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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[antaressnipe]

[This is five times more hilarious now that I've seen the height chart, jesus wept. Tol Horse and Smol Mouse.

But he looks pleased by how Pikachu isn't intimidated by him, and his expression relaxes into a smile while they... size each other up...

Clearly two apex predators in the wild]

Are there more of your kind? And do they all repeat that one word?

[Are there different variations in the Pikachu language, even if they're repeating the same word? Perhaps vibrations in the pitch that he can't hear! It's all so fascinating.]

[pikaffeine]

[ Pikachu is resisting the urge to climb unto this tall beast for Science. but ohhh. that one's complicated. ]

Piiiika... [ he'll nod to the first part but then. make a wavy "eeehhh" hand motion at the second? there are many pokemon out there who all say their own word. like, not even going into pichu or raichus here. if he makes. a small motion and then a big motion with his arms will that help? surely it will help. ] Pi!

[antaressnipe]

[No that didn't help at ALL.

Archer is realizing he's really bad at charades.]

So... there are more of your kind, but they do... not all repeat the word "Pikachu?"

[Squinting as he guesses, he's trying very hard to get this right.]

[pikaffeine]

[ you know what. he'll allow it, it's close enough. ]

Pika!

[ claps at chiron's guess. yaaay, you did it. ]

[antaressnipe]

[HA.

Maybe he's a little proud of himself. Listen. It's not often he finds himself having to do mental gymnastics over anything.

-- Except after a moment of thought, he just has... more questions... and rubs at his chin]

Then how do you communicate amongst yourselves? Unless the word itself can mean different things that I'm unaware of... and if you're capable of even one word, I would assume you could learn a different language with enough practice...

[-- He doesn't actually expect Pikachu to answer this with charades, and is in fact staring up like the riddle will be solved against the ceiling.]

You must be very complex creatures...