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.

NAVIGATION locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

Comments

[lionson]

That text tho

[Shiro is Old. Like, visibly so. He is definitely old enough to be a grandfather, albeit to very young grandchildren. He appears to be every bit of the "aging priest who runs the church and is a bit out of touch with the youth of today," thanks to the cassock he showed up in. In short, he doesn't exactly look like someone who would know technology well.

But even someone old like him is judging these people who are trying to send messages.]

Huh. Guess they're new to phones.

[And then Shiro goes to try and text them back, except he can't quite figure out how to do that. At least it's because that function isn't on these devices and not because he's bad at them. Maybe.]


Profiles - 3 options

[Of course he's going to scan through the profiles and read up on every person here. And part of that means actually tracking down people and comparing them to their profiles. So one option here is that Shiro is following your character while occasionally glancing at his handheld device. He is judging everyone.

Option 2 is to be nearby when Shiro reads his own profile, because he is absolutely chuckling at it.]

'Being a dad' is a skill now, huh?

[And Option 3 is all wolf gets to pick, because of fucking course it's about Shima. When Shiro reads the name and sees the pictures, he immediately grimaces.]

Another Shima? This is like the fourth one! Just how many kids did the elder Shima even have?


Train Station

[At some point after stalking everyone in the game, Shiro is going to hang out in the train station for a while. He's just waiting, watching the train tracks, and his frown deepens the longer he waits. Eventually he murmurs to himself, but it can be heard by others.]

Of course it wouldn't be as easy as waiting for a train to show up. I don't know what I expected.


Wildcard

[Hit me up with something else! You can poke me on discord.]

[yamantaka]

--Wait, you know my dad?!

[ he's just passing by as shiro reads his profile and he catches his name ]

[lionson]

[THERE HE IS and Shiro is instantly recognizing him because he looks just like Juzo and Kinzo. These fukken kids, man.]

Yeah, I've been out their way a few times.

You a student at the school? You look young enough for it.

[He doesn't even have to name the school, context should be enough here, given his priestly garb.]

[yamantaka]

[ looks at him and how's dressed and nods ]

I am, yeah.

And you? Did you do work there?

[lionson]

Sometimes, when I'm not off on grand adventures to Kyoto or wherever else they send me. If you're in the Doctor classes, you'll probably be one of my students.

Profiles 2

[stillnot]

Well, yeah. Some people suck at it.

[lionson]

I guess you're right, maybe I should take it as a compliment.

[stillnot]

Depends on who decided you're qualified.

[lionson]

Whoever wrote these profiles. Everything else is right, so they're probably right about the dad thing. I guess I could ask my kids, but they're not here.

[He's actually relieved about that. Something about this situation stinks. Having Rin and Yukio far away from it is probably a good thing.]

profiles opt 1

[reconnective]

[sora's oblivious sometimes, but after a while it does become more and more obvious that someone's following him. as he's about to enter the emporium, he stops to turn and face shiro.]

Hey. Do you need something?

[lionson]

[Shoot, he's been called out!

Well. Time to be honest.]

'Junior Hero'?

[reconnective]

That thing's wrong! I haven't been a junior hero for a while.

[lionson]

Yeah? You're a full-fledged hero now?

train station

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano comes wandering around, peering over the edge of the platform at the conspicuous lack of tracks. ]

Huh, hm. Maybe it's a test of patience? How long've you been waiting? Some trains take like half an hour, y'know?

[lionson]

That's why I've been waiting for at least an hour.

[Probably more. It's not like he has a watch on him.]

Even in a rural location, a train should come by in the evening to bring workers home. That's what I'm waiting for.

[suddenlybees]

All the way to evening, huh? Wow! That's some dedication.

[ Sun's still up, they've got hours to go. ]

Whatcha doing to pass the time?

profiles 1

[lecarre]

[Listen... it actually takes her a bit to realize she's being stalked, embarrassingly. So he can follow her around for awhile while she pokes around the place uselessly.

Then she turns, and jumps when she notices him there, squeaking.]

Sir...? Can I help you?

[lionson]

[Wow so oblivious, at least Shiro has no ill intentions.]

One of your skills is 'defying gravity'?

[lecarre]

[... Ahhhh. She just rubs the back of her head awkwardly.]

Ah, I think... they are making fun of me a little. You see, I am rather fond of high places.

Profiles

[soulus]

[He's being followed. It's fine for all of ten yards before Rufus stops to turn around.]

Can I help you?

[lionson]

[Pointy ears? Check.

Over a thousand years old? Check.

Edgelord title? Check.]

'Blue flames'? Is that accurate?

[soulus]

[His frown deepens. Wonderful.]

I got rid of that power a long time ago.

profiles 2

[frostythehitman]

[ With his arms crossed, trying to loom like an authority figure even though he's actually a little shorter than Shiro: ]

It is a skill.

[lionson]

[Looming while short, that's actually kinda funny.]

I thought the skill would be 'patience' or 'kindness' or something a bit more obvious.

[frostythehitman]

[ Shakes his head. ]

You and I both know it's a hell of a lot more than just that.