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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[soulus]

It must be another world.

[There's no way a place like this exists in his.]

[suddenlybees]

Boo... Should've held onto it! What else d'you got?

[ Did people just throw away all their junk?? it's all such good junk, though ]

[pulsecannon]

That's the whole point of war, isn't it? You don't expect to make it out alive.

[robopriest]

I don't remember, honestly.

[SHRUGS]

Why do you need something from me, anyways? Come on, aren't you supposed to show me how kidnapping works? This isn't Thievery 101.

[pulsecannon]

[ ??? ]

What the heck? How is that even possible?

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Okay?

[ Blood tea gets put back into his pockets. This tea is just getting passed along each thread I'm in and because Alex refused it, Britt has to suffer ]

[robopriest]

[MENTALLY CLOSING EYES]

...And what war is that?

[soulus]

Is that so unusual? Traveling between worlds is par for the course in my line of work. This town doesn't belong to the world I was just in.

[pulsecannon]

The war. The one against those Militesi jerks!

[ A pause ]

Or rather just a certain jerk now.

[reconnective]

[at least Sora doesn't know enough to call him out, so it's just digging around. he's finding forks and things but that isn't helpful...a butter knife is also not helpful but on the counter they go.]

So you woke up here with no idea what's going on too? [may as well be conversational while they do this. ]

[pulsecannon]

[ ???? ]

It's pretty unusal! The only ones from another world are summons or-

[ A blink. Then she'll lift a hand up in surprise. ]

Wait. Don't tell me you're related to moogles...

[robopriest]

The only war I know was a petty joke between some factions that just want some power to themselves...ah, but I'm describing most wars, honestly.

[A short huff.]

Who's the jerk?

[infreefall]

[ very gravely: ]

You lose.

[reconnective]

Okay. What color is it? I'll help you look and we'll see if we can find it. [it's important please be concerned]

[suddenlybees]

[ breathplay........ ]

Yeah! It's, like, the national pasttime?

[infreefall]

[ pfffft-- ]

Don't lose your focus or I'll take the win!

[pulsecannon]

That sounds like a certain old guy up in the chain of command. Though I ain't talkin about him. The jerk is Cid Aulstyne. He's gone off and became the Judge or whatever.

[chanteuser]

[ my threads with jae always end this way....


but alas. sorry about you none payment, bro. but she's not going to stop him going. ]

[soulus]

Moogles?

[He doesn't sound interested—he never does—but that's all he says, so maybe he does want to hear about it.]

ME...... IN A DYING BATTLE AGAINST MY INBOX............

[suddenlybees]

Huh? Maybe? I dunno, lemme check!

[ Any bumps on his head? Nope? Good. This means he's just like this. ]

If it's a question of character, better safe than sorry, right? I mean, like, what if I said no, and later you find me pulling pigtails?

[infreefall]

Ahaha, that's just because my friend taught me some moves for the school festival! I'm not that great on my own. I definitely couldn't do a waltz or anything like you.

So... do you want to go another round, or should we try something else?

[pulsecannon]

They're from another world and they help out around Akademeia. They are usually white, short, and have these big pom-poms on top of their heads.

[ Pointing to her head as she says that ]

[soulus]

Do I look like a moogle?

[robopriest]

[..................yeah he has no idea what she's talking about.]

You know. Weird thought. But I don't think I come from the same world as you, little lady.

[He says it deadpan.]

HI IKI

[laid]

[wheezes as I immediately shuffle Al over to overflow]