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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.

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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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[Alphonse whips to face him, dropping into combat stance for a second before seeing the young concerned boy.]

Oh, sorry. [he relaxes somewhat] I-I'm okay, but I need to get to Central City right away. My friends might be in danger.

[he can absolutely empathize with that.]

I don't know where that is, but the barrier doesn't seem to be letting us out yet. [it's frustrating, but he's still mostly calm about it.] ...how bad is it? For your friends.

[he runs his hand along the invisible wall] A barrier...? Did they make this too..?

[turning back to Sora] My friends, and my brother, were...taken, I think. If I don't find them, it could be really bad. Not just for them, but the whole country.

I don't know. It's the only thing I can think of that's keeping us here. [but oh. ouch. bad indeed.] I'm sure they'll be fine. We'll be out of here before you know it and you'll find your friends right away.

[he hopes. because wow, yeah, bad x2.]

I hope so.

[if they all got separated and sent across the country, did that mean this whole town was going to get sacrificed? pulled in like he was?]

Excuse me, I have to do whatever I can to see if there's a way through here. You should get somewhere safe with your family.

[with that, he jumps over the side of the bridge]

[AHHHHHH??????]

Wait! [oh. there he go. sora's going to immediately look down over the edge of the bridge to see where the robot-man disappeared to.]

[with a heavy splash, Alphonse lands in the river and disappears beneath the water

after a moment, a hand pops out of the surface and waves before disappearing again

another moment passes, and his head pops out a bit closer to the shoreline]

Wow, it's a lot deeper than it looked! I'm going to check the barrier for any gaps or weaknesses in composition.

[he begins to return to the depths, walking towards the invisible line of the barrier]

Nice to meet you--! Stay safe!

Edited (river is deeper than I thought!) 2020-09-26 12:08 (UTC)

[well. okay. alphonse seems to be fine even if he's in the river and swimming and sora watches for a few moments.]

Good to meet you, too...? [that was kind of weird, but...well! guess he'll leave him to it. maybe they'll run into each other again later.]

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