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

[chanteuser]

I think even the teens are able to take care of themselves. And it's not like we can go anywhere?

[ what?? do you think they're gonna do, wolf?? ]

[retellers]

Wasn't my idea. And it's definitely not a three person job.

[ there's a beat ]

But you guys did blow up the microwave.

[chanteuser]

I didn't even know we had a microwave?

[ don't? shame her for claude's shenanigans?? ]

[retellers]

It was replaced. [ listen, they're not shaming her. but they are... aware... of potential chaos. ] If my presence bothers you that much, you can leave.

[chanteuser]

[ considering she had a serious discussion about tipping over a crane game, it's probably valid. ]

It's not bothering me. You just seem... [ uh. ] bored, honestly.

[retellers]

That's because it's boring.

[ ... At least they admit it! ]

[chanteuser]

... You could play I Spy, or something to pass the time?

[ the first step to realising you have a problem is to admit it ]

[retellers]

Pass.

[ immediate. oh right they're supposed to be Trying to talk to people. hm. ]

And isn't that a two person game?

[chanteuser]

[ she just lifts a hand and waves it slightly.

hi.

she is in fact a person. ]

[retellers]

[ oh. ........ ]

Pass.

[ but in a more exhausted fashion this time. ]

[chanteuser]

[ wow. ]

Why?

[retellers]

I'm not playing a kid's game with you. [ or like, with anyone, probably. ]

[chanteuser]

Then enjoy the rest of your week staring stoically into the distance.

[retellers]

Now that I know the alternative is "I, Spy", I will. Thanks.

[ so. so dry. ]

[chanteuser]

Apparently the only alternative you could come up with was staring moodily into the distance.

[retellers]

That's not what I was doing.

[ they do not offer. an alternative explanation ]

[chanteuser]

[ she just stares at him.

if a stare could speak it would say "i don't believe you" ]

[retellers]

I'm not moody.

[ rude. ]

[chanteuser]

You're giving off a moody air.

[ she's just being honest? ]

[retellers]

[ ... ??? ]

What does that even mean?

[chanteuser]

Like an attitude? You're just stood here on the bridge looking like your stare is about to turn something to stone.

[retellers]

I was just looking.

[ moodily, with their moodiness ]

[chanteuser]

[ the grumping makes her chuckle slightly. ]

Yeah. Moodily.

[retellers]

How do you even look around moodily?

[ grumble grumble. this is bullying. ]

[chanteuser]

You're probably frowning under that mask of yours, for one thing.

[ this is not bullying, pull up your big person pants wolf. ]