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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arrival

[moondumplings]

Here let me help..!

[ she takes hold of the back end of the bag and tugs at it to unleash the plushie from its confines. haha, here's hoping he doesn't immediately slingshot away with it as a result ]

[pikaffeine]

[ no he sure does get flung away a few feet back with a distressed "pIIIIIII". he seems to bounce back fairly quickly, though, and he is immediately grabbing the plushie and shaking it.

what kind of monstrosity is this. tell him your secrets, toy. wait, right, he should probably respond to the person who helped him. by launching him into the stratosphere but the plushie IS free, so. ]

Pipikachu.

[ thanks stranger now he has to beat up this?? weird?? toy??? it doesn't even look like anything. what the hell is a dog. ]

[moondumplings]

[ oh my god this is the best thing she's ever seen ]

Oh, you're so cute...!!

[ she's............ sure picking up both him and the plushie to hug ]

[pikaffeine]

Pikaaa...

[ oh, there he goes. well there's not much he can do to stop this, but he does pat her arm where she is hugging him to the best of her abilities. thank you, usagi, he also thinks you're very cute. ]

[moondumplings]

[ at least she's well versed in pet mascots and puts him down once she's had her cuddle. of course, she also kneels down and chinhands at him like she's fully expecting a conversation out of him ]

What's your name then?

[pikaffeine]

[ no this is normal behavior even with people who don't think they'll be able to understand him, it's fine. still! he can answer that question and. that question only. ]

Pikachu!

[moondumplings]

[ gaaasps. ]

Pikkun!

[ bad ]

[pikaffeine]

... Pikachu.

[ no. it's pikachu? what is a pikkun. ]

[moondumplings]

[ she's taking this as a yes, go ahead ]

Pikkun, I wonder what you're home is like.

[ she wants to live in a place with such cute animals? all she has is a talking grumpy cat who tells her to study and learn and do boring things like saving the world from villains who want to take over :( ]