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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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(Good.)

Mmmm... (Just. Hmmmmm. He definitely read into that the wrong way didnt he?) Well, that's definitely the easiest way.

(IMPLYING THERE ARE OTHER WAYS,)

Most people don't follow that up with, "now that I'm not dying," though. It definitely sounded like there was more to it...

[ they can both "hmm" at one another because while izumo tries to think about how to deflect the way that he is focusing on her slip. she hadn't thought that he would put any stock into it but...

well, there's not a way she can talk her way out of it. at least, not in a way that would a smooth transition. might as well go full into it and hope that it'll sound ridiculous. ]

I didn't expect you to believe it. [ .... ] It's true anyway. If you're dying you don't have to worry about being healed.

(Yeah, just let that sit there for a bit,)

Why wouldn't I? (Look, he's just woken up in a weirdo town with no idea how he got here? It's been a pretty incredulous day so far and he's only been awake for a little while!) That's a pretty glass half empty kind of view, don't you think? If you ask me, dying isn't the same as being dead. As long as you're alive, there's still hope.

[ there's something that rubs her wrong about what he says—it's not that hard to think of what it is, but it's more of how she should respond. her voice and head drops for a moment as she starts to say something. ]

...for me.

[ ...it's short lived as she snaps her head back up and tenses up. ]

Well it's nice that you have still hope for those who are dying. Good for you.

(Did he strike a nerve? He steps back, holding up his hands in the air in front of him. Alright, alright, he'll back off... just a little.)

Of course I do. I wouldn't be a very good leader if I just gave up on those in need. Just like I wouldn't be a very good person if I saw someone hurt and didn't try to help.

[ she doesn't say anything in response at first and instead just looks him over. a leader, huh? it would explain a lot about him...probably. if he isn't making it up to try to make her comfortable.

though he is mindful to keep a healthy distance between them. ]

You don't have to be a good person to me. [ she lowers her gaze and focuses on the distance between them. ] I'm not a person who—

[ ... ]

What do you even have on you that could help? We're both helpless here, aren't we?

(Oh... oh.)

You're right, I don't have to be but I want to.

(Gently, but firmly,)

For starters, we can get you cleaned up. And it can't be hard to find bandages or something similar around here. (It's a whole town? There has to be something.) We're both in completely unfamiliar situations right now. Until we know more about it, all we can do is help each other.

[ there's another prolonged pause as she considers his words and the scenario that he draws for her. and honestly? it causes her to freeze up momentarily—the apprehension, fear, and anger on her person raising to the surface until she forces it all down and composes herself.

her hands are drawn up tightly against her chest but she's looking at him more or less, at least. once more... ]

Izumo Kamiki.

[ there's a reserved and forced calmness in her voice. ]

If you're going to help, you should know my name, right?

(He doesn't mind the silence and allows it to sit. He can be patient! And when she starts to actually look at him, he really can't help but smile again. Looks like he's making some progress.)

Nice to meet you, Izumo. (Is that too familiar? Anyway, he's going to try to hold his hand out again!!) So, may I help you?

(Now?)

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shakes dw WHERE WAS MY NOTIF ABOUT THIS