It's difficult enough for Steve to understand what's going on — the smooth, curved ceiling, the flickering image that turns into a welcome video, the thought that he's somehow been moved back in time by a year — it all feels wrong. But in addition to the regular introduction, additional instructions follow, and Steve's brows narrow in shock when he sees:
"Congratulations, participant! You will be playing one half of a partnership role! Please seek out DIANA ABEL. Your motivation this round is love, and the need to protect your partner from threats both inside and outside of the mall. Your objective is to greet your lover with a kiss and place them above all others. Do not act like strangers."
Then the shackles click open.
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Getting clothes was a top priority. The first person he'd run into, thankfully for Steve, was a man. But as soon as he understood that there would be many people here — including whoever Diana was — Steve's upbringing took over and before anything else, he desperately needed to be clothed. He wishes, also desperately, that he didn't need to just take the clothes, so after he manages to pull on the first shirt and pair of jeans he finds, Steve starts looking around for an employee of some kind.
D — The Lovers (Duo Role)
"Congratulations, participant! You will be playing one half of a partnership role! Please seek out DIANA ABEL. Your motivation this round is love, and the need to protect your partner from threats both inside and outside of the mall. Your objective is to greet your lover with a kiss and place them above all others. Do not act like strangers."
Then the shackles click open.
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Getting clothes was a top priority. The first person he'd run into, thankfully for Steve, was a man. But as soon as he understood that there would be many people here — including whoever Diana was — Steve's upbringing took over and before anything else, he desperately needed to be clothed. He wishes, also desperately, that he didn't need to just take the clothes, so after he manages to pull on the first shirt and pair of jeans he finds, Steve starts looking around for an employee of some kind.
Maybe he could work something out.
This place ... did have employees, right?