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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[discernments]

[ So many people being endangered. She doesn't like this pattern one bit.

Jeanne is alarmed. Even if she's used to people dying, she will be alarmed each and every time. She leans closer to get a closer look at Izumo's wounds, concerned, if she still has them. ]

Do you need a doctor?

[sacredchants]

[ by the blessed words of the mods, they are actually a lot better than what they originally were. they look just like fresh bloodied sores more than anything else. none of it actively bleeding but just...blood. exposed. ]

Shouldn't you be worried about yourself?

[ it would be words of kindness if her voice wasn't so flat. ]

[discernments]

Thank you for your concern, but I wasn't dying.

[ She smiles, unfazed. ]

Would you like to find a place to get cleaned up?

[sacredchants]

[ the smile actually irritates her more than comforts her. she's... reminding her of someone else. vaguely. ]

It's fine; it'll heal on its own.

[discernments]

[ is her lovely kimono not also blood-stained? ]

I was thinking standing around in drying and dried blood may not be comfortable, but I won't press you.

[ Everyone's allowed their choices if it doesn't involve hurting other people.

but izumo, don't get infected? dying is intense. ]

[sacredchants]

[ shockingly, her lovely kimono is not bloodstained..... i'm not sure how that happened but it sure did. also she's fine. the fact that there a certain thing missing from her means that the whole "dying" thing has stopped. probably. ]

There are worst things to endure.

[ also cue deflecting because she's not about this life. ]

What happened to you, anyway?

[discernments]

Does that mean you must endure it?

[ She can speak about two things at once, you know. ]

I was fighting someone.

[sacredchants]

[ not if izumo refuses to respond about whether or not she needs to endure it. it's not jeanne's business to know about those details. ]

Someone?

[ cue izumo giving her another look over...it's interesting battle attire, but honestly who is she to judge? ]

[discernments]

[ Then, is it Izumo's business to ask who that someone is? Jeanne isn't a hypocrite in this case, but is her battle attire really that odd? OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT THEY WON'T GIVE HER PANTS PLEASE. ]

Someone who would choose to crush humanity rather than boost it up.

[ She states it matter-of-factly. ]

[sacredchants]

[ DON'T POINT OUT HER FLAWS. even if she's aware of them. the conversation can't be about what's wrong with her. ]

"Crush humanity than boost it"?

[ frankly: ]

Like in what way? It seems like there are a lot of people out to end humanity.

[discernments]

It is one person's idea of salvation through the use of magic. I simply don't agree with it.

[ She shakes her head. ]

Who do you know that wants to end humanity?

[sacredchants]

[ just for ara ]