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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[recrowns]

[he doesn't speak english

so he'll just have to blink a few times]

... I suppose?

[reconnective]

Yeah. I hope so, too. [but he's quick to brush past that to focus on her instead despite the fact he looks a little more than thoughtful now.]

If you're sure, but don't make it any worse. [...wait.] What were you doing before you woke up here?

[sacredchants]

I hope we didn't get kidnapped by a bunch of idiots.

[ BECAUSE HONESTLY? ]

[dawnblushed]

[okay, he's up. that's progress!

time to help him along. maybe one of those buildings will have something they can use to clean out his wounds...? oh, she wishes yoon was here.]

...what's the last thing you remember?

[recrowns]

May I ask why?

[or will that cost him]

[dianxias]

[ what the heck is a tomato... or potatoes....

the rest of that he can manage, though. onions, garlic... shrimp, yes. he mouths the names to himself as he's gathering things in his arms, and returning them to the counter where lup is standing. ]

Ah - it's Xie Lian. My apologies. [ with a polite bow of his head! ] And your name, your highness...?

[exercisms]

They don't work?

[That's crazy but considering how gullible he is plus recent events at home, he takes it at face value.]

Ah - I'm not sure what to do. I can't even sense anyone nearby.

[reconnective]

[yeah he's not wrong, frown away. except, uh.]

What data? [.......yeah.]

[papasha]

[no, it's time to tease]

Won then. I'm Blanca. [Both brows raise curiously a bit.] I'm retired.

What do you sell, if I may ask?

[antaressnipe]

[Whew we've got a tsun on our hands.

Really, it's just a struggle not to start chuckling, so instead he folds his arms behind him and continues on in a relaxed manner:]

I prefer more rustic scenery, so perhaps the forest. Though of course that comes with its own complications.

[Just the fact he might sleep outdoors means he's gotta keep clean and where is he going to shower? Can centaurs shower? The hard questions.]

as bold as u please

[supremity]

Unless I've gotten the information myself, I don't tend to trust it. [ Though he's not personally denying his skillset. Even if he has no fucking idea what a wikileaks is. ] But I imagine there's some grain of truth in a few of them, going by what I know already or what I've learned so far.

[ Pleasant! Except not really. ]

[dawnblushed]

It's nice to meet you, too.

[and lo, they make it to the inn without tripping over anything, hopefully.]

...I guess you don't have any idea how we got here either, right?

[evocationary]

[ my greatest joy is huge dudes with stupid accessories. the only way this would be better is if it was a bow or something. ]

Taako. [ lup. ] Pleasure's all mine, big guy. Any ideas on why we're here and not, you know, home?

[recrowns]

[he just offers a bright smile at that]

That you do! I've never met someone like you before. My name is Won - it's a pleasure.

[a brief little bobbing bow, because he is rather excited in the face of something so blatantly new

centaur man!]

[yamantaka]

Hm, depending on who you talk to, these drinks might as well be poison with all the sugar they have.

[ a pause as he takes a drink ]

But, that just makes them all the better.

[exercisms]

Do you think we're allowed to go back there. . . ?

[reconnective]

Okay, okay. [he doesn't sound too fussed, but he's going to help by pulling out this pillow that's probably too big for a baby rodent.] Is this what you're after?

[the pillow gets set down for pikachu to do whatever he wants with it.]

[dawnblushed]

[(yona voice) what is a chica

but she nods! several eggs it is. lup is getting as many eggs as yona can carry, which is ... quite a lot, actually! they really will feast.]

It sounds like you know a lot about cooking.

[exercisms]

Yeah. It is cute. I like yours, too.

a!

[siblingless]

[gee hajime how come the goodie bag let you have FOUR headbands.]

... Well, I suppose some friendships are like that.

[Her view of some friendships may or may not be borked.

[misstrust]

Several, and I'm aware it's rude, but I hadn't expected someone to not only live well past eighty but continue to look so youthful.

[ What even are you, sir. ]

[recrowns]

[well he's

going to go ahead and follow after her, careful as he watches her gait. through the shades he thinks that he sees some red hair but - he's already met another girl with red hair in this place.

and he certainly isn't meant to be wary of a girl named lena.]

Ah, you can call me Won.

[easily,]

Did you come from somewhere difficult before this, Lena?

[robopriest]

That's true. The deaths are for the purpose of shock value. Though I guess there's some sort of morbid gratification when someone dies that sort of deserved it, right?

[exercisms]

I lost my phone somewhere, too. Maybe somebody turned it in.

[He doesn't seem to really understand the situation.]

[dawnblushed]

I don't know. I just... woke up here, on the ground.

[she wishes she knew!]

It's nice to meet you, too, Usagi. [...] What's the last thing you remember before waking up here?