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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[discernments]

I'm sure they do.

[ She smiles and shakes her head. ]

It's all right. I made a choice, knowing what would happen. [ But enough about her right now. ] I think I saw you setting up earlier. Do you know Claude well?

[axecessory]

[ sounds like heavy stuff, jeanne. hilda, on the other hand, just sort of shrugs, a little rise and fall of her shoulders. ]

We're classmates. I guess you could say we're friends.

[ it's flippant, but with an easy fondness. ]

[discernments]

I'm glad you have a friend here.

[ She is saying they're friends. She hears that fondness. ]

It must be some comfort.

[ They can more easily pinpoint what may be loss. As painful as it can be, there is also support. ]

[axecessory]

Yeah, but I don't need him thinking we're getting along too well. So let's keep that a secret between us girls, shall we?

[ a sigh. ]

Besides, I don't think it's that special. Plenty of opportunity to make new friends here.

[discernments]

[ Is this what they call... She thinks there's a term for this, but she can't put her finger on it.

It makes her laugh softly. ]

You have my word, but there's nothing wrong with keeping old and new friends close at the same time. It doesn't seem like he's the type to mind it too much.