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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[supremity]

Sword or not, you should hold onto it. Sharp is useful in the right hands.

[ Because ha ha this is one hell of a fun situation to find yourself in!

Hua Cheng folds his arms behind his back, stepping easily to look at her device from a close but not too close vantage point. ]

You really stop counting and paying attention to that kind of thing after a while, in my experience. I don't know about the rest of them.

1/2

[frostythehitman]

[ ...oh. ]

Shit.

[yamantaka]

It is.

[ pray for his dentist ]

But what do you need explaining? I can probably cover everything.

[soulus]

Payment need not be just money. Information and objects possess value as well.

[heartablaze]

...Yeah. Yeah, you're right.

[Her smile crinkles a bit more towards her eyes, the show of youthful dimples for her soothed ego.]

You bet! If this is anything like Cefiro, then you might know things that are gonna be different, right? [hello what's personal space, she's just gonna take him by the hand and lead him over to wherever the hell the sink is. Ta-da, here it is!]

This is a sink! This long metal part here, that's the faucet. If you twist the knobs on either side, it brings up hot or cold water.

It's a lot easier than walking, you know!

[dawnblushed]

What sort of powers do you normally have?

[reconnective]

Got it. [...you know, that's fine? he totally gets it. sometimes his appearance changes based on circumstances too.] You seem pretty used to it. I don't think I've ever met a centaur, but Phil's a satyr! That's...sort of the same, isn't it?

[evocationary]

[ hhhehehe ]

The Bahamas? That's fancy. You don't look like a martinis and beachside sort of guy.

[laid]

[A surprise party... well, that's certainly one way to look at it.]

Did it ever even end up doing anything? Obviously if it was poison it's not particularly fast acting.
[Since you're not dead yet.]

[antaressnipe]

[The forest belongs to Sensei now. That's his house.]

Indeed. I prefer being outside, anyway.

[Smiling faintly at her.]

My only disappointment is not being able to explore to my heart's content. Would you mind telling me what is on the second floor?

[robopriest]

And here I was being nice.

[Another sip.]

Anyways, if you want to water it down, you can get some milk from the fridge.

two... grabs you in my hands like a hamburger

[bisouled]

Oh, you're not obstructing anything!

[ luckily, she is completely unfazed by the elf ears, because she's from a world where some people have wings on their heads and some people are round mascot characters. She waves her hands. ]

This place is so strange, isn't it? I've never seen so much... whatever all this is.

[ what is a l*go. ]

[stillnot]

[ I'm making the executive decision that this thread takes place after Soo-won has run the idea past her. For convenience. Don't judge me. ]

You're on-board with the 'multiple worlds' theory too, huh?

[discernments]

Oh!

[ Jeanne is surprised. ]

He is in that form here? Perhaps?

[ She pauses. ]

How tall is very tell?

[dawnblushed]

[


picks him up and pats him on the head. there there.]

[arcsplainist]

[ Alphinaud considers this for a moment, then: ]

If there are any merchants at all. 'Twould seem this town is rather lacking in any residents and shopkeepers.

[antaressnipe]

Archer. A pleasure, Won.

[A bow is returned with a bit more restraint than Won, though Archer's expression is relaxed and confident]

I would be impressed if you ever met someone like me. Even in my native lands, centaurs are not a regular sight.

2/2

[frostythehitman]

[ He sighs, posture deflating as he places the BUCKY keychain back on the rack and rubbing the back of his neck. ]

Well. Whoever did this already kidnapped us. Them knowing our names isn't that much more of a stretch.

[ Although why they went to the effort of manufacturing keychains with their names on them is. Another question. ]

[reconnective]

Let's see....maybe the kitchen? They might be cooking or something.

[heartablaze]

It looks like medicine more than a candy or something, right? [She leans over with her hands on her knees, squinting.]

I don't know if it's even safe to eat, but... why would they give us something like this and not tell us what it is?

[lecarre]

T-that is quite mean, Miss Dorothy! I can certainly look after myself!

[A faint huff!]

... But yes, I have not seen any other familiar face at all.

[dawnblushed]

I think anyone would look a little rough after sleeping on a street.

[That's not at all the same thing but whatever.]

Right, but what do they do? I haven't seen stuff like this before.

[exercisms]

Really? Thank you! I'm not sure when it fell out. . .

[discernments]

[ Oh. Her brows knit in sympathy. ]

Is it a very far journey for you?

[evocationary]

[ she enjoys a dude who can dish it out - banter is fun! she actually laughs at that first part. ]

Eh. You see a century or so of daring-dos and adventure-ho and you get kind of used to ending up at Fantasy Six Flags, you know? [ she's bored of the keychains so now she's trying on new sunglasses. ] I bet ghost pirates deal with a lot of bull every day, don't they?