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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Comments

[chanteuser]

Me neither.

That sort of suggests we haven't come here by choice, right? Especially with no one here to great us or... force us into staying. [ ... ] Yet.

[exercisms]

Mmm. I don't think everyone would have left me on my own, so maybe you're right.

[His expression is still pretty blank, but he seems concerned, at least.]

[chanteuser]

...

We've just got to figure out what's going on and work from there, right? I'm sure we'll find something useful, with this many of us here, in the same position.

[ don't look concerned smol boy. ]

[exercisms]

[He nods, cheered up by her attitude.]

You're right. With everyone working together, I'm sure it'll turn out okay.

[chanteuser]

[ ... that was easier than she'd thought, but hey. she's not going to complain. ]

Right. Better than panicking or letting everything get out of hand.

[exercisms]

[He's not really a panicker (except when he is). But it's hard to panic when there's nice people around.]

Um. I'm Kageyama Shigeo.

[chanteuser]

[ she's heard slow breathing into cupped hands can help with that too. and by heard we mean has probably done it herself. ]

Alex Benedetto. Nice to meet you, circumstances aside.

[exercisms]

Mm. I was worried when I didn't know anyone here, but now I guess I do.

[chanteuser]

Have you met anyone else yet?

[exercisms]

A couple people have talked to me.

[He doesn't know if that's the same as "met"?]

[chanteuser]

But you haven't shared names with them? It makes a difference when you do, huh?

[exercisms]

[A little awkwardly - ]

Sometimes I get nervous and forget to ask.

[chanteuser]

Well... we don't seem to be going anywhere for a bit. You can ask people here the next time you see them.

[exercisms]

[Continued here]