WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

[retellers]

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (43 remain) Whatever each character was doing—chatting with friends, going to bed, saving the world—ceases. In fact, it's likely nothing more than a groggy memory now, as they open their eyes to unfamiliar surroundings. Apparently, they took a nap right in the middle of a small town, plopped outside on the paved road. Ow? Oh, but it looks like they've been given a goodie bag. Everyone likes gifts, right? Inside, it contains: - a single random one of the following headbands and sparklers - packets of tea - one unlabeled pill - a rock that resembles the galaxy - if they're of age, a mini bottle of alcohol; if they're underage, a can of Mountain D*w Baja Blast instead - a singular condom - a single random one of these pillows (how did this fit?) - a handheld device Should they boot up the device, the screen helpfully informs them that it's a Participant Help System (PHS). Not much on it, but it does have a few apps, including a memo one for taking notes. There's also a messaging system, though it's only capable of receiving messages, not sending any. As a matter of fact, there's an alert for a new message already. Maybe it'll explain what's going on. Good evening, everyone. Uh, how are we sure they’re arriving in the evening? Just say “hello”! Or “greetings”! Greetings is fancy, right? Oh that’s true. Greetings, everyone. That’s better? Yes! Except maybe we take out the that’s better part in the final version. Will do! We’re sorry that we’re not here jklk oh no how do i erase what i wrote. Where is the question mark. Help press backspace. What is a backspace it’s written on the keyboard. Do you even know how to read? right now. There are a lot of things happening that’s so vague? Could we maybe TRY to not be ominous, guys??, It’s going to be ominous no matter what we say, so who cares so we need time to best prepare for you all. We will greet you properly soon, so please make yourselves at home! There are a lot of places to explore, and the kitchen has a lot of delicious food. Please don’t be shy, but also, don’t damage anything. It’s a little inconvenient. They’re going to do it just because you sound so fucking whiny. I’m sorry oh this is how you write somewhere else. Please do not fight or do. We don’t control your life choices. No please do not fight how do i make an exclamation mark maybe we should’ve gotten someone else to write the draft of the message? No offense. I’m sorry Sorry stop apologizing. No one else volunteered. Maybe we’ll luck out and none of them know how to read Thank you for your time! We’ll see you soon. Also, we promise you haven’t been kidnapped or anything! Oh dear. I don’t know if this is going to be edited, so if it isn’t, then I do apologize to the participants for our lack of organization. We’re doing our best! Probably. Er, what? Unfortunately, it seems as though that's the only info they're given for now. In the meantime, why not explore the surrounding area? A number of buildings are locked, and the Planetarium appears to be closed, but there's enough to keep the characters occupied for a day or two. They might even want to get to know their fellow "participants" better, while they're at it.

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[twitter]

I'm Ha! Ji! Me! Hajime.

[ she does not say her surname because she never introduces herself with it, it's fine ]

It's nice to meet ya, Hikaru.

[riegan]

(He's not following? Except he's pretty sure he is following it's just going in a weird direction,)

That's... pretty concerning. (How is he supposed to focus on chopping vegetables like this!!) Forgive me, but you don't really look like the wild party type.

(He looks kind of like a good kid? A weird kid. But a good kid. Someone who just wants to eat can't not be a good person.)

Then again, I guess you can't really judge a book by its cover...

What sort of places have you usually woken up in?

[exercisms]

[He doesn't know what to say, exactly, but. He tries to think about what a confident person might say.]

Um. Are you in danger from somebody?

[twitter]

[ there's a nod! ]

It's comforting when you're in a strange place with kind people, isn't it?

[exercisms]

[Nodding, like he's taking that all to heart.]

Yes, sir. I won't!

[exercisms]

[He's not really a panicker (except when he is). But it's hard to panic when there's nice people around.]

Um. I'm Kageyama Shigeo.

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head.]

Seasoning City. [What.] I'm a second year at Salt Middle School. [What.]

You came from that far?

[sacredchants]

[ mayhap... either way she'll hold up her ""popsicle"" ( this kind ) to him just to show off. it's. half done but at least it's sturdy?? ]

Just a normal chair? Not going to try to go for anything fancier?

[exercisms]

[That gives him pause, and he's quiet for a minute.]

If you haven't noticed yet, then I guess that means no one is helping you. I'm not as reliable as everyone else, but if you need help, I'll do my best.

[exercisms]

[He's a good boy he's not looking there. Though he's probably not looking at her face, either. Instead, looking around, vaguely.]

I don't recognize anything. . .

[riegan]

(Hmm... yeah, this sure is serious, isn't it? Look, he wasn't going to let it get him down but there's no denying the situation they're in. He frowns, furrowing his brow. Look, he's being serious!)

I'd be pretty concerned if whoever is behind this could kidnap a whole class at once. Still, it's pretty bold to snatch up the two of us. (The Riegan heir and the sister of the Alliance general? They're definitely valuable hostages.) Hey, did you notice anything strange before you got here?

[heartablaze]

Far?

[ummmmmm]

I dunno... it depends where here is? I'm a second year, too, but my school's in Tokyo. It's all girls.

[ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Oh, lightbulb.]

Hey, is Seasoning City in Hokkaido? Is that what you mean?

[sacredchants]

[ i.

hmm. ]

Have you woken up naked?

[chanteuser]

I'm being hypothetical.

[riegan]

(Good.)

Mmmm... (Just. Hmmmmm. He definitely read into that the wrong way didnt he?) Well, that's definitely the easiest way.

(IMPLYING THERE ARE OTHER WAYS,)

Most people don't follow that up with, "now that I'm not dying," though. It definitely sounded like there was more to it...

[heartablaze]

You too! [sparkles.jpg]

You're so cool, Hajime-chan! Does everyone where you're from have little computers like this??

[exercisms]

Sorry!

[It wasn't his fault, but he still apologizes and starts picking up the keychains and putting them back.

He doesn't seem to realize they were in alphabetical order, though, so he's just putting them all back in completely random places.]

[exercisms]

Oh.

[Putting the keychain back on the shelf, then.]

. . . You're right, I haven't seen anybody.

[riegan]

Is anyone here really normal?

(Look. He's a noble, there are immortals running around, he saw a guy that was a man and a horse, his room mate apparently burns people, a giant rat, and like... what else is out there!!!)

But I guess your profile didn't really say anything out of the ordinary.

(Implying he read up on her after their first meeting. As for her question! He'll actually answer it,)

Not necessarily.

(There are no direct answers here.)

[exercisms]

Oh. You think it's really okay?

[Strangers talking to him will never not be a little unsettling, but this guy seems nice. At least he's not telling him to just steal like others did?]

[riegan]

I sure am!

(He's definitely missing out!)

I'm mapping the place out. (And he's just going to wave his paper a bit in the air,) I'm trying to figure out how far away the castle is from here. So far, it's been the same no matter where I am.

[exercisms]

[Bopped? He instantly flinches a lot even though its just a cute frog plush gently bopping his head.

But when Kano seems nice, he relaxes.]

Mm. Did you just wake up, too?

[exercisms]

No, I don't.

[Her tone is nice, but he's a little sensitive about being called out as easily manipulated, so he answers firmly.]

But there's no reason to believe something terrible like that in the first place.

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head? Well, he looks a little uncertain.]

Oh. Maybe? They may have been only trying to kidnap my family. But I'm not sure this is related to that.

[exercisms]

[Well, when she asks that, he looks a little panicked. He was just trying to help with the door and planned to use his powers, but now they're just talking? What if she thinks he's weird????]

T. . . telekineses. And I can see and exorcise spirits, as well.