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

[dianxias]

I think...you will probably see the characters in a language that you understand...? It does take the riddle away just a bit, but that's quite alright.

Let's see. [ xie lian turns the surface of the lantern to her to look! there are some words written on it, in fact. ] "Two houses with doors wide open. They allow a million people in but can’t stand a tiny grain."

What do you think it is?

[dawnblushed]

Two... houses?

[hmm. she's thinking about it... thinking about it...

i'm crying because i'm pretty sure i know the answer but the number is too high for yona to easily go for "eyes" because her country is pretty small so she wouldn't immediately think about being able to see a million people.]

Um, let me think...

[dianxias]

[ eye emojis

i mean. xie lian gives her a patient smile, letting her think it over!!! he'll give her a bit of wait time. ]

[dawnblushed]

A tiny grain... um...

[hm. well, she knows she hates it when sand gets in her eyes, but... a million people...?]

...is it eyes?

[she sounds unsure.]