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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[recrowns]

[PLEASE don't be fooled by the 90s shoujo aesthetic]

Mm! Won and Usagi then -

Now, what do you think is important for me to learn about next? I believe I saw some brightly colored screens next door...?

[he means the arcade]

[favourable]

[thanks, yona.]

... That should be it, mostly.

[everything else is just minor scrapes, at least.]

ii

[suddenlybees]

Hi! Yes! I'm Hansa!

[ Kano pipes up behind her, hands clasped behind his back and very much not a weirdo she would have liked to room with, but she is spared. ]

[antaressnipe]

[Aaah... He sees that there is some confusion here.]

Your concern is appreciated... However:

I'm afraid whatever manner of creature you assume me to be, I am not it. Unless you are some form of mage, I do not know what an Aria skill is.

[Sorry sir]

b

[recrowns]

Eh?

[he turns his head toward the voice

but still runs right into it]

[evocationary]

You can owe me one if you really want. [ she says, with a sniff. ]

And - hah! Yeah! Experiences are a word for it. Long story, you have to be at least at level four friendship to unlock that one. [ she cuts the sandwich into triangles. ] Sorry, didn't catch your name?

[favourable]

[virid is... not sure if he's in the mood to have fun!]

Is that what we should be doing when we don't know what's going on...?

[it's not even asked snidely. at this point, he's so ??? that he has no idea what the standards should even be anymore.]

a

[assistance]

[ she's not exactly "just standing here" so much as she's doing about the same as him! which is why she huffs as she looks up from her device. ]

While you do what, exactly, Mr. Slouchalot?

[frostythehitman]

How's that?

[ Don't you just...sit in a confession booth and tell people they're forgiven and shit? Bucky has not been to church in like 85 years, he has absolutely no idea. ]

[favourable]

[he doesn't have friends but sure]

I... suppose. A little...

two

[moondumplings]

[ oh!! what a look. the fact that she pulls it off flawlessly makes usagi jealous from the sheer cool factor. which is why it takes her a moment to remember why she's in the kitchen in the first place ]

-Ah. Yes...! A snack, perhaps.

[ her stomach growls ]

.....Perhaps a large snack.

[sacredchants]

[ oh.

him...again. she would feel embarrassed compared to the first time she saw him but it's fine? this is fine. she's not having a moment anymore and is just casually dumping the clothes she was found in into the river like garbage. ]

I'm not throwing them in there for any kind of washing.

[ she's chucking her other shoe into the water now, thanks for asking. ]

[discernments]

Does that mean you must endure it?

[ She can speak about two things at once, you know. ]

I was fighting someone.

[robopriest]

It does, but apparently creamer is better.

[And he just. Watches this.]

That sure is the fridge. Good for you! You found it. [SO SARCASTIC. MUCH DEADPAN] Do you know what milk looks like?

[evocationary]

Wow! Why would I mess with you about my name! I'm honestly offended!

[ she sounds genuine, but her expression says otherwise. ]

b

[suddenlybees]

Aw, oh no, you almost got it!

[ Kano grins, barely suppressing a laugh as he sits on the handrail of the bridge, legs kicking. ]

It's magic, see? You gotta run at it real fast, no hesitation, and then you can pass through it! Why don'tcha try again?

[stillnot]

First impressions can be... Rough, sometimes.

[ Clementine meets most people with a gun in someone's hand. ]

But - good. Freaking out never helps a situation.

[reconnective]

[...]

We're not really supposed to talk about it, but I can tell you about some of the worlds I've been to if you want. Maybe it'll help you decide. [if it's a real theory or not.]

[antaressnipe]

Miss Dorothy, then.

[So much flirting and dodging... he's had full-on battles that were easier than this]

Though, if you do not mind a few questions in return -- I don't suppose you remember anything related to us being taken here?

[misstrust]

... Because sometimes you just want to stop thinking.

But--!!

[ Dorothy quickly flaps a hand. ]

C'mon, we're going in! Let's focus on something else!

[reconnective]

Hopefully that's soon. It seems like they want to talk to us, but I don't even know what I want to ask them first. [he's reading rufus's profile through.] Does all of this seem right to you?

[stillnot]

You would know if you were bit, so I'm just going to assume you're not.

And whose arm is this? [ not that he can see it, but she nudges it with her boot. ]

[evocationary]

[ thanks for not yeeting the knife, bro ]

Psh, like traveling merchants aren't bougie psuedo-commoners. [ gonna fry this bacon! ] It's good to keep an even head, though. You have any ideas as to what's going on here?

[recrowns]

[UWOH

he looks surprised and there's definitely a hint of a pout]

Ah, that's too bad... Though I can't say I don't understand. Very well, then I'll wait with baited breath for more of your tales.

Though in way of information - might you have found anything helpful...? I've been searching as well, of course.

[recrowns]

Haha, on common days, I do! In this place, I wonder...

[what does MODERN MILK LOOK LIKE

hopefully it's in a carton and labeled - but he's actually. poking through it. in general now.]

My, there's so much in here. Would you like anything else?

[soo-won do not raid the fridge]