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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[maidforservice]

[SHE IS STILL. . . OUTSIDE]

If you two don't exit the premises immediately, I'll be forced to drag you out myself. Please consider your health and safety!

[anyway she hasn't realized that the fire has been put out just yet]

[showyourself]

They--what?

[!?!?!]

Is that good or bad? Can someone check the little... PHS thing? Is it crossed off?

[laid]

[Ignoring Sharon because he too is concerned about whether the thing is checked off, and also he isn't opposed to being physically removed by a pretty maid? So he pulls it up.]

It is... so I guess they're supposed ta do that?
[Wild....]

[maidforservice]

[WHY ARE Y'ALL WORRIED MORE ABOUT ITEMS THAN YOUR HEALTH, HOLY SHIT]

[anyway she's going to march right back into the Emporium]

[and grab Raven and Elsa by the ears]

[and drag them out again]

[YES SHE SEES THAT THE FIRE IS SMOTHERED, NO SHE DOES NOT CARE]

[showyourself]

Great, then we can--ah!

[she's? getting dragged out???]

Noooo nonono, Sharon, it's fine! We're both fine! [very gently, she twists out of Sharon's hold, the white (slightly sooty) train of her gown spinning around her gently.]

We were just heading out, see? To the next thing!

[she gives a little black lung cough, and smiles.]

[laid]

Maybe some of us aren't particularly attached to our mortal flesh prison Sharon, you don't know!!!

Anyway this is not what he had in mind this isn't sexy at all. Raven just sorta yelps.]

Yeah, yeah, we're going! No need fer the manhandling!
[PLEASE]

[maidforservice]

[SORRY RAVEN SHARON DOESN'T DO SEXY WHEN SHE IS SCOLDING PEOPLE??]

[at any rate, once they're outside and once Elsa squirms away, Sharon lets go of their ears and just. sighs. she is used to scolding others thanks to her help in raising Alisa, at least]

While I'm glad that we managed to find one of our items-- [but sad that she COULDN'T SEE IT because she was OUTSIDE] -- no item is worth grievous injury. Please, I ask the both of you to consider your health and wellbeing more in the future.

[showyourself]

[...]

We're sorry for worrying you, Sharon.

[she nods at raven. aren't we raven. say you're sorry, raven.]

[laid]

Sorry, Sharon darlin'. Won't happen again.
[Luckily Raven is good at lying. He dusts himself off.]

Well! One down, two to go! Where would bullets or a guitar be around here, though....

[maidforservice]

[Sharon does not believe either of them for ONE MINUTE. but she does leave it there, letting out a little breathe]

I'm afraid I have no suggestions for the "bullets" nor the guitar. It's a shame this town doesn't have a music shop.

[showyourself]

[elsa isn't listening to either of them. she's listening to the wind which is gently...

...playing a song? hm.]

Do you... do either of you hear that?

[laid]

[Hmm.]

Now that ya mention it.... I don't remember hearing that before.

[Straining to listen]

Sounds like it's coming from down the street? Towards the planetarium.

[maidforservice]

[Sharon falls silent when Elsa speaks, straining her ears. it's only when she does so that she hears the faint melody dancing in the wind]

Should we follow the noise and see where it leads?

[she asks, even though she's already heading towards the planetarium]

[showyourself]

Well, it might just be a coincidence, but... we hardly have anything else to go off of. Let's go.

[they're on the way to the magical, melodious guitar!!]