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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[pulsecannon]

[ She's looking for your wings. Where are your wingies??? ]

Huh? Is that all you can say?

[ She's used to her fantasy furries talking. She'll follow his pointing finger to look at the bag. ]

Wait, you don't keep it in your ear?

[ Does he even have ear holes under those long things? ]

b

[assistance]

[ by the time rufus enters his room, he'll find it's already occupied! alyssa is busy snooping through the drawers when her attention is drawn to the door opening, and upon looking up...

she screams and throws a pillow at him. ]

[reconnective]

Well that's good to know. [wait. hold on.] You can see ghosts?

[lecarre]

[Glances at the river.

Glances at him.

She presses a hand to her chest.]

I'm afraid I'm not a very strong swimmer, sir...

[robopriest]

You can say that again.

[The thing is really cute, even though...he has no idea what "pikapika" means.]

Are you stuck here like the rest of us poor souls?

[He just assumes...or maybe its some kind of mage familiar? Then again, familiars just don't up and get themselves coffee, as far as he knows.]

[lecarre]

I suppose that is true, but... I would have thought there would be other priorities at a time like this.

[...]

You are quite calm, though, aren't you? I wish I could be more like that myself.

C.

[uhhhmagic]

[Okay, well, he doesn’t seem all that fazed by the appearance of a centaur, but he does stop in his tracks to just observe . . . . . . . . whatever is happening here. Not doing a very good job of disguising the giggle that seems to be leaking out around his hands he’s covering his mouth with.]

Oh my god. I swear this is right out of Fantasy Mad Magazine.

b

[chanteuser]

[ amazingly

she catches it. ]

[reconnective]

[it does, which is why he laughs at that. but he looks appeased with the answer and gestures to the smattering of ingredients on the counter.]

How do you feel about dessert?

[stillnot]

[ Most people are dead. Don't worry about it. ]

Uh, alright. Well, if they are alive, I think they would just be happy that someone still cared enough to want this stuff.

[ ... Through her own weird lens, she's genuinely trying to encourage him to take the stuff he wants. She's just bad at it. ]

[robopriest]

Oh, that's not nice of them. I know that personally, having your own room is really the best option.

[He gestures to himself.]

...Me? I'm just a simple priest. And who might you be?

B.

[uhhhmagic]

[Holding up a keychain that says `GREG.`]

Wanna trade?

iii.

[lecarre]

... Sir, I feel as though you're teasing me.

[She just shuffles in place a little awkwardly; her own gift bag is still in her hands, but entirely unopened.]

Can those even be seen through?

[pikaffeine]

Piii. [ :T hey, he can say plenty! it's not his fault humans don't understand. where's tim when he needs him.

wait, did she ask if he kept his phone in his ear?? his ears fold back at that question ]

Pika??

[ he is now on his tippy toes trying to see if SHE shoved her phone in her ear. ]

[evocationary]

Nope, but I did find this sweet bottle of booze, which you look like you could use.

[ not that she's going to give him any. he's got his own. she takes a drink from her own mini-bottle. ]

What do you need a knife for? Murder? Because I'll tell you right now, if you want to pick off one of my roommates I'd be totally fine with that. [ lup. ]

That - that was a joke, also. You look like the kind of dude that needs jokes explained to him, please don't actually kill my roommates.

[exercisms]

Yes - and I can sense them, too.

[Of course, he is nerfed right now, but he hasn't noticed that yet. So it feels like the absence of ghosts.]

There aren't any around here.

[pulsecannon]

[ Same hat ]

Yeah, I am. I hope they didn't get it into their heads to play a joke on me.

[ ...but playing a joke would be better than not being there. ]

Where the heck are we anyways?

[moondumplings]

Ehehehehe-

[ the sheer offense from luna would be painful but Usagi's delighted at the idea anyway ]

Perhaps one of these?

[ no ]

[heartablaze]

Yes! Yes, he was just with me...

[She drops her bag on the counter and shoves it aside to properly plant her hands down and hoist herself up on her toes, looking very serious.]

His name's Eagle! Eagle Vision. He's about your height, with a green cape and light hair, and his eyes are the color of copper. Please, I need to know where he is!

wildcard but in the emporium

[dawnblushed]

[so yona has found some really big, really dark sunglasses, and like a dummy, she's put them on indoors. it's hard to see with them on, but she can kind of make out shapes as she makes her way through the emporium.

but she can't quite make them out well enough, because she bumps right into soo-won.]

—sorry!

[...her voice is very quiet and raspy! i just realized this is probably going to help them draw out the "who are you?" thing even longer. unfortunately, she smells faintly of smoke, too? so that's not super great.]

i.

[frostythehitman]

[ He snorts quietly. ]

Kid, we've definitely been kidnapped. Just because they say we haven't doesn't make it true.

waking up

[lecarre]

[Holy shit???]

U-um, sir, are you all right? Is that--that's... that's blood, isn't it...?!

[Calm down, Ange, this is useless!!]

[reconnective]

Yeah...[hm. right. okay that's a good point and for a moment he looks like he's debating exactly how to answer that.] Let's just say I'm used to traveling a lot. Waking up somewhere new isn't that big of a deal to me.

[sometimes...you are just dumped on a random world and told to figure stuff out yourself.] Are you worried?

iii

[dianxias]

[ xie lian is holding an accessory, but it is actually his own - his straw hat in his hands. it does fit right in with everything else in this room, though. he was looking curiously at soo-won's shades when he's addressed, and he glances up to him, then down at his hands.

and then laughs! ] It is, yes! Ah, this is mine, though. [ does it really look like it should be for sale in this shop.....? ]

Yours are quite interesting as well! Do those go on your face...?

[chanteuser]

[ ... that was an incredible topic swerve. which is good, because she does not move from the counter. ]

I'd offer alcohol but that bag they gave us didn't really provide a sharing amount.

[ hang on, she's getting mugs. without moving off the counter, it's fine it works. ]