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

[riegan]

(Everyone has something and he's going to find out what yours is, Mob!!)

Perfect. Actually, it's pretty hard getting most people to do the heavy lifting and dirty work. Everyone's always quick to make fun and revel in it but once it's over, most of people are no where to be seen!

[exercisms]

I don't mind doing that.

[Claude is so nice! He feels appreciated.]

Something like performing. . . I can't do something like that.

[riegan]

Many thanks, then. You'll save a whole lot of headache in the end.

(He's good with people!)

Hmm... that's fine. Not everyone is a performer. It takes a lot to stand up in front of a crowd for everyone else's entertainment. I don't think I could do it! (H a h.) Let's see... we've been here a few days so surely you've met a handful of people by now, correct?

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

[riegan]

(What a cute kid....)

Then you could do me a huge favor...

(He lowers his voice, being completely and totally serious. This is the most important task!! Does he want to hear??)

[exercisms]

[Eyes widening. Leaning in to hear.]

What is it?

[riegan]

Would you invite the people you like?

(He seems like a sweet kid so Claude can only assume he'll invite most if not everyone he's met,)

I could hang out here all morning and ask everyone that comes down but sometimes what people really need to hear from is a friend.

[exercisms]

Invite them? To a party?

[Instantly he looks like he's anxiety spiraling.]

Just ask them?

[riegan]

(OH NO)

If it isn't too much trouble, of course. (Trying to save this!!) You could just mention you heard there was a party this Wednesday... and how you're thinking of going!

[exercisms]

Just mention it. . .

[This sounds like extremely brilliant advice. Just casually say he got invited to a party. That could almost seem cool. . . ]

Okay. I can mention it.

[riegan]

Excellent.

(And he winks! He'll wink at you, Mob,)

I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job.