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

[twitter]

Mm? Well, we can't leave, so we might as well wait for them to show up!

[cuedoves]

Who is them? Our kidnappers?

[ he doesn't know how to use the phone yet ]

[twitter]

[ SO MANY PEOPLE HERE DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE PHONES

but she nods her head ]

Yeah! They said they want to meet us, so it's just waiting.

[cuedoves]

[ so many ye oldes... ]

They did? Where?

[ ????? ]

[twitter]

In the message they sent to all of us. You didn't read it?

[ so many people haven't so she doesn't sound. surprised. ]

[cuedoves]

[ zuko is a dwrper and doesn't read ]

I didn't see any message. What are you talking about?

[twitter]

[ she digs her phs out of her pocket and holds it out ]

On this. You should have gotten a message.

[cuedoves]

[ he digs out his own... it's still turned off. ]

But there's nothing written here. Where's the message?

[ turns it over like an idiot ]

[twitter]

Ah.

Turn it on.

[cuedoves]

How?

[ taps it against the ground ] Does it have something to do with--

[ ok he finds the button and squeezes it!! wow it's turning on. he kind of stares in awe ]

How does it work?

[twitter]

You did it!

[ she sounds so sincerely proud of him. ]

But it's run by a battery on the inside-- you just have to charge it to keep the power going. Um. Electricity?

[cuedoves]

[ he looks kind of embarrassed by how proud she is.......... ]

Um.

[ it's not korra time yet..... ]

What?

[twitter]

I'm probably not the best one to explain it, but... people have figured out how to use electricity to power machines! It's super useful. And you can use it to charge these things called batteries, that act as a power source for devices like this.

[ she holds up the phs. ]

You can use them for a lot of things! Like communication.