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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[lecarre]

[Listen, Ange is lucky enough that it doesn't hit her face, but...

Well...

She picks it up, and clears her throat, and walks back over to her to offer it up. Helpfully!!

She looks Embarrassed but Resolute.]

...Excuse me, miss. I believe you dropped this. [That's not what "dropping" looks like, Ange.]

[siblingless]

[SHE

COVERS HER FACE WITH HER HANDS.]

I'm so, so sorry! [She is going to DIE!! From SHAME!! Even as she sucks it up and pulls one of her hands away, reaching for the condom.] I-I'll throw it in the trash right away. Please, excuse me.

[lecarre]

Please, don't apologize! I just, um... I wasn't certain if you intended on dropping it or not.

[...cLEARS HER THROAT.]

I know that it's incredibly uncouth and embarrassing.

[siblingless]

Honestly, I wasn't really thinking...

[If she was, maybe she would have shoved it in the trash instead of yeeting it out of shock. WHY ARE THERE CONDOMS IN THE GOODIE BAGS...]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but why would something like this be included in our bags? They can't intend for us to use it, can they?

[lecarre]

[There is no judgement here for the shock yeeting.]

I suppose... the collection of items in these bags is already so odd and not particularly useful.

Perhaps it ended up in there by mistake. [that's a nice thought.]

[siblingless]

It seems like a pretty egregious mistake to make... Why would they have these on hand in the first place?

[You know, besides the obvious.]

[lecarre]

... Miss, I think some things are better left unknown.

[LET'S... let's not think about that.]

[siblingless]

... W-Well, I can't say you're wrong about that. I really do wish they had been more careful, however.

[can't believe the npcs fuck.]

[lecarre]

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