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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[reconnective]

[he does not look very impressed, but hmm...]

If you say so. But pretty sure anybody can learn something new if they felt like it.

[bisouled]

[ immediately, she looks ashamed that she blurted that all out, and raises her hands placatingly. ]

Um -- well... [ she considers trying to back out of it, but it's too late for that... ] You don't have to be scared, I promise. I might look like this, but I'm not going to hurt you.

[assistance]

Hmmm...

If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were speaking from personal experience.

[pikaffeine]

[ it's fine he normally grabs unto clothes? metal is not any harder or easier. he does not see the problem with being carried like this by a girl, either? do people not carry pokemon where she's from. that's tragic. he will do his best to look contrite even though he does not feel it at all ]

Pikaaa... [ his bad? look, does she KNOW how difficult walking is around here. he has his ears bent back and everything look at how sorry he isn't and carry him ]

[uhhhmagic]

Let's see. I'm feeling shockingly good-looking, amazingly dextrous, wickedly intelligent and surprisingly humble for my level of fame, but all those things are totally normal, so, I guess the pill didn't do anything there.

[siblingless]

[Yona your FEET. Yoshizawa sticks close just in case she falls, but as long as she's not tripping over her own feet, she won't lay her hands on her.]

H-Huh? You haven't? [Shook.] I would have thought they were really common nowadays...

[maidforservice]

[IS IT???]

I don't know how useful a physical map would be to any of us, anyway. It's a large area, but not so large that it's easy to get lost.

[at least, that's what she thinks]

But there are no discernible exits, and that is a bit. . . troubling.

[antaressnipe]

For what reason?

Are you accustomed to battle?

[twitter]

This will give us more time to get to know each other!

[ no one else wants that ]

[moondumplings]

That's true.... Though I guess all of us just as confused will be a good place to start!

[ being confused together, yeah! ]

I'm Usagi!

[robopriest]

[Nods!]

Alright. I got it. Let's look around...you think you lost it here?

[axecessory]

[ cool kids only in this emporium. hilda is so cool she's not going to admit she has no idea what an uno is. ]

Making promises with strangers is a little risky, isn't it? [ Oh well, she delicately wraps a pinky around Lup's and gives it a little shake. ] Don't worry, it's our little secret. Not like there's anyone to blab to, anyway.

[ their illustrious not-kidnappers being missing and all. ]

[pikaffeine]

Pi.

[ he looks so offended at that? he points at her and makes the ripping motion again. WHAT IS ... IN... THE THING ]

[bisouled]

There isn't any land at all outside of the Bionis and the Mechonis - it's just ocean, like I said. I've never heard of London, either.

[ worth noting: Fiora is saying all this while speaking with a very strong British accent. ]

[uhhhmagic]

Does it? I mean, guess I just personally didn't give that much of a shit, but then again I was actually really fun at parties.

[God.]

Still feeling pretty alive, for the record.

[exercisms]

Um -

[He's trying to think of a good answer when she calls him out?]

Uh, no, no, probably not! I probably wouldn't have talked to you at all either way if you weren't breaking in!

[misstrust]

I'm afraid to say I'm not much for prayer.

[ Dorothy's own smile is small, a tad bitter. ]

At some point, it didn't do anything for me. I had to rely on myself.

[robopriest]

Hansa Cervantes. A pleasure, Shigeo.

[He stretches out a hand. Put 'er there, kid!]

[siblingless]

[Well, that can be fixed. She looks relieved it makes even a little sense.]

How about a demonstration, then? I'm sure we can find a game you would be familiar with here.

[Can they.]

[uhhhmagic]

Uh-- good question.

[Thinking . . . thinking. Thinking?]

Actually, funnily enough, not really?

[misstrust]

Er, no, I'm not scared... just very.

[ ... ]

Surprised?

[horologia]

In a circle around me. I figured I'd start where I was and slowly work outward...

[ but. it's slow going because cobblestone, as it turns out, has a lot of tiny gaps it could be feasible to lose a ring in. ha... ha... ]

[exercisms]

[Oh. That makes sense, sort of. As long as she won't be mad at him if he's bad at it. Okay.]

No, that's okay. I'll try that one.

[twitter]

Ah... well, a friend got into a lot of trouble, so I came up with a plan to help.

[ it's a little problematic that she is here considering she was an essential part of that plan but hajime does not seem too bothered ]

And yeah! We're heroes.

[uhhhmagic]

Well that part is easy. Start with the basics: Who the hell are you, where the fuck are we, and why.

Then you move onto the details of the quest: who are we supposed to kill, and how much will we get paid for it.