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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[dianxias]

[ xie lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. ]

It's only a performing trick, is all....

[ he hasn't done it in a couple centuries! just thought about it! it's fine. anyway, as he glances downwards, he notices the young lady standing next to him seems a bit... ] ...miss, are you quite alright?

[dawnblushed]

I'm fine.

[just. ignoring that. anyway!]

I've never seen a trick like that before. How do you keep it from hurting your throat?

[dianxias]

[ are you, though???

.... well. ] ...Um, it's just about relaxing your muscles in your throat, is all. It's difficult, but I learned how to do it a long time ago for...well, that's not so important. It's certainly not a trick just to be tried, and I'm sure now I might be rusty at it.

[ he also doesn't have a sword to swallow... wait that's not the point here. ]

[dawnblushed]

[don't worry about it.

anyway, this is yona, wondering if hak would be impressed if she learned how to swallow a sword-- oh, damn, he just said it's not a trick just to be tried.]

...so I probably can't ask you to teach me?

[dianxias]

That probably wouldn't be a good idea, no...

[ ... ]

...Well, unless we can find one without sharp edges to practice on first!

[ XIE LIAN NO ]

[dawnblushed]

[...

well then!]

If I find one, I'll let you know!

[from the sound of her voice her throat is already wrecked PLEASE don't let her swallow a sword, oh my god.]

[dianxias]

It's best to do so if you're healthy, though.

[ xie lian nods, but he reaches over and taps the side of his own throat. ] Your voice sounds unwell, miss. We should find you some water to drink.

[dawnblushed]

Oh, my throat is just a little sore.

[that doesn't explain the burns on her hands or the fact that her clothing is singed but whatever.]

I'll be okay after a little while. But some water would be nice.

[dianxias]

[ yona he's not an idiot ]

It's best not to endure such things for too long - if we have access to water, we should drink. [ xie lian nods, and hops up to his feet, offering yona his hand to pull her up. ] Shall we go find some?

[dawnblushed]

[look it was worth a try]

Yes, let's. [she takes his hand to accept his help up, but takes her hand back once she's standing so she can hide her burns under her cloak again.] Do you think there's a well somewhere? I haven't seen one.

[dianxias]

There must be, for such a town, no?

[ somewhere! wait till they discover running water, wow. ] Ah - young miss, I forgot to ask your name. I'm called Xie Lian - it's nice to meet you.

[dawnblushed]

[running water is going to blow their minds.]

Oh... my name is Yona. It's nice to meet you, too, Xie Lian.

[dianxias]

[ xie lian gives her a kind smile, and turns out to look at their surroundings, tucking his hands in his sleeves. let's see, let's see... ]

There's a river, right? Let's start there, Miss Yona.

[dawnblushed]

Just Yona is fine.

[onward to the river! they can make smalltalk as they go.]

...just to check, this town doesn't look familiar to you, does it? Because it doesn't look anything like the towns I've seen before.

[dianxias]

It doesn't, no. [ absolutely nothing like anything he's ever been to. even the road under his feet is a bit odd... ]

And it's certainly nothing like the place I was just before, either.

[dawnblushed]

It's nothing like where I was either...

[which is probably a good thing? the last place she was was on fire.]

[dianxias]

[ thankfully nothing is on fire (yet?)

xie lian hums. he's not really sure what's going on, but there's no sense in freaking out about it. ]

Well, I suppose it's a new experience for the both of us, isn't it...? That's not such a bad thing.

[dawnblushed]

[it's only a matter of time.]

...I don't really like not knowing how I got here though.

[dianxias]

[ ha ha... him either, really. it's fine. ]

From what it sounded like, we may get at least some answer for that soon. Hopefully, at least.

[dawnblushed]

The sooner the better. Or else I'm going to have to start breaking some doors down to find someone to give us answers.

[ha ha,]

[dianxias]

[ wow +5 respect points ]

That's the spirit! [ terrible. ]

[dawnblushed]

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