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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... They seem like idiots.

At least they have character!

I want answers more than I want personality.

[ she folds her arms over her chest, nodding. ]

Answers... what will you ask?

I was with someone. I want to know where he is.

[ she nods her head. ]

I was also with someone... it's very weird that they're not here with me.

... Think we'll get any answers?

Hm... it's hard to say without meeting them in person! Or unless they send another message. But it sounded like they do want to meet us?

[ since they. apologized for not being here right away. ]

Yeah.

I'd rather talk to them in person than try to make sense of more messages like that. Hope they show themselves soon.

Have you looked around? It's a really cute town, isn't it?

[ even though everything is just

fuckin locked ]

It's...

[ Hm. ]

It's weird - everything looks like it did before. It feels fake.

[ well. that is a vague and confusing statement. hajime just tilts her head. ]

Like a set?

Something like that.

[ maybe this place just got evacuated before shit went down...? and then no one ever came back? or something??? ]

I see, I see, definitely possible...

[ she taps her chin ]

That castle is mysterious.

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The castle is freaking me out.

It's weird! Even when I'm all the way at the bridge, it seems as far away as when I'm at the forest. Spooky.

Some kind of optical illusion, maybe...?

[ she does not sound convinced by her own theory. ]

... well, it could be some sort of illusion!

We can add it to our list of questions to ask.

It's low on my list.

But it's still part of the list!

[ Clementine gives a small smile. ]

Yeah, still part of the list. Under things like: Where are we, where's AJ, how did you get us here, and where's my stuff.

You don't remember being brought here either?

Maybe it's a power...

[ Hm. The smile fades as Clementine nods. ]

A... Power?

Yup! Someone might be good at making illusions like the castle!

... or maybe how far it is is the actual illusion?

[ Hm. This girl is crazy? ]

I don't think that's it.

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