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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[dianxias]

[ ?? ] Is that what this is?

[ xie lian reaches up and plucks a piece of it from his hair, examining it. ] I was trying to open the door, and when I ran into it, it threw me backwards, and all of this came out.

[reconnective]

Uh huh. Usually people use it for parties and stuff, so that's weird. Why'd you run into the door in the first place?

[dianxias]

...well, I couldn't get it open, so...


[ so that was his first thought ]

[reconnective]

That makes sense. [does it. give him a second to examine the door.] Oh. There's this panel thingy right above the door. I think you have to activate that every time you want to get into your room.

[dianxias]

[ the look on his face right now is just "no thoughts, head empty" ]

...Ah. I see...

[ ??????? ????????????????????? ]

[reconnective]

...you've never seen these either, have you. [it's fine, they can both be Like This together.] It sort of looks like a scanner.

[...so what do they have to scan...]

[dianxias]

Does it?

[ he's never seen a scanner before, either!!! ] ...So, it wouldn't open with a key then?

[reconnective]

Probably not a regular key. We don't even have those. [...think, think...] Oh! What about that thing from the bag earlier?

[that is. so specific. wow. amazing.]

[dianxias]

[ xie lian lights up at the suggestion! hm... something key like?

he reaches around in his giant sleeves, fiddling about a bit, and finds

the condom, and holds it out. ?? ]

[reconnective]

[...well he actually takes a moment to look at the condom in all seriousness before shaking his head.]

No, not that. Maybe something else? [WE'RE JUST NOT GOING TO ADDRESS THAT.]

[dianxias]

[ xie lian makes an affirmative noise and gets to digging in his sleeve. eventually, successfully, he pulls out the device, offering it to sora. ]

[reconnective]

[he's openly watching xie lian dig around in his sleeves and trying to figure out how that's working out for him, but upon producing the phs he grins.] Nice! Let's try it. [he'll take the device and...fumble, sort of, trying to get the door to respond. but eventually he does get it scanned and the door unlocks.]

...oh so that's how that works.