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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[suddenlybees]

[ He was very persuasive ]

The adults' job, huh? Yeah! That's right. Too bad all they can do is worry, though~

[ And not! do anything about this!!! adults are a disappointment, news at 11 ]

[laid]

[A soft laugh.]

Hey now, worrying's the first step to solvin' a problem. A situation like this ain't gonna get solved overnight, kiddo, and we've only been here a couple hours.

[suddenlybees]

Yeah, and what's step two? What step is it where we lie on the ground and stare at the sky and eat ketchup?

[ Maybe things would get solved faster if they skip step one!! please ]

[laid]

[He doesn't have a real counter for this so he'll just;]

Eat ketchup?
[JUST BY ITSELF?]

[suddenlybees]

You've never had ketchup?

[ Like, straight up, all by itself? ]

[laid]

'Course I have, on omelettes and stuff. You eatin' ketchup by itself, kid?

[He is suddenly so concerned for this child.]

[suddenlybees]

Not, like... regularly...

[ Has he done it before? Oh yeah. ]

We're getting off topic, though! Steps, we're talking about steps. Ketchup's a real important step to the escaping process and I gotta know where it lies!

[laid]

[HE'S DONE IT BEFORE,]

Hows eating ketchup supposed to help us get outta here?

[suddenlybees]

Sustenance! It's the sustenance! It's, like, a vegetable, and there's sugar in it, and it's sort of a liquid? Everything you need to survive!

[ World's perfect food. Can't escape if you're hungry. ]

[laid]

[THE CONCERN ONLY RISES.]

Kid, when's the last time ya had a proper meal? D'you need one now?
[He doesn't particularly want to cook but he can and will if necessary.]

[suddenlybees]

Nah, I'm good, I ate! I had like three olives and some cilantro earlier, and this other lady made sweet potato fries!

[ He's eating properly! look at all those veggies ]

[laid]

[ONLY ONE OF THOSE EVEN SOMEWHAT APPROXIMATES A MEAL]

You sure? Old Raven's offering ta cook something for ya and everything. That's hardly much of a meal.

[suddenlybees]

[ It's barely a meal and not even all in the same meal. ]

Huh, really...? Hey, how 'bout you cook yourself a meal, and give me the leftovers?

[ It feels super weird being cooked for, no ]

[laid]

[Well, it feels like there's a loophole here that he can exploit, so. He gets up.]

Sounds like a deal ta me. After that we can worry about gettin' out of here.

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano's slow to rise onto his feet, arching his back like a cat stretching first before hopping up. ]

Mm, I think I'll leave worrying to the adults~ But yeah, meal first! What do you want for lunch? Something microwaveable!

[laid]

[Kano please]