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

[discernments]

I can't disagree. Against all odds, I'll always hope for the best.

I need to confirm it's him first, but if it is him, Archer can be trusted as a doctor.

[chanteuser]

[ throws and dart and assumes this takes place after she’s spoken with him? i guess? ]

... Oh!

Um. [ wow how to this without being rude? ] Very polite? Very tall? [ ... ] Has, uh... four legs?

[discernments]

Oh!

[ Jeanne is surprised. ]

He is in that form here? Perhaps?

[ She pauses. ]

How tall is very tell?

[chanteuser]

... You mean sometimes he's not a horse?

[ wow archer. that would've solved the stairs issue immediately. ]

Um. [ she makes some motions with her hands -- measuring motions. she even goes on tippy toe. ] Way-more-than-a-foot-taller-than-me tall?

[discernments]

The Archer I'm thinking of isn't quite so tall. It may be a different one.

[ So many people can be an Archer, after all. ]

But... I suppose if we're without our abilities, it'd be difficult to not be a horse, if he arrived here as a horse.

[ She knows Chiron is a centaur, but she isn't about to reveal True Names just yet. ]

[chanteuser]

[ very seriously: ]

He arrived here as a horse. Definitely.

[ THAT MAN IS PART HORSE, M'LADY. ]

...

I mean, assuming it is the same person. But you'll probably run into him sooner or later.

[discernments]

I am sure I will see him, but did your meeting with him go all right?

[ She's a little concerned. If she's unused to centaurs... ]

Were you afraid?

[chanteuser]

He was very polite. I was just surprised? I guess?

[discernments]

I can imagine he'd be a very surprising figure, especially if he's that tall.

[ She puts a fist under her chin in thought. ]

Is he the strangest one you've seen?

[chanteuser]

[ no, and honestly that's the most cursed thing here. ]

There's a ... boy? I think he's a boy. He sounds too young to be an adult. Um. There's a boy wearing a suit of armour as well.

He seems pretty sweet though.

[discernments]

[ Timeline.... let's say this is before Jeanne meets Al. ]

Is... he also boy-sized? But if he's sweet, there's no harm in his choice of what to wear. The upkeep must be a big undertaking, though, if that's all he has here.

[chanteuser]

... No he's ... centaur sized. Probably. He's very tall.