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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kitchen

[yamantaka]

[ he walks into the kitchen and just. stares ]

Should... you be drinking that?

[pikaffeine]

[

he takes a deliberate sip. what's it to YOU, sir. ]

[yamantaka]

[ you know. mood ]

Is it decaf?

[pikaffeine]

[ a disdainful sniff. why would he hate himself. ]

Cha. [ he helpfully points to the coffee bag, because. he's not going to put it back it was hard enough to put it down. it is super not decaf. ]

[yamantaka]

[ looking at the bag and just. takes it and puts it away ]

This much caffeine shouldn't be good for someone your size.

Whatever you are.

[pikaffeine]

PI-KA-CHU. [ first of all! rude! do you know how hard it was to get that down in the first place. he is now attempting to climb back up to the cupboards, which requires jumping ON TOP of them first. so rude. ]

[yamantaka]

[ he's going to attempt to catch pikachu by the sides as he jumps ]

Whoa! Hey there! You might break something.

[pikaffeine]

[ his best quality: his wriggles. he is wriggling with all the force of a small cat. ]

Chuuuu!!! [ if he could use thunderbolt!!! you would be getting it now!!! FREE HIM HE'S AN ADULT PROBABLY ]

[yamantaka]

Careful! You don't want me to drop you?

[ gonna try and set him down on the counter ] Why do you want coffee anyway?

[pikaffeine]

[ he grabs his cup, his only friend, guarding it against his chest. don't take it away!!! ]

Pipipi. [ can't he just enjoy the taste of a delicious toasty beverage? ]

[yamantaka]

You could eat coffee flavored candy, you know?

[ like. that's any better ]

[pikaffeine]

... Pi. [ pikachu opens his mouth to point to his tiny rodent teeth

that's bad for the teeth kid? these are not made for that. he would break them so fast. ]

[yamantaka]

.... Coffee pudding?

[pikaffeine]

[

shakes his half empty cup in shima's direction. NO. only LIQUID. ]

[yamantaka]

[ reaches to take the mug from him ]

[pikaffeine]

[ he whips it out of reach so fast it spills a little ]

Pika!!!

[ STOP HIS DRINK ]

[yamantaka]

I'm cutting you off.

[pikaffeine]

[ can't cut him off if pikachu waddles away !!!

and. yes, waddles, because walking precariously on the counter while clutching his cup is HARD, it's fine ]

[yamantaka]

[ just. walks after him.

and puts a hand on his shoulder ]

The important thing is to know when to stop.

[pikaffeine]

[ the good news is, he is very fluffy. he also deliberately sips from the cup ]

Cha. [ excuse you? he can stop whenever he wants. he just does not want to. ]

[yamantaka]

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