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]

Um, hmm. There's a plan! There's totally a plan~ But it's sorta, like, well...

[ gestures vaguely ]

Do you trust me to come up with a good plan?

[antaressnipe]

[HA]

I've known you all of five minutes, and don't have your name.

[So no dice]

Though you haven't given me any indication you're unintelligent, either.

... However, I'm still not going up the stairs without you relaying your plan to me.

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano should try harder to sound unintelligent, he makes a mental note to do just that. ]

These sort of plans involve trust! Like, y'know how some things are doomed to fail if you go into them thinking they won't work? Yeah! It's like that!

[ Five minutes can be changed as he chatters, but he does not offer his name. ]

The plan involves a rope, a bunch of pillows, and no falling on your noggin! Simple and easy.

[antaressnipe]

... I see.

[...




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I weigh close to two tons.

[Does he need to explain why he has so, so many concerns?]

[suddenlybees]

...We might need two bunches of pillows.

[ That does throw a wrench in his plans. Just a small one, something he can still work around, but also. What the fuck?

Kano holds his hand out like he's asking a dog to shake. ]

[antaressnipe]

As I said before --

Absolutely not.

[He's not a dog, he's not even a horse. That hand is going to stay hovered in the air where it is.]

How about instead you explore on your own, and then report back to me if you'd be so kind?

[suddenlybees]

Heh... You'll really be okay not getting the full experience? Really really? You'll be missing out!

[ But he figures he can make the upstairs sound super exciting and entice Chiron up there, too bad it's just boring bedrooms most of which he can't even open himself.

Either way, hand's getting tired so he bounds up the stairs two at a time. ]