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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[moondumplings]

a.1

[ check out that odango bunny snoring in the middle of the road. seems like someone is enjoying her beauty sleep despite her new surroundings.

poke her? ]

a. 2
[ usagi, now awake and understandably quiet terrified out of her mind to be Not In Kansas Tokyo anymore, immediately tears up and calls out without even rising ]

Mamo-chan? Everyone…..? …Lunaaaaa??

[ no answer. oh no. ]

Where are you……?

[ sniffs sadly. but alas in the midst of rubbing her eyes she notices the goodie bag and oooh, presents- ]

……… Why would I need this?!

b.
[ all problems are therefore ignored while she plays sailor c arcade games

she's surprisingly decent at the first few levels ]

c.
[ idk fam hmu ]

a1

[dawnblushed]

[yona is indeed poking the bunny.

poke poke poke. hi usagi.]

[moondumplings]

[ zzzzzzz ]

Oh, ... -chan how naughty-

[ zzzz ]

Ice ... sundae........ ?

[dawnblushed]

...

[poke poke poke]

Miss?

[her voice comes out sort of raspy, but. it's probably fine.]

1/2

[moondumplings]

[ zzzz- hhh? ]

...

[ just slowly blinks her eyes open to stare at yona for a mo. this. is not her bedroom is it ]

2/2

[moondumplings]

[ YELPS LOUDLY AND SCRAMBLES BACK ]

WH-WH-WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WHO ARE YOU?

[ HELLO? ]

[dawnblushed]

[HOLDS UP HER HANDS AS DISARMINGLY AS POSSIBLE.]

...I was checking if you're okay. My name is Yona.

a2

[exercisms]

[He happens to be standing right next to her while she's having this meltdown, and just hovers nearby her for an awkwardly long period of time before approaching. Anxiety versus desire to help crying person battling for supremacy in his mind.

Finally, once she starts digging through her bag, he'll ask - ]

Are you okay . . . ?

[moondumplings]

[ crying? what crying? LOOK AT THIS MASSIVE CAT PLUSH SHE JUST UNEARTHED. ]

Mm...? Mm! Look! Did you receive one too?

[ it seems she's already moved past her meltdown ]

[exercisms]

[Holding out his frog plush for her to see.]

[moondumplings]

Oh, cute.........!

[ she pats the froggy ]

[exercisms]

Yeah. It is cute. I like yours, too.

2

[antaressnipe]

[... He is. A little concerned his appearance is going to make this worse.

But a crying girl is going to require attention at some point, so.]

Are you alright?

[moondumplings]

[ she dealt with a pretty boy who turned into a pegasus for a whole series. this is just the next step. probably?

either way! she sniffs sadly, rubbing at her eyes ]

I don't know where my friends are.

[antaressnipe]

[God I forgot about pegasus. Everything in Sailor Moon is a fever dream]

Ah, you're in luck; neither do I.

[That has nothing to do with "luck", sir -- but he smiles at her, and goes as far as to kneel close so that he isn't towering over here]

What is your name?

[moondumplings]

[ it sure is. and that's not even counting the wild bonbon babies movie ]

Usagi Tsukino.

[ would you look at that, she even manages a (rather watery) smile due to his calm aura ]

ai

[cuedoves]

[ zuko doesn't wake her up immediately, but he does stand over her, scowling. ]

[ then he nudges her with his foot. ]

Wake up.

[moondumplings]

[ zzzzzzzz ]

Ehehehehe-

[ zzzz ]

[cuedoves]

This isn't time to be snoozing!

[ nudges harder!! ]

[moondumplings]

[ zzzz's louder. i'm glad this is just gonna be the whole thread ]

Mm............cake...

[ snores ]

Eheheheeh-

b

[canned]

Wow! You're really good at that!

[don't mind the enormous metal giant looming behind you, usagi!]

[al has just been watching people play games in the arcade and complimenting them]

[moondumplings]

[ even jumping a whole foot into the air doesn't reach al's shoulder. i cry. but she touches her chest, wheezing gently like she's just had the biggest scare of her life ]

Whaaaa..... You scared me-!

[ she.... hasn't noticed the armor part yet ]

[canned]

[he startled jump and shout causes Alphonse to also jolt and jump back]

Oh! I'm sorry! I was just really enjoyed watching you play!

[he similarly clutches his chest, although there's not heavy breathing]

Are you okay...?

[a heavy steel hand reaches out towards her]

[moondumplings]

It's alright, I was just startled.

[ haha guess who finally looks up and just gapes unattractively ]

A-A.... A-a-a-a robot!?

[ she tried ]

[canned]

Huh?? No! I'm a human! I'm Alphonse...

[he...doesn't actually know what a robot is, but he's probably not one!]