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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[assistance]

[ to be fair, she never actually pointed the knife at him! just, you know. kind of waved it vaguely in his direction. but once he establishes that he's not a threat (for now), she lowers her hand... she's still holding onto the knife tho. ]

First off, why were you trying to sneak up on me at all? There's such a thing as just asking politely what someone's up to, you know.

[suddenlybees]

Um, hm. Social ineptitude?

[ Has Kano ever said "please" in his life... Doesn't matter. His hands drop to get shoved into his hoodie pockets while he tries to peer around her ]

So, like, what're you up to?

[assistance]

[ just... quietly whispers "wow" to herself before properly replying: ]

Looking for something to eat that doesn't require a ton of prep time. I know I can't exactly be picky, but I'd rather not spend all my time making food when I could be trying to figure out what's going on here.

[suddenlybees]

No prep food... You're gonna want, like, ketchup packets or something.

[ he hasn't even thought about food; it's kind of hard to think about food in a place and situation like this ]

[assistance]

Whoa, I might be hungry, but I'm not desperate. Is that how you take care of yourself?

[suddenlybees]

Hey, hey, hey! Ketchup packets are healthy and portable! I won't have you dunking on them!

[assistance]

Well, I won't disagree that they're definitely portable, but "healthy"?

[ she eyes him warily with her head tilted, her mouth pulled taut... ]

Are... are you okay? Do you need someone to talk to?

[suddenlybees]

[ Wow, Raven was like this too. Nobody respects ketchup. ]

They're, like, vegetables? And liquid, to boot! It's basically veggie juice.

[ No, he's fine. This is basic nutrition 101. ]