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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[antaressnipe]

It's alright. I would have been very surprised if you had.

[He seems to recognize that he's a strange sight, even in this town]

You are fairly tall compared to the humans I interacted with, so I forgot myself.

["Fairly". No, he's probably the tallest human the centaur's ever met, but ah. Niceties must come first.]

[dawnblushed]

[it's... been in the river?

yona wisely does not say that out loud and just follows her to the sink instead.]

Is this like a well..?

[dawnblushed]

[it's only a matter of time.]

...I don't really like not knowing how I got here though.

[infreefall]

Yeah, I do! My quirk's great for that! You can't fall on your head in zero gravity!

[soulus]

[Stop paying him in tea bags.]

Let us look elsewhere.

[suddenlybees]

[ Instead of finding his own profile, he finds Xie Lian's by matching the face. Crushing boulders with his chest always gets me. ]

Oh, hm. Do the boulders have to come at you, or can you go to the boulders?

[heartablaze]

[wow she's out here getting judged by a fluffy bean with a hat

She puffs up her cheeks at the expression from the little yellow mouse.]

Don't look at me like that. It sounds like the word for when something is sparkling, right? I guess that's a coincidence.

Is just "Pikachu" okay?

[suddenlybees]

Huh? Oh. Was I supposed to? I didn't need to run into it last time either.

[ Him not running into the barrier isn't the problem, please!!! ]

[infreefall]

[ yaaaay dance partner! delighted, ochako claps her hands together! ]

So - you can pick the song, and then when it starts, just follow the directions on the screen. Whoever gets the most points wins!

[dianxias]

[ his powerful tiddies


i mean. he blinks at the question, tilting his head. never really thought about it that way.... ] ...either? I think. It's been a while since I've done it.

[favourable]

[gently nudged...]

Like I said, they all look the same to me. So... this should be fine.

[antaressnipe]

Wisdom does come with experience.

[handing the device back to her]

Though I question if we will be required to wait in the meantime. Do you remember how you got here?

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[soulus]

In the drawer.

[Perfect timing. Rufus enters the kitchen with one hand in his pocket and the other holding onto the goodie bag by its straps.]

Do you see them?

[chanteuser]

Nope.

[ she's still looking around! wow. ]

These are all games?--Oh. [ she looks over at it ] We can give it a try?

[favourable]

[clearly it's not THAT important if he hasn't heard of it!! but no, something else occurs to him.]

... Then maybe you're from the "beyond"...

[the world virid wanted to see. he pauses, before slowly, as if reluctantly—]

What is it like there?

[suddenlybees]

Oh, yikes. I kinda don't actually know if that's poisonous to fuzzy yellow things?

[ Like how you have to be careful about feeding things to dogs or cats? Bad.

Also he's not wasting it!! it's here for safekeeping ]

barrier

[dawnblushed]

[


by now, yona has witnessed a few people whose powers have been nerfed, so.]

If you have powers of some kind, it seems like they don't work here.

[her voice is super raspy but ignore that and also ignore the fact that her clothing is singed and she looks like she got in a fight with a firebender and lost.]

[riegan]

Is it difficult? Let's see if I can help.

(Look, he hasn't tried to get into his own room yet! So he'll just reach for the doorknob handle whatever and give it a try.

...

...

...)

Alright then.

(He's just going to... unpin the ribbon lapel on his cloak real casual.)

You could say that but if I'm being honest, you're definitely not Hilda which means you can only be one other person.

(Tapping the name plate. )

[supremity]

[ Ah, good, he's glad they understand one another. ]

Not much else seems to be of use here, in whatever this "displacement" has brought us to, so I'll take the apparent silver living.

[ He hums, reaching to slip a knife free of the block rather than investigating the pantry. ]

[favourable]

[well, virid doesn't know that much about first aid, and he's feeling very confused and out of it right now, so he just defaults to doing what this guy tells him to! which is lie on his back.

what is kano going to do now in the middle of nowhere.]

[papasha]

Ah, yes, Miss Dorothy. I have met her. She isn't a woman you can forget.

[closes eyes]

I'm glad you've found someone, even if the two of you shouldn't be in a situation such as this.

[dawnblushed]

[just. staring. she is staring at all the food.]

It looks so good...

[cuedoves]

[ he takes a moment to take in her amazing attire (without appreciating it) then narrows!!! his eyes!!! ]

Don't patronize me. I'm firebending.

[ the frog on his head croaks, patronizingly. he tries to glare at the frog, too. it looks just as stupid as everything else he's doing. now he snaps at the frog!! ]

No one asked you.

[suddenlybees]

It's a metallic rectangle! It'll hurt a lot before it breaks—

[ He takes a step back and gestures at himself ]

Here, give it a try.

[favourable]

[neither do i you're fine

but he probably winces in pain because hm water stings.]

I'm P— [he pauses. no, he's not really a prince now, is he?] Virid. Virid Visette Viridian.