Round 4 intro post

[foundationmods]

The last checks have been made. The support staff is pulling back to site 4 proper. Everyone not staying on-site at the containment area is saying their goodbyes and their 'see you soon's. It's all supposed to be business as usual, after all. Nothing really bad ever happens during this containment procedure, so everything should be alright. But despite that knowledge, there is a sense of anxiety in the air. Nobody expects anything bad to happen, but after the last year of chaos even a safe SCP like this has become 'I'll breathe more easily when it's over.'

Gabe is there too, giving his final instructions to everyone staying at the house. He looks almost bored with the proceedings, and he keeps looking back to his clipboard to make sure he has covered everything. One last run-through of how the 'game' will work, one last reminder of where to meet the retrieval team once someone has been eliminated from the game, one last warning to stay on-site until you have been eliminated. "We can't contact any of you directly during the game," he says at the end, "But we'll be watching. It should be smooth sailing, barring a bit of personal drama here and there, but all of us back at the main site will be watching carefully. If something goes wrong, we'll extract you guys."

At the very least, those familiar with Gabe will be able to tell he means what he says. So maybe his words can be reassuring?

Once everyone has left and the 24 contestants are left to their own devices, they will find a note in the living room:

Welcome!

Meet me in the studio at 2 pm. Until then, say your hellos and get to know each other.

- The Host

It looks like everyone has some time to get acquainted with each other. Some finger foods (fruit and veggie trays, sandwiches, cans of soda) have been left in the kitchen for people to have for lunch.

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((Welcome to SCP Round 4: Friend or Foe? This first part is for mingling. Part 2 will go up at 2 pm EST.

If you haven't done so already, go here and do the mass-adding for private conversation posts.))

Comments

[visionem]

What if the loser has no tail?

[momsters]

[She's shooting a "oh you must be slightly dense" kind of look.]

It's a metaphor. [A roll of her shoulders.] But I'm sure we can tape one on for effect if you insist.

[visionem]

[ He's unphased, and there's no surprise on his features either. ]

That wouldn't be necessary in my case. But there are others here who might find your offer helpful.

[ A small smile. ]

[momsters]

.... yes, well I do like to be helpful.

[SHE IS SO FUCKIG BAFFLED, THANKS.]

Who are you again?

[visionem]

[ Nodding agreeably, you're welcome. ]

I am Alcor, nothing more, nothing less. And yourself? [ ftr he's been floating this entire time so this whole package is just ??? in shades of red, black, and stripes. ]

[momsters]

[Alcor what kind of mythical being are you.....[

Azula. Princess of the Fire Nation. [A beat.] Don't you know that it's rude to float in front of royalty.

[Okay, so she totally made that one up but it looks like she's recovering???]

[visionem]

[ One day when she finds out she'll be even more confused. ]

Azula. [ He repeats, trying out the name on his tongue. ] Oh? Is that a common etiquette in the Fire Nation?

[ There's curiosity in his voice, so he may be buying this, but he's also still levitating. ]

[momsters]

[Wow, don't call her out like this? But she will look him right in the eye as she says:]

It is, Alcor.

[Why is this a test now.. who knows.]

[visionem]

[ He smiles. ]

I will keep that in mind, thank you for telling me.

[ Still floating. ]

1/2

[momsters]

[Oh. Oh so this is how it's gonna be. She holds eye contact for a bit like she's staring down a cobra.]

[momsters]

[Then just like that, she's all nonchalance.]

So what else can you do? Other than levitate.

[visionem]

[ His gaze is pleasant, smile still lingering. ]

What if that was all I could do? Would you be disappointed, Azula?

[momsters]

Perhaps. But it wouldn't surprise me. A lot of people are very disappointing.

[visionem]

Is that so? I cannot say I agree, at least when it comes to humans.

[ Totally dodging the question here though. ]

[momsters]

Really. We must have had very different experiences in life.

[visionem]

That is to be expected when I've lived a lot longer than you.

[momsters]

I've seen a lot in my time.

[Though she'll bite.]

How old are you, Alcor?

[visionem]

The one time I told someone my exact age, they called me a living fossil.

[ "???" life. ]

[momsters]

So what are you then, if you aren't human?

[Obviously humans don't live that long.]

[visionem]

I am Alcor, nothing more, nothing less.

[ Sometimes he's just like this no matter what rank his social link is at. ]