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

[suddenlybees]

Did your parents hate you or something? What's up with that??

[ They only get a pass if he was the current president and they didn't know yet, but still

Give your kids normal names, like James. ]

[frostythehitman]

[ He shrugs. Hell if he knows why they named him that--it's not like they're around for him to ask, and if he asked when he was a kid, he's forgotten it. ]

At least I'm more well-known than he is, so it's not like most people even realize it.

[ Which, well. It's true, but his legacy ain't great either. ]

[suddenlybees]

Ooh, what are you? Superhero? Celebrity? Syndicate boss?

[ There are so many types of well-knowns! More famous than a president has got to be syndicate boss, he's sure they have those in the US ]

[frostythehitman]

...Got it in one, actually. Superhero. Or, retired, at least.

[ kind of???? ]

[suddenlybees]

Man, you're like the fourth one here! How d'you feel about coming out of retirement and busting us out, mister president?

[ We have so many heroes here!! do the hero things, guys, please, hurry ]

[frostythehitman]

Trust me, that's next on my list after I finish shaving.

[suddenlybees]

Glad to know your priorities, mister president.

[ Can't save the world if you've got stubble, yeah. ]

There's, like, a kitchen knife somewhere that'll probably do it? Yeah! Let's get on it!

[frostythehitman]

Hey, if I get kidnapped mid-shave, I reserve the right to at least finish it before I get on saving the world or whatever else I'm supposed to be doing.

But yeah, this place hasn't got any razors. So kitchen knife's the next best bet.

[suddenlybees]

Won't it just grow out in like two days?

[ Like a bad haircut that looks more okay on the second day, it'll all even itself out eventually. But he does want to watch Bucky shave with a kitchen knife so... outside towards the inn they go. ]

[frostythehitman]

Yeah, then I'll still have a beard of two different lengths, just longer.

[suddenlybees]

Yeah? So?

[ Is he halfsies right now? It'll just be a millimeter longer in some places, nobody would even be able to tell. ]

[frostythehitman]

[ He is indeed halfsies, but it's not a millimeter difference. It is like an inch difference. He has half of a full-on beard right now. ]

So, I don't need to make looking like a mess any easier.