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

[evocationary]

Aw, come on, live a little.

[ but whatever, they can blow shit up later. she reaches over to twang his headband. ] Probably whoever sent the message on the PDA thing? That whole message reeked of BBEG energy.

not entering...yet?

[reconnective]

[he notices yona struggling, which means he's stopping in his tracks and immediately running over to her.]

Hey! Let me help. [nyoom...as he approaches the door, he looks it over and attempts to open it himself.] You think if we did it together we'd have better luck?

[dianxias]

[ he doesn't know any screen etiquette either, so xie lian is just fine to show the screen to the person behind him. ]

Ah, this...? [ xie lian glances back down at it, and then offers bucky a smile! ] It's me! Xie Lian.

[frostythehitman]

[ He frowns, because he knew that was a joke! He knows jokes! He's a funny guy! Why would you think otherwise??? ]

I need it to shave. [ He gestures to his half-shaven beard. It looks incredibly stupid. ] I couldn't find any razors.

[ And back to digging for knives he goes! ] You're right, though, I could definitely use a drink right about now, but it's not like these tiny little bottles are gonna cut it.

a.

[chanteuser]

... Look pretty on a windowsill?

[ ... ]

Before or after breaking a window. I'm not sure.

[heartablaze]

...Huh?

[Oh, right. She wipes at a gash against her face with the back of her wrist, wincing a bit.]

No, this was from earlier. I'm okay, you know? No one did this to me, I'm fine.

[Anyway.]

Is this your kitchen? And... um...

Was that your friend that said hello when you waved at me?

[soulus]

[Maybe she can jump off a building and try landing on the other side.]

Then there's no means of crossing the river. How unfortunate.

arrival

[moondumplings]

Here let me help..!

[ she takes hold of the back end of the bag and tugs at it to unleash the plushie from its confines. haha, here's hoping he doesn't immediately slingshot away with it as a result ]

c

[dawnblushed]

[well, yona is also not looking where she's going. so they bump right into each other! oops.

aaaand when she stumbles back she smacks into a shelf, accidentally ending a bunch of stuffed animals flying as she tries to catch herself on it. double oops.]

...oof.

Re: why

[uhhhmagic]

I— like, no offense here, strangeroni, but should I really be taking caution advice from someone who — and don’t take this the wrong way - appears to have really recently been on fire?

[papasha]

i.

[There is an incredibly tall, broad man in a black trench coat standing at one of the displays in the emporium. He turns around when approached, and he has

these on. Which he takes off slowly.]

Hello. [He smiles pleasantly.] Souvenir?

ii.

[At one of the tables in the dining room, the same man is seated. He seems to be taking things out of their little goodie bag, placing them somewhat orderly on the table so they can be seen.

He picks up the rock to look it over a bit.] Quite the eclectic gifts, I'd say. You, too? [He puts the rock down.]

i.

[chanteuser]

[ ................... ]



Do you know what that pill was? [ sIR? ]

[exercisms]

[Well, now he looks alarmed!]

We have?

[Just because someone else says it's not true doesn't make it true, either!]

[antaressnipe]

[Nope he's surprised, too.

Maybe.

Though mm, the staring will eventually require his attention, though all he does is smile courteously in her direction]

Hello.

Pay me no heed if you'd rather pretend I'm not here.

[antaressnipe]

[Hm, well.

She tried.

Though honestly he just gives a chuckle at her assessment, folding his arms behind his back... so that they rest on his back. Two backs, one horse]

Actually, I'm referred to as a centaur where I'm from, though I can assure you none of us are pink there, either.

[antaressnipe]

[Listen, he knows what "fantasy", "mad", and "magazine" all mean but when this stranger puts them together, the centaur shifts his gaze and arches a brow like he's the strange one]

Centaurs frequent where you live, then?

[lecarre]

[Aha...ha...]

Well... perhaps there is another way out from another direction...?

[dianxias]

[ !!!!!!!!!!! ]

San Lang! [ oh, xie lian just sounds utterly relieved, lighting up immediately at the familiar sight of his companion; he jumps up to his feet, and immediately gets confetti fucking everywhere. ]

I was wondering where you had gone. You don't happen to have any idea where we are, do you?

[exercisms]

I wanted to buy these. I'm waiting for someone to come back.

[Pointing at the empty cash register.]

[dawnblushed]

[Taako is valid.]

Yes, because I'm an example of what happens when you're not careful.

[uhhhmagic]

The Stockholm set in quick with you then, huh? Already justifying the actions of . . . mysterious kidnappers.

Listen, just strikes me as being something on the checklist before the big show goes down. Prepare weird town with gift shop. Put together welcome bags. Practice ominous speech.

[soulus]

My nature has no part in this.

In order to pet, you must pay. That is the condition of our transaction.

[assistance]

[ she looks SO OFFENDED because something like this is a little easier to focus on right now ]

I did not agree to coed rooming! ... Erm, not to say any of us really agreed to any of this... but, well, you know what I mean!

[moondumplings]

[ that sure is a high pitched shriek in response as she just falls backward and skitters directly to the other side of the hallway.


hello roomie ]

iii

[dawnblushed]

[yona makes a face at the invisible wall.]

Someone should tell whoever wrote that message to just admit we were kidnapped already.