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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Comments

[stillnot]

Some kind of optical illusion, maybe...?

[ she does not sound convinced by her own theory. ]

[twitter]

... well, it could be some sort of illusion!

We can add it to our list of questions to ask.

[stillnot]

It's low on my list.

[twitter]

But it's still part of the list!

[stillnot]

[ Clementine gives a small smile. ]

Yeah, still part of the list. Under things like: Where are we, where's AJ, how did you get us here, and where's my stuff.

[twitter]

You don't remember being brought here either?

Maybe it's a power...

[stillnot]

[ Hm. The smile fades as Clementine nods. ]

A... Power?

[twitter]

Yup! Someone might be good at making illusions like the castle!

... or maybe how far it is is the actual illusion?

[stillnot]

[ Hm. This girl is crazy? ]

I don't think that's it.

[twitter]

Why not?

[ tell her your theories, which definitely aren't that you think hajime is crazy ]

[stillnot]

Because people don't have powers like that.

[ surprise! the theory is that hajime is crazy. ]

[twitter]

How do you know that they don't?

[stillnot]

Because I'm not eight?

[twitter]

Well... the world can be a lot more extraordinary than you might think!

[stillnot]

[ she was going to be sassier, but... looks around at their surroundings. ]

... Apparently.

[twitter]

There's a bunch of people who don't seem to be from modern times here. Time travel?

[stillnot]

Nnnno way.

[twitter]

Really? Then what do you think it is?

[stillnot]

Something more realistic.

[ ... but she cant come up with something. ]

[twitter]

[ she just smiles ]

Hopefully we'll find out soon which it is!

[stillnot]

[ HONESTLY, Clem likes that she isn't getting offended? she knows she's being mean she just can't really like. help it. or be bothered not to. ]

Wanna place bets?