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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[recrowns]

Certainly! There's not even any staff at the inn - someone could really take advantage of their kindness, especially with the chaos that this group seems to invite.

[though he seems more amused than anything]

Yet even so, should a merchant exist, I'd hate for them to suddenly find all their wares missing without explanation.

[arcsplainist]

A fair point, I suppose.

[ He'd hope there were bigger problems to deal with than missing merchandise, though—such as how this many people inexplicably woke up on the street, or how everyone simply up and vanished before that... But who's he to say. ]

There's no harm done in leaving a note, either way; allow me to pen a letter, then.

[ brb going to find a pen and paper ]

[recrowns]

Ah! Of course.

[soo woo will be here, going through the different sets of L*gos curiously

wow there are so many sets and he understands none of their references]

[arcsplainist]

[ Give him, say... five minutes. Eventually, Alphinaud returns, muttering to himself: ]

Even the pens are so different...

[ But anyway! ]

—All done, and should a displeased shopkeep ever arrive, worry not. I am willing to take full responsibility for what we do.

[recrowns]

[THE PEN!!!! THIS IS SUCH A MOOD

and it makes soo-won smile even as alphinaud returns]

Ah - that's kind of you! I've left an IOU note of my own since I'd like to borrow some glasses as well, so perhaps they'd summon us together and we can apologize.

[arcsplainist]

[ —oh ]

Quite. Shall we take our leave to someplace less cramped, then?

[recrowns]

Let's!

[easily, with now a few sets of L*gos in tow]

Would these be alright? Or do you have others you'd like to bring?

[arcsplainist]

No reason to get ourselves too carried away, now.

[ But he'll pick up a box of his own! ]

We'd best start small. Besides, there is a good chance we'll be around for a while yet.

[recrowns]

Ah, you're getting that impression too? I suppose I was bound to take a vacation sooner or later...

[though these circumstances are

strange]

[arcsplainist]

Not for lack of trying, but I've found very little– [ Read: nothing at all ] –that has explained how or why we're here, nor is there a clear way out.