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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kitchen

[pulsecannon]

[ Not even going to notice the second cup. Just going to look at him, and then try to peek around his back. ]

You're the strangest moogle that I've ever seen. Hey, do you have a COMM or something on you?

[pikaffeine]

Pika... chu?

[ what is a moogle. he's never heard of that pokemon before. but since she's looking at his back he is going to turn around to attempt to see what she is looking at. this is a futile effort, and so he just kind of does a 360 attempting to look at his own tail before he stops. wait. a COMM. does she mean the phone thing???

pikachu helpfully points to the bag he dragged all the way to the kitchen and somehow managed to stuff everything back into ]

Pika?

[pulsecannon]

[ She's looking for your wings. Where are your wingies??? ]

Huh? Is that all you can say?

[ She's used to her fantasy furries talking. She'll follow his pointing finger to look at the bag. ]

Wait, you don't keep it in your ear?

[ Does he even have ear holes under those long things? ]

[pikaffeine]

Piii. [ :T hey, he can say plenty! it's not his fault humans don't understand. where's tim when he needs him.

wait, did she ask if he kept his phone in his ear?? his ears fold back at that question ]

Pika??

[ he is now on his tippy toes trying to see if SHE shoved her phone in her ear. ]

[pulsecannon]

[ There seems to be nothing in her ears. ]

Huh? What are you looking for?

[ Why are you getting close? ]

[pikaffeine]

[ oh thank god. that would've been terrifying. humans PROBABLY shouldn't have phones in their ears? they're always close to their faces but still. he pats her cheek gently ]

Pikapika.

[ there there. you're fine. ]

[pulsecannon]

[ He's lucky that he's adorable. Laughing a little. ]

Hey, you shouldn't just pat someone like that.

[ Said without any annoyance or heat to her voice. ]

How did you get up there anyways? Can you hop up that high?

[pikaffeine]

Pikapi! [ of course he can. in fact. watch him demonstrate by jumping down the counter and then scampering back up? he can climb things. he is a goddamn acrobat. ] Pikaaaa!

[ ta daaa. he's a rodent. ]

[pulsecannon]

Good job. Looks like those little legs are good for something, huh?

[pikaffeine]

Chuuu. [ hey, rude. he doesn't make fun of your limb size. ]

[pulsecannon]

You didn't like that very much, did you?