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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[showyourself]

[she. blinks.]

No, I didn't.

I was born with the ability. I'm--[she hesitates for a beat, but finds her voice again quickly.]I've always been the only one.

[???WIZARD SCHOOL???]

[evocationary]

Oh boy.

[ well, okay. ] Well, okay, you're not the only one. Surprise?

[showyourself]

[surprise!

she. just kind of. stares, rolling this new information over in her brain. okay, elsa. this is no time to be shocked. this is new information, yes, but it's good! you're not alone!

the journey plays out on her face, and she rallies magnificently.]

You mentioned water, earth, and fire, and a "wizarding" school. Are you telling me there's a school full of people who can use the powers of nature?

[evocationary]

That was one hell of a face journey you just did.

[ she remarks, lips twitching. ] But yeah. I mean, it's not a wizarding school, we're not copyright infringing here. There's a lot of wizards who can do a lot of different shit. My specialty is fire. My brother's is transmutation. There's also healing magic and ughhhh, I don't know, there's like five other ones and I don't have my copy of the Wizard's Handy Dandy Essentials Rulebook with me to check what they are.

[showyourself]

[???copyright infringing???

this is A Lot.]

Oh.

[she's not alone!

...she's... not alone.

where was this information when she was a child? trapped in another place, another plane, she supposes. but...

she shakes her head, mentally righting herself magnificently. elsa didn't spend decades mastering her own emotions only to be bowled over here.]

I am Elsa of Arendelle. I'm honored to meet another user of nature's power and ability.

[evocationary]

[ oh no, she's like, really sincere. lup pauses. ]

Uhhh, I'm. [ should she be nice this time? she sighs. ] I'm Lup. [ yeah. she guesses. ] Lup of Bumfuck Nowhere. Faerun now, I guess.

[ she... holds out a hand? ] Nice to meet you.

[showyourself]

Lup. [elsa repeats it, and smiles, taking her hand.]

Nice to meet you too, Lup. You'll have to tell me all about your school of magic.

[evocationary]

[ lup's hand is REALLY cold. like freezing like the dead, cold. ]

Sure thing, boo. How about instead of standing out here interpretive dancing at the water, we go inside and get something to eat?

[showyourself]

[then it's lucky that she happens to be shaking hands with the one person that wouldn't so much as flinch from it. her own hand may be full of gentle warmth, but there's no sign that she's uncomfortable with lup's.

maybe those with fire powers have colder hands for safety.]

...I suppose standing around here isn't going to get me much further. Sure. I could eat.

[and lets go, following Lup to food.]