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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[dawnblushed]

I've never seen water come out of something like... that... before.

[She gestures vaguely at the sink.]

Is it connected to a well, somehow?

[twitter]

Ah... what about a typewriter?

[soulus]

[He doesn't miss a beat.]

Each time you use that name, I will require information regarding this place.

[stillnot]

[ No skirting around it, huh. Oh well. It's not really a secret. ]

Dead people. We call them walkers.

[ anyway. she looks... like she is struggling to come up with an answer. ]

I don't know. It's not like I get to be picky. There's not always a lot of food to go around where I'm from, you know?

[dawnblushed]

...

[okay have fun in the bag, pikachu]

[pikaffeine]

[ the pillow is released! as is a singular condom, falling gently to pikachu's feet. owo what's this? ]

... Pikapi? [ he is looking at the condom. pikachu gently deposits the pillow...... ]

[evocationary]

Fuck, it - so a long time ago, we went to this place that served these open-faced sandwiches? With pork and this real... just, spicy sauce and nutmeg over the top of it, which you wouldn't think works, but did.

I've spent my whole entire life trying to make that shit as good as I remember and I never can. I mean, it's good, because I made it, but...

[ it was a life changing sandwich. ]

[sacredchants]

Or it's all a lie.

[lecarre]

[... ... ... Immediately holds Yona's hands.]

Miss... you must be from far out in the countryside to have not yet seen plumbing.

[WHAT TROUBLES YONA MUST HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL HER LIFE...]

[twitter]

Or something designed to look like one.

Have you not seen a smartphone?

i

[recrowns]

[ . . . . aw, well it's nice that she looks so happy.

soo-won will just laugh quietly to himself and tilt his head]

Enjoying your new friend?

[dawnblushed]

Um... you can tie things onto the circular part so you don't lose them?

[discernments]

All is fair in war until it endangers too many uninvolved people.

[ Don't destroy the world. That's all she wants. ]

[yamantaka]

You could eat coffee flavored candy, you know?

[ like. that's any better ]

[pikaffeine]

[ there is muffled pikas from the bag as he attempts to dislodge himself once he is once again stuck.

help. help he's made a mistake and it was thinking he could get out the second time ]

[twitter]

But it's still part of the list!

[stillnot]

[ Right. Not everyone has walkers. ]

Uh - monsters. The dead that come back.

[heartablaze]

[AAAAAAAAAAAAA SCRAMBLING TO STOP HIM OH NO]

A-ah!! No!!!

No, hey, spit it out!

c!

[siblingless]

[She actually wanted to eat but, you know what? Coffee is good and she will happily accept the offer. In the most earnest of tones, like there's nothing shady about this priest:]

Oh, is that alright? Thank you very much!

[dawnblushed]

[a what.]

No...?

[arcsplainist]

Of course.

[ Alphinaud cants his head northbound, down the path past the shops, and starts forward. ]

If not from here, then from where have you come, by the by?

[pikaffeine]

... Pi. [ pikachu opens his mouth to point to his tiny rodent teeth

that's bad for the teeth kid? these are not made for that. he would break them so fast. ]

[exercisms]

Right.

[Giving a small smile in return at his confidence.]

Did you just get here, too?

[maidforservice]

the inn's kitchen.

[haha this sure is a fucking weird situation isn't it!! but even so, if you manage to meander your way to the inn, you might enter the building and find your nose immediately assaulted by. . . the smell of delicious dinner???]

[following your nose will lead you to the kitchen, where a young woman with short, purple hair hums lightly to herself as she cooks!! she has already whipped up some cute sandwiches and beef skewers and is currently working on dessert. . .?]

[when you walk in, she greets you with a polite smile and a small bow]

Why, hello there. ♥ Since it seems we may be here for a while, why don't you sit down and rest?

wildcard.

[I'M TIRED YOU ONLY GET ONE PROMPT FROM ME!! I'll be tagging out tho and hmu on discord if you want to do something specific!]

[recrowns]

Mm. I suppose that "too many" is where the line can become difficult to discern for some leaders, no?

[though

he has his own opinions on that, even though he doesn't offer them. rather, he gives only a brief pause of contemplation.]

When you become involved, do you move to strike down those unjust who would put too many in the line of fire?