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

[dawnblushed]

We can try. On the count of three?

[Yona is ignoring the fact that her voice is all kinds of raspy and gross, just like she's ignoring the fact that her clothing is singed and there's burns on her hands. She's more focused on trying to bust this door open.]

[reconnective]

Mm. [there's an enthusiastic nod, but he's absolutely going to loop back to yona's appearance in a sec.] Okay! One...two...three!

[AND SO THEY CHARGE...and immediately do zero damage to this door.]

[dawnblushed]

[STUPID DOOR.

yona looks like she's contemplating trying to light it on fire.]

[reconnective]

[he also looks pretty annoyed.]

Hmm...maybe there's another trick to it? Like magic.

[dawnblushed]

That wouldn't be fair. Not everyone can use magic.

[yona, you guys got kidnapped, nothing about this is fair.]

[reconnective]

Then there has to be another way, too. How do people usually unlock locked doors...?

[says the keyblade master, who is pointedly ignoring that right now.]

[dawnblushed]

...with keys, I think.

[reconnective]

So then we have to find the right key. That shouldn't be too hard, should it? The town's not that big.

[dawnblushed]

[yona nods, then takes a peek at the door itself.]

...okay, so it looks like it should just be a normal-sized key... let's do this!

[reconnective]

Okay! [a nod back.] So where should we start looking for a normal-sized key? Where would you keep a key if you had one?

[dawnblushed]

...I think I used to see people keep keys on rings attached to their belts?

[reconnective]

Okay. So we should try to find someone from here who keeps the keys with them at all times. [...hm.] But I haven't seen anybody else besides people like us. Have you?

[dawnblushed]

No... which is strange. A town is supposed to have people living in it, right? But so far I've only seen visitors like us.

[reconnective]

Yeah. Me too. Every other time we've gone to a new world we always found somebody local right away. But it's like we really are alone here. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a little weird.

[dawnblushed]

...sorry, did you say "a new world"?

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[reconnective]

Yeah. Why? [haha.]

[dawnblushed]

There's just ... the world, isn't there? There are different countries, but...

[reconnective]

I used to think so, too, but no way! There's all kinds of worlds out there that used to be connected to each other, and some are harder to reach than others, but they're there.

[dawnblushed]

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