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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[papasha]

Just one would be enough, but usually the only thing I wear on my face are glasses.

[Kano, that isn't your face. BLANCA IS FINE, BUT MY NERVES ARE BEING TORN UP.]

[suddenlybees]

[ IT'S FINE! NOTHING IS HAPPENING! YET! ]

Can I see them? Your glasses?

[ "see" with his hands. grabby hands towards Blanca's glasses ]

[papasha]

Sure.

[He pulls a pair of silver, thin-framed glasses out of the pocket of his jacket. But he doesn't hand them over, and he's pretty tall, so he just... holds them there a moment.]

If you break them, I'll have to make you pay.

[He smiles.]

[suddenlybees]

Okay.

[ He does not have money? What does he care about being in debt.

Kano holds his hands out for them. ]

[papasha]

Don't forget.

[If he doesn't believe Kano within an inch of his life, he doesn't show it. Slowly, he lowers his hand and offers Kano the folded glasses.]

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano puts on the glasses. How is Blanca's eyesight? Does Kano's eyes hurt? He starts walking off with them either way. ]

[papasha]

[Blanca can see that Kano is making off with his glasses, surely. He starts very slowly walking after.

No hurt eyes exactly. Everything looks a little fuzzy? Unless Kano is far-sighted, then he might can see perfectly up close.

They're readers.]

[suddenlybees]

[ His eyesight is good, so everything is now a little fuzzy, worse when he squints and steps out into the sunlight and makes a hard right for the arcade so he can further disorient himself with the loud noises. ]

[papasha]

[KANO PLS.

Blanca keeps pace with him.]

If you needed a pair, we could have found you some.

[suddenlybees]

Nope, don't need a pair, I got one right here!

[ His now. Just going to weave in and out of the games and try to find one that doesn't flash so much and give him a migraine. ]

Hey, mister, how good are you at these? Racing games? Luck? Can you do the thing where you stand on your head and spin?

[papasha]

I meant another pair besides mine. Your own pair.

[Hmmm. He glances around, but doesn't get lost following Kano.]

I'm not sure. I don't go to a lot of arcades. [A pause.] Stand on your head and spin?

[suddenlybees]

Mmhm, yep! Stand on your head and spin.

[ He stops in front of the DDR knockoff machine, the brightest flashiest machine here that makes him want to throw up. ]

We can start with a head stand! And I'll spin you!

[papasha]

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