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

[twitter]

[ oh. yikes. ]

It seems like some people co-wrote a message for us. We haven't been kidnapped.

[heartablaze]

You got that all on that? That itty bitty thing? [IT'S LIKE A SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE????]

Ah, but-- Who was it? Did they sign a name?

[twitter]

Uh huh! It's like a phone, but the options are limited... we can't even make calls.

[ very rude ]

But nope! It just seems like it's multiple people talking to each other.

[heartablaze]

A... what?!

THAT'S a phone???

[exCUSE ME]

[twitter]

Or something designed to look like one.

Have you not seen a smartphone?

[heartablaze]

Smart phone?

Mmn.... no, I don't know what that is. I mean, the dojo has a phone, but it's just a regular one with the big box and all the curly wires.

[twitter]

[ ... she just takes that in stride! ]

Phones are like mini computers now.

[heartablaze]

[GASPS]

You can fit a whole computer onto that little thing?? Since when?

That's so cool!!!

[twitter]

Since... a few years, I guess?

[ hmmm. ]

But they're really useful! You can normally take pictures, too, but that doesn't seem to be a function on this thing...

[heartablaze]

So it's a camera, too? Does it print the picture out?

[IS THIS A POLAROID TOO WHAT A STEAL]

Mmmm... hey, if I pressed all the little buttons, I betcha it would turn on at some point. Do you think that's how it normally works?

[twitter]

Normally, no, but you can buy an attachment that'll let it print out pictures!

[ but hm. technically randomly pressing is a valid way of doing things ]

Press it!

[heartablaze]

Yeah!

[time to press EVERY BUTTON AT ONCE with her tiny hands



somehow this works without the device completely shutting off in protest and she lights up with delight]

YEAH!!!

[twitter]

[ unfortunately, hajime does nothing to correct her ]

You did it! Yay!

[heartablaze]

Yeah!! That was way easier than I thought! You're awesome--

[Oh, that's right, this person doesn't have a name. Hm.

Well, easily fixed. She bounces to attention, clicking her feet together.]

I'm Hikaru! Shidou Hikaru! What about you?

[twitter]

I'm Ha! Ji! Me! Hajime.

[ she does not say her surname because she never introduces herself with it, it's fine ]

It's nice to meet ya, Hikaru.

[heartablaze]

You too! [sparkles.jpg]

You're so cool, Hajime-chan! Does everyone where you're from have little computers like this??

[twitter]

More or less! It can get a little complicated, depending on where you are, and how the prices are setup...

[ blah blah capitalism is bad but she won't get into that ]

But in general, the average person can buy them!

[heartablaze]

Is it kind of like how you can buy a Walkman? My brother has one of those.

[She just never uses it.]

[twitter]

[ well, that does help date her better. ]

Yeah, kind of like that! They're nifty.