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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[antaressnipe]

A. Around Town

[And yet, this isn't any stranger than living in Ancient Greece.

Which means the centaur wakes up, groggy and needing a few moments to get his legs under him (literally, all four of them, at which point he then gives himself a shake from head to tail until the cobwebs relinquish their hold on his mind), but wearing an expression of mild annoyance that shifts into vague bemusement the longer he takes in his surroundings.

After inspecting what's in the bag (and he's not about to grace that condom with his attention, frankly), he begins to walk at a slow, even speed throughout the town, hoofs echoing off the ground while he takes note of whatever he sees.

-- Don't think he doesn't see you, stranger. Anyone is free to approach, though he'll also just nod courteously to those who wish to keep their distance.]

B. Emporium

[-- Well this is new.

Is he staring at the little statue with open curiosity, his tail twitching behind him? Yes. He has to figure out what this hellish abomination is. He wasn't even aware horses (???) came in this color]

C. Plaza Inn

[Yes, well, entering the inn isn't much of a problem.

Those stairs though...

Because even if he's curious, there is absolutely no way this centaur feels inclined to test his luck or his anatomy. The curious notification on his device (is it his?) had requested no collateral damage as well, so for now, he sees no reason to test that.

... Won't stop him from giving the stairs a dry look all the same]

C.

[uhhhmagic]

[Okay, well, he doesn’t seem all that fazed by the appearance of a centaur, but he does stop in his tracks to just observe . . . . . . . . whatever is happening here. Not doing a very good job of disguising the giggle that seems to be leaking out around his hands he’s covering his mouth with.]

Oh my god. I swear this is right out of Fantasy Mad Magazine.

[antaressnipe]

[Listen, he knows what "fantasy", "mad", and "magazine" all mean but when this stranger puts them together, the centaur shifts his gaze and arches a brow like he's the strange one]

Centaurs frequent where you live, then?

b.

[lecarre]

[They're sharing that thought, at least.

Ange is also staring at the abomination of a pony... ... ... and then her gaze shifts to Chiron's, and bizarrely, her first thought is:]

Oh, thank goodness... not all horses here are pink.

[A beat.

She flusters.]

I--I mean, um, you are, that is...! Not to say you are a horse, sir...!

[except kind of yeah]

[antaressnipe]

[Hm, well.

She tried.

Though honestly he just gives a chuckle at her assessment, folding his arms behind his back... so that they rest on his back. Two backs, one horse]

Actually, I'm referred to as a centaur where I'm from, though I can assure you none of us are pink there, either.

C.

[chanteuser]

[













sir, are you aware you are half horse? ]

[antaressnipe]

[Nope he's surprised, too.

Maybe.

Though mm, the staring will eventually require his attention, though all he does is smile courteously in her direction]

Hello.

Pay me no heed if you'd rather pretend I'm not here.

a

[dawnblushed]

[



i just realized yona has never seen a centaur before so she is absolutely just staring at him in awe, sorry marie.]

[antaressnipe]

[She's not running in the other direction, so.

This is a step in the right direction. He'll take it]

You needn't be afraid. I'm tame, I promise.

[He's joking. Sort of?? Centaur jokes only he gets.]

A

[robopriest]

Hm.

[How interesting.]

[Hansa just gives the centaur a wave.]

Are you here to prevent the rest of us from horsing around?

[:)]

[antaressnipe]

[Without missing a beat:]

That's hardly a pun worth the effort. If you were my student, I'd give you a failing grade.

[B| HE'S NOT IMPRESSED, TRY AGAIN.]

a

[reconnective]

[sora was making his way downtown, walking fast, etc but upon noticing chiron he absolutely stops for a moment to stare at him. it's open curiosity and for a moment he doesn't say anything, but he does tilt his head afterward to speak up.]

Are you alright? [anything strange going down, mr. horseman?]

[antaressnipe]

[Hm.

Looking briefly... amused? And he tilts his head back at the other, mirroring him]

I am fine, thank you for asking.

Though I'm curious as to why you don't seem surprised by my appearance.

b

[recrowns]

[soo-won glances at chiron

and then back at the censored pony

and then back at chiron]

I would exchange currency for your thoughts, but I'm afraid I have no money. Would you take an IOU?

[antaressnipe]

Money has little interest to me anyway, so I'll offer my thoughts for free.

[Spoken with vague amusement]

I'm certain I've never seen this color on a horse or a centaur, is all. The creator took quite a few liberties, it seems.

c

[misstrust]

... Well.

[ Well. Not a sight Dorothy had expected to see upon entering, but she does suppress a smile behind one hand. ]

I have many questions, but would you like a blanket?

[antaressnipe]

[And he has the nerve to look vaguely surprised by this offer, head swiveling to look (down) at her for a moment]

A blanket?

[Hm]

The offer is appreciated, but I'll be alright. The weather is fairly temperate here.

c

[sacredchants]

[ she.

might have seen him at the arrival but she had a mess of other things on her mind so when she finally catches him again at the stairs...she doesn't know what to say. horses have it rough, don't they? ]

If they were thinking of capturing us like this, they should have done better planning.

[ he's a centaur and that's just fine. ]

[antaressnipe]

[he really needs to keep score of how many people here are just rolling with the horse part, because frankly? It's amusing.

Offering her a smile and a tilt of his head]

It's alright -- perhaps not the kidnapping part, but given the lack of planning, I've doubts as to the appropriate size of my bed.

[Please imagine his 2 tons of muscle on a double bed]

c!

[siblingless]

[don't stare yoshizawa don't stare don't stare don't stare don't



it's too late she's already staring.]

Um...

[Oh, god. Why is she talking? She opens her mouth. Closes it. Opens it again. Casts the stairs a curious glance.]

Is something wrong with the stairs?

[What have they done to offend you, sir.]

c

[bisouled]

[ there are all kinds of strange creatures living on Bionis, but she can't say she's ever seen one like this. Some kind of combination of a Homs and an Eks...? Fiora's already run into plenty of things she never thought could exist back home, so this shouldn't be much of a surprise, but she still can't help but stare at him in surprise at first.

Then she stops. Because that's rude! And because she knows she'll probably look just as strange to him. ]

Well, that's not very inclusive of them.

B

[stillnot]

[ Sorry for the millionth person just gaping at him but. Hm. Huh. Wow. That's uh. Hm. ]

C

[lionson]

[Hilariously this is a problem Shiro has some experience in, because one of his good friends is a cat the size of a minivan.

He looks to the stairs, then to Chiron.]

Any chance you can jump up to a second floor window, if I go open it for you?

[He doesn't know Chiron's limitations, that's why he's asking.]

c

[suddenlybees]

[ ...Haha. Wow. Kano's not going to say anything about the obvious, just going to jump straight to ]

You gotta, like, run up as fast as you can. See, you can't fall if you're going forward. That's, like, some physics thing.

B

[riegan]

Oh, man...

(Now he's really seen everything!! This guy is a man and a horse all in one. There's like a hundred questions associated with that but right now, it's time to focus on the elephant in the room or rather, the horse in the room.)

Soooo.... (Just. Dragging that out a bit.) Someone you know, maybe?