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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[axecessory]

[ Oh, so she has to get through its owner first after all. Well, that's fine. He seems a little serious, but if she can carry on conversation with Marianne, she can talk to anyone. She smiles up at him. ]

I was trying to get a better look at your... [ cat? fox? ] little friend here. But they must be shy, huh?

[reconnective]

Oh yeah? [is that a challenge? it sounds like a challenge!] So how do I level up?

arrival

[suddenlybees]

[ What the fuck is this.

Everything that Pikachu takes out of his bag, Kano stoops down and picks it up and shoves it into his pocket. ]

[moondumplings]

[ she dealt with a pretty boy who turned into a pegasus for a whole series. this is just the next step. probably?

either way! she sniffs sadly, rubbing at her eyes ]

I don't know where my friends are.

[evocationary]

[ she reaches into her bag and throws a whole entire frog pillow at him. ]

[reconnective]

Yeah. [this is said oh-so-easily.] And sometimes we've found other strange places while trying to go somewhere else, too.

[soulus]

You can look from there.

[It's not said meanly, but it's not friendly, either. If she wants to look, she doesn't have to touch.]

[moondumplings]

[ welcome to LOUD NOISES and BRIGHT LIGHTS wee-woo- wait no that's aki. ]

The Sailor V fighting game! She's my favorite hero. I play almost every day after school.

[stillnot]

Thanks.

[ She eats slowly, savoring the taste - and not starving like she'd been just a couple days ago. She's been eating well for a little while now. But fresh fruit is on a completely different level from years-old stockpiled dry-storage foods.

Too bad AJ isn't here to share with. She's used to making sure eats before she can worry about herself, and is very acutely aware that this is her first time eating without him in a long time.

It's probably weird to go from looking so excited about food to looking sad about it so quickly. And she does not really want to talk about it right now, so - quick, steer the conversation! ]

... Sooo... Do you get to travel, much? You said you wanted to, right?

a

[suddenlybees]

Kidnapped? Yeah! You gotta, like, stay real still and quiet and be real obedient! I think it helps to get in the mood if you have your hands tied behind your back— here, I can do that for you...

[ Kidnapping tips, let's go. Kano flaps his hands at Hansa's hands, put them behind your back ]

[reconnective]

[he has not thought about the fact that donald would absolutely destroy him right now for breaking the world order.]

Yeah. He tried to take down Olympus with the Titans but we stopped him. [he's very proud of himself.] But I don't know. Maybe? [....no one has ever addressed if they're greek or not.]

[suddenlybees]

I'll tell you when we get to the top of the stairs.

[stillnot]

[ THEN WHY DID YOU THROW IT, KANO ]

a

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano freezes, and stares right back. He tries very hard not to blink. It's a staring contest now, who will win-- ]

[suddenlybees]

[ GUT REACTION, MAN!!! ]

[frostythehitman]

...No, that's my name.

[frostythehitman]

Doubt it. Just gonna look like an idiot for a few days instead.

[reconnective]

It can't hurt. [he sees the point though.] Right now...we can only learn so much from looking at the stuff on that device and looking at the same buildings over and over again. But we still have a lot of time until those people show up. We may as well get to know more about what the town can offer and more about each other. Maybe we can find an answer ourselves if we work together.

[frostythehitman]

[ Getting hit with the frog pillow jolts his arm and does indeed push the knife onto his face. Thankfully it only nicks him a little, but still. Contact has been made. ]

Well. Seal's broken now. Might as well keep going.

[suddenlybees]

Your parents typoed your name? Wow. I'm sorry.

a

[evocationary]

Pretty succinct summary. [ lup is snapping her fingers, giving her hands an annoyed look. ] I think a fuck is called for, though.

I guess I used up the one swear for the whole movie in the first fifteen minutes, which was irresponsible of me.

[reconnective]

A dessert does sound pretty good. Maybe when we find whoever's taking care of this place we can ask them for a cake or something.

waking up

[suddenlybees]

[ Wowee, that sure is blood. Kano crouches down in front of him and sort of just tries to see how bad the bleeding is. ]

Is it just you?

[ Man, what a waste. ]

[reconnective]

Is it stuff other people would know about you back home?

[soulus]

You may think of it as a reminder.

[He pockets the device in his hand. Thank you for coming to his TED Talk.]