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]

[yea people are going to be dying but it's fine bc usagi is an egirl and soo-won is funding her patreon]

Ah! Amazing!

[applause. see icon.]

[suddenlybees]

[ Such a waste!!!!! ]

Yeah, huh. That'd be a much more permanent way of getting rid of it! You can still do it, right? C'mon, let's go fish it out~

[arcsplainist]

[ he's like 4'9......... definitely shorter ]

... Tokyo? [ His brow furrows. ] I've not heard of it before. Is it nearby?

[ Like a next town or region over, or... something. ]

[stillnot]

[ People usually meet them together and assume he's her kid. She never corrects them because it's basically true - but it still feels weird to have to come at it from the other angle? ]

... Yeah. Basically.

[evocationary]

[ lup is nothing if not stubborn. ]

And wash your hands! [ she calls over her shoulder, waiting for her to come back. ]

[evocationary]

Oh boy.

[ well, okay. ] Well, okay, you're not the only one. Surprise?

[reconnective]

You think someone would lie about something like that?

i

[suddenlybees]

[ What the fuck is any of that.

Kano watches her for a moment, and then... copies her. Hands out at his side, a little shake, hadouken pose, and then turns his head to stare at Elsa like did he do it right?? ]

[stillnot]

... The darkness.

[reconnective]

[stop no noogies.]

Waiting's an option. But I was going to go explore a little and see what the town has to offer. Do you want to come with me?

[arcsplainist]

[ is he tho ]

Ah, excellent! [ He instantly perks up. ] Strange as this may sound, I... haven't the faintest idea where I am. Mayhap you could tell me more of this place?

[recrowns]

Hm... Then we'll have to reunite the both of you soon.

[he says it so easily even tho they have learned literally nothing]

[showyourself]

For as long as it lasts, that's certainly how it feels.

[for as long as it lasts.

...]

There's the spirits of the elements—of nature—but there may be more to it than just that. This could be other spirits, trying to draw our attention to them.

[as elsa speaks, she sifts out another rock—not the galaxy rock—and rubs a thumb across it, before placing it back. overall, she seems pretty chill about the whole experience—or, at least, she's not freaking out.]

[evocationary]

[ totally valid. lup ignores this valid response entirely. ]

Tough break. [ she says like, half sincerely. ] He'll turn up eventually?

[stillnot]

And you're not interested in looking for yourself?

[arkitect]

A step ahead of some of the others, then.

[you know what. he's fine with this, because the last thing he needed was a horse-man bouncing off the damnable thing and landing on him somehow.]

ii

[suddenlybees]

Haha, wow.

[ A cursory glance like that isn't going to spot anyone. Kano, anyways, can be hard to spot in the shadows with his black hoodie on, but he steps out into the sunlight to make it all that much clearer that he sees all. ]

Very becoming! Suits you well~

[stillnot]

Yeah. Otherwise I'll kill them - whoever brought us here.

[ also said very easily! haha! ]

[reconnective]

[there's a nod of agreement. he seems pretty at ease to share information.]

It's a lot quieter than any of the other worlds I've been to. Even the ones that seemed abandoned had a few other people there. And none of them have ever had barriers like this place does. We could leave and come back once we got there the first time.

[evocationary]

[ she SIGHS, like it's such a task. ]

I guess? If only to make sure you don't trip on all that boundless optimism. [ she makes a gagging face. ] Let's check it out.

[recrowns]

[for as long as it lasts.

though he doesn't seem to be all that bothered by the nostalgia, again picking up another rock and holding it up to the sun - though he isn't enthralled by it, so he puts it back

if this were any other day, soo-won would meet her with about 1% of skepticism

but it's today, so she gets 0% skepticism and 100% curiosity]

So they brought us all here because they might've needed us for something?

[arkitect]

[He just turns it off when he wanders closer, honestly, giving him a decidedly unimpressed look.]

That was not a suggestion to begin here, you understand.

[showyourself]

[ah. well, she imagines, not everyone is used to being held at the whims of their own or other supernatural forces—and this girl seems younger than her to begin with.]

And how mad are you?

[recrowns]

[oh!

well he's gonna help himself to some fruit then]

Mm. Let's not be too hasty - but no one can blame you for your anger either.

[sacredchants]

Fish it out?

[ ??? ]

There's no reason for that.

[ it's gone!! the water non-gods have it!! sort of. ]