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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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

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[Unlikes Hansa, Shiro actually is wearing a cassock, so he's even more obviously a priest. Though he does pick up on Hansa's collar, and he seems to find the situation amusing.]

They must really be getting into trouble if they need two men of the cloth here.

Oh, you know it. You'd think they'd be happy with just one.

[He seems to perk up at the sight of another priest, though.]

What were you up to before this, Father?

Oh, nothing too special. Running my church, getting my kids ready for the new school year. I can't think of any reason why someone would kidnap me in particular. Hopefully my kids don't get too worried waiting for me to come back.

Sounds like you had your hands full.

[Sure sounds like a typical priest, but...hm.]

We'll find a way out of this place soon enough. Have you noticed anything about this place yet, Father? Any clues?

[Welp. All priests in his world hunt demons on the side, so Shiro is assuming Hansa is the same.]

All the people here seem to be confused newcomers. There's no locals. No trains either, not that I've seen. All signs point to 'this town was cleared out to prepare for our arrival'. It practically screams 'demons did it', but I haven't sensed a single thing since I got here. So either they're so strong that they can conceal their presence from even two priests, or it's something non-demonic.

Edited 2020-09-26 04:59 (UTC)

[Who knows what Hansa gets up to in his line of work? It's A Mystery.]

Well, there are locals, but we only know them through the text. [And ah. "Demons did it". A bit of a simplistic explanation, but sure.] And you have a point - either they're hiding from us, or they did something to us to make us less capable of seeing them. Or it really is something outside our purview, but that seems really unlikely.

Yeah, I'm thinking it's some of the same old tricks but with different window dressings. We find the demon responsible, take care of it, and everything goes back to normal.

But this seems a bit too idealistic, doesn't it? Missing townspeople aside, It's a perfectly nice little town.

Nice little towns hide nice little secrets. Didn't you ever watch that TV series where the detective comes into a small town to solve a murder? Things aren't always what they seem.

[Can't judge a book by its cover.]

Anyways, I don't think you should relax, Father. This town might eat you up when you least suspect it.

I hope we weren't brought here to solve a murder. The local police might not take too kindly to a bunch of strangers showing up for that.

[At least they both have the right idea on not relaxing. Though Shiro is still going to try to keep the teens calm at least.]

Hahaha. I'm afraid I don't have any detective skills, don't know about you.

[A casual sort of gesture.]

Anyways, Father. I guess its nice to have someone from the Church here at my side. Though I typically work alone.

I have to admit, my skills lie more with the 'talk to people and help them sort out their personal problems' kind of thing. Unless a murderer goes to confessional, I might not be that useful here either.

[He'll wave Hansa off at the other part, though.]

I understand, it's fine. Do your own thing, I'll be here if you need help.

[He is not at all saying that because he also prefers to work alone. Nope.]

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