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.

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[ PURE? UNBELIEVABLY PURE?

xie lian blinks at her, a bit surprised, and then smiles - he can't help it. ] I think the name you've said is lovely; I wouldn't mind being called that at all. Does it really matter what someone's called, if they like the name given instead?

[ she can call him that forever! chijin... cute.... ] I would appreciate the help with the faucet, though!

...Yeah. Yeah, you're right.

[Her smile crinkles a bit more towards her eyes, the show of youthful dimples for her soothed ego.]

You bet! If this is anything like Cefiro, then you might know things that are gonna be different, right? [hello what's personal space, she's just gonna take him by the hand and lead him over to wherever the hell the sink is. Ta-da, here it is!]

This is a sink! This long metal part here, that's the faucet. If you twist the knobs on either side, it brings up hot or cold water.

It's a lot easier than walking, you know!

[ he mouths "cefiro" to himself, but doesn't seem too bothered by having his hand taken, as the energetic young lady leads him over to this sink.

he looks on with curiosity as she explains, and then reaches over to twist the knobs -- and sure enough, water comes out!!!!! ] Oh! It's even hot, you don't have to heat it yourself or anything...? How wonderful!

[ what an amazing invention?!?!?!?! running water! whoda thunk ]

Yeah! I don't know how it works, but I know it's not magic or anything. People where I'm from use this for washing or to help take care of food or cooking or just to fill things for drinking - and it's all in one place so you don't have to worry about leaving your house for water.

[Very useful.]

Truly amazing...

[ THE WORLD IS MAGICAL???? wow. he runs his fingers under the warm water, just to marvel at it for a moment longer.

but! ah, he had a task to take care of. he reaches for the paper towels he'd pulled out to wet them properly. ] Here. It's important to clean up any kind of scratch, else it gets infected. Do you mind...?

[ now let him help you! since they're friends! ]

Mm... No, you can go ahead if you really wanna. [She'll even roll up her sleeves for him, look at that. The slashes are all over the place, not quite to the cut of any sort of blade or claw, but still deep enough that, were she not magically bleeding how she should be in this case, she might be in trouble.

She'll wince at the touch to open wounds, letting her fists wring tight.]

Chijin-san, what kind of place do you come from? To not know about having water indoors... if you're from somewhere on my world, it's somewhere far away, I think.

I'll be careful, but it may sting a little.

[ best to clean it up anyway. xie lian does take his time to carefully blot around the wounds, applying a bit of pressure to make sure she's not actively bleeding. he's at least used to this sort of thing, so it will be quick work - and as if to comfort her, ruoye snakes out from xie lian's sleeve and rubs against her knuckles, like a nuzzle.

at her question, he pauses, thoughtfully. ] I come from a small village called Puji. I've traveled some, but I can tell you I've never even heard of such a thing. Is that odd...?

[She shakes her head, her braid whipping a bit at the motion.]

No way. Some of my friends don't know what cakes or candy are. I don't know what Ruoye is. That doesn't mean it's strange.

[Ruoye gets a gentle nudge with one of her fingers.]

Everyone has to experience new things, you know?

Yes, that's right.

[ ruoye is immediately delighted by this! it winds around her fingers, nuzzling against them further. for his part, xie lian agrees with the answer, a little smile on his face as he carefully cleans his way up the gashes. ]

You said you arrived here like this, no? Were you in a fight? If you don't mind me asking.

[...

She keeps petting Ruoye idly, even as her expression falls.]

No, it wasn't a fight. Not really.

I was trying to save someone.

...I see.

[ xie lian's brows knit together, and his voice is filled with a genuine sort of empathy. to save others... well, he's certainly been in the reverse of this situation, himself.

he moves for another paper towel, starting to work on the gashes on her other arm, and rouye wriggles between her fingers, now. bandage hug. ] I hope that your efforts were successful.

I don't know. But...

[Her jaw sets, a fire behind dark eyes.]

I want to believe that. No... I'm going to believe that. If I'm still okay, then... I know he has to be okay, too.

We were together before this. So I'm gonna keep looking for him. He deserves a chance to go home.

[ +10 respect points ]

Very well said. Do you mind if I asked what happened?

[run away from captcha]

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