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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[suddenlybees]

[ It's vegetables! ]

Baron von Sossenheimer!

[maidforservice]

Oh my! I had no idea I was in the presence of nobility. I feel quite honored!

[suddenlybees]

As you should be! Wow, maybe finally I'll get some respect around here!

[ Kano, inside: is a baron nobility
not being able to tell when somebody's fucking with him is the worst, it's like talking to himself, terrible ]

[maidforservice]

[:)]

It would be unseemly for a servant such as myself to deny you the respect you deserve, sir.

[a pause]

Or should I call you "Master?"

[SHE IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKING WITH HIM]

[suddenlybees]

[ Terrible ]

I— Would you call me "Master"?

[maidforservice]

[a giggle]

I'm only teasing, sir. As a maid, I'm currently beholden to another household. My loyalties are with my Chairman and my Chairman alone.

[suddenlybees]

Oh, thank god, that would've been real gross. Reminds me waaaaaayy too much of some guy whose guts can rot in hell.

[ shouts into the abyss, fuck you, Shintarou!! ]

Is "baron" no good, or does it have to be "sir"?

[maidforservice]

[with this comment Al realizes she has no idea what happened in KagePro anymore]

It could simply be your name, if you were to give me your real one. I'll address you however you'd like.

[suddenlybees]

Then, "baron" it is!

[ If he's allowed to choose? yeah. ]

What do you want me to call you, miss?

[maidforservice]

[fine BE THAT WAY]

Simply "Miss Maid" will suffice. Or "Miss," if you'd like to shorten it.

[suddenlybees]

[ Can can look up his name if she really wants to know?? we're respecting each other's preferences here. ]

Miss Maid... Miss... Yeah, alright! I think I can capitalize it in my head! That'll work.

[maidforservice]

[she can look it up and probably will yah but RESPECTING PREFERENCES?? IS IMPORTANT???]

Excellent. Then it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Baron.

[suddenlybees]

Likewise, Miss Maid~

[maidforservice]

In the meantime, would you care for some tea with your lives and cilantro?

[SHE'S NOTICED THAT HE HASN'T EATEN LIKE, ANYTHING]

[suddenlybees]

Oh! Are you good at making tea? I've got some bags—

[ He pulls a couple out of his pocket, slightly damp and coated with blood. Al, you're science, you can wash off blood with cold water and steep the tea in hot water and everything is okay right ]

[maidforservice]

[CARD I'M CRYING, NO?????????????]

[she's just staring at those blood soaked tea bags before she turns around and. walks to her own little gift bag to get. non-bloodied tea bags]

Perhaps we should utilize mine instead, Baron.

[otherwise she seems very. unconcerned by the blood]

[suddenlybees]

[ Fine, he'll just have to find somebody else willing to make blood tea for him. They go back into his pockets. ]

Oh, you got some left! Been burning through mine real quick, so I was getting kinda worried there. Can you make it so it's not bitter, and doesn't make your mouth all dry?

[maidforservice]

[also I looked it up and the actual answer is "yes technically if you REALLY HAVE TO IN AN EMERGENCY but not recommended"]

But of course. Lady Alisa liked her tea sweet as well. Should I add some sugar and cream to yours?

[she begins to prepare the kettle!!]

[suddenlybees]

[ HAHA I can't believe it, I was too exhausted to google

like I'm insanely curious about people adding sugar and cream to tea??? what?? but I will not google ]

Hmm... Can I, like, have it on the side? A li'l saucer of cream, a li'l thing of sugar?

[maidforservice]

[I DON'T DRINK TEA I JUST KNOW THIS IS A THING PEOPLE DO?? APPARENTLY??? TO BLACK TEA???]

Of course. And just in case, I'll make sure that I don't steep it too bitterly for you.

[suddenlybees]

[ I googled and apparently it's very common? I say this as somebody who makes tea by boiling a cup of water, sticking three tea bags in there and forgetting about it until it gets cold and then drinking the tea. ]

Thank you, Miss~

[ He's going to eat the sugar plain. It crunches. ]

[maidforservice]

[THIS SEEMS LIKE A FAIR WAY TO MAKE TEA]

[. . .]

[also is he not gonna wait until she's done making it]

[suddenlybees]

[ No, he's going to crunch the sugar while watching her make tea. Also the cream is going to get sipped while he waits for the tea to cool. ]

[maidforservice]

[here!]