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

[cuedoves]

[ zuko stares at this...... ]

How do you even know how to work this thing? I've never seen anything like it in my life.

[ but coffee comes out!!! wow. zuko pauses in his complaining to actually look a little impressed. ]

[ then he sniffs the coffee. ]

It's probably poisoned.

[pikaffeine]

Pikapika? [ what do you mean, never seen it in his life? where have you been? pikachu is a pokemon and he knows what a coffee machine is. has he been living under a rock?

but zuko's comment about it being poisoned gets an annoyed sigh (??) from pikachu before he sips from his own cup. suit yourself!!! more for him!!! ]

Piiii.

[cuedoves]

Pika pii to you, too.

[ irritated sigh... but honestly, the smell of the coffee is intriguing. tea has grown on him, but this is.. different. ]

Why do you like this so much, anyway?

[pikaffeine]

[ zuko, you can't mock his speech AND ask him a question. pikachu squints at the question vaguely before he shrugs ]

Pipipi! [ he pats and rubs his widdle furry tummy. it's... tasty. what else is there to say. it's not at all an addiction because he can stop anytime he wants to? he just does not want to. ]

[cuedoves]

[ yes he can it's called multitasking ]

Aren't you the least bit suspicious about all of this? We've been kidnapped, and this magical metal liquid dispenser is just here.

[ he's looking at his cup curiously though.... ]

[pikaffeine]

Pikapi? [ magic liquid dispenser? oh my god this kid really did live under a rock. pikachu deposits his cup to climb unto the cupboards, opening it to show more food? does zuko not know what food is, maybe? ]

Chu!

[ this is a kitchen. this is where food is, zuko. ]

[cuedoves]

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. [ he is totally misinterpreting pikachu's kind (?) gesture ]

It's all just... here. Conveniently. Just like us.

[pikaffeine]

[ hrm. pikachu climbs down the counters and down to the floor, going over to the fridge to open it.

this poor kid has never seen a kitchen before. this is the only explanation. here, sir. there's a fridge? there is food inside the fridge? ]

Piii...

[cuedoves]

[ it's true he has not seen a fridge....... there's like iceboxes in avatar or some shit. ]

You're right. It's probably all drugged.

[ definitely what pikachu is trying to communicate right now ]