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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town

[reconnective]

[unfortunately he is not shulk or dunban but he can't exactly ignore someone flagging him down. so off he goes to see fiora!]

Well...I don't know what the Telethia is, but I don't think it's anywhere close by. This place doesn't look familiar to me either. [very reassuring.] But maybe we can find some answers further in town if we keep looking.

[bisouled]

[ helpful! ish. She's not terribly bothered by his not knowing what Telethia are, because most people hadn't seen them at all until very recently. No reason to assume anything crazy is happening yet! (No, she hasn't read that message on her device.) ]

You mean you just showed up here all of a sudden, too? Something really weird is going on.

[reconnective]

Definitely weird. It was really sudden, but I have a feeling maybe this is where we're supposed to be? I just don't know why yet. Someone left a message for us and everything.

[bisouled]

A message?

[ guess who left her bag on the road after she woke up ]

[reconnective]

Yeah. Here, let me...[he'll definitely touch base on the fact that fiora abandoned all of her stuff, but he's too busy pulling out his phs to clumsily navigate to the message app. once the message is pulled up, he'll hand it to her.] Take a look.

[bisouled]

[ she takes it gingerly, apparently not familiar with technology like this, despite everything about her appearance; even so, there's obviously text on it, and she can read that. ]

What? This sounds like complete nonsense.

[ is this multiple people writing at once or one person with Problems. ]

[reconnective]

It's a little weird, but it sounds like they're just confused about what they can and can't tell us yet. At least it seems like we'll meet them soon though. [he'll take the device back.] Did you find a bag of stuff when you woke up? You should have the same thing.

[bisouled]

[ she hands it over to him, brow deeply furrowed. That was a lot to take in. ]

... It sounds like someone needs our help, but... [ she wishes they'd asked first, or something. Meyneth had been a little gentler. In any case, more pressingly: ] Erm, I didn't know that bag was supposed to be for me. I think it's still back on the road where I woke up. Oh, you don't think someone's stolen it, do you?

[ SLIGHTLY WORRIED ]

[reconnective]

Yeah...I'm kind of hoping we'll meet them soon so we can find out what they need from us. [the device goes back into his pocket.] There's only one way to find out. Do you remember where you woke up? We should go back and check.

[he would assure her that nobody stole it but like. hm. unsure.]

[bisouled]

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