✦ WEEKEND ZERO

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✦ WEEKEND ZERO: PILOT EPISODE

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Good afternoon passengers, and welcome to the marvelous Scylla, heading directly for Napalm Springs... We are expected to arrive in approximately a time... Please enjoy your refreshments and entertainment while we make our way through the coral reef...

And with the startling boom of a foghorn, you awake on the deck of a boat. A superyacht, specifically! This isn't where you just were, but you should've seen this coming, right? Whether it was five minutes ago or five years ago, you signed a contract with a representative who told you they could make your dreams come true. Seems like your contract has activated! The OnlyFruits Media Group has collected each of you to shuttle off to a brand new season of The Vine, a reality show where three teams compete against each other for the chance to have their dearest dreams come true. There's always a twist (what sort of fruit would we be if there wasn't some sort of zest), but... you aren't quite sure what that twist might be just yet. Is that anxiety you're feeling, or are you just seasick? Anyway. When you wake up, you'll find that you are all dressed in dapper formal clothing. What a way to make a first impression! To both you and your... fans, potentially, since you get the sense that you're being watched, even if you're not sure how. If you have personal belongings, you won't find them for now - maybe they got sent ahead to your location already? And yes, this includes pets. Oh no. But there's nothing to be done about it. You might as well enjoy your stay on the Scylla, for now. And maybe meet your future potential teammates and rivals, while you're at it?

YO HO HO HO

In the words of Twerking With the Stars season 15 winner, Smdy Aamberg: You're on a boat! (You're on a boat!) You're on a boat! (You're on a boat!) Everybody look at you 'cause you're sailing on a boat!

It's a little packed on this ship, but for the most part? You're not too crowded. It's made to carry about forty people, so there's enough space to spread out. You can even find little places to be alone, should you so wish. Mostly. Again, you think there might be cameras, but you can't see any of them and even if you could, you wouldn't be able to break them. The main attraction of the ship is the cabin on the deck. Inside the cabin is a fully stocked bar, complete with mixers and garnishes. A fridge with pre-made meals spans across the underside of this bar, and there's enough in there for everybody on board to have at least three meals a day. How does it all fit? Just trust us, it does. If you try to take more than your fair share, you'll get electrocuted by a mysterious force, so maybe don't do that. Or do, if you're into that kind of thing.

There are tables and booths inside the cabin to hang out in, as well as a dance floor smack dab in the middle of the floorspace. There is a disco ball hanging down from the ceiling in the center of the multicolored dancefloor. From nine PM to midnight, this plays in the cabin, so enjoy your clubbing. At least it's not able to be heard outside of the cabin itself, so if you want to sleep, you can do so on the deck. There's a bunch of lounge chairs out there, go wild. Speaking of, aside from the lounge chairs, on the deck is a small pool with a hot tub extension. It's perfect for lazing about with a drink, or getting to know your fellow contestants. And why did we tell you to find a lounge chair to sleep in? Well, unfortunately all of the rooms in the sleeping quarters are locked and cannot be opened by any means, save for one. This room has one king-sized waterbed with a funhouse mirror on the ceiling directly above it, an armchair in the corner, and nothing else. The door to this room does not lock, and is weirdly warm. You can sleep here. Not sure why you'd want to, but you can. And yes, there are bathrooms. Public ones, with stalls and sinks. There is one shower. Keep that in mind. At the very back of the yacht is what appears to be the engine room, or something like it. It's locked, but the sign on the door reads:

YOUR CAPTAIN TODAY IS FLYINGWAY. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TRIP TO THE ISLAND.

No amount of brute force or wits can break into this room. If you try to get in anyway, do let us know.

Special Delivery!

As a complimentary gift for participating on the Vine Season 69, you receive a small canvas tote bag full of goodies!

✦ A small box containing three mini key lime tarts. ✦ A cute handheld fan with a detachable stand. ✦ A pillow that definitely doesn't look like what you think it is (slightly NSFW). ✦ A book about how to deal with the stress of travel! ✦ A colorful OnlyFruits water bottle. ✦ A pack of sesame biscuits. Not cookies. These are legally and emotionally distinct from cookies. You feel this in your soul.

☰ OOC NOTES

✦ Welcome to your Weekend 0 Mingle! ✦ You currently DO NOT have your home item, any canon outfits, or your game-provided phone. Powers are off. ✦ ICly, profiles are still hidden! We will let you know when you can see them ICly. This also means your character ICly does not know what team they are! ✦ Don't forget to turn in your PCs if you start them! ✦ Have fun, and always feel free to come talk to the mods if you have any issues or comments or anything you want to share!

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[becomingpotatoes]

Ah! Sorry, I don't drink. It'd break a law or two -- and stars who break the law won't thrive.

[He won't let his future in showbiz go down because of a scandal that actually breaks the law!]

[cleaved]

[ she raises an eyebrow at the part about it breaking a law or two, but replaces the bottle on its shelf before going to pop open another. ]

What laws are there to break about drinking..?

[becomingpotatoes]

Students aren't supposed to spend their time drinking instead of studying. Or something along those lines. Law has never been my strong point, heheh.

[He has no idea about the why, he just knows it exists and that's enough for him!]

[cleaved]

Huh. Students are allowed to drink plenty as long as they aren't breaking any actual laws... just one wouldn't hurt you any, and I doubt you'd get in trouble - unless you're that much of a lightweight.

[becomingpotatoes]

Why, if I didn't know better I'd think you're attempting to be a corrupting influence!

[cleaved]

Noooo! I'm a very responsible adult, just telling you to live a little. What's one drink going to do to you if you give it a sip?

[becomingpotatoes]

But if I'm a lightweight, that one sip may be the difference between success in an impromptu show, and a failure that'll leave me tarnished and the audience disappointed! Think of the audience!

[cleaved]

I think we're the only audience here right now..? Though, it does feel a lot like we've got eyes following us everywhere, so... who knows. Someone's definitely watching us.

[becomingpotatoes]

Are you familiar with how reality shows work? You're always being watched. Every single moment, most likely.

[Sounds kind of stressful, when he puts it like that]

[cleaved]

I have no idea what a reality show is.

[ she does not seem stressed. ]

[becomingpotatoes]

[You got guts, lady!]

It's nothing too impressive. Just a series of situations meant to have the cast undergo some intense moments, difficult situations, and if possible some drama. Or more like lots of drama.

[.......on second thought.......]

The drama is the main draw.

[cleaved]

[ she does, in fact. but she listens and considers this. ]

So we're just meant to be jesters jingling for someone else's entertainment.

Not really that different from being a civil servant.

[becomingpotatoes]

[Rui is pretty amused by such a comparison]

Heheheh, my oh my, what a cynical way of putting it. I will have to be the optimistic one around here.

[cleaved]

[ waves her hand ]

It's not being cynical when it's true, honestly. Not that I've been one in a long, long time now, but it really felt that way sometimes.

[becomingpotatoes]

How lucky I am I have no need to pursue that career at all. Less gray days that way, I'd say!

[Although really, Rui's goals in life is going to be jingling for someone else's entertainment, that's his calling and he knows it]

[cleaved]

[ she doesn't say it, but he seems a bit like he wouldn't have the constitution for what she's thinking of... ]

You sound like you know plenty about this whole situation, so maybe this is a career move for you..?

[becomingpotatoes]

Yes! Or at least I'm aiming for that reward. Even if this show doesn't help my hopes and dreams, getting that wish come true should be worth it.

[There's a very earnest glint in Rui's eyes when he says that, wistful and happy. Rui has worked so hard for his entertainment career, but really, with what he has in mind, he'd be happy if his wish becomes true, even if everything else about him crumbles down]

[cleaved]

I see! Well, good luck in the competition, either way. You seem more aware of what we mighth need to be doing, so I'll be relying on you, kid.

[ i am so deeply concerned about rui, now, just from this metatext. but rawiyah reaches over the bar top and gives his shoulder a supportive pat. ]

[becomingpotatoes]

[Rui Kamishiro seems glad!]

You can count on me. But I'll be expecting your best effort no matter what, so rely on me at your own risk.

[cleaved]

Depends on what you need to rely on me for, but I'm not the kind of person that'll halfass anything, even if I'm not familiar with it.

[becomingpotatoes]

Name your best talent. Go on.

[For future reference!]

[cleaved]

Fighting or drinking.

[ immediate ]

[becomingpotatoes]

Ah, somehow I was already guessing both of those things. You're in luck -- I'm no good in an actual fight. Any action with that will go to you.

[The drinking one was a little obvious, but the other one was an educated guess he had made to himself. She just has the vibes of someone eager to fight!]

[cleaved]

[ he would be correct on that one. ]

Then leave it to me if anything physical comes up. I could, honestly, carry you with just one hand if need be.

[becomingpotatoes]

Even though we're almost the same height? You make me want to see that happen!

[Not everyday you encounter a strong woman who can break you over her knee!]