WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

[retellers]

WEEK ZERO: MINGLE (43 remain) Rise and shine, gremlins. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's the start of a new week. Speaking of new, if participants turn on their PHS, they'll notice another section available. There's also an alert for a new message, titled TEAM ASSIGNMENT. Opening it will reveal which Leader they have been assigned to. Furthermore, at the corner of the PHS screen is an icon of an animal, depending on who their Leader is. It is visible only to them and no one else. That's not the only change, though. Participants may not notice at first—or perhaps they will?—but sooner or later, they may realize that they're... missing something? Strange. Three Leaders can be found around the area, open (?) to approach. If participants want to speak to them more privately, or to an absent Leader, it looks like they'll have to go through another channel. Which is to say, the Planetarium is now open! Finally, for the rest of the week, the participants will inexplicably have the urge to be physically affectionate. That person you just met days ago? Time to cuddle! This complete stranger you ran into? It sure is tempting to hold their hand. This urge can range anywhere from minor to impossible to ignore, depending on the situation. Enjoy your bonding!

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[recrowns]

[soo-won is looking around

and then he's going to notice hansa doing his push-ups! wow! luckily soo-won hangs out with a bunch of jocks and he's going to sit on a bench nearby and helpfully count - ]

1,001...! 1,002....!

[it's very complimentary of him]

[robopriest]

...Oh, come now, it can't be that much. I only just started.

[He says, not slowing down or stopping - he does manage to move his head to smile over at Soo-won, his tone amused.]

I guess I can be entertainment for someone, I guess.

[recrowns]

[soo-won smiles back easily even as he lets his legs kick out in front of him idly, stretching as he makes no move to join hansa whatsoever]

Fufu, I merely had a lot of faith in you!

Shall I get some books to provide a weight for your back? Or you can practice your memorization passages while training.

[that doesn't sound fun at all shut up]

[robopriest]

Memorization passages, eh, books...books aren't half bad. Builds up strength, you know.

[WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO FIND BOOKS, THOUGH]

[recrowns]

Mental strength is impressive - though I wonder if I could find any worthwhile books...

[he CAN'T]

Maybe we can play repeat after me games?

[no]

[robopriest]

...

Are you just looking for someone to play games with you, Won?

[recrowns]

I'd never say no! It's not as though we have a great deal to tackle just yet.

[no MURDERS not that that's ever happening]

Though I wouldn't suppose you would notice if you've forgotten anything thus far, Hansa?

[robopriest]

That's not a game, you know.

[But he's frowning, now.]

Odd question, there. Can you really notice a thing like that?

[recrowns]

You can.

Whether by conversational notes bringing it to your attention - or if you wrote down something related yesterday, but cannot recall it today.

[a beat]

For myself, it's the latter.

[robopriest]

...

[He shifts back to a kneeling position, looking over at Soo-Won.]

Mine is the first. People mentioning things to me that I don't recall. I'll have to write things down, I guess.

[recrowns]

The success of the strategy varies - even if I look at a name I'm supposed to know, it doesn't conjure anything to mind. But it does at least help take inventory of memory.

[he tilts his head]

What have you forgotten, my friend?

[robopriest]

[He looks very unamused.]

If you can believe it, coffee.

[recrowns]

[ . . . ]

Do you think they eavesdropped on our conversation yesterday?

[robopriest]

I hope not.

[ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Anyways, what about you?

[recrowns]

A political figure that would normally be relevant to me as a merchant - someone I've probably met before, and need to offer some level of respect so I don't get beheaded.

[well not that the water tribe does capital punishment but it's that level of importance]

... and I have an odd feeling about something else, though I can't quite place it.