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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[recrowns]

Mm, that's correct.

[a beat]

Though I'm afraid I might need to borrow your hand again for that. May I?

[showyourself]

Yes--I mean, of course.

[it's pretty incredible. even with the affection curse, it still takes a moment for her to extend her hands, as if she's expecting him to put like a... box in them, or something.]

Okay. Let's dance.

[recrowns]

[it is incredible - but even if he notices, he doesn't seem to say anything about it. instead he only moves to gently take one of her hands in one of his, holding it loose enough that it's easy to pull away, and then guiding her other hand to rest on his shoulder

he doesn't know how to waltz actually - or rather, he didn't know before today. the fortunate thing is that he's a very quick study, and he'll move his hand respectfully to her back so that it's easier to guide her - ]

I believe we begin like this, and if you could move your right foot back as I step forward....

[showyourself]

[there's still a moment of hesitation when he takes her hands—but she does wrap her fingers around his, letting some of the tension escape. okay. okay.

she moves her right foot back.

in fact. she moves it before he finishes asking. hm.]