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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[chanteuser]

A... friend. [ hhhhuh. ]

... Yes. If we're working with the theory we've been kidnapped, then they could be very unpleasant people. Or at the very least, a real danger to us.

[reconnective]

Sounds fun. I'm in! [and he'll leap over the bar to join her on the platform to be a second player.] What song should we pick? A fast one?

[suddenlybees]

Okay.

[ He does not have money? What does he care about being in debt.

Kano holds his hands out for them. ]

[heartablaze]

Alright! Let's go, then, Pikachu.

[zia im crying anyway HERE WE GO tiny pack mule for the pikachu]

There's gotta be a kitchen around here some place... we'll get you a drink and I can look for a snack! How's that?

[chanteuser]

We've all got questions. Most people would want them answered as soon as possible.

[reconnective]

[things suddenly make a little more sense so there's a moment while sora reaches into his pocket to pull out his phs.]

This thing! You woke up with a bag of stuff, right? You should have one, too. I think.

[chanteuser]

[ lup?? are you sure you don't need a hand...?? ]

True. That's the biggest mystery right now.

[cuedoves]

You're the one who offered.

[ kind of???? ]

It'd be awkward. Well, more awkward than hitting you.

[supremity]

[ Hua Cheng easily ties the topics up all into a neat little red ribbon bundle, spreading his free hand with a low hum. ]

Ahh, thank you. The 800 years part I can safely say is accurate, although I stopped counting long before we hit that marker, so I'm not certain just how close the 17 is. [ A thoughtful noise. ] Easier to say that nobles don't change much over that course of time, though.

[lecarre]

[... She tilts her head a little, blinking.]

What do you mean...? Surely having a familiar face around would be reassuring?

[soulus]

There's nothing we can do about that.

Rather than dwell on that, would it not be better to familiarize ourselves with what we can?

[lecarre]

[OOPS...

Ange reaches for the glass again.]

And here I am, constantly forgetting and having you speak anyway. Miss Yona, please rest and sip your water.

[suddenlybees]

Well, then, there you have it! Hitting me is less awkward, so let's go. Come on, now, let's get this over with.

[ He will close his eyes, because he expects to get hit in the face and does not need to join eyepatch club, thanks. ]

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[cuedoves]

[ zuko isn't as much as a jerk as he could have been (tm) and has the award to prove it, so he's not going to just ignore this poor girl, even though he's mad and wants to escape!! ]

What are you looking for?

[dawnblushed]

Right?! If you're going to be that disorganized, at least be disorganized enough for us to escape. And if you're going to be so organized that we can't escape, at least give us some useful information!

[GRUMBLES.]

They should come out and see us already so we can get some answers out of them.

[reconnective]

Those should be easy enough...and sure! [he doesn't even mind that he's doing all the work? new friend...so while hilda's hanging out he'll go about starting his preparations.]

I'm still practicing and usually I have some help, but I learned a lot to help a friend with this bistro that just opened. It's really popular now because people like the food a lot.

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[cuedoves]

Why? They look ridiculous.

[ hello the fun police is here ]

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[suddenlybees]

[ I was going to wait for Crystal to delete but then Sipp tagged so I will too, it's too late to edit. ]

Hello! Hi! Yes! What's up?

[cuedoves]

[ zuko approaches menacingly........ there's a dramatic pause..... ]

[ then he does nothing. ]

... This is weird.

[reconnective]

Hmm...we haven't trained with him in a while and we're real heroes now, but I guess we're students that graduated? [bully him, chiron.]

[supremity]

[ He barks out a laugh, lowering the device and smirking right back at him. ]

I do suppose that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, if I'm remembering correctly? After all, in my old age, it's easy to forget things.

[ His memory is sharp as a steel trap. ]

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Hmm. It's better if you don't ask.

[ Don't ask and he won't tell, but he does watch closely at the art of coffee making. There is no coffee making in their household and Kano does not need the caffeine, so this is new. ]

Are you super tired? It's, like, the middle of the day, right?

[reconnective]

I'm not sure. Yona and I tried to find a key to unlock the door but no luck. And without any of our powers it's not like we can open it that way either. [so. hm.]

[soulus]

[Smart.]

Is that a rope?

[recrowns]

The schedules are blank, so likely not any time soon.

[that's as much of an answer that he can give but - ]

How are the buildings so tall? Is it hilly? Or do they construct floors on top of one another?