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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[dianxias]

[ hello yoshizawa! xie lian has a smile for her in greeting, bowing his head. ]

It's a little bit of a game. A night like tonight - well, perhaps I'm not entirely sure what time of year it is, but in the realm that I came from, we were nearing the end of the fall harvest. It's a night where people send lanterns up to the heavens in honor of gods, and to ask them for prosperity and good luck moving forward.

There are many other traditions with it, as well -- eating mooncakes, and playing games like riddle games on the lanterns themselves. [ pat pat! ] Would you like to try?

[siblingless]

[She bows back out of politeness, smiling as well.]

I see!

[Time discrepancies... Wild...]

It was spring in my world. But I wouldn't mind trying if you'll have me. It sounds like fun.

[dianxias]

Very well!

[ pleased, xie lian turns the lantern towards her, so she can see the paper tag he looped over the crooked frame. there's a phrase written there, but he reads it out loud! ]

They are twin sisters, same height; they work in the kitchen, arm in arm.
Whatever is cooked, they always try it first.

What do you think it could be?