redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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[STARES AT HIM.]

What for? There ain't anything ta buy here.
[THE STORES ALL FREE??? Also he has no money on him.]

Information also has value.

[What will it be, old man?]

[Well then;]

Well I heard recently that some scholars in Aspio were theorizing that the region of central Tolbyccia around Dahngrest always seemin' ta be twilight or night is actually caused by a dense patch of aer in the atmosphere refracting the sunlight in a weird way.
[You didn't specify that the information had to be relevant or useful in any way.]

[Well, it's something. Although he doesn't look impressed, he comes over and sits down, draping his arm over a propped knee.]

I might stay if you tell me more . . .

[It's working!! He tempted the wild workaholic over like one might a racoon with an old burrito!! Luckily rambling about random facts and gossip he overheard is his specialty.]

Yeah? The way weird patterns of aer affects the environment's pretty interesting, ain't it. There's an aer krene deep in the forest of Keiv Moc, and the higher concentration of aer there because of it's the cause of all the flora and fauna there being to big an' overgrown. Pretty place though. Not a bad place fer a walk so long as you can handle yerself in a fight.

[Oh, yes. It's interesting for a singular reason.]

How much do the flora and fauna fetch?

[Rufus your one track mind.]

Well, it depends? Certain plants and monster parts you can sell as synthesis materials, generally the tougher the monster is or the harder it is the find, the more people'll pay for it.