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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ii.

[chanteuser]

[







y'know what she's already chatted with a centaur today. this is fine. everything's normal here. ]

Oh, you have the same ones that I do.

[ she is, notably, not wearing her starry little headband. ]

[canned]

Oh, you startled me! [he quickly takes the headband back off and it disappears into his large armored hands]

I just--I wasn't sure if it would fit or not. Is this town having a festival or something?

[chanteuser]

I don't think so. There doesn't seem to be anyone else around, other than a bunch of us who have no idea where we are or how we got here.

[ she reaches into her own bag and pulls out her little starry headband ]

It looks like it fit alright?

[canned]

No one has any idea how they got here??

[he quickly stands, rising to a neck-straining height and drawing close to her]

Do you remember anything from before you arrived? Like shadowy hands coming out of the ground?

[chanteuser]

Doesn't seem like it, no.

[ oh. wow. tol boy. alex s l o w l y looks up. ]

Um. Someone was outside my apartment and smacked me over the head with a rifle?

[canned]

Were the people who attacked you with the military? Did they say anything?

[most likely without realizing it, he's beginning to bear down on her, his voice intense but not unkind (and unmistakably that of a young boy)]

[chanteuser]

[ h-hello?

she leans back?? ]

Sort of?

I can't say for certain but there is a guild presence in Ergastulum. I don't think it was any of the four families, so... they're the only people I can think of I've see in camoflague slacks.

lol I'm dying they don't even come from the same world but...

[canned]

[he quickly realizes he's being scary and half-jumps back, shrinking a bit]

Ah, sorry! Something very important was happening when I was taken and I need to get back. But I didn't know the military was taking even more people...

I haven't heard of Ergastulum. Is that where we are?

sometimes you just have two conversations at the same time and don't realise they're different

[chanteuser]

No, this isn't Ergastulum. I don't know where this is, honestly.

[ it is a Mystery ]

Mm. I don't think the guild is part of the military. They're their own thing, or... that's the impression I got from what I read. Although the government could hire them, I suppose? But with everything that's happening I don't think the government would want them involved.

[ she shrugs. ] I don't really know enough to say for certain.

[canned]

[choo choo to the overflow~]