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

[suddenlybees]

I dunno! It's bleeding 'cause there's blood! We can float it in the river if you want to know if it's wood or metal? But we gotta thaw it first.

[ Ice floats? Will a frozen arm float? It's got to be room temperature for the most accurate results. ]

[cuedoves]

.... I don't even know where to start.

[ pinches his nose ]

Is it a fake arm or not?

[suddenlybees]

Um. Hm. I dunno? Looked pretty real to me? Are you able to tell if it's a fake arm or real arm?

[ There was blood? And then he yeeted it, so it's not like he got a real close look at it. ]

[cuedoves]

I think the bigger question is, why do you have a frozen and bleeding third arm to begin with?

[ ??????? ]

[suddenlybees]

Haha, that sure is a question! It was just, like, there? In my room?

[ Actually, maybe it was Usagi's ]

I dunno, maybe it was left over from whoever lived there before. That's besides the point— do you want to see it?

[cuedoves]

Your room?

[ guess who hasn't made his way over there yet ]

No, it sounds disgusting.

[ a beat. ]

But I am kind of curious.

[suddenlybees]

Haha, it's gross, right? Come on, I'll show you.

[ Does Zuko have an arm in his room too? We can swing by there and see ]

[cuedoves]

[ zuko hasn't even been to his room yet so........ maybe. ]

[ honestly he should be focused on finding a way out of here, but. this arm thing has him morbidly curious. ]

Fine.

But after that we should leave.

[suddenlybees]

Okay, okay, okay, arm first, then leaving~

[ Glad these are our priorities. Also glad this is day one so Kano's arm is probably still there— he takes Zuko to the kitchens at the inn, inside the walk-in freezer where at the very back of the freezer there's an arm shaped bundle wrapped up in what used to be white tablecloth but is sort of now rust-red tablecloth towards the shoulder end. ]

Here, catch.

[ He tosses it at Zuko, a nice easy underhand toss. ]

[cuedoves]

[ wow kano he didn't want to touch it? he just wanted to look??? ]

[ but he catches it regardless, making a face. ]

Why is it in the freezer?

[suddenlybees]

[ Look with your hands, not with your eye...s. I hate that I struggled with remembering whether Zuko has both eyes still ]

It would've gone bad if it were left outside, right? All wet and squishy and drippy.

[cuedoves]

[ he does it's fine, he can see. he can see the arm. ]

Shouldn't you just bury it somewhere? Why do you want to keep this?

[ zuko takes a look at it to see if it looks like kano's arm but a quick one, he's pretty obviously disgusted ]

[suddenlybees]

Won't the badgers and stuff come dig it up? I guess I could just feed it to them...

[ Give the wildlife here a taste of human flesh. We want that, right?

Anyways, at a quick glance, the arm is the size and length of Kano's two attached arms, though he's wearing long sleeves and the third arm is covered in old scars. ]

[cuedoves]

If you do that, they'll come after your real arms. Just... bury it really well.

[ then it'll decompose??? ]

[ but hm. noted. ]

[suddenlybees]

Like it's that easy. You know where to find shovels? Was lookin' for a chainsaw earlier but had no luck either. I guess I could use a spoon?

[ This is some prisoner bs, having to dig a hole with a spoon. It's got to go down vertical too so things can't dig it up that easily. It feels much easier to just keep the thing frozen. ]

[cuedoves]

[ he didn't think about that..... ]

Well, there are plenty of tools around. Maybe you could make your own.

What do you need a chainsaw for?

[suddenlybees]

To, like, chainsaw things. Do you know how to make one?