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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[axecessory]

[ She's spinning a little keytag that says 'HILDA' on it around her index finger, not noticing Mob at all. She's close to bumping into him, but he's a pretty small presence? It's not her fault? (Yes it is.) ]

There has to be something less tacky around here...

[recrowns]

I would still like to keep my original question - which is why do you work for money?

If still unacceptable, I'd like to ask in its place: 'What are your favorite types of work to do in exchange for compensation?'

arrival!

[siblingless]

O-Oh! Here, allow me to help.

[TINY YELLOW RODENT... WHY DOES THIS TINY YELLOW RODENT HAVE HIS OWN GOODIE BAG. Oh, well. If she can accept Morgana, she can accept this. Yoshizawa crouches down next to him, holding the bag by the opposite end. Release the giant pillow from the confines of the bag, Pikachu.]

[dianxias]

[ he doesn't even fucking blink ]

I once was nearly trampled to death in a battle by my own horse because the laces of my boots got caught and I tripped.

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[bisouled]

Oh -- no thank you. I'm just looking around.

[ she didn't think she'd end up in a kitchen... it's a bittersweet sight. Fiora does her best not to let it show. ]

Did you get "not kidnapped" here, too?

[soulus]

They insist that it wasn't a mass abduction. Their reasons must be compelling.

[riegan]

—1. Arrival

Hey.

(He's going to crouch down next to you sleeping body and try to nudge you awake,)

There's better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know.

(Not that he can really judge considering he also woke up on the hecking ground. ALSO THIS IS THE WRONG FIRE EMBLEM.)

— 2. Kitchen

(Hello. There has been an explosion in the kitchen. It's not a very big one but upon investigation, it looks like the door of the microwave is barely hanging onto the hinges and there's a big ol' eggy mess inside. Wow, who could have done this?????

Anyway after you discover it, enter one Claude von Riegan who looks around and lets out a low whistle…)

Oof. (Just… "oof.") What happened here?

— 3. Around town

(Okay but actually being serious what about this weird place, huh? Catch Claude out with a sheet of paper tucked under his arm and his hand up in the air as he tries to measure the distance between his current location and the castle up ahead. No matter how he tilts his head and adjusts… it's always the same?

He's just going to start talking over in your direction,)

Have you had any luck getting there?

— 4. Wildcard

(I am so bad at top levels anyway feel free to hit me up on plurk eski or discord @ eski#9874)

[lecarre]

Oh...!

[She latches onto that ounce of optimism immediately.]

I hadn't even considered that the may not be able to contact us just yet... perhaps that is why we are in this situation now, but they will attempt to contact us as soon as possible.

[evocationary]

I always live up to my promises. [ that is a baldfaced lie but whatever ]

Sit tight. I got you. What's your name, my dude?

[heartablaze]

Yeah! I don't know how it works, but I know it's not magic or anything. People where I'm from use this for washing or to help take care of food or cooking or just to fill things for drinking - and it's all in one place so you don't have to worry about leaving your house for water.

[Very useful.]

[recrowns]

Archer?

[just a briefly echoed sentiment - it sounds less like a name and more like a title, so]

Oh my - so are you at least used to the attention that you draw? You must be awfully popular.

[stillnot]

You should find a weapon while you can.

[lecarre]

The... thought...?

[...]

So even in a situation like this, you are able to think of yourself as strong?

[sacredchants]

[ hm. she folds her arms across her chest. ]

They can come in different colors than what you see here. [ you know like black. there's nothing gaudy about black. ] But you're right—it's more that people do it to show off what you can do or impress someone.

Not that I would know much about that.

[papasha]

[He offers a playful look of confusion and hurt.]

Don't I? The Bahamas are wonderful. The air is warm, the water is blue, and there are beautiful Bahamian women everywhere.

[i forgot he was saying this in a heart headband]

[yamantaka]

Ah, like the asshole who betrays his friends?

[supremity]

I have no idea what Fantasy Six Flags is, frankly. [ Because he doesn't - ah, there he is. He plucks up the keychain and pockets it. ] But centuries of dealing with daring-dos and adventure-ho do tend to just make everything else just another day, yes. Even without the ghostly piracy.

[ There's no point in any of these knickknacks but especially the sunglasses.

Still going to look at them, though. ]

[recrowns]

Ah, so even you don't know where we are? How interesting.

[things are getting curiouser and curiouser still!]

I suppose your popularity depends only on how much attention you'd like to draw yourself.

[exercisms]

It's important not to miss a training day, or you'll fall behind. I'm sure you can get to 1,000 easily if you keep at it.

[robopriest]

[oh my god??????]

[He just. Stares at the other man for a moment. A long moment.]

[..........And then he just holds up the device and points to whatever button is the power button.]

Anyways, this is how you turn it on.

[pikaffeine]

[ kid, if you keep scratching him like that, he will stay with you everywhere. he makes another pleased "chaaaa" noise before pointing to the kitchen door? let's go! explore!!!

pikachu is ignoring that his bag of stuff is just on the ground right now he has a ride this is much more important. also almost everything in that bag is junk anyway. ]

Pi-pikachu!

[dawnblushed]

[look it was worth a try]

Yes, let's. [she takes his hand to accept his help up, but takes her hand back once she's standing so she can hide her burns under her cloak again.] Do you think there's a well somewhere? I haven't seen one.

[pikaffeine]

[ pikachu immediately assumes fiora is doing some cosplay thing. that's nice. ]

Pikachu! [ he will wave back at her, but how to convey that he does not know where Makna is? Hmmm. oh, wait. he takes off his hat, which says PROPERTY OF HARRY GOODMAN and also has an address on it. the address is in someplace called "Rhyme City" ] Pikapi.

[soulus]

Haros oversee the souls of the dead. The living are not within our purview.

[No comment on the wicked part.]

[twitter]

[ she takes it! up they both go. ]

Hajime! Your name is so pretty...