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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[suddenlybees]

Oh, um. Hm. Y'know, I could really go for a smoothie right about now. Strawberry, with whipped cream, but not, like, the gross wet kind.

[ Please assist, it is very important. ]

[recrowns]

[what's a smoothie, what's whipped cream]

Ah, a beverage? I do believe there's a kitchen here, so that should be possible.

[suddenlybees]

[ Terrible, terrible, terrible, what is life without whipped cream ]

Yeah, a beverage! You got it! You wanna, like, show me where the kitchen is?

[recrowns]

Certainly, young man.

[ABANDONS THE FRONT DESK he'll at least arrange things to be how he found it

and then off they go to the kitchen]

This way. Are there different types of smoothies besides strawberries?

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano swipes a pen and shoves his hands in his pockets and trots off after him. ]

Oh, yeah. There's, like, mango smoothies, and avocado smoothies, and taco smoothies, and peanut butter banana smoothies~ It's super versatile, something for everybody! Anything you like, you can make a smoothie out of it!

[recrowns]

[if soo-won notices, he doesn't stop him!]

Haha, what's a taco? Peanut butter?

[he has so much to learn, but time to go raid the kitchen for whatever's in it]

[suddenlybees]

[ "haha what's a taco" no!!!!!!! ]

I'm making you a peanut butter taco and you have to eat the entire thing, okay? Promise? Alright! It's a deal!

[ Soo-won gets no choice, he is eating this peanut butter taco Kano's going to make him. It's a tortilla slathered with half an inch of peanut butter and a layer of brown sugar on top before being folded over in half, pan fried in light oil, with white sugar sprinkled over the top. ]

[recrowns]

[HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE'S SIGNING UP FOR

so]

Sure?

[this is what happens after he's been spoiled with good food all day]

[suddenlybees]

[ Enjoy your diabetes taco

Kano had better get a perfectly okay strawberry smoothie out of his end of the deal ]

[recrowns]

[good for kano

soo-won is going to actually move to eat a small piece of the peanut butter taco to sample it, and he

makes a confused face

but not an unhappy one]

Is this a common dish in your home?

It's... interesting!

[suddenlybees]

Yeah! It's, like, the national dish, or something? How is it? You're gonna finish right? Like you promised?

[ He can wash it down with some of Kano's smoothie, he will share ]