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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Comments

[frostythehitman]

At least they were smart enough to use text to speech instead of just recording themselves. Not that that helps us at all.

That depends on what you mean by "to yourself." [ He shrugs, trying to look casual about it. He is unexpectedly uncomfortable with the question. ]

[robopriest]

I think it just tells us we're dealing with some hooligans in over their head. At least, I hope that's the case.

[Oh no...poor Bucky.]

Someone really needs to give you a vacation, huh.

[frostythehitman]

That's not necessarily a good thing. They still managed to kidnap us all--and I was awake and at home. Idiots with more power than they know what to do with aren't much easier than smart ones.

And...I wouldn't know what to do with a vacation even if I got one.

[robopriest]

[Sorry, Bucky, but he's going to bypass the first statement to just. Look at him with a bit of pity for the second one?? BUCKY?????]

...You know, whatever you do for a living....I really do not envy you right now.

[frostythehitman]

[ He can't tell it's pity, exactly, but that look of something makes him bristle. Bucky grunts. ]

It is what it is. Someone's got to do it.

[robopriest]

[He opens his mouth, as if to say something...and then seems to reconsider, giving a shrug.]

Ah, I can't say anything myself. I'd say the same thing if I were you, ha. Kettle can't call the pot black.

[frostythehitman]

Yeah? Priesthood that bad?

[ Although the eyepatch does beg some questions. Losing an eye is not typically an occupational hazard for priests. ]

[robopriest]

[He chuckles at that.]

No, actually. I love my job. It's a lot harder than it looks, though.

[frostythehitman]

How's that?

[ Don't you just...sit in a confession booth and tell people they're forgiven and shit? Bucky has not been to church in like 85 years, he has absolutely no idea. ]

[robopriest]

Oh, you know...beating back the forces of evil, saving the souls of men from eternal damnation...not just anyone can do that.

[frostythehitman]

What, you mean like, literally?

[robopriest]

Well, I don't know what you mean by "literally", since like. Hearing confessions and delivering sermons sort of lets all that happen.

[He's totally downplaying what he does, don't listen to him.]

[frostythehitman]

So...regular priest stuff then?

[robopriest]

[Nods.]

Regular priest stuff.

[Spoilers: it's not regular priest stuff.]

[frostythehitman]

Well. Can't say I've ever known a priest before. [ Aside from like. Seeing them in church when he used to go a literal lifetime ago. But that doesn't count. ]