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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[evocationary]

There's at least four dudes with eyepatches. [ she informs him. ] One of them is a pirate ghost.

[ as for the rest, she's just going to wave her hand. ] Yeah, yeah, boring. What's the point of anything if you don't go big? I'll make you the best goddamn sandwich you've ever had. You're gonna cry.

[robopriest]

Wow. I guess one of us is going to have to change.

[He says, deadpan.]

Is that so? [He leans on the nearest counter, grinning.] You'd better live up to your promises. I'm not the type of guy easily moved to tears.

[evocationary]

I always live up to my promises. [ that is a baldfaced lie but whatever ]

Sit tight. I got you. What's your name, my dude?

[robopriest]

This "dude" is Hansa Cervantes.

[He gives a little wave.]

And who is my illustrious chef?

[evocationary]

Hansa. [ she repeats, assembling this sandwich. ]

I'm Taako. You know, from TV? [ lup, ]

[robopriest]

[LUP...]

...Well, don't know you from TV, no. Then again, I don't have much time to watch it. Sad, right?

[evocationary]

[ i'm crying hansa ]

Uh, very? You're missing out on primo culture.

[robopriest]

I know, I know. I've caught episodes of that series about the teacher who becomes a druglord, though. It doesn't seem half bad.

[Yes, he comes from a world where all the popular culture we know does exist, and yes, he might have actually seen Breaking Bad.]

[evocationary]

Oh, yeah. The one with Meth Damon, right? [ adventure zone is stupid enough that I can make this joke. ] That guy was fucking nuts.

You'll have to catch me on TV later, once we figure out whatever buckwild puzzle this place wants us to complete in order for us to get home.

[robopriest]

Meth Damon? [Sorry, he has to laugh at that.] I'm not sure, but yeah, some of the stuff on there was pretty wild, I have to agree.

[The last statement makes him doubletake, a little.]

Puzzle? What do you mean, puzzle?

[evocationary]

[ she shrugs. ]

I mean that's how these things go, right? The BBEG grabs your ass, puts you in a room with eight other people and goes would you like to play a game and then you have to eat each other's livers in order to escape with your life.

Or whatever.

[robopriest]

[Just?? Nodding???]

Oh, so like the Saw movies, then. You think they'd have a weird-looking puppet for a mascot in that case, though.

[evocationary]

You never know. The puppet could be waiting around every corner.

[ imagine what this conversation must sound like to ye oldes. ]

[robopriest]

[He laughs.]

Saying that is going to make it very hard to sleep at night, thanks.

[evocationary]

[ she snorts, adjusting her horrible sunglasses. ]

I'm getting the impression it's going to be hard to sleep at night most nights, here.

[robopriest]

[He smirks.]

Well, that's what coffee is for, right? For persuading your body that staying up is totally what you meant to do.

[evocationary]

Hah! You're right. [ anyway she's finished this sandwich, so she shoves it in his direction. it's turkey breast and bacon and lettuce with this incredible tangy sort of spread on it. ]

Speaking of. Here.