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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Comments

[frostythehitman]

Just don't get any closer and we won't have any problems.

[lecarre]

[????]

Um, understood...? [sort of.

She will in fact remain frozen in place]

Is... is something wrong, sir?

[frostythehitman]

Hugging.

[lecarre]

... Ah.

[Ahhhhh.]

You too...? It is, um... extremely alarming, and rather embarrassing, but...

[isn't this an overreaction]

[frostythehitman]

...You're getting it too?

[lecarre]

Um, well... yes. For some reason, I really want to hold everyone's hands or... or hug them.

It is very embarrassing and quite improper...!

[frostythehitman]

So you know exactly why I'm holding this. [ He jostles the shield in demonstration. ]

[lecarre]

... To...fend people off?

[That seems a little over-the-top--]

[frostythehitman]

Yes. Obviously.

[lecarre]

[not obviously???]

Um.

I think you may confuse some people with that reaction, sir.

[frostythehitman]

What's confusing about it? It's a shield, it's perfect for warning people and getting them to stay away.

[lecarre]

... It seems... a little more aggressive than normal...?

[frostythehitman]

So? If it gets the job done, what's the big deal?

[lecarre]

... Well, I suppose there isn't one, now that you mention it.

[Huh.]

I hope that shield keeps others away as you are hoping it will, sir.

[frostythehitman]

[ grunts ]

Yeah, thanks.

Good luck fighting off whatever this is without one.