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

[twitter]

[ oh! she spins around to face him

and does not blink at the armor. ]

Thank yooouuuu! Oh, cute...

[canned]

[he turns and looks behind him, then around, then back]

Cute?

[twitter]

You're so... shiny.... I love it.

[canned]

Me? [He point to himself, then puts his hands on his cheeks, twirling a foot nervously]

No one really calls me anything nice like that. Thank you!

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt your dance!

[twitter]

They definitely should, you look really nice!

[ she sounds so delighted by this. but then she shrugs ]

It's fine though. It's just a game.

[canned]

[there's a small, gentle laugh from out of the armor, a sound deeply contrasted by the imposing form]

Well, I do my best to take care of this b--my armor. Polishing and maintenance every day! But usually it's just soldiers or military nerds who compliment it.

[he seems to be hyper aware of both Girl and Compliment and changes the subject quickly]

S-so this is a game? I've never seen anything like it!

[twitter]

[ she'll just nod her head along to the explanation, and then accepts the topic change. ]

The screen tells you which buttons you have to step on, and the more you do correctly, the higher it gets.

[canned]

[he walks over to the machine and begins to look all over and behind it, hand on his chin as he considers its inner workings; he's very tempted to take it apart but it's probably not allowed]

So these arrows here are the buttons, and you step on them in time to the pictures and music, sending an electrical signal of some kind? What an interesting machine! Did you make it?

[twitter]

Oh, nope! I'm just a fan. These are popular where I'm from.

[ she has just accepted that there are many people who do not know a technology here ]

[canned]

Really? Technology is moving so quickly all over the world!

Do you think it's OK if I have a look at it?

[barely waiting for a response, he hefts the entire unit up and gently slides it away from the wall so he can get at the back]