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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[suddenlybees]

[ Britt suplexed the bus and crushed me with it instead u_u ]

Hm? Nah, any of them will do! I'm not real picky about food, so I'll have whatever!

[chanteuser]

[ at this point cardori my dori you have earned it ]

Alright then, berry tea it is.

[ hopefully he's ready and willing to sit here for like two minutes while that bad boy seeps. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ He is ready and willing but very bad at it. By the end of thirty seconds his arms are just draped over the counter like a lounging cat. Kid shuts down when there's no conversation going on. ]

[chanteuser]

[ ... he almost looks like he's resting. wow, what is this peaceful bliss that has settled over the kitchen? dare she enjoy it? ]

[suddenlybees]

[ She can enjoy it for a minute and a half more before the kettle whistles and Kano abruptly bolts upright, nearly falling backwards from his seat before he catches and steadies himself.

... ]

Wow! Okay! Tea time already?!

[chanteuser]

[ she pours the water over the tea bag. sorry kano, patience is a virtue. ]

It has to seep and then it's done. [ ... ] But it'll be hot, so don't just chug it when it's ready.

[suddenlybees]

[ He could have dozed for two more minutes... ]

I really come off like I've never drunk tea in my life, huh, miss? Or, like, do I just look that stupid?

[chanteuser]

[ KANO your NAP. ]

Some people don't drink hot drinks. Better to warn you than assume you know and feel bad if you burned yourself, right?

[suddenlybees]

Yeah, yeah, better call somebody stupid than let 'em burn up.

[ who gets to his age without ever drinking how drinks... or soup ]

If I did, it'd just be shame on me, anyways. No reason to feel back, y'know?

[chanteuser]

Sometimes you do it even if you know, I guess. [ ever really, really want to drink your tea? and then regret it? it happens sometimes. like yesterday, to me. ]

Still. It's not nice to see someone get hurt in front of you. Especially if you could've helped.

[suddenlybees]

[ Me, every time I make a hot drink and immediately stick my tongue into it knowing full well I'm going to burn off all my taste buds ): ]

I guess so, huh.

[ He doesn't sound so convinced, but it makes sense. It's the nice person way of thinking, he can at least recognize that. ]

[chanteuser]

[ cardori your tonguesie :( ]

I know I've done it before.

[ she says a little drily, tapping her finger against the side of the mug to test how hot it is. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Is that how you test it? Kano peers at the process, but taps are quick and mug walls are thick and deceptive and how are you supposed to tell if you don't just plunge your entire tongue directly into scalding hot liquid?

Kano hops up and grabs a second cup, fills it with water from the sink, and adds it to his cup, no waiting. ]

[chanteuser]

[ well there's that too. it's your tea kano, drink it as you wish! alex just sort of... blinks at where the mug was?

oh. there he goes. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ He pours some of his lukewarm tea into Alex's mug. Was she drinking coffee this whole time? it's coffee tea now. ]

Now neither of us will burn.

[chanteuser]

[ she was absolutely drinking coffee. ]

Ah...

[ hm. maybe it's berry coffee now. ]

Thank you. [ it was lukewarm too. .............

heroically and bravely... she takes a sip. and tries not to make too much of a face at the taste. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Sometimes coffee has fruity overtones........... ]

Needs more cream and sugar?

[chanteuser]

[ not usually fruit tea overtones... ]

Mm. Maybe? But I'm almost done with it so it'd be a waste. [ you can do it alex. chug the coffee. tea? teoffee. ]





[ she does. and sets her mug down with enough force to MAYBE be counted as a slam. ]