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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Comments

[moondumplings]

Won-?

[ the automatic reflex to add '-san' there but she somehow manages. wow, weird! she's gonna trip over that for a while at least ]

just Usagi is okay! I don't mind.

[ cute boy gets personal name rights ]

[soulus]

It's written on the plate.

[His name is right there in plain sight, next to Alyssa's. He pockets the keychain.]

This one's name is Rupe.

[antaressnipe]

Near the base of a mountain is where I lived, with my wife and children.

-- And before you ask, no. None of them were centaurs.

[Greek myth. That's just how they rolled]

Though there were certainly other centaurs, few in number though they typically were. However, I was considered unique among them, and we seldom crossed paths.

[yamantaka]

I wonder if we can break into one.

[reconnective]

[he's getting the idea she still thinks he sounds a little crazy regardless, so instead he smiles again.]

If it's not that...what do you think it is? How else did we all get here from different places without ever knowing about them?

[lionson]

[That anger. He understands it, but plz.]

If nothing else, hold out until we find out how to contact them, yeah? Then you can ask where AJ is.

[recrowns]

Hahaha, there is quite a bit of the worst, isn't there?

[still, he sounds more charmed than anything as he goes through the gaudy selection]

Perhaps these...?

[boom, more sunglasses]

[soulus]

I understand. In the evening, then.

[antaressnipe]

[Mmm, a nod in return]

Yes, that does sound like what I've heard.

[A pause, and then]

If you do not mind my asking, where are you from?

[stillnot]

What? No, that's dumb. We don't know what sort of punishment there might be.

[ People kill over food??? She can't put all that on him alone! ]

[maidforservice]

[YES IT IS VERY DELICIOUS. she is a great cook!!]

[. . . also that is a great question, and it gives her visible pause]

I must admit I'm not entirely sure. [oh] Perhaps I will take another walk around the town to see if there are any immediate exits I may have missed.

[antaressnipe]

[WHELP.

It was worth a shot]

So I see.

[He'd gone outside to watch the proceedings, which is why he is not surprised at all to see that uh--

This will not work]

I suppose I will have to make due with the bottom floor.

[robopriest]

Sounds like you had your hands full.

[Sure sounds like a typical priest, but...hm.]

We'll find a way out of this place soon enough. Have you noticed anything about this place yet, Father? Any clues?

[siblingless]

Oh! Because of your...

[Upper body situation? She trails off before completing that sentence, frowning. Would that be an inappropriate thing to say? A mystery.]

Well, that's no good. If we don't find our way back today, then where will you sleep?

1 and closes my eyes

[sacredchants]

[ there are kinder ways to address a person when they're gently prodding you but what are those? izumo doesn't know them and instead will slap his hand away from her. feel free to notice her lovely fresh bloodied sores on the lower half of her face and hands. ]

It wasn't as though I intended to.

[ ... ]

And who are you?

[stillnot]

... I haven't ruled out the multiple worlds theory...

[ so in other words....... she does not have an alternative guess. ]

[soulus]

[Rufus waits until Sora finds what he was meant to find, and by then he's more than ready to answer.]

That appears to be the case. Unfortunately, we won't know the reason why until our hosts greet us again.

[recrowns]

While I'm certain you have a very winning personality even amongst centaurs, might I ask what else made you unique?

[though he's smiling with a bit of humor -

so it's a question phrased less in terms of kissing up, and more to cushion the actual question of "what makes you special" that is inherently rather rude lmao]

[robopriest]

Meth Damon? [Sorry, he has to laugh at that.] I'm not sure, but yeah, some of the stuff on there was pretty wild, I have to agree.

[The last statement makes him doubletake, a little.]

Puzzle? What do you mean, puzzle?

[maidforservice]

[well. . .]

I have to admit that my intentions weren't entirely selfless. [oh] Let me answer your question with one of my own.

How do you feel, having been brought here so suddenly?

[discernments]

[ Sometimes, the troublesome people like to stay hidden, though? Sora? ]

Are you used to a lot of noise?

[ But it doesn't sound like she disagrees. ]

It doesn't seem like a lived in town even if there is music in the distance.

[robopriest]

[Too strange to be real sounds about right.]

Ah. Well, I don't have any easy answers for you there. It does feel like something out of a messed-up dream, doesn't it?

[suddenlybees]

[ Hi roomie! There is no response from the other side of the door (': ]

al your sleep

[recrowns]

Hmm, I'd offer to go with you, but I'd hate to keep you or skip out on my chores...

[that he signed up for]

But it is rather easy to feel both restless and aimless in a place like this, isn't it?

[lionson]

We can always set you up some kind of living space down there!

[But maybe he shouldn't be shouting that from the window. He'll close the window and come back downstairs.]