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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[dianxias]

[ he doesn't know any screen etiquette either, so xie lian is just fine to show the screen to the person behind him. ]

Ah, this...? [ xie lian glances back down at it, and then offers bucky a smile! ] It's me! Xie Lian.

[frostythehitman]

[ He blinks rapidly at the screen, processing this. ]

There's...a profile on yourself? Just built into this thing?

[dianxias]

Mm.

[ you know... maybe that's a bit odd? ] Is there one for you, as well...? You move it like this... [ as someone showed him at some point, he swipes his finger on the screen to move through the little profiles, and then offers it to bucky. ]

[frostythehitman]

[ Yeah man, he knows how to use touchscreens. But he'll take the phone (right-handed, of course, touchscreens hate his left) and scroll around until he eventually lands on his own profile.

There's a lot to be concerned about here. Not much of his personal info is really secret, but it's also not usually just out there for god and everyone to see.

But most importantly... ]

Self-sabotage?!

[dianxias]

[ thank you! he watches bucky curiously, waiting for the profile to land on his, and reading when he holds it out.

self sabotage...that sounds familiar. ] These things are... ah, certainly oddly written.

[frostythehitman]

Who the hell wrote this? Who thinks they know me enough to put this garbage under my name?

[dianxias]

[ negative idea buddy ]

Perhaps it's related to the odd message from the front of this thing...?

[frostythehitman]

I hope so. It'd be much more convenient having every asshole in this place in one spot.

[dianxias]

Mmn. [ xie lian looks back at the device, frowning as he closes the little app to see the welcome message again. ]

I suppose we'll have to wait until whoever wrote this makes an appearance, then... [ ... ] - ah. Um, thank you for showing me this... Bucky, is that right? I appreciate it.

[frostythehitman]

I didn't show you anything. You're the one who showed me these profile things. But sure, you're welcome.