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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[robopriest]

Huh? Oh, nothing's wrong with the kitchen at all.

[He even looks back at it.]

A good solid kitchen. Can't find any fault in it, no.

[lecarre]

I see...

You just seemed to be leaving rather hastily, that is all.

[robopriest]

[A shrug.]

Eh, I just don't see the point in loitering around if I don't know what I'm there for in the first place. You know how it is.

[lecarre]

I suppose that is true...

[ah well. She looks a little sheepish.]

You were not there for a meal, then?

[robopriest]

[His mouth twists to the side in an uncertain expression.]

Not sure. I went to the kitchen wanting something, but I guess I just can't pinpoint what that something is.

[lecarre]

[She tilts her head contemplatively.]

A food craving of some sort...? The kitchen is so well-stocked, I am a little surprised you could not find anything that would suit.

[robopriest]

I don't even know if its food, necessarily. And eh, maybe its just one of those times where you can't figure it out until later.

[He makes a sort of dismissive gestures.]

It's no big deal. It'll come to me.

[lecarre]

Hmm, a craving for something else...

[A beat.

She blinks.]

Oh--! I'm sorry, it truly is none of my business. I... am just a little curious now.

[robopriest]

Curious? About a poor priest's strange cravings?

[A laugh.]

I didn't know things around here were that boring.

[lecarre]

There is not much to do, admittedly--

[A beat.

She squeaks, covering her mouth with both hands.]

I-I mean...! I don't mean to be rude, Father...!

[robopriest]

...

[And then he bursts out laughing.]

Hahaha! Come on, come on, its okay! Your honesty is appreciated. [And he turns back to the kitchen.] Anyways, you have to make it up to me and my very hurt feelings. Even if I don't know what I want, it is lunch time, right?

[lecarre]

U-um, yes, of course I will do everything I can to make up for my rudeness...!

[She has her hands pressed to her cheeks as if to try to hide the blush.]

Though, um... I am not a very good cook. Is that all right?

[robopriest]

I don't care. I'd be happy with a grilled cheese sandwich. Though...

[A long pause.]

Do you know how to make anything spicy?

[lecarre]

[you are looking at the wrong girl for food here, hansa.]

Um.

I... can most certainly try...?

[robopriest]

Sure. Try your best. I'm not picky. Go for it. I'll cheer you on the whole way.

[Said a little deadpan? But really, he's not picky.]

[lecarre]

[Oh boy.

Okay well.

She nods, and bustles around the kitchen, and she makes... a sandwich! She can do sandwiches.

But.

He said spicy, so she just.

Cuts an uncooked pepper and puts the slices on it.

SMILES!! HOPEFULLY!!]

Um... how is this?

1/2

[robopriest]

...

...........................

[He just. Stares at it for a very, very long time.]

2/2

[robopriest]

[Finally, he mutters something to himself. It sounds a lot like "Holy Father, give me strength.".]

Little lady. [JUST. TRYING TO KEEP HIS COMPOSURE.] Do you come from a place where sandwiches don't exist?

[lecarre]

[she warned you, bro.]

Oh, no, there are sandwiches back home...! You said you would prefer something spicy, so... um...

[:D???]

Is... something wrong?

[robopriest]

[JUST. INTERNALLY CLOSING EYES]

Don't you think sandwiches have...a lot more on them? You've seen some, haven't you?

[lecarre]

[opens mouth

closes mouth]

... Oh.

Oh-- oh no, I, um-- I messed that up...! [no shit, ange]

[robopriest]

Well, there's still time to salvage it. No need to worry. Go on, give it another go. You just need to add some things.

[hansa are you really going to gordon ramsey this girl]

[lecarre]

[thank u blessed hansa.]

Yes--of course! Please wait just a moment, Father. I can... I can handle this...!

[SHE HAS SEEN A SANDWICH BEFORE, SHE'S GOT THIS.

So.

Like.

Eventually she finds the cheese and ham and puts that on the bread alongside the pepper slices. It'll be... real dry and kind of weird, probably, but it is still technically a sandwich now.]

[robopriest]

...Well, at least its something.

[He's not going to take the sandwich yet, he's just going to take the hot peppers directly from the bread and just. Chomp down on them.]

Mm, not hot enough...anyways, peppers and cheese and ham don't work that well together. But cheese and ham is an okay combination, so I'll give this.....a generous 3/10.

[lecarre]

[... :((((]

Oh... I see.

Um... I'm very sorry for serving such a thing to you, Father.