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

[discernments]

If they're used to people, that would make them more fearless. I won't discourage them befriending anyone.

[ Cute animals deserve to live their best lives. ]

[heartablaze]

[She'll giggle softly as she lets Ruoye say hello, keeping her fingers gentle as she listens to the man introduce himself. Her face screws up a little at the sound. Maybe he had a weird accent?]

Chi... jin?

Like a friend?

[What a nice name. She'll nod at the incline of his head.]

Just Hikaru is okay! Shidou Hikaru. I'm sorry I had to meet you in a trash can...

[...Oh, was he trying to figure out how to wash her wounds? That's so sweet, but the river is such a long walk away!]

Oh, do the faucets not work, Chijin-san? That would be a lot easier than going all the way to a river just for water.

[1/2]

[recrowns]

[yOU DID THIS, WE DIDN'T HAVE TO COVER THIS

he seems very fascinated though, and he's nodding along like he's learning. in fact, after blanca explains that the headband is for fun, soo-won proceeds to wear it.

now when he nods his head in understanding, the antennae do little bobs with him

until he gets the explanation about the condom and

opens his mouth to ask how it works]

[chanteuser]

It did.

I think a kidnapping plan of this size would require more than one person though. Even if they seemed [ um ] ... a bit disorganised?

[recrowns]

[until it seems to click all at once, making him turn terribly red]

I-I see! No further explanation needed, thank you, and I apologize for my ignorance!!

[NOOOOOOOOOO LEWDS]

[antaressnipe]

[he really needs to keep score of how many people here are just rolling with the horse part, because frankly? It's amusing.

Offering her a smile and a tilt of his head]

It's alright -- perhaps not the kidnapping part, but given the lack of planning, I've doubts as to the appropriate size of my bed.

[Please imagine his 2 tons of muscle on a double bed]

[sacredchants]

[ she's continuing to scroll through the profiles and... ]

Some of it has to be exaggerated.

[misstrust]

Then why don't we go in ourselves and see what we can learn?

[ Come on, kid. Live a little. ]

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[dianxias]

I was helping a few farmers escape from capture... and eating melon seeds?

[ and yin yu, but he was capable enough to escape on his own, so. ] You look like you were in a fight. Are you alright, miss?

[stillnot]

... Think we'll get any answers?

[reconnective]

It's nice to meet you, too. [he looks back at the ingredients on the counter before looking at her once more.] I was thinking of making something to share with people, but would you like something?

[supremity]

[ He tilts his head to mirror him, contemplative. ]

A city, rather, although the latter isn't inaccurate.

[ Close enough, in his opinion, and enough information to be sharing. ]

[reconnective]

What's that supposed to mean? [the way he says it means he has absolutely no idea what she classifies as superstitious, so this will be fun to explain.]

[recrowns]

If they're the primary means to travel, then there would normally be more people here, wouldn't there?

[reconnective]

Then...other people can learn to see and help ghosts, too? [just so he's understanding this right. that's still a pretty big responsibility.]

[papasha]

[i'm

I hate that he laughs, but he does.]

Oh? A pretty woman such as yourself should at least go to dinner first.

[discernments]

[ She nods. ]

Thank you. I pray it's a peaceful wait and you can return to them soon.

[ She lifts a hand to hover over the cut on her cheek. ]

It's not as bad as it looks. I hardly feel it.

[recrowns]

I can't say I'm familiar with it.

What's it like?

[pikaffeine]

Pikapi! [ well, if sora is offering so nicely. he holds out the bag to him impatiently. ] Pikaaa. [ help plz ]

[soulus]

[The grin goes unreturned, but he figures that won't do anything to dampen Sora's expression.]

I was just looking at the data.

[misstrust]

Yes, well, I think we can mark off "normally" as we've arrived by decidedly non-normal means.

[ With a bit of an irritated huff, even. ]

[reconnective]

Mm. [there's an enthusiastic nod, but he's absolutely going to loop back to yona's appearance in a sec.] Okay! One...two...three!

[AND SO THEY CHARGE...and immediately do zero damage to this door.]

[uhhhmagic]

[He’s definitely an adult, and he has the aura of someone who sounds at least very confident about what he’s saying.]

Yeah, all the time. [He waves a hard around like he half expects something to appear in it, then furrows his brow.] Hm. Well, normally I’d make like 100 of them appear but I guess it’s on the fritz.

[recrowns]

Ah - you can call me Won. I believe my name on the device appears as Soo-won?

[but Won has been what he's telling people, so.

off they go! he'll give a little bit of a bow in return]

There's likely one - just be careful about scaling it. I'll follow after you in case you lose your footing.

[dianxias]

[ chijin... ? xie lian blinks back at her, and then tilts his head. ] You can call me Daozhang, if that's easier for you... and don't worry, there's nothing to apologize for, Miss Hikaru! I am a scrap collector, so it's not so strange.

[ no worries!

.... ]

What's a faucet, exactly...?