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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[exercisms]

[Beaned in the face and somehow knocked off his feet by this frog? It's a pillow, how hard can it even hit.]

[robopriest]

[bye mob he said see you later mob]

[okay no, he's going to come over to just look down at this kid he totally wrecked with a frog pillow.]

...I hope the pillow didn't do any lasting damage. I thought kids these days were made of tougher stuff.

[exercisms]

[He's picking himself up to his feet, holding the frog pillow, but that comment totally deflates him.]

No. . . but I work on my endurance every day!

[robopriest]

Oh? How long have you been training, then?

[Just. Looking him up and down.]

[exercisms]

[He is a scrawny little shrimp.]

Since the start of this year. I can do 35 pushups in a row now.

[robopriest]

Thirty-five pushups? That's not too bad.

[If Mob was older he probably would've added some snarky statement like "IF YOU WERE A TODDLER LOL", but...he doesn't.]

Are you working up to a hundred?

[exercisms]

[Nodding.]

I want to get a lot stronger, and have muscles.

[robopriest]

[nods!]

That's a nice goal. If you get to be as good as me, you can get up to five hundred, easy.

[exercisms]

Really? You're working on your push-ups too?

[robopriest]

Every single day. If I don't do them, I would get lectured for hours by my mentor.

[exercisms]

It's important not to miss a training day, or you'll fall behind. I'm sure you can get to 1,000 easily if you keep at it.

[robopriest]

Are you calling me lazy? [But its obviously a joke, since he grins.] But no, we all have our own personal goals to work for. You have to work a whole lot harder too. You can't let yourself be defeated by Mr. Frog again.

[Just. Gesturing to the plushie.]

[exercisms]

No!

[That sounded rude, but he was totally sincere! But he nods, inspired somehow by this terrible speech.]

You're right. I'll keep working hard until I can be hit with that plush and not fall down. That's the only way I'll achieve my goals.

[robopriest]

[nobody said that hansa was a very good mentor whatsoever but hey at least this is his way of?? being nice????????????]

Haha, well. I don't think any of us are planning to stay here for long, but if you need someone to toss Mr. Frog at you, I guess I'll be your guy.

[exercisms]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[Somehow he means this one, too?]

[robopriest]

[A nod. Guess that's settled!]

What's your name, kid?

[exercisms]

Oh, right. I'm Kageyama Shigeo.

[Thank god he asked, he's forgotten to get so many names.]

[robopriest]

Hansa Cervantes. A pleasure, Shigeo.

[He stretches out a hand. Put 'er there, kid!]

[exercisms]

[Awkwardly reaching out to shake his hand.]

Yes, nice to meet you.