and neon. Imagine it.]

Heyyy, nice suit!

[irreversal]

[ Hoooh... Shoko will literally throw him a 👌 from where she is, but then also hold up her glass. Does he want a drink, too? ]

[ordimame]

[oh. that's a very nice fit on her]

[reverso]

[He flashes his usual smile.]

Oh, I know. But that doesn’t mean it’s a guaranteed win. Really do feel the pressure, too, with all this pomp and circumstance.