thevine | ✦ WEEKEND ZERO

✦ 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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[ gratuitious fit-check. don't mind as she looks between the waterbed and the mirror overlooking it with open disgust… ]

Ha? Since when did being friendly mean making demands? It seems common sense isn't as common as you'd think it is.

[ though. she's judging him more for this room than anything. she's already making so many character evaluations and for no reason, at that. ]

It's more of a friendly suggestion!

[It definitely was a demand because Rui isn't the most polite guy ever. Well-meaning, it was, but it wasn't the msot graceful thing ever]

And here's an even friendlier suggestion for you to offer your name, first.

While you're at it, fix your posture. It's unbecoming to greet someone that way.

Oh, and here I was so comfy on this waterbed...

[But he does get off it, standing as tall as he is!]

My name is Rui Kamishiro, senior student. Sorry for being unbecoming -- this isn't usually a situation I meet people at! It's difficult to know the right protocol.

[As if one needed anything other than an iota of social grace to know how to handle this. He's not even socially awkward, he just is an oddball and a little oblivious of how he comes across]

Oh, so the student's a quick learner. Sure. I'll give you that. You may call me Marionette.

[ sorry, rui, no gold stars from her today. ]

In all my years of existence, and even looking further back than that—I highly doubt there's proper protocol for this. Shouldn't you be more concerned by that freaky mirror looming above us?

[Rui looks up to the mirror]

Afraid it might fall on us anytime soon?

[Rui wonders if maybe this is better or worse than the things that may fall on top of him in his own room at home. He's got so many things the ceiling is a storage area as well]

There's that, but isn't it just—weird?

[ ugh!!! between this and the gift pillows!! the vibes are so off!! ]

I wouldn't call myself afraid; I wouldn't be here if I were.

[Hearing she's not afraid gets an approving nod]

It is weird. I have to assume the point of this room is to show a little of comfort, but at the cost of some truly bothersome details. That's why it's so warm in here, that's why there's a mirror, and that's why there's a waterbed instead of an actual comfortable futon. Hardship just to gain a bit of a perk.

[He smiles wryly]

That's how reality shows are.

[It's not the most tasteful genre of entertainment, but...hey, he thought it might be a valuable learning experience in some way, and truthfully the reward at the end of it all would be so worth it, too]

[ this is why she destroys the bed later. nothing rui says is convincing her it should stay in one piece… ]

The purpose of these reality shows is to provide entertainment to the [ vapid ] masses, is it not? I'll show them entertainment.

So, what. Was you making yourself comfortable a show of facing adversity?

Who else but me should endure the horror of resting here? I was taking one for the team.

[He probably will be a tad disappointed the one mediocre bed available will perish. The lounge chairs aren't all that good when you're a tall guy like him. The longer you are, the less comfortable those lounge chairs are!

...maybe. I wouldn't know for sure, I'm not as tall as this guy, haha]

[

this just makes him seem like a masochist. okay. she does not say this, but the fact that she's thinking something rude should be pretty apparent across her expression. ]

Now you're claiming nonsense. I suppose there's nothing stopping you from continuing on. Don't let me disturb you.

[The sight of Sandrone's expression makes Rui feel a little sheepish]

I have a feeling you have given up on me.

[Just letting Rui do whatever instead of getting involved. Which really, it's for the better! He's a total weirdo, after all!]

Whatever could've given you that idea?

That implies there was ever anything to 'give'. I've seen enough of this eyesore.

[ i'm sorry she has absolute no chill ]

You're ruthless! Such high standards.

[Rui walks towards the door, deciding he had enough of this room anyway. Turning off the fan he had been, well, fanning himself with, he smiles at Sandrone]

Regardless, there's nothing of use to be had in this room, or in the travel book. Anything useful likely is in the locked engine room.

[With that bit of advice, he departs towards the decks. Nice to have met you, Sandrone!]

✦ WEEKEND ZERO

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