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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[showyourself]

Hmm... you could say that—but I've never been a good judge of how much is "enough"... sometimes, my sister drinks half the pot, and sometimes... [she laughs, a little exasperated.] ...Sven does.

[she ladles the thick, rich drink into a mug for hansa, and tops it with a lil marshmallow showperson. there's a pause, and with a carefully practiced hand, she dots on eyes, nose, and smile with a toothpick, and more hot chocolate.]

There. Enjoy.

[robopriest]

Your sister sounds like she's a fan. If she likes it, then I guess that's a resounding endorsement.

[He doesn't know who this "Sven" is, but he'll take it when she's done, looking down with an appreciative smile at the little snowperson.]

Pity it isn't actually winter. But still, hot chocolate any day of the year is good. Thank you...Elsa, right?

[showyourself]

Ah--yes. Just Elsa.

[any season can be winter when you can make it snow anywhere, but... best not to reflect on that, right now.]

How is it?

[robopriest]

Let me try.

[He's going for it! After a good sip, he nods.]

It's terrible. [A beat.] Why, I'll simply have to have the entire pot to myself to spare the rest.

[He's smirking, Elsa, HE IS OBVIOUSLY JOKING]

[showyourself]

[the first "it's terrible" she definitely takes at face value—and her face falls just a little bit, a clear disappointment at herself—but it's brighter again in a moment from his silly humor. oh, good. he's saying it's so nice, he'd like to drink it all. success!]

Even better if you let the marshmallow melt in.

[robopriest]

I'll be sure to do that. Compliments to the chef.

[Another sip. Mmm. Chocolate.]

...And I apologize. You probably already saw it on the device, but I'm Hansa Cervantes. It's a pleasure, Elsa.

[showyourself]

I'll be sure to pass it on.

[hee hee she's the chef!!!]

It's not a problem—I'm used to it. [when you're a monarchy, it's just kind of. a thing!] It's a pleasure to meet you properly, Hansa. What a beautiful name.

[robopriest]

You think it's beautiful? You flatter me. But thank you.

[He smiles.]

Anyways, snowmen, hot chocolate, and snow and ice magic, huh? You're like an entire winter package.

[showyourself]

...That's not the first time I've heard that. [she gives a small, tight smile. not necessarily in a positive context, perhaps.]

But I'm down one of those, right now. [for. better or worse.]

[robopriest]

So I've heard. It seems like something's taking away powers and abilities, here. That's a shame.

[He raises the mug a little, like in a toast.]

Didn't take your ability away for good hot chocolate though. So you'll be just fine.

[showyourself]

From what Wolf told me, it seems as though the Realm isn't able to support our... varied abilities at the moment, so it simply disabled all of them.

[she very clearly shares the sentiment that it is a complete shame—but her face smooths out at the hot choc compliment.]

Thank you. I'll have to keep up my practice, then.

[robopriest]

I guess that makes sense. Its just too much work for it to handle.

[Terrible, really. They'd probably be out of here in no time, with all their abilities.]

Please do. It offers something warm in these chaotic times.

[showyourself]

Not too chaotic, I'm hoping.

What do you think, so far?