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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[axecessory]

[ Hilda doesn't seem put off by her excitement, a little surprised but writing it off quickly. Beats moping around. She adds to the exuberance with a little of her own. If they have something as rare as 'Lup'... ]

Oooh! I want one!

[evocationary]

Hell yeah you do! What's your name, let's find you on this spinning display of cheap, gaudy merch.

[ she spins said display. wheeee. ]

[axecessory]

Right? They're actually really ugly.

[ She says it very matter-of-factly, even as she watches the keychains spin with a delightful little rattle. ]

But who would turn down the chance to show off their name a little? Oh, and I'm Hilda.

[evocationary]

Hilda, Hilda. [ she mumbles, nyooming through the racks. she is a champion at finding names, because she grabs one that says hilda and immediately holds it out. ]

They're ugly as sin, but that's their charm. Shiny overpriced garbage.

[axecessory]

Thanks! [ She takes the little keychain and quickly takes it spinning it around her finger. It's flimsy and has a bunch of starry glitter but it's hers. ] Overpriced... were you planning on paying?

[ isn't this stuff just like, out for the taking? ]

[evocationary]

Abso-fuckin'-lutely not. I'm going to steal as many things as my tiny gremlin hands can carry, are you kidding?

[axecessory]

Woooow, shameless. [ It's not an insult, if the way she laughs it out is any indication. It was the answer she wanted to hear, anyway—surely there's no one sucker enough to pay for this stuff, right? ] But I won't tell if you don't.

[evocationary]

[ yeah nobody but NERDS pay for things. ]

I won't rat you out, but fair warning? The second you tattle on me I'm reverse Uno carding you. [ she holds out a pinky. ] Pinky promise.

[axecessory]

[ cool kids only in this emporium. hilda is so cool she's not going to admit she has no idea what an uno is. ]

Making promises with strangers is a little risky, isn't it? [ Oh well, she delicately wraps a pinky around Lup's and gives it a little shake. ] Don't worry, it's our little secret. Not like there's anyone to blab to, anyway.

[ their illustrious not-kidnappers being missing and all. ]

[evocationary]

[ it's fine like half this cast doesn't know what an uno is. ]

Eh. I've done worse with strangers. [ pls ] Good to see another gremlin on the scene.

[axecessory]

Gremlin? [ just because you're right, lup ] I'll have you know I'm a proper lady!

[evocationary]

A proper lady that steals whatever isn't nailed down? That's a gremlin.

[axecessory]

Oh please, this is barely stealing. [ She says so with a flippant little wave of her hand. ] I mean, if a name like 'Lup' is here, they must've made these for us specifically, right? Kinda weird, considering we just got nabbed.

[ She doesn't believe for a second they weren't kidnapped. But she's already bored thinking of it. ]

If I'm going to get abducted, I may as well come out of it with a couple accessories.