redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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[ there's a nod ]

Mmhm! I'm sure that we can find something that can be generally useful, even if it's not personal.

Okay then. Let's go take a look! [he gets to his feet then, and even offers her a hand so she can stand up.]

My name's Sora. [introductions are a must.]

[ she takes it! up they both go. ]

Hajime! Your name is so pretty...

[oh. that flusters him a little to where he laughs and rubs the back of his neck sheepishly.]

Thanks, I think. I like your name, too. [up they go and off to the emporium.] Do you remember what you were doing last before we woke up here, Hajime?

I was fighting with some friends!

[ don't sound so cheerful about that ]

[there's an understanding nod because sometimes these things happen! except wait.] Wait as a team or against each other?

... mmm, both?

[ she gestures vaguely ]

We only just started though.

Well everyone has to start somewhere. [like this is a completely normal set of circumstances?] What do you guys do?

[who are you???]

Oh, we're heroes!

[ she throws up a peace sign ]

Gatchaman,

[GASP. HE LOOKS. SO EXCITED.]

Us too! [stop.] I mean, not Gatchaman, but we're heroes. What's a Gatchaman?

We help people! Humans and aliens!

We also transform and get all sparkly, but... I'm missing my NOTE...

[ it's in her room. still wouldn't work though. ]

Wow...[so cool...] But you need your NOTE thing to transform? Maybe you just dropped it somewhere after we woke up here.

I'd get yelled at if I lost it.

[ please sound more concerned ]

But mmhm. It's like, my soul or something.

Your what?! [HAJIME PLEASE SOUND MORE CONCERNED.] Isn't that sort of dangerous if you don't have it then?

Ohhh, yeah. I could die.

You sound...really unconcerned about that.

It won't do me any good if I panic about it.

You don't have to panic, but...why is your soul inside a note? [are you not human, hajime? who's your other?]

Oh, it just got put there by a god.

[ as you do ]

So now I'm a Gatchaman.

Oh. [as you do.] Can the god take it back out if you decide you're not a Gatchaman anymore?

You're always a Gatchaman. It's in here.

[ she pats her heart ]

[oh....a sentiment he understands, and given the look on his face he 100000% agrees? i hate this.]

Guess you're right. We're always heroes, too. [he points to his own heart.] But maybe we should find your Note anyway. If you had it with you before you woke up, that might be a bigger problem.

[who knows what else she's missing? did people loot them while they were asleep? what happened here??]

There's something else I need to find, but... I'll need that back first!

[ sometimes certain things being missing is Concerning, but it's fine. ]

It kind of looks like a little notebook.

Okay. What color is it? I'll help you look and we'll see if we can find it. [it's important please be concerned]

It's white, and...

[ she draws a small square with her hand. ]

This big.

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