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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[misstrust]

You didn't. I was looking for some air myself, honestly.

[ And she flaps a hand. ]

I'm Dorothy. Nice to meet you on the fringes of a party.

[showyourself]

It's my pleasure, Dorothy.

Well... are you having a good time?

[misstrust]

Oh, I always have a good time.

[ With a mischievous grin, rather. ]

What's not to enjoy about free food and drink and good company?

[showyourself]

Oh. Well, that's good.

[that. wasn't what she was expecting at all.]

I'm surprised you're not still in there, then.

[misstrust]

I've got good company right here, don't I?

[showyourself]

[?

Elsa looks behind herself.]

[misstrust]

...

I mean you, dear.

[showyourself]

Oh--me?

[she laughs suddenly, a little embarrassed, a little in disbelief.]

I wouldn't--I don't know about that.

[misstrust]

I'm happening to enjoy speaking with you. So I think it counts, don't you?

[showyourself]

...Well, thank you, then.

[she's still a little flustered by the implication, but. you know what? okay.]

I'm flattered you think so—you might regret it in a moment, though. When I can't think of anything interesting to say, and fall back on fun animal facts.

[misstrust]

[ To that-- Dorothy laughs, delighted. ]

Well, now I'll have to hold you to that! I don't know too many fun animal facts, after all.

[showyourself]

Honestly? Me, neither. I just happen to have a... friend who repeats them so often, they end up stuck in your head.

[misstrust]

... Ah. [ With an understanding nod. ]

I also have a friend who enjoys saying occasionally bizarre things. At least animal facts are... educational?

[showyourself]

...In a manner of speaking. I'm not sure all of them are quite true, but...

[she shrugs, a little helplessly.] I don't have much of a way to check.

[misstrust]

Neither do I. I suppose for now, we'll just take it as the truth with a grain of salt?

[showyourself]

...That seems to be the running theme, lately, doesn't it?

[she links her hands behind her back, and stretches her chest.]

I'm already feeling a lot better, though.

[misstrust]

You're looking much better, too.

[ And Dorothy offers her a wink. ]

Thinking of heading back in?

[showyourself]

[elsa blushes.]

Oh, maybe not yet. I'm not that better.