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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[exercisms]

[Swole club! Wow, it's the fabled pushups from the exercise robot! He's going to stop just to watch him while he goes for a bit!]

[robopriest]

[Oh, now he's just going to show off, now - he puts a hand behind his back, doing pushups with one hand as he grins over at Mob.]

You know, if you keep staring, I might have to charge you for being a spectator.

[exercisms]

Uh - sorry, sorry.

[You can't joke with Mob, he's unjokable.]

[robopriest]

Haha. Lighten up, kid.

[He's still going.]

Anyways, day's going well for you? Got in any pushups yourself, yet?

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

I did stretches before I went for a jog, and I did twenty. It's a little harder without my club around, but I don't want to fall behind, either.

[robopriest]

That's a good start.

[And...wait a second. He pauses, both hands on the floor this time.]

What club?

[exercisms]

The Body Improvement Club.

[His strong jock friends who can do 1000 push ups, that's who.]

[robopriest]

Sounds like quite the club. Is that where you started your routine, Shigeo?

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

I want to have muscles.

[robopriest]

Muscles?

[Well. He can't argue with that kind of goal.]

Have they started you on weights yet?

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

I can lift up to a 6 kg weight with one hand.

[robopriest]

That's pretty good.

[It's a start, at least.]

Think you're ready for heavier weights?

[exercisms]

Maybe. I'm not supposed to push myself too fast on my own.

[robopriest]

Makes sense. You have to work it up slowly.

[He actually shifts back into a kneeling position, looking up at Mob.]

You know, while we're here...I could help you out with your training. It would be a shame to lose all that progress.

[exercisms]

[Nodding rapidly, looking very impressed and pleased.]

You would? I don't want to fall behind.

[robopriest]

Absolutely.

[And then he holds up a finger.]

But! You have to get me something in return. My services don't go unpaid, you see.

[exercisms]

I don't have any money.

[robopriest]

I don't want money.

[He stands up, approaching Mob, and puts a hand on his shoulder.]

Go to the emporium, and get me the funniest t-shirt you can find.

[Hansa,]

[exercisms]

Funniest?

[Sweating.]

[robopriest]

[A nod.]

The funniest.

[exercisms]

I'll try. . .