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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[recrowns]

Think nothing of it. Let us find you a place to rest first, and then I will return with water.

[though he's still wearing his stupid fucking shades as he glances about.]

Perhaps toward the front of the store... Are you able to walk?

[dawnblushed]

Mhm. It's my throat that's sore, not my legs.

[this is worse than a sore throat and your legs are jacked up too, yona.

but, stubbornly, she's going to walk! and hopefully not bump into anything else because of her stupid shades as they head to the front of the store.]

...what's your name? Mine is Lena.

[LIAR. i'm pretending this is before she's looked at the profiles. she'll start giving out her real name after she realizes there's no point lying about it.]

[recrowns]

[well he's

going to go ahead and follow after her, careful as he watches her gait. through the shades he thinks that he sees some red hair but - he's already met another girl with red hair in this place.

and he certainly isn't meant to be wary of a girl named lena.]

Ah, you can call me Won.

[easily,]

Did you come from somewhere difficult before this, Lena?

[dawnblushed]

...

[that's... one heck of a coincidence, actually. (also, seriously? "won"? just using half of his actual name? what kind of alias is that? ...granted, he started using it when he was a kid, but still.)]

You could say that. But... I need to get back. [kind of... looking around... there's a vague shape that looks like it might be something she can sit on up near the front, so here she is, sitting on the edge of a display.] The sooner the better.

[recrowns]

[ah he'll make sure that she's steady and seem to accept that]

Very well then, let's see if we can get you back in better shape than when you left.

[this much he says amiably, agreeably, as he would to just about any other stranger he's met in this place. soo-won likes people, he gives kindness easily.

he removes his shades so that it's easier for him to go and locate water for her and pauses.




and then he moves to depart with hasty steps. right. water.

as if she were anyone else.]

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[dawnblushed]

[...his steps are sort of quick.

yona frowns, and eases the sunglasses off her face, just in time to catch sight of his back as he vanishes out the door to look for water.]

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[dawnblushed]

[anyway by the time he comes back yona is gone.]