to lose all my senses —

[happyheartsstaff]

THAT IS JUST SO TYPICALLY ME

It's not clear how many days it's been since you arrived in Wonderland. With it stuck in perpetual twilight, it could have been days, perhaps longer — everything starts to blur together, in this artificially joyful place. Maybe you've started to feel like you you're getting used to it, maybe not...

But eventually, something happens to break the monotony. Your ears begin to ring, and ring, and ring and then — stop. The lights become blinding, forcing you to squeeze your eyes shut and try to rub the afterimage of all that light from them — but when you open your eyes, you still can't see.

The staff don't understand when you ask them what's happened to you. "You've always been like this", they insist. They sign at you, or try to hand you papers written in braille — if you insist you've never signed in your life, or that you can't read braille, they laugh at your funny joke. You begin to wonder — have you always been this way? You were so sure... But everyone around you is equally sure of their truth, and their voices are so much louder.

As if that weren't enough, nothing in the hotel can be found in the same place twice. All the shops keep switching places, once you enter one area it's as though everything shifts in the minutes before you leave again. Getting back to your room is a struggle — where are the elevators? Finding food is nearly impossible — the Pig & Pepper was there, but now it's not. The staff are equally useless here — they have no idea what you mean about moving shops. Where would you want to move to when all your needs are accounted for right here?

What is going on?

SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL — 5/11

The day starts like any other has in the Hotel — unsure if a new day has started at all. Perpetual twilight and lack of clocks makes it difficult to tell time here in the Hotel, but on this particular day, something breaks up the monotony. It begins slowly — or else it happens all at once. Over the course of the day, all Oysters find themselves losing a sense. Staff don't understand their complaints — you've always been like this, they say, gentle, as though to a person in the middle of a break with reality.

Losing your temper won't help, either. Oysters who shout and yell will find staff remaining frustrating calm and compassionate, insisting that they cannot fix what has always been and murmuring about Mad March before taking their leave. Physical aggression may result in a spike of fear, but staff will quickly make their exit and may avoid that Oyster for a while.

If that wasn't enough, nothing in the Hotel is staying put.

IT'S LIKE A MAZE IN HERE — 5/11

The interior of the Hotel has ceased to remain stationary. Beginning at the same time as the loss of senses, the establishments of the Hotel begin to jump around, never staying in the same place twice. An Oyster may have entered the Pool of Tears from the lobby, but exit it into the middle of the casino. The Pig & Pepper Buffet is never in the same place twice, and always seems to move right when Oysters desperately need a meal.

Even as the old shops move, new establishments seem to be being added, but they aren't easy to find — Oysters will see a new sign across the building from where they are, only to see it's moved again by the time they get there. If you take your eyes off an establishment as you head toward it, it disappears and reappears elsewhere. Making it to the new establishments will take some time and dedication (or perhaps plain stubbornness), but there are rewards in it for any Oyster that can manage the feat!

Back To Rights — 5/15

A few days after the effects of the event begin, they just as suddenly end. Sight, hearing, speech — they all return in a rush, possibly overwhelmingly so, and when one tries to make their way to a shop, it stays exactly where it was when they first saw it, and they exit the exact same place they entered. Staff will react much the same way as they did when they were questioned after the loss of senses — you've always been like this.

You made it through, Oysters. You've completed your first event in the Hotel.

We hope you enjoy this first event, Oysters! If you have any questions, please leave them on the first comment to this page. Happy playing!

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[scaredofdogs]

He grins as he realizes where they have finally reached. He feels the edge of the seat and lowers himself down on to it carefully.

"I can't see any sort of menu, Lan Zhan. Somehow we are going to have to order. Can you just pick something and point it out to someone?"

He doesn't know if there are any workers but he can hear various voices.

[inquiryguqin]

The hard part is fulfilling the order out because he doesn't have a voice. It's a good thing that the staff treats their lost sense as if it's a normal occurrence. It has taken a while for Lan Zhan to figure it out, but it requires a lot of pointing at the glass bottles and cups, and eventually, the staff understood what they both need, and they carried out the order cheerfully.

Lan Zhan got himself a glass of iced tea while he got Wei Wuxian a glass of chilled liquor. "..." He simply guides the cold glass and wraps Wei Wuxian's hands around it, and there will be a shape of cold glass filled with the chilled drink.

[scaredofdogs]

He feels the glass and lifts it up, tasting the drink inside. It is just what he needed and he smiles contently. "You did well, Lan Zhan." He takes another sip before setting the glass back down.

"If we get separated when the hotel shifts again, we should come up with a place to meet. There must be somewhere that doesn't change.."

[inquiryguqin]

He sits by his side, having a drink of his tea, also drinking. The warmth of his body is also an indicator that he is close to the right side of him.

"..." He tugs at his sleeves to indicate he is close and he is listening. He couldn't add any word of his input to the conversation, but he definitely agrees with him.

[scaredofdogs]

"The lobby! The lobby never seems to actually move! Or at least it didn't seem to when I went there earlier. Maybe it has to stay put because its the only way for people to get to their rooms. So let's meet there if we get separated."

They both know that location and most places seem to empty out into it so at least it seems like a good central location.

[inquiryguqin]

Lan Wangji has seen the shops and places being switched in the lobby. He must have been blind before the moves happened. At this point, he started to appreciate his own voice and wants to speak to him, so it doesn't feel like a one-way conversation.

"..." Still, he tugs at his sleeve a few times to indicate yes, he agrees.

[scaredofdogs]

"Good. That is where we will meet then." He obviously has no idea how long the hotel has been moving or how much. He's been blind since before leaving his room which he hopes he can eventually make it back to.

"I wonder how long this will last. It can't possibly leave us like this for more then a couple..Maybe there is a cure somewhere just like with the cookies and the hotel keeps changing because it wants people to work hard to find it."

[inquiryguqin]

Wei Wuxian can't see, but Lan Wangji nods in agreement with that. He realized what if there is a different dimension inside and out of the hotel? Would they be able to explore beyond the building itself? This is something to discuss once his voice returns.

Lan Wangji doesn't want to risk eating any of the known foods he has written on his list that change their size or enchant the emotions.

Giving his friend's sleeve another light tug, but only because he wanted to. "..." His response would have been the typically Mn anyway.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian finishes his drink. He didn't waste any time with it. he had been thirsty since he had avoided drinking normally ever since his first encounters with the food. To say he had become a bit anxious about it would be putting it mildly.

"You know what I would like to find..that place with the indoor pond. I heard about it but never got to see it." Not that swimming in the pool is probably the best of options when blind but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be fun to take a dip.

Perhaps he's just coming up with random topics since his associate can't actually engage in anything. It's up to him to keep the conversation flowing.

[inquiryguqin]

There's are actually more time than Lan Wangji can deal with, but he figured nothing in this world look as it seem.

So far, it seems to be a regular liquor so no weird side-effects. Not that Lan Wangji has noticed and observed.

"..." Well, technically even if Lan Wangji takes him there, he still won't be able to see.

Still, he obliged. As his answer, he searched for his hands, fingers sliding and interlocking. He tugs him along, showing him the way out of the bar, being his guide and his eyes.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian follows along. He knows that even if they go looking for the pool the chances of them actually finding it with the hotel in its current state is pretty slim. But that doesn't mean the adventure itself won't be enjoyable to a point.

"If you see anything interesting, Lan Zhan, let me know! I may not be able to see it but maybe i can use my other senses to kind of understand it."

[inquiryguqin]

Not that Lan Wangji can voice his interesting finds, but he squeezed his hands in positive response that yes, if he finds anything interesting, he'll be the first to know.

It will take a lot of effort to find the pool, by reading the signs, and using light touch and tugging, he guides Wei Wuxian through the halls, taking the lead in the right direction.

Eventually, there will be a sound of ripples of water. It's faint and all is quiet in the pool. It's warm also, walking on barefoot, so the floor is warmer than usual as it's designed to be a beach.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian hears the water and tries to hurry towards it despite his lack of sight he figures he can find the edge without falling in. He can smell the chemicals used in the water which is a weird scent for someone who is used to fresh water but it's not completely unpleasant.

"Let me know if I get too close." He wants to put his bare feet in the water and just relax there for awhile.

[inquiryguqin]

Lan Wangji has a firm grip with his hands, fingers lacing, and locking. When he's getting too close to the water edge, understanding his request, he gently pulls him toward the edge of the pool.

He picks the side and edge of the pool where it's not particularly deep, only shallow by three feet, so it's low enough to dip his bare feet into the pool while sitting by the edge.

Lan Wangji will help him with that, slowly and carefully, so Wei Wuxian wouldn't slip or fall.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian sits down on the edge and reaches down so he can foll his pant legs up, not wanting his clothing to fall in the water. He takes the time to do both pant legs before lowering his feet into the water.

"It's warm!!" It isn't like the water back home that always stayed a little colder. This is actually warm almost like the water that comes out of the things in their hotel rooms.

[inquiryguqin]

Seeing he is happy at least, Lan Wangji never leaves his side. Being trusting, he gently lets him go, so he can enjoy a measure of freedom while dipping his feet into the warm pool. He assists rolling his pants and robes upward, so it will be the least amount of wet.

Indeed, it was warm. Warm water is pleasant. He doesn't see why not, so he'll dip his feet into the water also while sitting beside him.

[scaredofdogs]

He kicks his feet in the water a little as he places his hands back on the ground behind him and leans on them. He closes his eyes, despite the fact that it doesn't matter. More out of habit then anything else. He pretends he is warming his face in the sun with his head tilted upwards. Since he can't see, there is no reason why his imagination can't control what is around him.

"I'm just going to pretend we are on one of the docks at Lotus Pier together, cooling off on a hot summer day."

[inquiryguqin]

He lets his feet wade in the water, soaking in the warmth. Sitting next to him, listening, he closed his eyes and imagined it too.

He remembered what Lotus Pier looks like as he talks about his hometown, the sun beaming down, and the lotus pods sprung from the river and surrounding the town.

Wanting to be encouraging, he scoots next to him, so Wei Wuxian can lean on him and feel his warm body close by.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian hooks his arm through Lan Wangji's and leans against him. He can envision everything of home, even if he hasn't been able to return to Lotus Pier in a very long time. It is all still very fresh in his mind as he thinks back to the lakes and the lotus and all the people who used to sell their goods on the piers. He misses it but he knows he is not particularly welcome there any more. So now all he has are these memories.

"All we need is watermelon and some cool drinks." He remembers that hot day when his senior sister brought all of them watermelon to eat and cool down with. Even if the memory also makes him sad, thinking back on those happy days makes up for it.

[inquiryguqin]

With their arm hooked, Lan Wangji doesn't mind being leaned up. He splashed his feet in the water, enjoying a good warm soak. The scent of sandalwood, incense, and parchment of paper is on his robes. The scent of jingshi and the forest that surrounds his home back in cloud recess.

"..." He wanted to say Mn, but no word comes out. So he hooked his arm somewhat tighter to signal he heard him, and that yes, he wanted watermelon and cool drinks also.

[scaredofdogs]

Without really thinking about it, Wei Wuxian lays his head on Lan Wangji's shoulder. Usually his affectionate times have stayed within the moments that the other man is drunk. He hasn't dared to be so bold while they were both sober. But right now he feels oddly content and it just sort of happens..

He doesn't even realize it, still a little anxious about admitting his own feelings despite the things he's done to the unsuspecting drunken man. But the thoughts of home and the comfort of the other's presence just eases him into a very relaxed state.

[inquiryguqin]

A slow blushed crept up to Lan Wangji's cheeks. His heart races and then slowed. His affection for Wei Wuxian is hidden and not known to him yet, even though he is now in the body of Mo Xuanyu, he knew it was him. The song he played on his flute, his mannerisms, his speech...is what gave it away.

Wei Wuxian is so warm leaning on him. His body is strong and solid. He looks at their shimmering reflection on the surface of the water. Then at him. He took note that he wanted watermelons and cool drinks. He'll go find fruits and such drinks later.

He remains silent, stoic as ever, simply basking in the feeling of his presence. Even if it sorta happens, it felt right. So he sat still next to him, peaceful and content, while enjoying soaking into the warm water, and being in the moment with him.

[scaredofdogs]

Suddenly realizing what he is doing, he sits up and gives a short laugh. "Ah..must have fallen asleep." He hadn't but that as good an excuse as any. He figures at least the other can't get mad at him for falling asleep. He still continues to have his arm linked though since that doesn't seem quite as intrusive.

"Whenever I get my sight back we should definitely go swimming, Lan zhan." He kicks his foot up, sending water flying.

[inquiryguqin]

Lan Wangji only smiles and chuckles, though silent and unseen. It was quiet and he enjoys seeing Wei Wuxian being so at peace with him, sleeping on him.

He reaches out and strokes his ponytail to indicate that he doesn't mind. The arm continues to stay linked and he even squeezed his arm, indicating that he does indeed would like that, to go swimming with him.

Eventually, when Wei Wuxian has enough, he's going to gently guide him out of the pool and towards to one of the low chairs to dry and bask in the sun.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian lets himself be helped up and moved over to the chairs. He might actually fall asleep in a chair but that's okay too. Nothing wrong with a midday nap. He actually finds it a little reminiscent of when he was blindfolded and just resting in the trees. This isn't that much different from being blindfolded..except he can't just take it off.

He settles down into the chair and relaxes.