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

[siblingless]

[oh my god.

WHY IS THERE A CONDOM HERE, TOO. Her hand darts out to snatch it, holding it between her thumb and index finger if she's successful. Almost like it's radioactive. She 100% thinks he's a cute random creature and doesn't want him to chew on the packaging?]

Um... I'll just dispose of this. [She has so many questions about the NPCs already. What the fuck.] Are you okay, little guy?

[reconnective]

I know we don't really know them, but they don't sound too bad even if they're really scattered. We should probably listen to what they have to say before we decide if we can or can't trust them.

[stillnot]

[ she nods. America... ]

Probably a different Greece than the one I know of.

[ considering. centaur. like, she doesn't know much about fucking GREECE, but she does know that centaurs aren't real in her world!! ]

i

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano also has a frog plush squashed under his arm, and he comes up behind Mob and bops him lightly on the back of the head with it. ]

Yeah, right? Whew! I was getting kinda worried for a moment there, but everything a-okay~

[lecarre]

[Huuuh...]

You sound like you don't actually believe that that is the case.

But Miss Clementine, I did find our conversation grounding and helpful.

[lionson]

[I mean. He's wearing a cassock.]

Nah, I just pretend to be one on Fridays.

[He's joking.]

[antaressnipe]

... Fascinating.

[No, literally. The centaur's eyes are glued to Sora like he's relaying to him the most riveting tale, and he even leans forward]

This Phil trained Hercules? And Hades is... causing trouble?

[His Greek lore wants to speak to Disney]

Are they Greek, by any chance?

[suddenlybees]

It wouldn't what? What am I lookin' for? Rash? Boils? If I find something gross, I'll let you know! Gotta give me a sec first, though, there's lots of nooks and crannies to sort through here!

[ Kano says a lot of things that boil down to nothing. ]

[stillnot]

Yeah.

[ ... ]

So I'm not trusting them for a second until I get some answers.

[lecarre]

[Wow this girl is so nice! Ange stays still for Hilda's tidying of her appearance, offering her a bit of a shy smile.]

Sweets...? I don't have any on me, but I'm sure I can find some...!

[It seems like fair recompense to her, so.]

I hope you do not mind waiting just a little while, miss.

[antaressnipe]

I would be happy to tell you the tale...

Though I'm afraid there are questions I need answered first.

[Boo. And after all that build-up, promising he'd answer questions. Archer ticks a brow up, as if humored by his own "betrayal"]

Your question has not offended me. But there are things that need not be spoken of until we have more information available to us.

[lionson]

Fair enough. It's probably safe enough there. You can probably defend yourself from anything that's out there.

But don't hesitate to call for help if you need it, yeah? I might be without my guns, but my Aria skills are up to snuff.

[He. Might be assuming Chiron will understand that.]

[frostythehitman]

I hope so. It'd be much more convenient having every asshole in this place in one spot.

[reconnective]

Mine's accurate! Just a little outdated. [stupid.] But I guess the rest sort of makes sense. I don't think I would've said any of this myself though.

[riegan]

And yet, here you are. ... Not that I'm one to judge.

(Considering he woke up in the same fashion. Anyway, he definitely notices her hands! And her face? He's concerned now so instead of answering her question,)

Hey, are you alright? We should get you cleaned up.

[lionson]

Yeah, I'm thinking it's some of the same old tricks but with different window dressings. We find the demon responsible, take care of it, and everything goes back to normal.

But this seems a bit too idealistic, doesn't it? Missing townspeople aside, It's a perfectly nice little town.

[favourable]

If that's how you feel, then why drink in the first place?

i

[suddenlybees]

Aw, you shoulda chomped it. Now that pill's gotta go through all the stomach action— Maybe you can, like, hack it up and try again?

[ Don't just give up on the pill, come on ]

a

[robopriest]

Oh, I've learned a lot.

[Says this man with an eyepatch, who just seems amused - he holds up his own device.]

You're definitely already showing off your skill at "being disappointed at people". That's nice of you.

[favourable]

[he's quiet for a moment.]

... All right.

[no idea who this girl is! no idea what's going on! but all he knows is that if he's here, he needs to find his brother.]

[reconnective]

Yeah! Those are meant to be shared, and who doesn't like desserts? There's this thing that's like a...tart of whatever but it's a lot of fruit and it's pretty good. I was thinking something like that. [plus it's a lot of slicing fruit and keeping himself busy.]

[lionson]

You'd think they would mention a missing kid first thing, yeah? Unless they have the kid with them right now.

[Hopefully the NPCs know how to change diapers.]

[siblingless]

You haven't? [Not even a Great Value brand arcade?? She seems momentarily surprised.] It's like an entertainment room, with games you can play by yourself or with friends, but for the public. Does... that make sense?

[favourable]

... I don't understand.

[he is not modern enough for this]

[frostythehitman]

[ ????? WHY ARE YOU SO EARNEST AND NAIVE???? ]

You're welcome?

Not that it's much help after you've been kidnapped.

Just...try not to get double-kidnapped.