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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Comments

[favourable]

It's fine.

[it's a stab wound.]

[recrowns]

I haven't. Perhaps I should? You look so happy, it's easy to want to emulate...

[he's going to go rummaging through his bag

this is already going to be stupid]

[dawnblushed]

Wait, that doesn't work either. We can't be friends if one of us is dead, so you'd just be getting paid for nothing.

[favourable]

Adversity makes you stronger, is what you're saying...?

[maybe that's why his brother—WAIT, HIS BROTHER.

virid starts glancing around.]

[cuedoves]

[ he gives her a look but then gives up on this ]

[ girls are so weird ]

It's just making fun of me.

[ as it should. ]

[lecarre]

[That's... that's not at all... what.]

What is a--

[no, no, she shakes her head.]

... Rather, no. Um, let me think... well, I am from London! It is an amazingly large city, the pride of the Kingdom!

I am curious if anything from there has ever made it elsewhere.

[heartablaze]

Mmmmmmmmmm....

[A brief, thoughtful glimpse at him, before turning directly back at the bulding as though she means to climb it bare-handed.]

Nah. Haku-san fits you better than a silly ol' squirrel. You are tall and graceful and good with words.

Um, unless you want me to just call you Soo-won-san? I don't mind.

[cuedoves]

A spare arm?

[ i'm haunted by this knowledge ooc ]

I don't see what science has to do with this situation. But... fine. If you're sure.

[dawnblushed]

It has for me.

[...huh! she glances around, too, but she's not sure what they're supposed to be looking for.]

...is something wrong?

[suddenlybees]

Are you sure? Super duper sure? What if this is the way to get through?

[ Last chance to back out and if she doesn't—- ]

Aah, alright. That's that, then. Now we'll never know.

[horologia]

[ i live with the shame of my typos ]

Well, first... have you had much chance to look around here yet?

[cuedoves]

It's a stab wound.

[ gosh. ]

.. Come on. We need to get you help.

[soulus]

You can't pay me; if you do, I will not be able to fulfill the terms. I suppose it's an impossible request, after all.

[favourable]

[...]

You... haven't seen anyone who looks like me, have you?

[recrowns]

[he blinks a few times - before his expressions softens]

You're right. That would be bad - but... I don't think I have to worry about it for the men I've hired.

... which makes it a bit more problematic about why I'm here and not with them, but I suppose I'll just have to receive a report once we're reunited.

[cuedoves]

Of course that's what it's called. What else would you call it?

[ shrugs!!!!! ]

... Well, I'll take anything, at this point.

[evocationary]

I mean you have so much Fantasy Hot Topic energy coming out of your pores that I feel like I need to pierce my ears and tell my mom she just doesn't understand when I look at you.

[dawnblushed]

You can understand it?

[???]

[favourable]

... It doesn't matter.

[though there is one thing that does—]

My brother. I need to find my brother!

[evocationary]

[ come help her at the risk of never being able to sit on a counter again, alex..... ]

The look on your face is telling me you think it's not a good reason.

[pikaffeine]

[ oh this guy wants tea? well, that's fine. tea is disgusting. he has to hop over a few feet to get to the Rampage of tea packets on the ground, but they're all there! he points at them helpfully ]

Pikapika?

[cuedoves]

Shouldn't you know...?

[ why is that a question indeed. ]

Okay, where did you see it last?

[evocationary]

Okay, but you don't have sinks, so that means you're from an ancient times city, then. Same difference.

[pikaffeine]

Kapi. [ uh, excuse you, kid, he definitely knows what he's drinking? it's coffee. who doesn't know coffee?

he deliberately lifts his cup to drink it ]

[dawnblushed]

Or you could just pick a different price!