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]

Yes, sir! Right away, sir!

[ Heels snap together and a hand comes up in a salute. And then he proceeds to do the opposite of getting further out of the guy's space and wanders closer, trying to see what's on his screen. ]

[arkitect]

[He just turns it off when he wanders closer, honestly, giving him a decidedly unimpressed look.]

That was not a suggestion to begin here, you understand.

[suddenlybees]

Huh. Oh. It wasn't? Can you, like, give me five other suggestions?

[ He is but a dumb kid, you have to give him direction ]

[arkitect]

If you truly need so much help, then I doubt you would find anything worthwhile at all.

[he is, unfortunately, not the person to give direction...]

[suddenlybees]

[ boo, he's no fun ]

Four and a half, and I'll tell you a fun secret about that castle.

[arkitect]

One, and I expect that would be enough to keep you occupied for some time.

[suddenlybees]

Fiiiiiiiiiinne. One direction, but make it a good one!

[arkitect]

The unlabeled building seems as good a place as any to begin, but failing that, I believe it remains to be seen just how far one may travel in each direction.

[suddenlybees]

[ One direction, but he's still getting several, nice. ]

Dimensions of our cage, huh? Yeah, alright. I can do that.

[arkitect]

[giving him more to pick between means it's less like giving a specific order and therefore likelier to be taken, or so he hopes.

mostly, he hopes this one takes a while.]

Then see to it that you do.

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano leaves and returns 47 minutes later. ]

Perimeter's like 3307 steps long. You're gonna have to reverse math the numbers.

[ something something math if it takes half an hour to walk the perimeter, thanks Iki for asking so I can plug and chug ]

[arkitect]

Three thousand, three hundred and seven of your steps. Measure that length as well.

[gait is variable, kano.]

[suddenlybees]

[ He takes a step, and places one pointer finger at the tip of one footprint, the other at the tip of the second, and raises his hands up to keep the same distance apart.

The length is this much. He does not own a ruler or any other measuring stick. This is the best you're going to get. ]