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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[reconnective]

That thing's wrong! I haven't been a junior hero for a while.

[evocationary]

[ this is a common sentiment and ange is not alone in not knowing what the goddamn hell lup is saying at any point in time. ]

Ange, got it. [ she turns, and hands her a sandwich on a plate. it's turkey, but like not thinly sliced, it's just actual turkey breast, with bacon and lettuce and some sort of creamy spread that's like, essentially the panera special sauce. ]

Nice to meet you, too. Eat this.

[suddenlybees]

Eh, really? Going down is a lot easier than going up! You just, like, run down as fast as you can!

[ "Safely" is completely ignored. MORE IMPORTANTLY getting down is easy ]

C'mon, you're not gonna let something like this stop you, right?

[frostythehitman]

And skill. That's what I don't like about this. "Not kidnapped" my ass. This can't end up anywhere good.

[reconnective]

So then we have to find the right key. That shouldn't be too hard, should it? The town's not that big.

[recrowns]

Mm, so we've managed to encounter similar blockades.

[that's too bad.... though he doesn't particularly look surprised either]

In addition to that, I've been developing a theory that we are all from different places in time and worlds, far-fetched as it may be.

[discernments]

[ People wear all kinds of things these days for fashion? And some priests are also fake?

She considers him. ]

Is that so? In jest or not, you shouldn't lead people astray when it comes to faith.

[riegan]

(Tilting his head curiously to the side. His senses are tingling and he senses... a story.)

It sounds like it must mean a lot to you, if you ask me. Especially if it means enough to want to set on fire.

(He's reading you, Izumo,)

I admit, I'm curious...

(Danger, danger.)

Let me guess, you aren't going to tell me anymore than that.

[stillnot]

From time to time.

[ she rolls her eyes. She's not going to argue this because she's not going to push responsibility on someone else!

And she sits down at the dining table. It's so clean... ]

[frostythehitman]

Knife.

Need it to shave.

[ Aaaand back to noisily ransacking all the cabinets! ]

[evocationary]

[ ari i can't believe you hit me with the anime toast protag icon ]

Haha, nice. [ at the stomach growl. ] What sounds good, girl? You've got options.

[reconnective]

...you've never seen these either, have you. [it's fine, they can both be Like This together.] It sort of looks like a scanner.

[...so what do they have to scan...]

2

[recrowns]

[oh no

soo-won will be wandering by on probably his fourth perimeter check of the day - and he'll tilt his head in curiosity when he sees her fishing through the river

welp

he moves to gather his dumb flowy sleeves so they don't get in his way, and goes to join her]

What is it that we're looking for, miss?

[frostythehitman]

Generally speaking, yeah.

The ones with names on 'em are usually so people can buy the ones with their own names.

[antaressnipe]

For humans, perhaps. For centaurs, it can be quite dangerous as we have difficulty shifting our weight in a way to remain balanced.

[Sorry, youth, he talks like a professor and just smiles at the goading]

Were it a matter of life and death, I'd go up, yes. But for now, I've only mild interest in exploring the second floor. The injury to myself wouldn't be worth it without a plan.

[assistance]

You tell me, Miss Lupcretia, if that even is your real name.

[ she totally emphasizes the p on purpose ]

[recrowns]

That seems a little silly.... Can a name be so identifying? Or is it just ownership, I wonder.

[but now he's going to look through! and look for his own name!]

Oh, I have one as well. Should I keep it...?

[frostythehitman]

[ Bucky looks up at her. ]

No. It's just weird. It's not exactly a common name.

[ He holds up the BUCKY keychain to her more prominently. ]

[reconnective]

Let's just say a lot of the time the people we have to stop aren't really the quiet types. [she has a good point though.] Do you think this town's always been this empty? Or did the people go somewhere else?

[suddenlybees]

[ Hello! Yeah. There we go. Kano does not say anything, just pat pat pats. He is sort of also covered in blood, but that's okay, he's wearing a black hoodie so it's barely visible and if luck's on his side, Usagi's nose will be all stuffed up with tears she can't smell that. ]

[evocationary]

Abso-fuckin'-lutely not. I'm going to steal as many things as my tiny gremlin hands can carry, are you kidding?

2

[stillnot]

[ Honestly Clementine spends a while just watching Elsa fish around in the river for her rock, because. lol.

But eventually she takes pity on her and - after taking off her boots and rolling up her pants - wordlessly comes to help. ]

kitchen

[suddenlybees]

[ A second head joins Xie Lian leaning into the trash can, completely blocking out the light and also using up all the air. ]

Anything good in here?

[recrowns]

[he just offers a smile - it's nice of her to want to halve it, but he seems like his mind's made up too

he'll go to the kitchen and retrieve a plate and a knife idk maybe there's still knives

and then start cutting up fruit like an immigrant parent before setting them on a plate halfway between the two of them]

Let's dig in.

[evocationary]

Bold of you to assume I'm worried about you. I like it.

[ she also looks amused. ] I haven't actually poisoned myself, but I'll tell you a secret because we're roomies - I have definitely set my brother on fire a few times. Accidentally.

Allegedly.