redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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[Ange wouldn't be blamed for assuming that the large figure standing on the bridge and looking over the town was a statue or some kind, but when she bounces off the barrier he's quick to reach out an arm and steady her]

Ah, be careful! It seems like no one can leave this way anymore.

[Listen, a lot happens in that short period of time.

First, she runs right into a wall and bounces back, then the statue comes to life and starts moving, and then he's steadying her and--

Oh.

That's it? He just made sure she didn't fall? She's staring at him with wide eyes.]

I, um...

[...]

You're awfully large, sir. [That's rude.]

[he seems to deflate, and he sounds embarrassed]

Oh, yeah. I guess I am...

Are you hurt? I take it you don't know how this barrier works either?

[Oh no he sounds embarrassed]

T-that is, I mean to say--it isn't a bad thing...! To be large, I mean!

[Give it up, Ange.

She clears her throat awkwardly.]

Um, I'm all right. Is that what it is, a barrier...? I've never heard of such a thing in anything but fiction.

I haven't either, but it goes around this whole town and I can't figure out what it's made of or a way to get out.

[he lets out a sigh that sounds very small inside the giant metal body]

So I was trying to think of what to do next...you don't remember how you came here, or know what town this is either, do you?

[She just shakes her head, a faint frown on her face.]

Not at all... I just woke up here. It sounds as though everyone is in the same situation, aren't they...?

It is a little frightening for everyone to be so confused and uncertain.

[he nods, looking out over the town]

I don't think there's any danger right now [he checked pretty thoroughly for any telltale alchemical markings], but anyone who would want to put us all here and keep us from getting out can't have anything good in mind.

[he suddenly looks back down to her worried expression and begins to wave his hands apologetically]

Sorry, it's probably not helping for me to talk like that! I'm sure we can figure something out! I won't let anything bad happen to the people here if I can help it!

( CAPTCHAAAAAA )

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