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 wanders into the kitchen, sees the kettle, the coffee, Alex... He picks up a spoon, scoops some coffee right out of the far in Alex's hands, and shoves it into his mouth. And frowns. ]

[chanteuser]

[ why ]

-- What are you doing??

[suddenlybees]

[ I forgot I wrote this and went "what is he doing??"

Kano mumbles something with his mouth full of coffee. He makes a circle with his hand and puts his hand up to his mouth. ]

[chanteuser]

[ no



no

nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. ]



[ she just stares at him. ]

You want a bowl?

[suddenlybees]

[ Hm, hm, hm. He shakes his head, bringing that hand back up in front of his face to pinch his pointer finger and thumb together while the other three fingers stick straight out. Like an okay sign but it's not. ]

[chanteuser]

...

Next time I'd recommend putting the coffee grounds in a mug first, rather than the other way around?

[ but here. have a mug. the kettle is right there? ]

[suddenlybees]

[ You're so much better than Francy at charades thank god

Kano takes the mug and spits the coffee out into the mug, blehhh ]

...Whew! You sure saved me! Wow! What was that?!

[chanteuser]

[ on the one hand, i'll accept this award. on the other hand, the SHADE. ]

It's instant coffee. You're supposed to put a spoon in the mug, and add hot water. It's quite bitter though, so you add milk and sugar to sweeten it.

[suddenlybees]

[ tbf anybody else I played with was better. Jan made the real effort ]

Huh. Okay, yeah. I see. I forgot the spoon.

[ The most important ingredient, how could he forget? ]

Here, you can have this one. I wanna try again, properly this time~

[chanteuser]

[ is he



is he handing her the mug with his coffee spit in? ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Absolutely ]

[chanteuser]

[ she puts it down on the counter. and pushes it away from her with her finger. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ ): ]

Do you know anybody else who likes coffee? Can't let this go to waste, y'knoa?

[chanteuser]

It's been in your mouth.

[suddenlybees]

They don't need to know that.

[chanteuser]

You could drink it, y'know. It'd solve the issue of not wasting food, and not giving someone else your mouth-coffee.

[suddenlybees]

Nope. Impossible. I forgot the spoon, see? Here, I'll take it back--

[ dumps the coffee onto the palm of his hand and shoves it into his pocket, this is for Pikachu later ]

[chanteuser]

[ what is even happening ]

You could just get a spoon? Right now?

[suddenlybees]

[ It's already too late, his pockets are soggy. But he retrieves a spoon and slips it into his pocket too. ]

It'll be alright, I'll use it up later. You were making some, right? Water's going to get cold if you don't pour it, so go on~

[chanteuser]

[ she's probably taking psychic damage from all this. just like i am. ]

... It can be reboiled if it goes cold. [ but?? sure?? she'll make her own mug without putting grounds in her mouth at any point before they've been dissolved and favoured with milk. ]

I'm a little afraid to ask what you're going to do with those grounds.

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Hmm. It's better if you don't ask.

[ Don't ask and he won't tell, but he does watch closely at the art of coffee making. There is no coffee making in their household and Kano does not need the caffeine, so this is new. ]

Are you super tired? It's, like, the middle of the day, right?

[chanteuser]

[ truly terrible. ]

Not really? You can drink coffee if you're not tired. Sometimes it's just nice to have a warm drink.

[suddenlybees]

[ And you'll proceed to not sleep at night?? Anybody who drinks coffee past 8am is wild to me, personally, who would be wired for the next fourteen hours ]

Yeah, but then it's all bitter? Like, you'd be better off with just hot milk and sugar. Or is this, like an adult thing?

[chanteuser]

[ me, who drinks a coffee at like 5pm on trial days to try and get me through to midnight: amazing. ]

Probably. I didn't like it when I was younger either. Your taste buds change as you age though, so who knows? Maybe you'll enjoy it in a few years.

You could try some cocoa, if you wanted a hot drink anyway.

[suddenlybees]

[ Becks, your caffeine tolerance ]

Huh, maybe. If I make it there, yeah! Sure! I'm not too much of a cocoa drinker either, but how are you are making tea? Can you do it so it's not too bitter? I've got the bags!