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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[frostythehitman]

I did. Why?

[papasha]

Your stars, and your Russian. But also your age.

...With the Soviets?

[frostythehitman]

Ah.

...No. With the Americans. I...ended up with the Soviets after the war.

[papasha]

[His turn to,] Ah.

I understand.

[frostythehitman]

[ He just raises an eyebrow because Vezda very strongly doubts that, not from the small amount of information he gave. But you have his attention. ]

[papasha]

[He offers a small, somewhat tight smile.]

I'm from Kazakhstan, and I was in the army, is all. Even after the collapse of the USSR, I'm aware of how... seriously they take their nationalism.

[frostythehitman]

[ Ah. He nods once in understanding. ]

Yeah. That's one word for it.

To escaping the clutches of the Soviet army.

[papasha]

[He nods in acknowledgement.]

Have you? Escaped their clutches.