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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[robopriest]

Have you?

[Giving Zuko a flat look.]

...It's a condom. You...don't know what a condom is, do you.

[cuedoves]

Yes. I have.

[ with the exact same serious and dramatic (tm) tone ]

No. Is it useful? It doesn't look like it.

[robopriest]

Its only useful for certain occasions.

[He just. Puts it back in the bag. What, an explanation as to what those occasions are for? Heck no.]

[cuedoves]

Like what?

[ teach him safe sex ]

[robopriest]

Oh, ask someone else. I'm a priest. I don't teach that sort of stuff. Sorry.

[NO HELP WHATSOEVER]

[cuedoves]

What does being a priest have to do with it?

[ ???? ]

Whatever. It doesn't seem important, anyway.

[robopriest]

[Shrugs!]

Yep. I mean, keep it if you want. Honestly, if I were you, I'd make someone else explain it so you can decide if its worth it or not.

[cuedoves]

And why can't you just save me some time and explain it?

[ i'm glad this thread went from pillow carnage to condoms ]

[robopriest]

[YOU STARTED IT]

Because it would be weird for a priest to do it. When you find out, you'll see.

[cuedoves]

[ kano's gonna take his condom so it won't matter anyway..... ]

I don't see what being a priest has to do with it....

... You don't even look like a priest, anyway.

[robopriest]

[bye zuko's condom rights...]

I don't? Why not?

[he even has the cross necklace and everything :(]

[cuedoves]

You look like a pirate.

[ he is definitely stereotyping based on the eyepatch. ]

[ also christianity doesn't exist in atla ]

[robopriest]

[Just. Splays a hand on his chest looking offended??]

You're judging me based on the fact that I'm wearing an eyepatch? [:(((((((] Goodness...coming from some teen with a scar on his face...

[cuedoves]

It's not the eyepatch!

[ it's definitely the eyepatch. ]

It's... your hair! It's piratey.

[robopriest]

My hair?

[Just? Lifts some of his hair up?]

Are you saying I need a haircut?

[cuedoves]

Yes!

[ nice save, zuko. ] Do something with it! So it looks less.. pirate-y! Less unkempt!

[robopriest]

...

I don't want to.

[cuedoves]

Then... you just have to deal with the fact that you look like a pirate more than a priest.

[ because of his hair. ]

[ zuko is trying so hard here ]

[robopriest]

Okay. Do you think I should get a parrot, too?

[HANSA]

[cuedoves]

I thought you didn't want to look like a pirate...

[robopriest]

You changed my mind. I'm going to look exactly like a pirate specifically just to spite you every time you see me.

[cuedoves]

It... uh.. it doesn't spite me that much.

[ but okay... follow you dreams ]

[robopriest]

Hahaha.

[He gives an easy shrug.]

Anyways, jokes aside, thanks for pointing out I have an eyepatch. [YEAH HE KNEW THAT WAS WHAT ZUKO WAS REFERRING TO] You're very observational.

[cuedoves]

[ he's a master of observation ]

I wasn't really being serious.

[ rubs the back of his head..... yea he's embarassed ]

... And it doesn't define you.