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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[pikaffeine]

[ who the hell is dimple. is he being mistaken for some kid's lost pikachu? pikachu turns around with a baffled expression, holding his now full coffee cup. he takes a sip. ]

Pikachu.

[ he shakes his head. there. clearly that should clear things up ]

[exercisms]

[Well, listen. Dimple is a horrible little ghost friend and whenever he possesses something, they get bright red cheeks.]

Why are you in that animal? Stop messing around.

[But that does seem to clear it up, maybe. . . ?]

Wait, you really aren't him?

[pikaffeine]

Pikapi. [ YOU stop messing around, what even is an animal. he is clearly a pikachu? who doesn't know what a pikachu is. everyone loves pikachu.

but since mob seems to have gotten the picture he will deposit his coffee cup (he will be back for you, love) and edge closer to the counter to peer at mob and shake his head once again ]

Pi-ka-chu! [ if he hits his little body with a paw. will this boy get it. ]

[exercisms]

My mistake - I don't sense any spiritual presence, so you couldn't be him. Sorry to bother you.

[He'll just reach out and pet him on his little head, then.]

[pikaffeine]

[ wow he has plenty of spiritual presence, excuse you? unless he mistook him for a ghost pokemon. maybe the guy was looking for a mimikyu.

pikachu forgets to be offended at the headpat though and he reflexively leans into it with a little "chaaaa" because hm what were they talking about again. pet him more. ]

[exercisms]

[Cute!! Well, as long as he wants to be pet, he'll keep petting him and scratching his ears.]

[pikaffeine]

[ there is some definite leg kicking when mob scratches his ears. who is he? where is he? nothing matters anymore. only pets. ]

[exercisms]

[Scratching him under the chin, too. They can both do this for hours.]

You must be hungry!

[pikaffeine]

Piiii...

[ this is not an actual answer to the question this is just reflexive from pets. are they talking? he has blacked out. he is in pure bliss. ]

[exercisms]

[Continuing to scratch him, then, and then going for the fridge to pour him - a bowl of milk? He looks a little uncertain. He'll grab a carrot, too?]

Is this okay? You're so friendly - even though you look strange, you must belong to somebody.

[pikaffeine]

[ oh, he can answer that. well, first, he will grab the bowl and pour it directly into the coffee pot. cafe au lait. then he will take his hat off! there is something inside that reads property of harry goodman. ]

Pipikachu. [ he does belong to someone! who is not here. and possibly dead. but definitely not dead. CASE CLOSED ]

[exercisms]

Harry Goodman, huh? I didn't meet anyone like that.

[He could just check the profiles but he hasn't thought of it.]

Are you by yourself here, too?

[pikaffeine]

[ well. it would be especially interesting if he had and harry had also been kidnapped, but pikachu still sighs a little. the mystery continues...

but he has not seen tim and does not know how to phone, so. he shakes his head ]

Pipipi. [ he is taking the carrot mob left him with his two front paws and sniffing it delicately. are carrots good with coffee. he deposits it back before bounding over to mob's shoulder??? ] Pika! [ don't worry kid. they may both not know anyone here but he doesn't have to be alone. also, please carry him. walking is so hard. ]

[exercisms]

Oof!

[That small animal weight is a little heavy, but he readjusts, and scratches him under his chin.]

That's right, you can stay with me for now.

[pikaffeine]

[ kid, if you keep scratching him like that, he will stay with you everywhere. he makes another pleased "chaaaa" noise before pointing to the kitchen door? let's go! explore!!!

pikachu is ignoring that his bag of stuff is just on the ground right now he has a ride this is much more important. also almost everything in that bag is junk anyway. ]

Pi-pikachu!

[exercisms]

[Good. He is perfectly willing to be a Pika-perch forever. Taking him to the kitchen door! Wherever he wants to go!]

[pikaffeine]

[ once they are out of the kitchen pikachu has! not a single idea where he wants to go!

so he just continues to point forward until an idea comes to mind. this is the perfect plan. ]