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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[sacredchants]

[ ....

and despite her normal answer for this...well, she just modifies it some. ]

Why do you want to help?

[showyourself]

Well...

...I guess, because you helped me.

[sacredchants]

Helped you?

[ had...she? ]

I didn't do anything.

[showyourself]

You sat and spoke with me. You didn't need to do that—but you did, even if I wasn't being very... approachable.

So, thank you.

[sacredchants]

[ oh.

oh......cue tsun mode. ]

Y, you don't have to thank me for that. I just couldn't stand to see you destroy that shawl.

[ ... ]

Something like that must have been expensive right?

[showyourself]

Hmm... I don't know about expensive. It's hand-woven, after all.

But it is priceless.

[she scoots a little closer to izumo, and bumps her with her shoulder in a friendly way.]

All you have to do is say "you're welcome", or I'll keep thanking you, Izumo.

[sacredchants]

Hand-woven? [ color her surprised. well, it makes sense but at the same time?? ] Did you do it?

[ and then the shoulder bump causes her to fluster ever so slightly and look away. ]

And...you're welcome.

[ DESPITE NOT DOING ANYTHING. ]

[showyourself]

[fufu. cute.]

No—my mother's family would have woven it, many years ago. I wish I could weave... but maybe, soon.

[sacredchants]

I doubt there'll be a lot to do here between when we can find these nova. Maybe the leaders could help you with some of that.

[ laughs in murder. ]

[showyourself]

That's an excellent point. I'll look into what I can do.

[she takes a deep breath in—and on the exhale, hops up.]

You know, I think talking to you was exactly what I needed. A little... time, and companionship.

[sacredchants]

[ companionship.... ]

W, well...

[ why do i need more variety of tsun icons i cannot believe it. ]

It's not like there's much else to do around this place.

[showyourself]

In a way, I think that's wonderful.

Maybe that's what we're all here for—to learn about each other, and help solve the problems the Realm faces together.

[yes but actually no]

[sacredchants]

[ don't worry, izumo's a cynic and already ahead of you. ]

No, I don't think that's quite why we're all here together like this.

[showyourself]

Do you have a theory?

[sacredchants]

Not really.

[ ... ]

Nothing pleasant.

[showyourself]

...Nothing pleasant?

Are you thinking of worst-case scenarios?

[sacredchants]

[ a single nod. ]

I wouldn't call them "worst-case", but you can.

[showyourself]

I would call anything extreme "worst-case", wouldn't you?

[sacredchants]

I think we all have different ideas of what "extreme" might be.

[ looks at marvel. looks at mp100. ]

[showyourself]

...What's your most extreme situation envision, then?

[um]

--Wait, do I want to hear this?

[sacredchants]

[ very, very flatly: ]

No, you don't.

[showyourself]

I'll... keep my thoughts positive, then.

[yike]