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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[heartablaze]

[well she can't go shoving her hands into a not!mokona's mouth that's a good way to get bit]

Come on, please, you don't have to swallow it--

If you haven't already, that means it must taste really bad, right? Which probably means it's bad to eat!

[pikaffeine]

[ you know. that makes a strange amount of sense? so pikachu does spit out the pills. and then. wipes at his tongue with his tiny paw paws like a cartoon who has suffered bad taste. ]

Chuuuuu...

[ this is the worst poison he's ever tasted. "he's never tasted poison" That He Knows Of ]

[heartablaze]

See? [She huffs, before crouching down and gesturing to her shoulder.]

Here. They said there was somewhere to eat, so maybe we can find you something to drink to get the nasty taste out of your mouth. Can I carry your stuff?

[pikaffeine]

Pika! [ oooh, don't mind if he does, immediately climbing that shoulder like he has done it a lot. and he has. thank you kind citizen because walking is HORRIBLE ] Pipikachu!

[heartablaze]

Yeah, there we go! Awesome.

[And she is expertly dealing with maneuvering with a small creature occupying her space, what a win-win. She'll start herding up his stuff back into his bag, though she'll pause for just a second to think.]

You're definitely smart. I guess it would be funny to ask for your name if I don't know where to start, but... maybe we can find something to help out?

I'm Hikaru, though! That's easy enough to remember, right?

[pikaffeine]

[ this poor kid. he's been saying his name this whole time? this language barrier is no joke. Pikachu watches her grab his stuff to make sure it's all there, even though he ... has no idea what he'll do with any of it. it's fine. ]

Kachu? [ well. this is probably the closest he can get to repeating her name, but he points to his own chest with his tiny tiny paw ] Pi-ka-chu!

[heartablaze]

[dial up sounds]

Pi-ka-chu.

Pika... chuu....

[dial up sounds intensify]

Like... "pika pika", like a plug? Or a sparkler?

[She kind of wiggles her hands a little, imitating the sparks of a firework.]

[pikaffeine]

[

there is the most bemused smile on his face? ]

...Pi...?

[ no, pika pika like pikachu. what is she saying. ]

[heartablaze]

[wow she's out here getting judged by a fluffy bean with a hat

She puffs up her cheeks at the expression from the little yellow mouse.]

Don't look at me like that. It sounds like the word for when something is sparkling, right? I guess that's a coincidence.

Is just "Pikachu" okay?

[pikaffeine]

Pikaaa? [ that doesn't sound right but what does he know about human language. genuinely. still, he'll repeat it so she knows; ] Pikachu! [ yes. it's pikachu. nailed it. ]

[heartablaze]

Alright! Let's go, then, Pikachu.

[zia im crying anyway HERE WE GO tiny pack mule for the pikachu]

There's gotta be a kitchen around here some place... we'll get you a drink and I can look for a snack! How's that?

[pikaffeine]

[ A DRINK? finally, some decent news. ]

Pikapi!!! [ hell yes. to ADVENTURE. he certainly sounds happy with that anyway. ]