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]

[ Kano also has a frog plush squashed under his arm, and he comes up behind Mob and bops him lightly on the back of the head with it. ]

Yeah, right? Whew! I was getting kinda worried for a moment there, but everything a-okay~

[exercisms]

[Bopped? He instantly flinches a lot even though its just a cute frog plush gently bopping his head.

But when Kano seems nice, he relaxes.]

Mm. Did you just wake up, too?

[suddenlybees]

[ bopped ]

Aw, did I surprise you? Sorry, sorry~

[ He does not answer Mob's question, but instead attempts to balance the frog plush on top of Mob's head. Don't move. ]

I've been, like, trying to get better at it, you know? Maybe I should approach from the front? But that's kinda weird, like, you know?

[exercisms]

[Standing stock still? Just letting this happen.]

What are you trying to do?

[suddenlybees]

[ Good boy, the balancing is going well. ]

Approaching people! It's real hard sometimes, you know? Like, when you walk up to somebody and they see you before you get there and they sorta just, like, stare at you while you walk? Kinda weird, right?

[exercisms]

Oh.

[A long silence, while he appears to be thinking about something very seriously, but it's hard to tell what.]

It's weird to approach someone from the front? I've been doing that the whole time. . .

[suddenlybees]

It's sorta kinda super weird! You've been doing it just like that? Wow! How brave!

[ He leaves his frog by Mob's feet and backpedals like ten feet. ]

Alright, here. Go on and try it~

[exercisms]

It's brave?

[Turning a little red, pleased. This whole time, he was being brave by not walking up to people from behind and hitting them with frogs, huh?

Well, his confidence inflated, he nods very seriously, picks up the frog, and walks directly over to him.]

[suddenlybees]

It's super duper brave! I could never do it!

[ So he's got to resort to walking up to people from behind and hitting them with frogs.

Kano stares directly at him the entire time he walks. Is it weird? It feels weird right? It can't just be Kano who feels weird. Eye contact, man. ]

[exercisms]

[Yes, it's weird. He can't make eye contact at all. Looking away from the eye contact as he approaches.]

Uh. How was that.

[suddenlybees]

[ Mood. Mob looking away helps a lot. ]

You got all the way up here! Wonderful~ But I should be asking you that, you know? How'd you think that went?

[exercisms]

. . . To be honest, I'm not very good at approaching people, either.

[But this kid's cheerful honesty about his awkwardness is making it a lot easier to own up to that.]

I think it went okay?

[suddenlybees]

Could've surprised me! I think it went pretty okay too. Wow. Good job.

[ Head pats for Mob... ]

[exercisms]

Thanks! It was easier because I'd already talked to you. . .

[That's the hard part, not walking towards someone? But he's still pleased. What a nice person.]

[suddenlybees]

[ me, staring out the window, save Mob... ]

Heh... Maybe I should be getting tips from you! Talk to someone, then walk away and walk back. Yeah. That'll do it. What else d'you got?

[exercisms]

[Listen it's fine. Anyway, he's just scrambling to think of more social interaction secrets???]

Uh, um. The secret to customer service is a winning smile.

[suddenlybees]

Huh. Okay, yeah. Like this?

[ Don't know about "winning," but Kano smiles sure are bright and cheerful. Lots and lots of practice went into these smiles. ]

Am I doing it right? Lemme see yours, gimme an example~

[exercisms]

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