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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[robopriest]

Oh? Really? Okay, if that's what you say...

[He can see this kid trying to mess with him from a mile away, but sure. He'll indulge him.]

[Just puts his hands behind his back! Look at him, the perfect kidnapping victim!]

[suddenlybees]

[ Wow, Kano's just trying to help. But he does go around behind Hansa and fishes a lanyard out of his pocket and proceeds to tie his wrists together with a loose slip knot, this is a very bad knot and not very tight. ]

Alright, that's done~ Here, here, let's sit down. It was something like this, right? Yeah!

[robopriest]

Sure, sure. Will do.

[And he does sit down, perfectly respectably! Teach him Kidnapping-Sensei!]

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano plops down next to him, legs crossed and leaning back on his hands. ]

Hm, how did it go next? There was, like, a bomb threat? Hey, can you, like, cry on command?

[robopriest]

Unfortunately, no. And the one eye makes it really hard, you know?

[:(]

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Huh. You can't just cry out of the one eye?

[ Did not know that crying was a two-eye deal. ]

[robopriest]

I can, but don't you think it would look weird?

[WHO CRIES WITH ONE EYE???]

[suddenlybees]

No, no, not at all! I kinda want to see now...

[ It would look weird. Does the other eye leak too?? Is there another eye or are we talking empty socket, Kano cannot bring himself to ask.

The temptation to poke the patch is real, though. ]

[robopriest]

Ah, sorry, another day. I don't even cry at sad movies.

[And who knows!! Its fastened pretty well, so there's probably no good way to get the eyepatch off unless you physically rip it off.]

What's next in the kidnapping? Lets skip the crying.

[suddenlybees]

[ I was going to type something but then I decided not to.

Anyways! ]

Alright, let's see. There was a lot of screaming and crying and, like, guns? Actually, yeah, we gotta get a gun, won't work without one. There's a toy shop somewhere, right? Yeah. Let's go!

[robopriest]

[DO I...WANT TO KNOW....]

We have to go? But I just sat down. [KIDNAPPING SENSEI YOU ARE GIVING HIM MIXED SIGNALS] Anyways, you have to help this poor priest up, okay?

[suddenlybees]

[ no ]

We can sit down at the toy store! There's lotsa marching around when you're kidnapped, so it's good practice too!

[ me, the worst kidnapper, immediately forgetting Hansa is tied up. Kano will go around behind him and hold his hand and not help him get up but he is holding his hand for support all the same. ]

[robopriest]

Sure thing.

[Aw, thanks, Kano! He'll follow Kano wherever he goes.]

Anyways, how do you know so much about this stuff, anyways?

[suddenlybees]

[ It's toy store time. Which, hilariously, hits a little close to home as to how he knows so much about this stuff. ]

Um, hmm... Too many movies, I guess? The good guys always win and the captives go free, so there's nothing to worry about~

[robopriest]

Huh.

[Yeah, that sounds about right.]

So are you the bad guy in this scenario, then?

[suddenlybees]

That's right, yeah! I'll let you go free if you give me... hm...

[ What does he even want, what is a good ransom ]

Hey, do you still have that condom from your gift basket? Are you gonna use it?

[robopriest]

Haha.

[He shrugs, grinning.]

Already gave that away. Sorry. I didn't need it.

[suddenlybees]

Boo... Should've held onto it! What else d'you got?

[ Did people just throw away all their junk?? it's all such good junk, though ]

[robopriest]

I don't remember, honestly.

[SHRUGS]

Why do you need something from me, anyways? Come on, aren't you supposed to show me how kidnapping works? This isn't Thievery 101.

[suddenlybees]

This is how kidnapping works! I tie you up, and you go "oh no! please let me go! I'll give you my shoe!" and I take your shoe and untie you and let you go!

[ It's not thievery if you're handed the ransom ]

[robopriest]

...A shoe is a stupid thing to steal, though.

[Like. Come on.]

[suddenlybees]

What? No way, you can't believe how many shoes have gotten stolen around here! You're going to want to keep a close eye on yours!

[ Poor Yona and her bare feet!!!! ]

[robopriest]

...

Are you the one stealing the shoes?

[suddenlybees]

...

Is it stealing if they're given?

[robopriest]

If you're forcing them to give you shoes, yeah.

Why do you need them anyways? Its not like there's a particularly booming shoe black market around here.