redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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It... might mean they don't have anything sinister in mind. At least.

I couldn't care less about their intentions.

[ i mean. alex could. ]

It'll be easier to figure out how to get out of here if we're not... I don't know. Being ritually sacrificed in a messed up ceremony? Sold into slavery?

But if it is one of those things, then we know we just have to fight our way out.

[ at least it makes for easy decision-making? ]

...

[ wow. ]

Easy enough if you're good at fighting?

I'd be better at it with a gun.

[ ... you don't have to be good at fighting with a gun though. you just need to be the first to shoot. ]

Which I'm guessing you don't have here.

[ like people with magic don't have magic, people who GUN don't have GUN. ]

[ she shrugs. ]

Guess whoever brought us here didn't want to get shot.

[ she's joking, but also, not? ]

Or to shoot them.

Either or.

[ it's probably number one on the list of things to do if you're ever going to plan a mass kidnapping. ]

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Cowards.

[ ... another joke that isn't a joke. ]

I imagine being shot is kinda painful though. I can see why they'd want to avoid it.

[ .... even if maaaaybe they don't have rights? ]

It's really painful.

But they could avoid it by not doing anything to deserve it. [ They don't have rights!! ]

....

[ um. ]

Do I want to ask why you know what that feels like...?

An asshole shot me.

[ ... but given what she just said, she feels the need to clarify: ]

I didn't deserve it.

[ clem you are like ten. ]

I'm not doubting that, but... why?

[ haha, don't worry! it happened when she was eleven. anyway, she just makes a vague... useless gesture in the air. ]

Group was falling apart, and... I don't know. Kid probably panicked or something.