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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[recrowns]

[hmmmmm

soo-won tilts his head]

People like naming things, and might forget that name if they do not carry it with them?

[he has no idea]

[frostythehitman]

...have you ever seen a name keychain before?

[recrowns]

I have not.

[easily!]

Are they meant to be chained with one's keys so as to not lose them?

[frostythehitman]

Generally speaking, yeah.

The ones with names on 'em are usually so people can buy the ones with their own names.

[recrowns]

That seems a little silly.... Can a name be so identifying? Or is it just ownership, I wonder.

[but now he's going to look through! and look for his own name!]

Oh, I have one as well. Should I keep it...?

[frostythehitman]

[ Bucky shrugs. He has literally never thought this deeply about name keychains before. ]

Usually the only names that get put on these things are super common ones, so no, it's not really identifying. It's just a novelty thing.

[recrowns]

[soo-won thinks deeply about too many things

but he just moves to put his keychain back]

Ah, so it's an anomaly that my name is here, then. Is yours strange too?

Perhaps it's a clue.

[frostythehitman]

Yeah, you could call it pretty strange. A clue for what, though?

[recrowns]

For why we've been brought here - if a number of odd names are on the keychains provided. Like they prepared for us to arrive... though I can't imagine what point there would be in putting our names on novelty souvenirs.

[doesn't make a lot of sense but

eerie enough to stick out]

[frostythehitman]

Yeah. They definitely prepared for us. Or picked us out themselves. Jury's still out on what for, though--I doubt it's giving us keychains.