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WEEKEND ZERO: MINGLE

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Unnerving. That may be the best word to describe how the vibes feel as your sight begins to clear and you find yourself on the ground. The air is chilly, and you don't see anything that may represent the sun or the moon for a sense of time. You look around expecting to find some sort of buildings, wildlife, or anything of use, but your immediate line of vision only shows a sprawling monochrome landscape.

Are you feeling adventurous? As you get to your feet, you have the opportunity to wander further and begin assessing the situation. You'll quickly find that the only thing on your person are the clothes on your back. Traveling will eventually lead you to a few areas, though none of them appear very promising either.

Don't stray too far, however. While there are few hints of plant life (nothing nourishing, nothing satisfying), you won't find much else. There's no food or running water; resources seem scarce. The further you go, the more you begin to feel colder and weaker. Your eyes begin to play tricks on you, and everything ahead of you looks unfocused and even more gray than before. An imminent sense of danger hangs above you...you can't quite pinpoint why, but your gut instinct says there's something else out there just lying beyond your reach.

Perhaps you'll have luck another day. For now, it seems as though your only option is to make use of the areas you do have access to and try to settle in. But don't worry, you aren't alone. There's 35 other people just waiting to see what you'll do next.

Welcome to your weekend zero intro to

chroma! While characters have access to the locations available, they do not have access to anything else including their home items. Please note that characters do not know what their primary color or complementary colors are as of yet, and IC profiles are not in-play at this time.

Things of note!

► You can find food (cotton candy, stale hot dog buns with no hot dogs, etc) in the carnival, but none of it is filling. It's monochrome, and you're hungry again five minutes later.
► There's water in the mansion but it's kind of grey.
► Seriously, it's cold.
► You arrive in your canon outfit. It is also monochrome, like someone drained the dye out of your clothes.

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FRIDAY, AFTERNOON

► The atmosphere is cold and dark, and everything is in shades of grey. You won't find much here.

Edited 2022-02-11 23:02 (UTC)

[One second and he was talking to a friend, the nest he's in some kind of monochrome world?! He gets up, looks around, confused and puzzled and-]

Uwaaaah?! Did I get isekai'd?! Just like in manga?!

Okay! I should definitely look around and see what's going on!

[He takes a step. And immediately falls to the ground?!]

[Well this is unusual, thought November 11. One moment he was staring up at the night sky, the next he was here. Funny thing, this almost feels like being close to the stars. But there are no stars, and there's no blood on his clothes despite the sorry state of the fabric, and unless he really missed it, there also are no bullets in him. Instead it's all monochrome.

Well, no point in pondering things for long. November gets up to his feet, shakes his head and looks around. Ah, people! How neat]

Looks like we're all stuck in hell. That's too bad.

[November 11 sure said that with the same cadence one would comment about how it's a nice weather today. He doesn't really believe this is hell, yeah]

Edited 2022-02-11 23:11 (UTC)

good morning(?);

[what the hell is this?

jiuqing thinks this, but doesn't say it - the only outward indication that she's discomforted is a very brief flash of fear on her face as she sits up, but it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sort of thing. once she's upright, she takes a deep breath to steady herself, and her expression becomes carefully neutral as she takes in her surroundings calmly.

this is an unfamiliar place, and these are unfamiliar people. but just sitting around isn't going to do her any good. she gets to her feet, dusts off her newly-monochrome skirts, and looks to the nearest person.]

...well, there's little point in just staying here. Why don't we take a look around?

pick a god and pray;

[walking through one of the archways has taken her to... the temple!

this shrine is dark and spooky indeed, and while visiting shrines has brought her peace before, there doesn't really seem to be much peace to be had here. her shoulders are a little tense as she explores the area to the best of her ability, frowning slightly at the shadows as they fuzz out and then -

she jolts slightly, her head snapping toward the direction of the locked door inside the shrine, when the banging noise starts up. she gives an involuntary gasp, then puts a hand to her chest to steady herself. calm down.]

Well, that sounds thoroughly unpleasant.

there better not be any creepy monochrome clowns here;

[later in the day, her wanderings take her to the carnival.

it's similarly creepy. she doesn't recognize any of the things here (the shrine, at least, was vaguely aesthetically similar to ones she's been to in the past). her expression is a little grave as she examines some of the bloodstains on the rides, but without any way to tell what caused them, she prioritizes gathering more information for now.

so! into the house of mirrors she goes.

this is a terrible idea. upon seeing a reflection that isn't hers, she immediately whirls around to face whoever else is there, her stance defensive.]

Who—?

[breathe, jiuqing.]

Who are you?

wildcard;

[if none of the above works for you, just hit me with whatever and i'll roll with it! you can also grab me on discord or plurk to plot something out/grab me for a pc if you want!]

Edited 2022-02-11 23:18 (UTC)

I. OLD MONOCHROME, NEW TO YOU.

[ Well, haven't we all found ourselves in a foreboding little place. This tall elfman opens his eyes slow, and the first thing that comes to his countenance is a slight frown. He digs the tips of his armoured feet into the dirt, finding it to be real -- a careful, but deep breath of the air, finding that to be adequate. ]

...A fine mess we've put ourselves in, Nidhogg.

...

...Nidhogg?

[ He glances over his shoulder and finds nothing on his back except his armour. He scowls, immediate, gods damn it. Were you standing nearby? This scowl might accidentally be directed at you, though ere your expressions meet, he quickly turns to look away -- and follow that up by walking away, just as fast.

Goodbye!!! ]

Edited 2022-02-11 23:20 (UTC)

i. in front of the mansion.

['sup. there's someone standing in front of the mansion, clothes looking ragged and worn out despite having just arrived. they're staring upwards, looking rather focused?

flap flap, goes their wings.

and nothing happens. they? flap their wings harder?]

... Hm. This is concerning.

ii. carnival.

[hi. if you're wandering around and don't give off vibes that you don't want to be disturbed, clarte will hold out... cotton candy!]

Are you hungry? Here. It's not very filling, and I suppose grey food is rather unappetizing, but it's better than nothing. The way it melts in your mouth is fascinating...

[anyway.]

Dehydration shouldn't be a concern right now, either. The water in the mansion should be drinkable... or at least nothing's happened to me yet?

[

clarte gently follows?]

Excuse me, sir... I don't mean to be a bother, but are you looking for someone?

[jiuqing only understands some of those words.

anyway, when he falls, she surges forward to try to catch and help steady him. hello?]

Are you hurt...?

[ Crosses this in the middle of his way escaping everyone else.

And stops for one hot minute because on one hand, he doesn't want a part of this. On the other hand, this child has just collapsed... ]

Oh um...

[It doesn't look like he's injured? He doesn't seem to have a fever at first glance either.]

I think I'm just tired 's all.

[ His immediate first wish is to groan out loud that he's being followed, gods be good. But everything's alright. He'll hold it in. Barely, given the way he talks that follows next. ]

Nobody.

[ Giving Clarte a look up and down... looks fairly hyur, aside from the, uh... wings. ]

What place or star are you from?

[uhhhhh

clarte will kneel down by him!!]

Are you all right?

A. hi everyone

[Itsuki runs a hand through his loose hair (it's not in a bun like his icons, it's just down to his shoulders), then he wraps his arms around himself and shivers! dramatically!]

It's so cold...! What do you say -- should we huddle together for warmth?

[hello stranger, something something two birds one stone something something,]

B. temple

[Itsuki's sitting on the bridge, just letting his legs dangle to the sweet, sweet sound of banging (NOT THE SEXY KIND) echoing from the temple beyond.]

I like the atmosphere they've got going here. Wouldn't be my first choice, but I gotta give credit where credit's due.

wildcard

[picks up everyone and ratshakes y'all]

[His breathing is somewhat heavy, though he doesn't seem like he's injured.]

a. fuck clocks, i guess
[ Danny glances around in confusion, blinking at the strange way everything seems to be drained of color. He holds himself tight as the chill settles in, rubbing his arms through his strangely gray T-shirt for warmth. When he spots the clock in the tree, he huffs an annoyed sigh and rolls his eyes. ]

Figures.

[ So anyway, this is Danny now trying to climb the tree to get to the clock. It's...not going as well as he'd like. He's not particularly adept at climbing, unfortunately, so he slips and falls a few times, or finds himself hanging from a branch. Once stuck, he just glares at the broken clock in the tree, so close but so far away. ]

I swear, Clockwork, if you're behind this I'm gonna...I'm gonna smash your stupid clock to pieces!

b. lab sweet lab
[ Danny wanders around the lab, wary but thorough in his examination of it. He peers around the tubes, up at the ceiling, leans in to get a closer look at the machinery... As he does, he mutters to himself: ]

Okaaaaay, spooky abandoned lab. That's always a good sign.

[ he suddenly feels the hairs on his neck stand up and whirls around, but no one is there. He does spot some kind of...monster-thing inside one of the tubes, though. Completely still, except for the tiniest movement from it. Did it just...blink at him? ]

Okay, nuh-uh, no way. I'm not dealing with this today. I'm getting out of here. [ Danny turns around to leave. ]

At least it's already trashed.

c. food crimes food crimes!!
[ Danny ravenously bites into a hot dog he scavenged from the carnival. Then he chews for a few seconds and immediately spits it back out. ]

Augh, are you serious?! They don't even put anything in it?! What kind of carnival is this?

Um...

[Is he???]

I'm just tired... 's all. Sorry to worry you...

(1- hello down there)

[well! someone is looking none too pleased about his sudden arrival here! someone is also fucking nine feet tall, so enjoy looking up, sorry about your neck. he takes a look around the area, scowls, and raises a hand, snapping his fingers.

...nothing happens. he tries it again, and still nothing; seems to focus, for a few moments, and comes out of that even more irritated than before.]

How in the world--

[then he looks down, a little more, and finally deigns to pay attention to everyone else who's been stuck here. what. you are all so small.]

And just what are you meant to be?

(2- not mad science just disappointed science)

[we're going to handle the 'i would like to yell at who's in charge here' in intros, probably. so! you may see him in other areas to glance over them as well, but he eventually ends up in the laboratory area, the hood of his robe now pulled up to sort of cover his face (except from your angle, it's probably not hiding anything.) he is not touching anything, just observing, arms folded as he looks the place over critically.]

Unacceptable conditions for research, frankly, even before its apparent abandonment. Is there nothing in this place that was created properly?

...you don't seem terribly surprised to find yourself here, sir.

[she doesn't think it's hell either, but also. ??? sir your attitude??? she's been feigning calm pretty decently, and she's trying to get a read on whether he's just faking it until he makes it, or if he actually is calm.]

[clarte does not seem bothered by the attitude.]

If you say so...

[they will let the matter drop, but. anyway, they seem to be pondering their answer to that question, as though it's not exactly a simple one.]

The moon, I suppose?

[ Well thank the Fury, the boy's only collapsed, not cracked his head open.

With thinly veiled reluctance: ]

Are you alive, boy? Need a chirugeon of some sort?

What an interesting first move for your investigation.

[That doesn't sound even remotely sarcastic in November 11. Doesn't sound amused, either -- instead he manages to make it sound like he really believes Kumon just threw himself on the ground on purpose. November doesn't think that, really, but hey, he won't judge if someone's first move when taking a look around is examining the firmness of the ground.

He walks up and crouches to get closer to Kumon's level, not even offering a hand. Contractors are crafty. It'd be idiocy to make physical contact with anyone here -- given the abnormality of the situation it's likely one or more people here have some sort of ability that could harm others, after all]

What are your findings?

Edited 2022-02-11 23:28 (UTC)

[why is itsuki immediately being a slut, yaywon.

anyway]

Haha... the idea doesn't sound too bad, but perhaps that's better left for later. It'd be hard to look around while doing that.

a. arrival

[ well. this isn't where crow was expecting to be. he shivers a little at the unwavering cold that seems to have come out of nowhere, and glances around slowly, like he's trying to piece together some sort of idea of where he is or what's going on.

he's not getting much. ]

This seems like a pain in the ass.

[ he's not wrong. what the heck is wrong this place. ] Did I hit my head or something? [ he lifts his arm and stares at it for a moment, before doing the same with his other arm. what the fuck. ]

b. laboratory.

[ enter the lab later on, and you'll find... crow! despite the strangeness of whatever's in those large test tubes, he doesn't seem too concerned by what he's seeing. weird? yes. but whatever these things are aren't moving and are behind glass, so it's probably fine, right?

right.

which is why he's rapping his knuckles on the glass and grinning slightly when there's seemingly no reaction from whatever's in the tubes. ]

Talk about a terrible place for a nap. Still, do me a favour and stay in there, will you? It'd be a pain to have to deal with you without a weapon.

[ do not fight the lab montrousities, please and thank you. ]

c. mansion

[ after a wander around the mansion, SOMEONE seems to have found himself a room that would come under the bracket of "suitable for shelter", complete with a bed that doesn't appear to be broken or trying to fall apart under the weight of expectant, hopeful stares.

he looks at whoever else has appeared in the doorway. and then down at the bed.

and then he just flops forward onto it, almost stubbornly. from the depths of monochrome pillows, there's a muffled: "fight me for it", even if it doesn't sound especially serious or aggressive. give the man a little time in dreamland. ]

1. rogues doing rogue things

[ the thing about being vax'ildan is this: sometimes you roll so well on stealth you basically write yourself out of the story. by which i mean, in the creepy, dark gray of the central node, you may not even notice it... but there's someone nearby. no hint of a rustle of fabric or trees, no sounds save for the environment existing.

and then, out of fucking nowhere, there's a low voice. ]

Hey. [ and it turns out that voice belongs to a person wearing a hood, standing RIGHT nearby. sorry for the startle! he's actually kind of looking for the reaction. can you see him? ]

2. the temple

[ later on, you might find vax at the temple; he's crossed the bridge and is on the side with the temple itself, hand on the large, locked door.

temples aren't unfamiliar ground, really, especially not now - though none quite like this. stick around long enough and you might see him moving, running his hand over the door and near the bolted area. it is quiet, so, so quiet in this room -

and then there's that terrible banging sound, the feeling of someone screaming inside, and he hisses a - ] Shite! [ and jumps backwards like a startled cat.

fucking doors ]

3. carnival

[ or maybe if you're exploring, you might see a hooded figure perched up on top of the carousel. what's he doing up there? who knows. he wanted to be tall.

glancing down when he hears footsteps though, vax's expression shifts, and after a moment, he pushes his hood back to reveal a young man with pointed ears. ]

You alright down there? Don't tell me you're a local.

4.wildcard

[ or obligatory pc option ♥ ]

[well, she's just getting up herself as he's glancing over his shoulder and talking to... nidhogg? it really looks like he's talking to himself though.

and then he's just nyooming out of there. jiuqing looks surprised.]

...sir! Did you need help looking for your... [???] For Nidhogg?

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