WEEK 1 MINGLE

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As dawn approaches on Monday, the contestants are greeted to a beautiful, sunny day. It's the first full week of their time in the house, and after the rather troubling introduction on Saturday it's hard to know just what to expect

For the first week, the surrounding area seems quiet and peaceful. The weather stays a nice 75 degrees during the day, and it dips down to the 50s at night. Comfortable, and without any real disturbances from nature or house. It's almost as if the whole weekend was just a bad dream, and maybe the actual game won't be as bad as Dazai made it out to me.

However, those rules and profiles are still hanging in the living room, a constant reminder of the warnings that have been given. What will happen now? There haven't been any deaths at this containment site in years, but will that change with these new rules? Only time will tell.

Perhaps it's a good idea to enjoy this first week. Go swimming, watch a movie, or just hang out together and get to know each other better. You never know, this might be the last time to see some of the contestants.


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[scarsnstripes]

Good morning.

[He offers her a small but happy smile. It was good to see her relaxing, after the weekend they'd had.]

Are you meditating?

[allmyfriendsaredead]

Yes.

[She rests her hands fully on her knees now, though apparently she's at ease with the pose otherwise.]

It helps clear my mind so I can focus better. Have you ever tried it before?

[Since apparently not everyone learns it in this world.]

[scarsnstripes]

Ah... no. It's been recommended to me, though. By a couple of people.

[He reaches up to scratch at his cheek, hesitant for a moment. Would she....?]

...Do you think you could teach me? If you have time, that is.

[allmyfriendsaredead]

Sure, I don't mind.

[It's nice to have something to do besides fret. She unwinds her legs, sitting with them out in front of her.]

Although you might want to stretch first so you don't strain anything.

[scarsnstripes]

[Atsushi takes a seat near her on the grass, though he looks a little confused for a moment.]

Stretch....? Before meditating?

[His expression says it all: Aren't you just sitting...?]

[allmyfriendsaredead]

You want to be flexible enough to have your feet on top of your legs. It's not too much, but foot cramps are the opposite of relaxing when you're trying to meditate.

[scarsnstripes]

Oh... I suppose that does make sense. It would probably get uncomfortable after awhile, right?

[He slides his legs out in front of him, stretching them out.]

Are there any you'd recommend?

[allmyfriendsaredead]

There are a few other poses we can start with.

[...He might get the sense from her smile that she was waiting for him to ask. Placing the pads of her feet together, she lets her fingertips rest on the ground behind her as she pushes her knees as close to the ground as she can. In other words, the bound angle pose.]

Try this one first. And make sure to sit upright as you stretch.

[scarsnstripes]

Oh... I think I can do that.

[It doesn't look difficult, at least. Atsushi shifts about, placing the pads of his feet together before trying to replicate her pose. It takes a bit of shifting about, but he does manage a decent imitation, even if he's probably a little too lax in places.]

Like this?

[allmyfriendsaredead]

Yes, like that. Now you want your knees to be as close to the ground as you can get them - but don't strain them too much.

[scarsnstripes]

Ah... So, that would be like...

[He shifts, pressing his knees downward... luckily, Atsushi is a flexible sort. There's not much discomfort to speak of, even if it is moving muscles in a way he doesn't often.]

This?

[allmyfriendsaredead]

Yes, like that. And hold it for about fifteen seconds.

[She'll lead him through a few more similar stretches for about the same amount of time each before finally settling back into the lotus position.]

The purpose of meditation is to focus the mind. To focus on being aware of your surroundings right in the moment.