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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[reconnective]

[oh...hm. he's not sure what to do about that because trauma's bad, but he offers her a sympathetic kind of grin all the same as he works on the souffle.]

It's funny. I've asked a few people that same question and I haven't heard about anything that seems like it would lead us here. But we all showed up at the same time. I haven't met anyone who was here longer than the rest of us.

[moondumplings]

[ it's fine she won't remember it in a week anyways ]

That we all were brought here at the same time..... I wonder if there's a special reason.

[ another calling? ]

[reconnective]

[hate this.]

There has to be. Someone was waiting for us, which means they need us for something. So all we can do is try to learn what we can and wait for them to show themselves so we can help.

[moondumplings]

[ :relieved: ]

Mm. I think that will be the best choice. [ she's honestly glad they're in agreement ] I think all of us getting to know each other will help as well. Maybe that's why they're late?

[reconnective]

Maybe. It's harder for us to get to know each other if we're busy asking them all kinds of questions. [...but speaking of:] I'm Sora.

[moondumplings]

That's true.... Though I guess all of us just as confused will be a good place to start!

[ being confused together, yeah! ]

I'm Usagi!

[reconnective]

It's nice to meet you, Usagi. [baking, baking.] The good thing about all of us being confused is that we'll all learn together. No secrets.

[moondumplings]

[ smells so nummy can't wait for it to be in her tummy :9 ]

Mm..! If we all work together I think we'll be okay.

[reconnective]

Have you met a lot of the people here yet? I don't recognize any of them. [he hasn't met elsa yet, so. anyway the souffle goes in the oven to bake and now he's on to making chocolate sauce.]

[moondumplings]

[ she shakes her headly sadly, pouting immensely. ]

No one from home is here.

[ despite not meeting everyone yet, she's absolutely sure she would Know if they were. but also haha power nerfing. ]

[reconnective]

[:c]

I'm sorry. [he just said he doesn't recognize anybody either and yet that's still sad?] That probably made waking up here even worse.

[moondumplings]

[ nods sadly........ BUT! she's making new friends so she's not lonely at all! yeah! ]

I'll have plenty to tell them when we go home though!

[reconnective]

Yeah! We'll make a lot of friends here and have a ton of stories to share about this place as soon as we leave. [but by the magic of rp, the souffle is ready! which means sora's caaaarefully pulling it out of the oven so it doesn't immediately deflate, equally carefully drizzling it with a chocolate sauce.]

What do you think?

[moondumplings]

[ sorry sora, she can't speak cause she's too busy drooling. hnnnnnng chocolate ]

[reconnective]

[...well. he'll push the souffle and a fork over to her. dig in, usagi.]

[moondumplings]

[ bless u sora.

if he blinks, a quarter of it will disappear before his eyes ]

UWAH...... This is so good.......!

[reconnective]

I'm glad you like it. [bless. he didn't screw up!!!] You can have the whole thing, I just wanted something to do.

[moondumplings]

It's soooo good!

[ everything is good to usagi. she does however politely cut out a half a portion from where she stuck her spoon in and slides it over once she's done with her half ]

You should have some too! It's your hard work after all!

[reconnective]

You sure? I really don't mind. [but he's already grabbing a spoon so you know what, sure, we're doing this.] But thanks.

[moondumplings]

Mm, of course!

[ nothing like sharing a meal together in bonding ]