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

[canned]

You didn't pick it? So whoever brought you here gave it to you?

We didn't get any cool masks... [he sounds...disappointed??]

[retellers]

That's right.

[ a pause ]

Did you want one?

[canned]

Oh, maybe! Do you think I could get a cat? [he pictures himself wearing a cute kitty mask with ears instead of his gaudy helmet, and is lost in that for a moment before snapping out]

...but would it mean I have to help you guys with whatever is happening here?

[retellers]

[ ... they smile. ]

You wouldn't become a Leader, no. Unless the Realm just suddenly decides it wants to do that, I... guess?

[canned]

Is that what you are, a Leader? Didn't the Realm trap you here too, though?

[retellers]

It just means I have to help you all while you're collecting nova. Leaders can't collect it.

[canned]

Why not? Is it because you can't see that well with the mask on?