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]

Hansa. [ she repeats, assembling this sandwich. ]

I'm Taako. You know, from TV? [ lup, ]

[recrowns]

[ THE PHILOSOPHY HAPPENED SO FAST ]

[robopriest]

Haha, thanks.

[For the "interesting name" comment. At the reference to the skills...Hansa just looks incredibly amused, somehow. Well, it's a way to say what he's good at, he supposes.]

I think that's supposed to be a joke. I wouldn't certainly put it that way, you know...

[moondumplings]

[ usagi just laughs, waving her off ]

Maaaa.... I'm not allowed to try any more.

[stillnot]

[ she sips. ]

... You look like a toy.

[supremity]

[ he does - and Hua Cheng doesn't like it. With a soft laugh, airy and low, he swings his weight into Xie Lian's room. ]

En, we will. Don't worry, gege - like I said, I'm not too concerned about it. After all... [ He reaches into his robes, pulling something far smaller than the PHS out to pass to Xie Lian. ] We're here together, aren't we?

[papasha]

[STOP. This is terrible.]

Shouldn't I be flattering you, Miss...?

[reconnective]

I haven't seen anyone like that yet. So maybe this place really is safe right now. [no heartless, no nobodies...it's just...] But it's also really quiet.

[lecarre]

[!!!!

She holds perfectly still as he climbs, expression bright and blushing a little.

And in a whisper:]

Do you truly think so? I'm so pleased that he doesn't seem afraid of me...!

[pulsecannon]

Huh. [ She looks around again. ] Yeah, you're right. It's way too clean to be Rubrum. What's going on?

[siblingless]

[GREG.......... She glances at it, glances at her own keychain... and lets out a small laugh.]

Haha, well... Alright! Let's trade.

[But are these the only keychains with GREG and "KASUMI" written on them? What is the collector's value?? A mystery.]

[axecessory]

[ She would usually marvel over what a pretty man he is, but finding him in the rubbish is not a turn-on, and the sudden emergence of a full-grown man from the trash startles her enough that she hits his head with the garbage can lid. She's stronger than she looks. ]

Ah!?

[lionson]

[THERE HE IS and Shiro is instantly recognizing him because he looks just like Juzo and Kinzo. These fukken kids, man.]

Yeah, I've been out their way a few times.

You a student at the school? You look young enough for it.

[He doesn't even have to name the school, context should be enough here, given his priestly garb.]

[moondumplings]

[ oh my god this is the best thing she's ever seen ]

Oh, you're so cute...!!

[ she's............ sure picking up both him and the plushie to hug ]

[soulus]

[This cat pulls back out of Hilda's reach to hide behind Rufus and peer at her from a short distance. Not so fast, missy.]

Can I help you?

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[sacredchants]

Maybe...

[ and without explaining more of herself, she'll bite her thumb in order to draw blood and hold her hands close to her for a moment before lifting one hand in air— ]

I genuinely call the Deities of Harvest. Follow my wishes, leave none unfulfilled!

[robopriest]

[LUP...]

...Well, don't know you from TV, no. Then again, I don't have much time to watch it. Sad, right?

[siblingless]

Huh?

[A pause, glancing in her direction, before she shakes her head.]

It's not that. It's... Well, how do I put this...? I think there's been some kind of mistake.

[evocationary]

Oh, no offense to you, Mr. Friendly and Approachable Guy, I automatically assume everybody is going to stab me in my sleep.

[ this is half a joke. ] Anyway, I guess I have to worry more about you poisoning yourself than anything else, according to this thing.

[ she pats the handheld device that's in her pocket. ]

[antaressnipe]

It is one possibility of many.

[Though given how he smiles and doesn't truly reprimand her for that line of thinking, her optimism isn't a bad thing in his eyes]

In any case, we have no choice but to wait... and explore. I've checked some of the other areas that we can reach, though most will eventually take us against an invisible boundary.

[supremity]

[ Considering the things he's seen... honestly this isn't particularly offensive, in the grand scheme. It's fine. ]

So long as you got something out of it.

[ sure_jan.gif ]

Too serious, or needing to be taken down a peg or two. I suppose it just depends on the situation and the necessity - though, always necessary, in my opinion.

[dianxias]

[ xie lian's eyes widen as hua cheng hands him the ring.

he gasps, shocked, and reaches up to to pat around his chest, realizing that the familiar weight of the chain is missing. ]

Oh - oh! San Lang...! Oh no, I'm so sorry - I swear, I've never moved it, or touched it, or even taken it off...! You've trusted me with something of yours and I've lost it so easily!

[laid]

Sure was. Most of them time, you expect a message from kidnappers to y'know, say what it is they want from you. But I guess this is a pretty extraordinary situation, huh?

II

[lionson]

[He's just going to immediately pull up Hansa's profile to reference it.]

Well. What're your thoughts on rooming with a 30-something guy?

[recrowns]

Zoo...?

[just echoed]

Ah, I hope they open a library here soon....