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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[robopriest]

Oh, please, I'm the one who's going to blush if you keep flattering me like this. I'm only doing it out of the kindness of my heart.

[And he lifts up his own cup.]

Indeed. We have to get the most of what the good Lord has given us.

[And he drinks. It really is just.......................regular coffee.]

[lecarre]

Please, don't panic...

[...]

We'll find him. You need to stay still.

[supremity]

[ What are the words coming out of your mouth, but, yk, thanks for the opening - ]

Thanks, I'm a pirate. [ Deadpan, as he crosses his arms. ] It's Hua Cheng, though somehow I doubt you'll see it - but who knows? I've never seen trinket keychains like this before.

[evocationary]

[ god look at those eyes. yona is a disney princess. ]

Oh, fuck, braised leeks it is! Bring me that egg, chica. [ she's digging through the fridge to pull out leeks and butter and all sorts of stuff, which she will yeet out onto the counter. ] Actually, bring me several. Might as well feast on someone else's dime.

[stillnot]

I want answers more than I want personality.

[antaressnipe]

[sometimes you don't understand your true worth until you're kidnapped, that's just how it goes]

Do they? Well, there's nothing wrong with a healthy imagination. Often times it's creativity that leads to answers.

[Though his refusal to let her put herself down aside, he does nod at that last part]

But you're correct, of course. I wasn't able to glean much information from the message left on this device, either.

[Ah... give him a second. He has to rummage through that goodie bag still clutched in one hand, before he takes out his device]

[lecarre]

[... she blinks at him.]

... It doesn't...?

You don't think so?

[dianxias]

[ xie lian looks surprised and impressed, leaning in to squint at the screen like an old grandpa. ]

Oh... how fascinating. [ "also, we promise you haven't been kidnapped or anything"... hm. ] What a strange message... just how many people were communicating on this at once...?

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[sacredchants]

You've never seen those before?

[ .....elf ears. ]

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[laid]

[A voice pipes up from over on the couches, because Raven is just lying flat on his back on the one facing away from the desk area.]

Can ya blame 'em? If they had anyone actually here, they'd have the better half of the people in here yellin' ta be sent back where they came from.

[stillnot]

I don't know. People are fucked up.

Maybe they think they're doing something good.

[favourable]

I guess I see your point... but in that case, isn't it usually the people making the noise? I don't see anyone here...

[misstrust]

I'm flattered that you're acknowledging that you'd enjoy yourself with me and impressed that you're avoiding the temptation.

[ With a rather dry tone herself. ]

How then shall I please that curiosity of yours, I wonder?

town

[reconnective]

[unfortunately he is not shulk or dunban but he can't exactly ignore someone flagging him down. so off he goes to see fiora!]

Well...I don't know what the Telethia is, but I don't think it's anywhere close by. This place doesn't look familiar to me either. [very reassuring.] But maybe we can find some answers further in town if we keep looking.

[soulus]

As long as you pay, it doesn't matter what you call me.

[And because he paid so dutifully, he's being rewarded with all the time in this encounter to pet the cat. What blissful harmony, this is.]

[1/2]

[recrowns]

[there's a polite smile at the mention of the Lord he doesn't know it's capitalized

he takes a sip]

[lecarre]

Um, I would...

[It's so, so cute...! She crouches down as soon as she's close enough, peering at the fluffy creatures.]

They're adorable. You have such a way with animals, miss!

[pikaffeine]

Piiiika... [ oh. he had not thought that far. he was just kind of. going places? he looks around. he has no idea where anything is he found the coffee and stayed here. ] Chuuuu?

[favourable]

[did ange say to not panic because he's paNICKING]

I need to find him—!

[twitter]

[ she folds her arms over her chest, nodding. ]

Answers... what will you ask?

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[riegan]

(Taako, he sees you and he supports you.)

It might take a moment to have an effect. How's it taste?

[moondumplings]

[ touches her chest like she was given a heart attack upon waking. m'am you've given her quite the frighten ]


Oooh- Where are we? I had the strangest dream.

[ flying saucer ice cream dates? ]

But I'm Usagi! It's nice to meet you!

[ even. if she's incredibly lost rn ]

[recrowns]

[oh it's bitter

he coughs a little bit after, not expecting that flavor, and then raspy:]

OhIseeitreallywaspoison.

[WHEEZES]

[misstrust]

I suppose whoever brought us here had the sense to think that you might need additional looking after.

[ And satisfied that Ange is alive and whole, she draws her hand back. ]

Is it just you, Ange? None of the other girls?

[dianxias]

I don't have any money, either...

[ not that he would've had any anyway. ] Well, it doesn't seem as if we'll be going anywhere, so... I guess we can look around now, and come back later?

It's quite odd - there don't seem to be any sort of people at all, short of... well, people who may have also just arrived. Don't you think?