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.

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

Comments

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head? Well, he looks a little uncertain.]

Oh. Maybe? They may have been only trying to kidnap my family. But I'm not sure this is related to that.

[canned]

Then your family is in danger? Do they live in this town too?

[he's scanning the area, keeping his eyes out for any would-be Family Kidnappers and assuming an Action Stance]

[exercisms]

[Wow. That action stance! He's instantly going to fight a kidnapper? What a cool person. But he didn't mean to lead him astray]

No, they're all right! My master thinks whoever took them only did it to help keep them safe, so it's probably fine.

Anyway, we don't live anywhere near this place, I don't think.

[canned]

[kidnapped to stay safe? maybe to another country? he turns back to Mob, still in Action Stance but his voice now unsure]

So you don't recognize this town either? I have a bad feeling about this...

Do you remember coming here?

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head.]

I just woke up here. I don't remember coming here at all. It's the same for you?

[He doesn't seem at all put off by Al's whole look, either.]

[canned]

It is, but I do remember being...taken. But I'm not where I thought they were going to take me... [he trails off for a moment while he looks around, resuming a normal posture now that it seems no Kidnapper Battling is imminent]

Sorry, I'm Alphonse. Me and my brother were trying to prevent something really bad from happening, but now I'm not sure what to do.

[exercisms]

Kageyama Shigeo.

[He's frowning, but he seems fairly calm while he watches him.]

That sounds a lot like what happened to me, too. Something was happening, and then I fell asleep, and then I woke up here. Is your brother here also?

[canned]

It's nice to meet you, Shigeo. [he bows his head a little]

I looked all over for my older brother, but I think I'd know if he was here. He's not exactly a quiet person. [he sounds a bit tired as he looks around again, scanning for a column of smoke or listening for someone yelling]

You said maybe someone was after your family? And your master thinks they were taken somewhere safe?

[exercisms]

[Continued here]