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]

A-Aliens?!

[USAGI?? She gives her a startled look, eyes wide.]

What makes you think it could be aliens?

b&...ne!

[stillnot]

I'd try breaking off the handle with a rock or something.

[ Just, not the rock they were given. Too small? Anyway, Clementine is in full support of breaking down doors. ]

[showyourself]

Oh. [actually, she's a little taken aback. "oh" is just the first thing she thinks to say.]

You can do magic?

[assistance]

[ oh... he's so genuine... she actually feels a little bad when he smiles up at her and she just responds with a worried sort of frown. ]

Do you really take every little thing you read at face value?

[suddenlybees]

[ Were there any to begin with??? ]

There we go, that works~

[ hand on face = no more tears, good to know. He drops it, though, so he can stare at her. ]

Now, let's try that again, yeah? I'm real dumb, so you gotta tell me straight up what's wrong, okay?

[reconnective]

Alright, don't believe me. But it's all true. [he folds his hands behind his head and shrugs again.] Traverse Town and Twilight Town are nice, too. They're smaller, and Traverse Town was where a lot of people were sent when their worlds disappeared, but Twilight Town has a lot of people living there and some of the best sunsets.

[i.e. they're more realistic. he's going to keep trying here.]

[moondumplings]

[ it's fine she won't remember it in a week anyways ]

That we all were brought here at the same time..... I wonder if there's a special reason.

[ another calling? ]

[recrowns]

Oh! Yes, exactly. Me and my dear friends - we'd get into all sorts of trouble and the guards would have to run after us because we'd be making a fuss.

[it's something he offers up with a smile - even though there is something ever so sightly murky right before it reaches his eyes. it's gone quickly, easy to miss.]

This place is new to me, though. I'm not familiar with the architecture or the layout of this town at all.

iyaaa...

[arcsplainist]

[ He does agree that to have a lot of these, one must have a fair amount of money. But that comment goes unsaid, and instead he gives a curious cant of his head. ]

Forgive me, but—"colony 9"?

[arkitect]

Precisely what I have always done. Observe.

[he makes a vague, sweeping gesture around the area.]

There are always others more energetic and eager. Best to let them nose about, particularly given our numbers.

i

[stillnot]

I don't think anyone does.

[ Bad. ]

[sacredchants]

[ hoodie buds....but also??

??? ]

Wha—no.

[showyourself]

[the? others?? anna? olaf?? kristoff??? sven????? let's go with that. she clears her throat.]

No, they're not.

It's just me.

[AND THIS KID WHO KEEPS TALKING TO HER SO CONGENIALLY!!!]

[recrowns]

[there is just a slight laugh at that even as he rubs at his shoulder]

Mm, so you did... I wish I was better prepared to heed it.

[he places a hand against the barrier, as if to test it... before looking toward the other man]

Did you have an unfortunate run-in earlier too?

3

[suddenlybees]

Huh? That castle? Yeah, you haven't been there? Wow! You're sure missing out!

[ Sucks to be you, Claude!! ]

You'll never get there doing what you're doing. Like, what even are you doing?

[siblingless]

[Oh my god.

She's going to die. She is literally going to drop dead right here and now. Please kill her.]

I— I— [NOOOOOOO......... She will take it back if only because she shouldn't litter, but!!] I have no intention of using it, nevermind keeping it!

[evocationary]

Uh - yeah? [ a beat. ] Evocation specialty. Went to wizard school and everything, did you not?

[stillnot]

... It is pretty.

But I'm not exactly making fond memories, here.

[moondumplings]

You've got it!

[ does it require tokens? is it just press X to start? we just don't know. either way, Usagi subsequently gets sucked into the game, completely focused on the dodge, dodge, punch kick combos. ]

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Huh. No to which question?

[ He still has a chance ]

[assistance]

[ ... she just. squints. ]

Um... I think it would depend on the difference between the two systems' infrastructures? Because what could be engineered from one might not translate as smoothly to the other, if the original entity is no longer recognizable...

[ i hate this and i hate you for making me type this stuff ]

[arcsplainist]

[ He nods once in agreement. ]

Indeed. I thought similarly, myself. If you mind not some company, it would be worth venturing out when not alone.

[sacredchants]

You can't have it.

[ ....????? ]

Are you some kind of pervert?

[reconnective]

Nice to meet you, Lup. [her bemusement is met with nothing but cheeriness so that's gross.] So what are you going to do next?

[stillnot]

I didn't fucking misplace him, they took him.

[ sorry, she angy... but it's not meant to be directed at Lup in particular. ]