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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[sacredchants]

[ CRIES IN CAPTCHA BUT—

she wants to pet him so badly. can she pet him?? will he allow it?? she's awwing while reaching out to him in order to pet him. ]

Pikachu?

[ fawning fawning ]

Is that your name?

[pikaffeine]

[ captcha is ... suffering ... pikachu will absolutely allow pets and even lean into them, because he is domesticated. also, because he is so, so weak to pets. ]

Pikapi. [ he nods a little in the scritches to say yes, she got it, now please pet him more thank you ] Chaaa...

[sacredchants]

[ i'm sorry about captcha....

but. of course she's going to pet him and give him little scritches here and there as she tests out what gets the best reactions out of him.

so... so cute. ]

You're so soft.

[ she could cry from how cute he is. she feels so blessed. ]

[pikaffeine]

[ he is EXTREMELY soft and fluffy, and his leg does the little kicky thing animals do when they really like the pets when she gets under his chin. ]

Pikaaaa... [ thank you he is very much enjoying this? ]

[sacredchants]

[ wuauaaaaaaahhhh

she's going to give up and take a quick look around before picking him up close and holding him against her. SHE'S BUT A GIRL WHO LOVES SOFT CUTE THINGS. hopefully he won't mind being cuddled. ]

[pikaffeine]

[ he is honestly used to it so no he does not mind? and she gave very nice pets so he will allow it, even sort of rubbing his face against her like a happy pet. ]

Chuuu...

[ what a sweet kid. so nice. he should probably attempt to do something that is not letting himself be pet eventually. ]

[sacredchants]

[ eVENTUALLY. but until that time comes izumo will cuddle him as she lets out a huge sigh from literally everything start to let the anxiety melt away. she'll push pet his head and stroke his ears.

she has no idea he can understand her but that's just fine. she talks to animals like this... ]

I hope nothing bad happens to you here.

[ unfortunate. ]