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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[soulus]

It's for your beard. Why don't you see for yourself?

[Just for Bucky, he steps aside.]

[frostythehitman]

[ He steps over to the knives and starts fishing a few out. He weighs them, squints at the blade, tests it over his flesh fingers...

Honestly he has no clue what he's doing. Cooking knives are very different to combat knives, and he's never used either for shaving before. ]

...Yup, this one looks pretty good.

[ He's holding a small paring knife and flips it over his hand. He stumbles as he catches it, though, because these aren't exactly evenly weighted like his usual knives. ]

[soulus]

[Rufus stands off to the side, watching.]

You handle them well.

[The stumble notwithstanding, that was the appraisal of someone who's familiar with knives for one reason or another—or someone who's just picky about his pointed utensils.]

[frostythehitman]

[ He frowns. ]

Don't mock me. Kitchen knives are unbalanced.

[soulus]

When did I mock you?

[frostythehitman]

Saying I 'handle them well' when I barely caught it.

[soulus]

You caught it, didn't you?

[frostythehitman]

[ He scoffs. ] Barely.

[soulus]

You caught an unbalanced knife. Shouldn't that be an accomplishment?

[frostythehitman]

[ ...ah. ]

Most people don't know about knife balancing. They just think all knives handle the same.

[soulus]

Seeing as you were aware, it speaks for your experience in handling them.

[And that's why he said what he did.]

[frostythehitman]

Yeah, that's my point. I didn't know you were aware. You experienced with knives too?

[soulus]

If we're talking about experience, my expertise is in firearms.

[frostythehitman]

[ OWO?????? ]

Yeah? Mine too. What do you prefer?

[soulus]

I commonly use a pair of pistols. And yourself?

[frostythehitman]

Same here. Pistols are the real jack of all trades as far as firearms go. Sometimes I'll use sniper rifles but those are really only for specific cases. I used to use semi-automatics a lot, but they're not really my style anymore.

[soulus]

There's a firearm for every occasion. You must've been active for some time.

[frostythehitman]

[ He can't help but laugh at that. ]

Yeah, you could say that. But mostly it comes from getting tossed at every situation under the sun. You learn to be flexible real quick.

[soulus]

But you'd still refuse a scissor.

[frostythehitman]

[ He sputters. ]

They're less convenient!

[soulus]

That's true.