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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the last two people that should be allowed to party in the kitchen

[dianxias]

[ xie lian pops out of the trash as fresh as a daisy, as if he was not in fact just shoulders deep in a trash can. ]

Oh-! No, no, I was just looking.

[ ????? ]

it's fine? it's fine.

[moondumplings]

[ looking for what??? narnia?? ]

Eh.... I didn't think there would be anything here already?

[ that's. not the problem? ]

Would you like some help?

[dianxias]

Well, I was feeling a bit hungry, but I don't want to steal from the good owner of this place.

[ ....?????????? ] But, you're right! There's nothing here at all. I've never even seen such a large container, to think that it would be empty...

[moondumplings]

Perhaps it was emptied for everyone! To make sure we would have a nice clean kitchen to start with!

[ usagi you are taking this too well. ]

But I think it should be alright if we do. We seem to be welcomed after all....!

[ nods her head so the headband boing's again ]

[dianxias]

...By whom, exactly...?

[ do you know who still hasn't figured out how to open his phone device thing yet? ]

[moondumplings]

[ not to worry, usagi is here! ta-da! with very careful presses, she presents one (1) message on her device ]

They must be quite busy to leave something like this. But I suppose that's why they left presents too...!

[dianxias]

[ xie lian looks surprised and impressed, leaning in to squint at the screen like an old grandpa. ]

Oh... how fascinating. [ "also, we promise you haven't been kidnapped or anything"... hm. ] What a strange message... just how many people were communicating on this at once...?

[moondumplings]

[ ji-san your technology ]

Mm, mm!

[ she can't say anything more than that because hell if she knows anything more. you're lucky she knows how to turn the thing on properly ]

So I think we'd be okay! [ a beat ] And I sure am feeling hungry......

[dianxias]

[ i'm the jiisan look at my fucked up code ]

...Now that you mention it, I think I am too. Let's see if we can find something to eat!

[moondumplings]

[ tbh it just looks like he's muttering to himself ]

Yeah! There should be plenty we can work with.

[ and then they blew up the kitchen ]