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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[antaressnipe]

[HONEY.]

Not very easily.

[He says it gently, however, not really fussing over the fact that his whole ass room is not available to him]

It's alright; while I don't know how long we will be here, I'm certain I can plan for accommodations.

[Even if that means staying outside, it's whatever]

[chanteuser]

Most places I know have some kind of ground floor accessibility. [ ... ]

Are all the sleeping rooms really only on the second floor...? [ there's a law suit here just waiting to happen. ]

[antaressnipe]

-- Is that so?

[Looking openly curious, and he begins glancing everywhere to find this ground accessibility. Let him get on an elevator!! Where are his rights!!]

My home was situated at the base of a mountain, and most human lodgings were only one story...

[chanteuser]

In some places. There are still stairs, but they have ways for people who struggle with them to get to other floors. Elevators, usually.

[ ... the base of a mountain. ]

That sounds very rural.

[antaressnipe]

I do prefer a more naturalistic way of living, we shall say.

[And alas, there is no elevator, so he will eventually straighten with a sigh, expression still good-natured]

But it seems the stairs are the only way up or down.

[chanteuser]

That would explain the lack of building up...

[ hm. ]

... There's gotta be something. A spare room down here we could kit out? Another building?

[antaressnipe]

It is very kind of you to try and assist me, but I'll be alright. Truthfully, I don't get much sleep, and I somewhat doubt they would have beds to accommodate my size.

[Smiling more warmly at her, and deciding the stairs are a lost cause, he decides to walk away and turn his attention elsewhere -- though he will glance at her, and wait to see if she wishes to join him]

Ah, but I've forgotten my manners. Call me Archer, if you wish.

[chanteuser]

[ if there's a pony blanket here they need to find it?? ]

...

It still doesn't seem right.

[ but. oh well. it's not like they have an abundance of places to explore here, right? she'll follow. ]

I'm Alex.

[antaressnipe]

Miss Alex, then.

[Yes come walk with the guy who is over seven feet. His hooves clomp against the wooden (imma assume it's wooden) floor as they continue]

My native land wasn't accommodating to centaurs, either. I'm used to fending for my own needs.

[chanteuser]

[ it’s fine, at least they’ll look funny to anyone watching. ]

Doesn’t mean it’s right though. If they’re going to go as far as to provide rooms for the people they kidnapped, you’d think they could provide them for everyone.

[antaressnipe]

Well, assuming we will have a chance to talk with our captors, I will make an appeal for easier sleeping quarters.

[Still looking amused by the entire thing, though]

Until then, I'll see what the forest has to offer me.

[chanteuser]

[ she wants to say "assuming they care enough to change things around" but she doesn't want to crush the pony's dreams. ]

As long as they don't get grumpy about you making shelter there, that's probably fair game. [ and honestly? even if they do. ]

[antaressnipe]

[Worst thing is Archer still wouldn't care. You gotta work to piss him off, so far no one's won the prize]

I've wanted to explore that area with a little more detail, anyway. Have you been there yet? Escape wasn't possible, of course, but I could see darker woods in the distance.

[chanteuser]

[ if he attacked and takes longer than a few minutes to die, is he going to apologise to his killer for the trouble too? ]

I haven't, no. I was just looking around the town, for the most part. [ darker woods........ ] Do you think there's anything dangerous in there?

[antaressnipe]

[Bold of you to assume anyone here has the power to take down 2 tons of horse]

As a matter of course, there's usually something dangerous in a forest -- especially to humans.

[Humming faintly]

But there are very few things that would cause me harm. It's partly why I want to explore it before others do.

[chanteuser]

[ that wasn't the question, marie... ]

...

[ Reassuring! ]

Such as...?

[ so he's wandering off there with a lady in high heels. nothing can go wrong here. ]

[antaressnipe]

[JUST SMILES AT YOU]

Mmm...

Maybe a bear.

[A pause, then a soft scoff]

No, probably not a bear.

[TIME TO WANDER OFF TO THE PC]

[chanteuser]

[ a bear.







well then. this is fine and will continue to be so in pc land i guess. ]