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 agreed up until the second part and now he has concerns.]

What makes you think the quest is going to make us kill someone and get paid for it?

[robopriest]

I guess you just have to take your cane and show all those whippersnappers who they're messing with.

[He gives the man a good firm shake, maybe strangely too firm, but he's grinning as he lets his hand fall back to his side.]

Hey, what do you know? I just noticed we have the same initials, too. You sure we aren't long lost clones of each other or something?

[showyourself]

[...]

...You have them, too.

[it's a guess. but a pretty well-educated one.]

[suddenlybees]

Sustenance! It's the sustenance! It's, like, a vegetable, and there's sugar in it, and it's sort of a liquid? Everything you need to survive!

[ World's perfect food. Can't escape if you're hungry. ]

[laid]

[Well then;]

Well I heard recently that some scholars in Aspio were theorizing that the region of central Tolbyccia around Dahngrest always seemin' ta be twilight or night is actually caused by a dense patch of aer in the atmosphere refracting the sunlight in a weird way.
[You didn't specify that the information had to be relevant or useful in any way.]

[dawnblushed]

You are.

[Words are coming out of his mouth and they're having a conversation. It's fine.]

[lecarre]

[She got lucky... this time.]

I... right. I'll do my best, sir, thank you.

It does seem to be a bit like a cage, right?

[discernments]

[ The critters want some food, but Jeanne has none to offer. Does Sharon? They go to her to see. ]

There seems to be a barrier if you go deep enough into the forest. It's as if we're confined to a specific area around this town.

[ So even if she wanted to search for a predator, she couldn't. ]

[evocationary]

I'm sorry, did you just imply you're elderly? How old are you, fourteen?

[twitter]

In the message they sent to all of us. You didn't read it?

[ so many people haven't so she doesn't sound. surprised. ]

[infreefall]

[ ochako laughs as she misses the next arrow. ]

Not fancy dancing like a waltz, that's for sure! Maybe more like street dancing?

[dawnblushed]

I don't know what that is, so I guess that's a really long time in the future.

[twitter]

You know! We're all together like this.

[ she repeats the motion ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Super picky. Family meals are important u_u It's either that or he's living off tea bags and ketchup packets out there in the wild. ]

Yeah? It's a deal! Got a source saying there's a Keebler elf living upstairs, so it's just a matter of time~

[lecarre]

[SHEESH SHARON.]

Oh, I don't mind! I learned from Miss Dorothy--she is the dorm mother at my school. She has been quite kind in teaching me these things.

[soulus]

[Fortunately for her, he's not that much of a thug.]

Payment is for services rendered. I don't ask for payment to do nothing.

[He steps farther inside, eyeing the interior.]

However, if there are other rules . . .

[dawnblushed]

[There's sort of a pause, and then -

Yona's giggling, though she tries (and fails) to muffle it with one hand.]

All right, all right. You sort of remind me of a friend of mine - I know better than to argue with either of you.

[evocationary]

Haha! No!

[ she says that so cheerfully. ] I'm a real denial-ist type.

[cuedoves]

Because I didn't go to your made up school.

[ crosses his arms!!! ]

Maybe you're onto something with the ghost. I do feel haunted.

[dawnblushed]

So let's find them and drag them out.

[Yona could you maybe sit down and let your burns heal first.]

[antaressnipe]

More or less. He was supposedly hung up in the stars after his unusual death.

[HMM HMM in any case--]

Thank you, by the way -- for checking. If there are constellation names on the door, then perhaps whoever brought us here are familiar with them.

[suddenlybees]

[ okay, this rock will be sacrificed for barrier demonstrations, but he wants to see rock smashing abs in action too later. ]

[lionson]

I have to admit, my skills lie more with the 'talk to people and help them sort out their personal problems' kind of thing. Unless a murderer goes to confessional, I might not be that useful here either.

[He'll wave Hansa off at the other part, though.]

I understand, it's fine. Do your own thing, I'll be here if you need help.

[He is not at all saying that because he also prefers to work alone. Nope.]

[cuedoves]

I've survived worse.

[ so dramatic zuko............... ]

Yeah, that. Whatever that thing is.

[lionson]

Educating myself on the other guests here.

[He does have the 'handheld device' with him.]

It's an interesting bunch, to be sure.