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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[evocationary]

Depends on who you ask. [ in response to being short on time. is she being philosophical? probably not. ]

But sure, I guess. Please tell me you know what a potato is.

[twitter]

It's weird! Even when I'm all the way at the bridge, it seems as far away as when I'm at the forest. Spooky.

[soulus]

. . . What a useless question.

[exercisms]

Oh. I'm not sure. I've always just been able to see them.

2 hi caitie i'm here to destroy you

[heartablaze]

Um...

[It's getting late in the day, and she's not having much luck at all in what she's set out to look for and find out. She wouldn't say that she's a smart girl, but Hikaru can at least pay attention enough to know that something is eerie and empty about this place.

She doesn't sit quite yet, her fingers wrung together.]

You're one of the ones who woke up here just this morning, right? Or... do you maybe live here?

[She's getting told no a lot. It doesn't stop being discouraging, though.]

[recrowns]

Polished stones and ornamental jewelry, though I'm afraid my stock has been completely taken from my person as well.

[he sounds disheartened]

How strange that not only are we left with nothing to barter for our needs, but there aren't even other merchants in the shops to barter with....

[pikaffeine]

[ he is rubbing his head. yes. thank you. he noticed. and yet he learns Nothing from his venture and tries to go look at what else could possibly be in the bag by practically crawling into it.




he is immediately stuck. ]

Pi-kaaa.

[ uh-oh. ]

[arcsplainist]

[ Any dangers hiding out there wasn't on his mind, truth be told, but she raises a valid point. ]

Do you believe there may be dangerous beasts lurking within the woods?

[twitter]

[ sometimes people abandon headbands and you steal them. it's fine. but in reality i wrote this early and forgot to proofread before posting but it's fine ]

It's much livelier this way.

[reconnective]

Yeah, no kidding. [sora doesn't seem bothered at all given the way he's puttering back and forth ferrying ingredients from the fridge and storage space to the counter.] Everybody's still gotta eat, right? Even if we have no idea what's going on.

[on his last trip, he stops to put down the ingredients before turning to face claude.] I'm still kind of learning but I can make a couple of things. What's your favorite?

[recrowns]

Is it? I'd thought it a rather basic one...

Shall I pick another?

[exercisms]

[. . . Nodding.]

My powers aren't working right now, either.

[twitter]

[ OH NO ]

We can go look!

[riegan]

Riiiight. Care to explain how?

(Not that he's too fussed but he's curious. Color him intrigued. As for his own name? He looks over at the other keychains.)

I wouldn't doubt it. Claude's a pretty common name. Throw a rock in a crowd and you'll probably hit one.

[uhhhmagic]

[Y’all just waiting to see if he drops dead.]

Like . . . disappointment.

[recrowns]

Besides delicious?

[he offers up a smile! and!

... proceeds to start rolling up his super huge flowy sleeves, he's going to do his best here]

I'm at your service, madame.

[discernments]

[ They are trailed by a few woodland creatures as they go towards the bouncy barrier. ]

I'm summoned as a mediator. When people fight, sometimes, certain lines shouldn't be crossed. I step in when I judge that line is crossed.

[reconnective]

[the worst part is that he's just giving her a look that says he 100% believes in what he's talking about and seems to be wrapping his head around the concept.]

Ohh...you're from one of those places. [ah, yes, he seems to understand now. (he does not understand everything.)] Well, that's okay! I guess it sort of makes sense it's not in every world out there.

[supremity]

She didn't, I had to go out and get them myself.

[ All right, you funky little lady, he can roll with this. Banter is easy as hell, and he's just as willing to take things in stride. ]

Neither do you, but I have a feeling that's an everyday state of being for you. [ What the fuck is a Roman alphabet, he's just looking through this until he finds gege. ] I don't tend to let things stress me out.

[robopriest]

...I'll just put it next to you. There you go.

[Just. Plops it on the counter next to the little rodent. It's fine.]

So. Do you belong to someone? Or are you your own master?

[arcsplainist]

[ wow you don't have to LEAN ]

Most certainly. From whence do you hail, then, if you mind not my asking?

[dawnblushed]

I found something sharp earlier, but it's the wrong shape to be a sword. Also, it's too short.

[So that's not helpful.

Anyway, moving right along -]

Do any of them look their age? [...wait, she can just look. Time to scroll through the profiles.] ...no, I guess not.

[pikaffeine]

[ well. it would be especially interesting if he had and harry had also been kidnapped, but pikachu still sighs a little. the mystery continues...

but he has not seen tim and does not know how to phone, so. he shakes his head ]

Pipipi. [ he is taking the carrot mob left him with his two front paws and sniffing it delicately. are carrots good with coffee. he deposits it back before bounding over to mob's shoulder??? ] Pika! [ don't worry kid. they may both not know anyone here but he doesn't have to be alone. also, please carry him. walking is so hard. ]

[evocationary]

It's kickass, I'll tell you that much. There was this planet I was on once that had a real baller recipe for it, but I've never been able to get it right because the seasoning doesn't exist on half the worlds I've been to.

[ she's grabbing ingredients. ] It'll still be the most out of this world experience you've ever had, though.

[robopriest]

[Sorry, he's rude, he's going to laugh.]

Too strong for you? Haha, I did give you a warning!