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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[exercisms]

Oh. But I think we probably aren't supposed to go in there. . .

[Just helpfully explaining the concept of locked doors.]

[dawnblushed]

...

[Well. Unfortunately for Mob -]

The fact that we aren't supposed to go in there makes me want to go in even more.

[exercisms]

Oh.

[That does clear it up for him. She's that kind of person, then. Makes sense.]

There might be a good reason, though. There could be hazards in there.

[dawnblushed]

There could be something to help us get out of here in there, too.

[So the risk is worth taking, she thinks.]

[exercisms]

Hmm. Normally I wouldn't mind waiting, but I'm a little worried about everyone.

[He looks like he's very conflicted, and is weighing a few things over, and then nods, serious.]

All right. In that case, I'll open it.

[He holds out an arm and does nothing else and fucking nothing happens.]

[dawnblushed]

...

[Yona just kind of stares at him for a few long moments.]

Um... it isn't opening.

[exercisms]

Ah -

[He seems really surprised, looking at his hand, and then back at the door, like this isn't computing for him at all.]

Somehow it didn't . . .

[dawnblushed]

Do doors normally open for you that way?

[???]

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

I guess I can't use my powers right now. I wonder why?

[dawnblushed]

What sort of powers do you normally have?

[exercisms]

[Well, when she asks that, he looks a little panicked. He was just trying to help with the door and planned to use his powers, but now they're just talking? What if she thinks he's weird????]

T. . . telekineses. And I can see and exorcise spirits, as well.

[dawnblushed]

[Huh! Impressive.]

Are you some sort of priest?

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head no.]

No, I'm in middle school.

[dawnblushed]

...what?

[Yona knows what school is (kind of - well, she knows what tutors are, and in theory there are schools in the cities, but she's never been), but she's never heard of a "middle" school.]

[exercisms]

Um. Salt Middle School. I'm a second year student there, Kageyama Shigeo.

[He can't tell what she's objecting to so he's just throwing spaghetti at the wall.]

I do have a part time job after school? But my brother told me not to tell girls about that or they'll think it's sketchy.

[dawnblushed]

...what makes your school a "middle" school, though...?

[???]

Wait, would you tell me about your job if I wasn't a girl? That's not fair.

[exercisms]

Um -

[He's trying to think of a good answer when she calls him out?]

Uh, no, no, probably not! I probably wouldn't have talked to you at all either way if you weren't breaking in!

[dawnblushed]

Why not?

[ :( !!! ]

[exercisms]

[Oh, no, it's getting worse.]

Nothing bad! I'm not good at that!

[dawnblushed]

Really? But you're talking to me just fine right now.

[...is he?]

[exercisms]

I am?

[This is fine, Yona?]

[dawnblushed]

You are.

[Words are coming out of his mouth and they're having a conversation. It's fine.]

[exercisms]

Oh. That's a relief.

[He'll calm down a little, then.]

[dawnblushed]

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