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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[exercisms]

[Nodding rapidly, embarrassed.]

Yeah, I can hear you. Uh. Are you okay? Did something happen?

[lecarre]

Not ever... it looks very unfamiliar to me.

But then, I have never been outside of London, so my frame of reference is a little small, I think...

[She rubs the back of her head.]

Do you know this place?

[dawnblushed]

[mob is an outlier and should not be counted. he's too pure.]

We'd better. [...] They probably wouldn't have set up that system to send us messages if it was only going to be once, right?

C

[recrowns]

[easily as he walks in:]

Sure! I hope it's not poisoned.

[robopriest]

...

[Hansa just. Closes his one eye for a moment.]

Do you want me to show you how?

[chanteuser]

[ applauds wildly you're doing amazing flurry ]

It's comfortable up here. I know where the cleaning supplies are too? [ don't? @ her seating choices?? ]

I... [ hm. ] I hadn't really thought about it. I could eat?

[papasha]

If you haven't, you can take the pill if there's any pain. I believe it's a painkiller.

[He does look a bit concerned, though.]

You received that elsewhere?

a

[reconnective]

[sora's busy making his rounds throughout the realm, checking both ends of town and everywhere in between. by the time he makes it to the northern end, he finds rufus standing there. that's fine and all, but it's when he looks up and says nothing that sora blinks a little before offering a grin.]

Hi. See anything interesting?

[evocationary]

[ oh no, adorable ]

Uh - yeah? Girl's gotta eat, even if she has been kidnapped by the CEO of Fantasy Six Flags.

iii

[sacredchants]

[ izumo will join in the testing of the barrier and will give it a solid kick. nope.

go figure. ]

I'd still count it as being kidnapped.

[dianxias]

[ he's suddenly reminded of ling wen.... "dianxia, no one reads that kind of poetry anymore"... ]

...perhaps I am a bit behind the times.

[ he's become so old fashioned... these kids and their devices and their fridges!

anyway. xie lian is at least smart, so as directed, he goes to the fridge and opens it, making a surprised noise. it's cold! wow, fascinating... give him a moment, before he eventually successfully coming forward with a package of something that looks like a filleted fish wrapped in something! (the wonders of plastic!!!) ] Would this suffice?

[robopriest]

Oh, it's high-grade poison. Just for you! Lucky you.

[Just. Sips at his coffee cup.]

[exercisms]

[He doesn't question her look, at all. He's more startled to have someone start talking to him.]

What they're doing next . . . ?

[lecarre]

[Oh...!!]

Miss Dorothy...? Is it truly you?

[She will stay still for face dabbing, thank u Dorothy.]

I didn't think I would see any familiar faces here...!

B

[recrowns]

[hmmmmm

soo-won tilts his head]

People like naming things, and might forget that name if they do not carry it with them?

[he has no idea]

ii

[misstrust]

Oh, yes.

[ With a bit of amusement coloring in her tone as she pulls out-- the condom. ]

I do so enjoy a bit of subtle encouragement.

[dawnblushed]

[Well. Time to take the coffee pot! There are some light burns on her hands, which become visible when she draws her hands out from under her cloak to pour the coffee, but it's fine.

Sip, sip.]

...oh... it is a lot more bitter. [Sip.] It's interesting...

[chanteuser]

[ yeah, oh. ]

... [ hm. ] Little by little, yeah. I'd like it if they were coming back faster but... at least they're coming back at all.

[ oh right. ]

I'm Alex. You?

[dawnblushed]

It sort of seemed like they were arguing.

[favourable]

[...

he shakes his head.]

Virid. I need to find Virid.

[discernments]

I can't disagree. Against all odds, I'll always hope for the best.

I need to confirm it's him first, but if it is him, Archer can be trusted as a doctor.

C

[recrowns]

[hmmmm]

Should we try to find out? It would be dangerous if someone was inside and no one knew they were incapacitated.

[exercisms]

Ah -

[He seems really surprised, looking at his hand, and then back at the door, like this isn't computing for him at all.]

Somehow it didn't . . .

arcade bc he has two healers already nods

[reconnective]

[i too hope virid's injuries are taken care of by now, but while he's peeking into the arcade sora's standing behind him also taking a look.]

It looks like an arcade. There's a ton of games and stuff. [and because he thinks nothing of approaching a stranger and chatting it up, he grins and points at whatever game is closest.] Wanna see?

[soulus]

Not to worry. As long as you can offer payment, I'll accept any treatment.