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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[maidforservice]

the inn's kitchen.

[haha this sure is a fucking weird situation isn't it!! but even so, if you manage to meander your way to the inn, you might enter the building and find your nose immediately assaulted by. . . the smell of delicious dinner???]

[following your nose will lead you to the kitchen, where a young woman with short, purple hair hums lightly to herself as she cooks!! she has already whipped up some cute sandwiches and beef skewers and is currently working on dessert. . .?]

[when you walk in, she greets you with a polite smile and a small bow]

Why, hello there. ♥ Since it seems we may be here for a while, why don't you sit down and rest?

wildcard.

[I'M TIRED YOU ONLY GET ONE PROMPT FROM ME!! I'll be tagging out tho and hmu on discord if you want to do something specific!]

[recrowns]

[oh!

he bows back immediately!]

Hello, miss. I would like to heed your request - but I'm afraid I have to insist on the favor being returned.

Can I at least wash these dishes for you once everyone's had a chance to partake in your cooking?

[maidforservice]

Oh my, how kind of you to offer, sir.

[and you know what, she might be a maid but--]

Who am I to say no to an offer like that?

[she glances over at the sink






[it's overflowing with dirty dishes]

[recrowns]

[he follows her gaze

and manages a soft laugh before going to seat himself]

I insist. Allow me a moment to enjoy your food first, and I'll put myself to the task right away.

[lecarre]

[... Look at all of this???

What?

Ange is definitely peering into the kitchen uncertainly.]

You truly made all of this...?

[maidforservice]

[tee hee]

[she seems to be decorating some petit fours, btw. with cute little frosting flowers]

Of course! This is nothing for a humble servant such as myself.

[she also might be laying it on a bit thick, but WHATEVER]

Once I saw how many people were trapped here with me, I knew that eventually we'd all get hungry.

[lecarre]

Even so, that's very kind of you.

[A pause.]

Miss maid...?

[She's got the same sort of maid aesthetic that Ange is used to seeing from the high class ladies with their maids.]

kitchen

[reconnective]

[he was on his way to make his own food but someone beat him to it! that is to say, he's entering the kitchen and as he sees sharon and the food she's prepared, he smiles back before shaking his head.]

Yeah, I think so, too. What're you making? [resting is not an option and he's nosy.]

[maidforservice]

[surprise!! free three-course meal!!!]

Well, I've finished the appetizer-- [gestures to the sandwiches] -- and the main course-- [gestures to the meat skewers!!]

So all that is left is dessert.

[gestures to the tiny petit fours she's decorating!!]

Do you like ham and cheese sandwiches? Or perhaps beef and vegetable skewers?

[reconnective]

They both sound pretty good right about now. [he's just hungry it's fine.] Can I help with dessert? This looks like a lot of work for one person.

[suddenlybees]

[ Oh... okay. Kano takes a seat and starts dissembling the sandwiches, removing the toothpicks so he can pluck off the olives and reinsert the toothpicks. ]

Do you know what a Keebler elf is?

[maidforservice]

[HOW RUDE SHE PUT THOSE OLIVES ON THERE WITH PRECISION AND CARE-- no j/k she doesn't seem to mind]

[a tiny little sigh, and she presses a hand against her cheek, head tilted slightly]

I'm afraid not, sir. Would you care to teach me?

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Hm.

[ There's some slight disappointment when she says she doesn't know, but a smile gets hitched onto his face after anyways. ]

Alright! So, like, a Keebler elf is this little creature dressed up in green and it wears a pointy hat and sneaks into the kitchens overnight when everybody is asleep and uses up all the eggs and sugar and flour baking cookies! Thought you might've caught one in here before? They're super rare and I heard they're tasty.

[chanteuser]

[ feed her, maid-chan ]

[ alex leans over to peer at some of the food - the delicate presentation and also just how flippin' much there is - before glancing over at the woman prepping everything. ]

Have you been making all this since you woke up...?

[maidforservice]

[THAT IS WHAT MAID-CHAN IS HERE FOR!!]

[with a secretive smile, Sharon shakes her head]

Oh, no. Not precisely.

I did give myself some time to investigate my surroundings first.

[chanteuser]

[ and then she casually came back to make everyone and their mother lunch...... huh.... ]

That's still impressive. I've only just finished looking around.

[exercisms]

Ah!

[Maybe other people will be polite and offer to help, or question why she did so much work, but this kid is just hungry and doesn't know how to make anything.]

I can have some of this?

[maidforservice]

[THAT'S FINE, SHARON DOESN'T MIND. she is maid to serve!!]

Of course you can, so long as you don't take too much. Sharing is only polite.

[there are 43 people here (she hasn't counted) and she only made SO MUCH FOOD]

[exercisms]

Thank you!

[Well, he's a polite enough kid, just a fairly useless one, so he'll make a plate and sit down, taking a bite.]

It's really good!

[misstrust]

... You adjusted remarkably fast, didn't you?

[ She could be impressed. ]

[maidforservice]

[tee hee]

I suppose that adaptation has always been one of my strengths.

[misstrust]

And mass amounts of cooking, as well?

[ What a fierce worker. ]

[dawnblushed]

[just. staring. she is staring at all the food.]

It looks so good...

[maidforservice]

[a tiny little smile!!]

Presentation is only part of a meal. The rest is taste.

[aka don't just stare EAT SOME]

[dawnblushed]

Thanks for the food!

[time to CHOW DOWN

yona looks absolutely delighted while she's eating, which probably means it tastes good! but she's too polite to talk with her mouth full. give her a moment.]