Anna browses Spells 'R' Us, admiring it's unique and exotic ambience. Initially she had hoped for some jewellery or furnishings for her room at college, however something else has caught her eye.
"Is this, like, a drinking game?" She asks the man at the counter.
"You could play it while drinking, one supposes", the man replies, unimpressed by the attractive but equally dim young woman.
"Okay, how much?"
"You can take it for free. Special gift from me to you!"
"Wow, uh, thanks dude. The box is a bit worn out. Is this used? Does it have instructions?" Anna asks.
"It's free, how can you complain!" He says smiling, shooeing her out the door. "All will become clear when you begin playing. Enjoy it!"
Anna is almost pushed out the shop, the door slamming shut and locking behind her. She would have considered this rude had the man not given her the item for free.
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Anna returns to her apartment with bags of expensive clothes and sets them down on the couch, next to her roommate Zoe. Her other roommate, Lexie, sits across in an armchair.
"Buy anything nice?" Zoe asks.
"Got a really cute dress, might wear it out tommorow night."
"Is it okay if Joe comes round later for some drinks?" Lexie asks.
"Aww, such a lovely boyfriend, always coming round here and drinking our beers!" Anna jokes. "I guess it's fine. Hey, that reminds me..." Anna reaches into one of the bags, and pulls out the game. "I got this drinking game, want to play it?"
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Anna, Zoe, Lexie and Joe sit around a large kitchen table, lights dimmed and the game set out. "There aren't any instructions, guess we just have to play along and see what happens," Anna says. "I'll go first."