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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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Oh, you're not obstructing anything!

[ luckily, she is completely unfazed by the elf ears, because she's from a world where some people have wings on their heads and some people are round mascot characters. She waves her hands. ]

This place is so strange, isn't it? I've never seen so much... whatever all this is.

[ what is a l*go. ]

[ Fiora, on the other hand, is quite the unusual appearing young lady—which is saying a lot, given the many different kinds of peoples Alphinaud comes across. But he gives her a cursory glance at best—it would be rude to stare, much as he'd like to figure out what is that... suit?—and turns his attention back to the items on the shelf. ]

Aye, I quite agree. 'Tis all as foreign to me as I wager it is for you.

[ But hey, at least he isn't the only one finding this weird. ]

And a bit excessive. I do wonder what sorts of people come here to shop.

[ fortunately, she's used to getting looks from people, and she's gotten really good at compartmentalizing and pretending it doesn't bother her... ]

They must have so many resources - they've got to be rich. These are all toys, aren't they? All the kids in Colony 9 put together wouldn't have this many.

[ He does agree that to have a lot of these, one must have a fair amount of money. But that comment goes unsaid, and instead he gives a curious cant of his head. ]

Forgive me, but—"colony 9"?

Oh - the place I grew up. I guess you probably haven't heard of it.

[ it's hard to get used to, even if she's externally coping with it all pretty well. ]

Most Homs live in settlements called colonies where I'm from.