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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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[ she doesn't like that look and crosses her arms across her chest. he may be trying to read her but she won't give any more away than she already has. ]

You're seeing things where there's nothing.

[ a pause. ]

But, you're right. I'm not going to tell you anything beyond that. It's not your business to know.

Alright, keep your secrets.

(Spoken like a guy...... who absolutely isn't going to just let that happen. He'll change the topic then!)

You haven't healed yet.

[ it's a good thing she doesn't believe him for a moment that he's going to leave it alone. ]

Of course I haven't. I don't have any super healing—I'm just a normal girl.

[ a perfectly normal girl with nothing special about her, so he can stop being nosy. though...she has her own questions. ]

Why? Are you saying that you'd heal right up if someone hurt you?

Is anyone here really normal?

(Look. He's a noble, there are immortals running around, he saw a guy that was a man and a horse, his room mate apparently burns people, a giant rat, and like... what else is out there!!!)

But I guess your profile didn't really say anything out of the ordinary.

(Implying he read up on her after their first meeting. As for her question! He'll actually answer it,)

Not necessarily.

(There are no direct answers here.)

[ before stands a girl who can summon demons because of reasons...under normal circumstances. ""normal"" circumstances. pity that's not written on her profile, huh? regardless—she'll frown at his assessment of her. ]

There's a certain of standard for "normal", at least. [ you know, like basic mannerism and the like. ] Unlike your profile. I'd consider normal but there were a few things that stood out.

[ don't think she missed how he didn't exactly answer her. ]

(If only her profile said those things! Wow!)

I never claimed to be an ordinary guy. (Do you feel the self-confidence in the air?) If you asked me, I'd say I'm a pretty extraordinary guy.

(Handsome, talented, brimming with potential. Truly, everything a lord should be.)

Care to tell me your thoughts, then?

(Is he trying to redirect the conversation? He sure is.)

[ i, naru, thought about it but then i didn't. surprise! looks like claude will have something else to dig out of her. but when he calls himself extraordinary, she can't help but look away from him for a moment.

she's not stupid enough to read between the lines here, but it's fine. it's not a conversation about her and if he wants to talk about him then she'll indulge him. ]

Poisoning yourself.

[ bluntly...but also with a touch of softness. ]

What kind of a person does that sort of thing to themselves? Do you have that many enemies to be worried about or something?

(This is like the third? Or fourth person? To bring this up? Is his just going to be his reputation here???)

It wasn't on purpose. (It was always an accident.) I'm not that crazy.

And well, yeah. It kind of comes with the title. There're a lot of people out there who'd pay to get rid of me. In fact, I actually thought my being here was because of them but it doesn't make much sense for everyone else to be here if that's the case.

[ yeah. sure is. he'll be known as "poison boy". heir to house riegan? what's that? poison boy. ]

..."that crazy".

[ normally she wouldn't blatantly pick apart someone else's words but given how things have been between them thus far she's a bit inclined. ]

You're pretty carefree for someone who has to deal with all of that. [ there's still a hint of tenderness and care in her voice. ] You must be really used to it.

(Ohoho is he getting somewhere???)

Like I said, it comes with the title.

(Just stating the obvious! Like he's talking about the weather.)

Trust me, I take it all quite seriously.

[ follow me here!! ]

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