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]

Yeah, it's both.

[ Don't smack it on the ground?? god, at least hit it against your palm or something. Kano picks up the condom and puts it in his pocket. ]

[cuedoves]

[ kano........ ]

How does it work? It's just a metallic rectangle. It'll break before it hurts anyone.

[ joke seems about right, though. ]

[suddenlybees]

It's a metallic rectangle! It'll hurt a lot before it breaks—

[ He takes a step back and gestures at himself ]

Here, give it a try.

[cuedoves]

What, do you want me to smash it on your face?

[ zuko looks incredulous ]

[suddenlybees]

I mean, like. It doesn't have to be my face??

[ Smash it somewhere else oh my god ]

[cuedoves]

[ definitely the face ]

So you just want me to attack you in non-face areas?

[ it's still weird!! ]

[suddenlybees]

I mean...

[ Who would want that ]

You could use it on yourself, but, like, wouldn't that be kinda hard?

[cuedoves]

You're the one who offered.

[ kind of???? ]

It'd be awkward. Well, more awkward than hitting you.

[suddenlybees]

Well, then, there you have it! Hitting me is less awkward, so let's go. Come on, now, let's get this over with.

[ He will close his eyes, because he expects to get hit in the face and does not need to join eyepatch club, thanks. ]

[cuedoves]

[ zuko approaches menacingly........ there's a dramatic pause..... ]

[ then he does nothing. ]

... This is weird.

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano cracks an eye open, and glances down at Zuko's hand. ]

...It's weird 'cause you're still holding it. You gotta, like, throw it or hit me with it for it to work.

[cuedoves]

And you're just okay with this? You don't even know who I am, or how strong I am. What if I break your arm?

[ bold words from someone not wielding a nokia brick ]

[suddenlybees]

No worries, I have a spare!

[ Preserved in the freezer and everything. ]

And, I mean, you gotta do what you gotta do, right? This is for science! No other way around it!

[cuedoves]

A spare arm?

[ i'm haunted by this knowledge ooc ]

I don't see what science has to do with this situation. But... fine. If you're sure.

[suddenlybees]

A spare arm!

[ It can become ic knowledge too... ]

Maybe you want to throw it at that instead? It's not being used right now, so it's okay if you break it.

[cuedoves]

What, like a metal arm or something?

[ ??????? ]

[suddenlybees]

Oh, hum. I never thought about it? It's kinda, like, squishy on the outside?

[ Is it metal? idk ]

[cuedoves]

Why is it squishy on the outside? Isn't it supposed to be a replacement?

[ is it skinlike??? ]

[suddenlybees]

A replacement arm... I never thought of it that way! Yeah, that totally makes sense. It's a replacement arm.

[ That's squishy on the outside and ??? on the inside. ]

I didn't actually get a real close look at it? Got some complaints about it, like, bleeding all over the place, so it's stashed somewhere for safekeeping.

[cuedoves]

[ he was out here assuming it's a prosthetic so what the fuck ]

It's--- Why is it bleeding? Isn't it made out of wood or metal?

[suddenlybees]

I dunno! It's bleeding 'cause there's blood! We can float it in the river if you want to know if it's wood or metal? But we gotta thaw it first.

[ Ice floats? Will a frozen arm float? It's got to be room temperature for the most accurate results. ]

[cuedoves]

.... I don't even know where to start.

[ pinches his nose ]

Is it a fake arm or not?

[suddenlybees]

Um. Hm. I dunno? Looked pretty real to me? Are you able to tell if it's a fake arm or real arm?

[ There was blood? And then he yeeted it, so it's not like he got a real close look at it. ]

[cuedoves]

I think the bigger question is, why do you have a frozen and bleeding third arm to begin with?

[ ??????? ]

[suddenlybees]

Haha, that sure is a question! It was just, like, there? In my room?

[ Actually, maybe it was Usagi's ]

I dunno, maybe it was left over from whoever lived there before. That's besides the point— do you want to see it?