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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[reconnective]

[he pulls out his can of under-age soda.]

This. [look at this.]

[chanteuser]

[ smol child sippy cup. ]

... Oh. [ For something that sounds almost radioactive that's a pretty coloured can. ] I don't think I have one of those. It looks kinda like a normal [ (?) ] drink though?

[reconnective]

You think? What'd you get instead? [this is the first time he's hearing about the bags being different.]

[chanteuser]

[ she digs into her bag and pulls out a little individual sized bottle of red wine. ]

I guess regular drinking laws apply here too.

[reconnective]

[not that sora wants to drink, but of all the things this place has done that's the thing they kept consistent?]

Guess so. They really put some effort into these gifts. [not. good effort. but effort regardless.]

[chanteuser]

[ yeah no underage drinking for you, mister sora kingdomhearts. ]

That's... one way of putting, yes. [ haha! ] The pillows are quite cute though.

[reconnective]

Yeah. They sort of remind me of someone, but they're comfortable. People who give away cute things like this can't be all bad, can they?

[chanteuser]

[ ... ]

The... pillows remind you of someone?

[ she's silent for a moment, before smiling. It's a little lopsided. ]

Depends on what they want from you.

[reconnective]

Yeah. A friend. [he has a cat pillow that is round...and sometimes you have a buddy that's large and round and cute. but that smile seems to clue him in to what she may be thinking and he tilts his head.]

...do you really think they could want something bad from us?

[chanteuser]

A... friend. [ hhhhuh. ]

... Yes. If we're working with the theory we've been kidnapped, then they could be very unpleasant people. Or at the very least, a real danger to us.

[reconnective]

Mm...[he knows she's right to think that way, but at the same time.] I don't know. It didn't seem like they wanted to hurt us. Why else would they try to talk to us and explain things before we even met them?

[chanteuser]

... You'd be surprised.

It's easier to get a grip on someone if they trust you enough to follow you without asking too many questions.

[reconnective]

[maybe not. it's not like he's unfamiliar with people not being what they seem, but...open mind.]

I guess we just have to wait and see.

[chanteuser]

[ open mind versus wary, and not sure if willing to trust. good combo. ]

We don't really have much choice.