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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[canned]

[Alphonse, who had noticed this small, young girl wandering deeper into the woods while he was out investigating and followed her, answers almost immediately]

No. I don't believe it. I've heard the same kind of talk before, and there's never a good reason for trapping people somewhere against their will.

But you should be worried about your safety here. There's some dangerous animals out this far.

[horologia]

Oh, you don't have to worry about me. I- might not look it, but I've dealt with some dangerous things before?

Though I guess I probably should try to avoid exerting myself too much, just in case- but even so, I really couldn't just sit around while everyone else does something. Especially when, like you said, there really isn't a good reason to keep us here...

[canned]

I understand exactly how you feel. And I guess I do know someone even smaller and younger than you who can take care of herself, too.

But it is starting to get darker, so—

[there's a sudden rustling in the bushes and he gently moves her behind him, his hand lingering protectively on her shoulder]

Stay behind me.