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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[lecarre]

Does it...?

[She looks a little excited by that prospect.]

I wonder if you know any of the culture from where I come from, then...!

speed dating, murdergame style.

[chanteuser]

I'm a little wary of asking what your job is, in that case. Odd jobs? Involved with the mafia?

[ she sounds... oddly calm about the idea of that. ]

[suddenlybees]

It's like a saw, with a chain, and you pull the chain and the saw goes vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr—!!

[ very cool

If there is a chainsaw in this setting he is giving it to Yona ]

[cuedoves]

My name is more important than you being attacked....?

[ what's with those priorities!! ]

... It's Zuko.

[lecarre]

Yes, very much so! I mean... it is home, after all.

[reconnective]

[given the way he only smiles in response in that "no thoughts head empty" sort of way he doesn't get the reference even though I'm sure he'd love scoob.]

Hey, it's all I've got right now. [and so he begins to lead, folding his hands behind his head while he walks at a leisurely pace.] It's usually the first thing we do when we end up in a new world anyway, but they've never been this empty before.

[robopriest]

[Without even a pause:]

They're idiots.

[dawnblushed]

[running water...]

How convenient...!

[dawnblushed]

I'm used to getting hurt, unfortunately.

[she says, smiling.]

My friends are better at it than me, but I remember a lot of what they did when they patched me up.

iii

[robopriest]

What is it?

[Well, Hansa naturally looks extremely shady at all times, but he's at least just looking down and listening to her. That's probably a mark of a nice man, right?]

[pikaffeine]

Pikaaa? [ that doesn't sound right but what does he know about human language. genuinely. still, he'll repeat it so she knows; ] Pikachu! [ yes. it's pikachu. nailed it. ]

[soulus]

It doesn't matter what I believe. As a bounty hunter, I abide by the contract.

kitchen

[cuedoves]

[ what do you have there.. ]

There's no sneaking involved. I just walked in here.

[ he responds, irritated!!! even though he was definitely walking softly. he doesn't seem judgmental, though. ]

Not really. But you could stand to be a little less jumpy.

[reconnective]

[see the problem is that pikachu's actively responding and seems to understand everything he's saying. so as far as he's concerned, he's no different than, say, zero or little chef. while pikachu's putting the smaller items in the bag, sora will just pick up the pillow to help him out.]

Got all that? [can pikachu even carry the bag by himself...] There's a kitchen at that inn down the road. Are you hungry?

[chanteuser]

[ she's probably taking psychic damage from all this. just like i am. ]

... It can be reboiled if it goes cold. [ but?? sure?? she'll make her own mug without putting grounds in her mouth at any point before they've been dissolved and favoured with milk. ]

I'm a little afraid to ask what you're going to do with those grounds.

[pikaffeine]

Pika? [ poisonous? what, was he carrying a muk in his pockets too? well, never mind all that, if this kid won't give his stuff back there is only one solution.

he is going to climb on his head. ]

[lecarre]

Mm, understood! Just Sora it is.

[She takes the knife cheerfully, and starts very, very carefully chopping fruit. It is... pretty clear she doesn't know her way around a knife very well, and the fruit ends up pretty jaggedly cut, but boy howdy is she doing her best, with her tongue stuck out a little as she focuses.]

[chanteuser]

As long as we don't drown ourselves out and get no answers. But it's worth a try.

[dawnblushed]

I don't know.

[hmmm.]

It's creepy.

[pikaffeine]

[ mysterious. pikachu squints at the pill and

drops it back into the bag before moving on to observing the rock. maybe THIS is a clue? ]

Pikapika?

[suddenlybees]

I mean...

[ Who would want that ]

You could use it on yourself, but, like, wouldn't that be kinda hard?

[soulus]

[His gaze is trained on the wall as he drinks.]

What do you mean?

[lecarre]

[She just pouts at him.]

No, that is quite all right! It is obvious that it did not work...!

[cuedoves]

[ the avatar fanbase would disagree. the frog croaks in agreement, while zuko looks just as sour but.... less irritated. ]

That sounds like firebending to me. And what's a "nerf"?

[dawnblushed]

...I think I used to see people keep keys on rings attached to their belts?