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

a.

[lecarre]

[This seems like a case of Jae's Social Butterflies!!

Anyway Ange was just walking, but he lifts his gaze and stares at her...

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Um, yes? [She was assuming he was going to say something, okay...]

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[dianxias]

[ the pillow hits xie lian directly in the face. ]

--Oof!

[ down he goes! ]

[exercisms]

[This is even worse? He was supposed to say something, and he didn't, and now it's weird?]

. . . They're blue.

a.

[frostythehitman]

[ Bucky snorts, arms crossed. ]

I've never been kidnapped quite like this before. And trust me, I've been kidnapped plenty of times. Usually there's a lot more restraint and supervision involved.

[soulus]

[Pointing is rude.

The so-called cat sits straight on the floor, wrapping a fluffy tail around itself. There's a pregnant pause before Rufus answers.]

I don't see a cat here.

kitchen.

[evocationary]

What. Are you doing.

[ WHY ARE YOU IN THE TRASH. ]

[robopriest]

[Xie Lian has died.]

[..............Okay no, Hansa just lets out a short laugh, coming right over to this poor man.]

You really need to get better reaction times. [He reaches down to pluck the pillow off of the other man, smirking.] I'm sure this pillow didn't damage your dignity that much, did it?

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[stillnot]

It's a rock. It doesn't do anything.

[pikaffeine]

Pika... chu?

[ what is a moogle. he's never heard of that pokemon before. but since she's looking at his back he is going to turn around to attempt to see what she is looking at. this is a futile effort, and so he just kind of does a 360 attempting to look at his own tail before he stops. wait. a COMM. does she mean the phone thing???

pikachu helpfully points to the bag he dragged all the way to the kitchen and somehow managed to stuff everything back into ]

Pika?

[frostythehitman]

Do you see an armory around here?

[ He starts pulling out all the drawers. ]

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[moondumplings]

[ usagi's holding this of all things and while she looks startled at being addressed she does laugh quite freely ]

For my cat!

[ a beat. ]

Though she probably wouldn't appreciate it.

[ luna would scratch her to death if she even tried ]

kitchen oh no

[heartablaze]

[why is there a man in the garbage can

there are so many reasons this could be but her mind comes to the first thing she can think of and she's running forward to this poor raccoon in a human body clearly trapped in the trash can]

...Ah!!! H-hey, are you stuck? Don't move, I'll help you!

[favourable]

waking up

[well, there's a kid on the ground, dressed in a cape and a headband of sorts with ends that reach almost to his knees—though that particular detail might be difficult to tell, given the way he's kneeling.

... which might have something to do with how he has one hand pressed against his chest, blood dripping through the cracks between his fingers. hm. it's probably fine. he does look a little distressed, though.]

penny arcade

[presumably virid's injuries have been looked at by now. i sure hope so, anyway.

he peeks into the arcade, before he looks a bit taken aback by all the noises and flashing lights.]

What is this place...?

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[moondumplings]

[ LOOK AT HER GO.

usagi's just watching with stars in her eyes because she has two left feet even on a good day ]

[robopriest]

Oh, so waking up in a fantasy theme-park village isn't like, a thing in kidnapping? Could've fooled me.

[He shakes his head lightly.]

What do they even kidnap you so many times for, anyways?

[evocationary]

[ for a second her lips twitch like she's going to laugh, and then, like - she remembers she's sort of mad? she looks around them again, and then immediately reaches down, and pulls him up, and hugs him. full-bodied, full cling.

quietly: ]

You dingus. That didn't even hurt.

[robopriest]

[An amused smile crosses Hansa's face. He just. Keeps pointing.]

Can I pet your cat?

[frostythehitman]

[ Bucky stands straight and looks over his shoulder at the kitchen entrance. ]

Looking for a knife. Obviously.

Seen any around?

[dawnblushed]

...

[Well. Unfortunately for Mob -]

The fact that we aren't supposed to go in there makes me want to go in even more.

[exercisms]

[So many people are just. Talking to him today. He looks somewhat alarmed to have been spoken to by a stranger. But after she does, he frowns, and shakes his head.]

I can't do that. Someone put effort into making these.

[soulus]

[Yes, very.

He's still staring.]

It appears your options as far as escape routes go are limited. Why don't you try this river?

[reconnective]

You think? [he's holding it up to eye-level as if that's going to help, turning it this way and that.] Maaaybe not here.

[he just got here, he doesn't want to be responsible for leveling a whole town yet. but regardless there's a grin because matchies!] So everybody got these? Where do you think they came from?

[stillnot]

[ She shrugs - this is just her guessing so she's not married to the theory. ] Some of the buildings are locked. Could be one hidden.

Or this place could have been empty for a reason, and they just don't have any weapons.

[evocationary]

[ this poor child. ]

Ohhh. Tough luck. [ she leans over the counter. ] Well, I guess that leaves you with two options, huh?

[soulus]

Do you have money?