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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[pikaffeine]

[ pikachu immediately assumes fiora is doing some cosplay thing. that's nice. ]

Pikachu! [ he will wave back at her, but how to convey that he does not know where Makna is? Hmmm. oh, wait. he takes off his hat, which says PROPERTY OF HARRY GOODMAN and also has an address on it. the address is in someplace called "Rhyme City" ] Pikapi.

[bisouled]

[ wow, what is he saying. She has no idea. ]

Oh, no... I should have studied nopon language harder in class.

[ that must be what he's speaking? obviously? The address on the hat is totally unfamiliar to her, though, and she shakes her head. ]

Sorry, I haven't heard of it. [ although... the more she looks at him... ] Er, you are a nopon, aren't you?

[pikaffeine]

[ if a nopon is a pokemon pikachu has never heard of it. so. he'll shake his head as a no? ]

Pikachu. [ he pats his own chest. he is a pikachu. they are much fluffier than nopons, probably. whatever those are. ]

[bisouled]

[ with a frown, she shakes her head. ]

I'm really sorry, but I can't understand you. But... that was definitely a no, wasn't it. [ she deflates a little bit. ] This place... It's so bizarre. It's almost like everyone came from a whole other planet.

[ hmm. ]

... Well, I guess it must be harder for you. Mostly everyone here is a Homs. And everything is for Homs. You've got to sit on the counter.

[pikaffeine]

[ well, clefairy are alien, so is that truly such a weird notion. still. ]

Chaaa... [ tell him about it. he gestures at the goodie bag he has abandoned on the ground that he has to carry around? the thing is the same size as him, does he LOOK like he can handle this? ] Pikapi?

[ also, what the hell is a homs. ]

[bisouled]

They didn't even give you one your size? [ she clicks her tongue, shaking her head. ] If it's really not a kidnapping, they should try to be better hosts. Want me to carry it for you when you go? I think I heard someone saying there are inn rooms for us.

[ ready for sidequests already. ]

[pikaffeine]

[ oh he likes her. ]

Pi-ka! [ he's ready to check out inn rooms right now, wow? he is so ready in fact he is immediately attempting to climb onto her like a very determined squirrel. ]

[bisouled]

-- Woah! Okay!

[ this is forward of him?! Nopon can be kind of clingy, though. Wait, he said he wasn't a nopon. She laughs a little awkwardly, but she doesn't shake him off! At least there's plenty of ridges and bits to hang onto, although she's probably not super comfy. All of it's as cold and metallic as it looks. ]

Give a girl some warning before you climb all over her! I know I look like this, but I'm still a maiden at heart. [ she sighs, then bends down to pick up the bag. ] I'll let you off the hook just this once.

[pikaffeine]

[ it's fine he normally grabs unto clothes? metal is not any harder or easier. he does not see the problem with being carried like this by a girl, either? do people not carry pokemon where she's from. that's tragic. he will do his best to look contrite even though he does not feel it at all ]

Pikaaa... [ his bad? look, does she KNOW how difficult walking is around here. he has his ears bent back and everything look at how sorry he isn't and carry him ]

[bisouled]

overfloooooo