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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[robopriest]

A: WE'RE NOT IN KANSAS (NEVADA) ANYMORE

[We're in Didney World. Maybe.]

[Anyways, don't look now - there's this man, dressed entirely in black - he's not dressed in a cassock or anything, but the form of his collar clearly indicates him as a priest, if the silver cross necklace didn't tip you off first. There's a noticeable Spanish accent in his words as he speaks up, gesturing to the device in his other hand.]

Well, I didn't expect being kidnapped to be part of my schedule. [His words drip with sarcasm as his visible eye narrows - his other eye is covered by a flashy-looking eyepatch.] Hey, have you been kidnapped before? Do you have any tips? I'm at a loss here, I'm afraid.

B: SAYONARA FROG-SENSEI

[Well, you might not see something like this for a while - here goes Hansa with the big friendly-looking frog pillow under his arm as he walks towards that beautiful bridge. He stands at the beginning of it, at an angle, moving the pillow to his hand, and then he just-]

[Chucks it.]

[It instantly hits the invisible barrier - and then flies back with incredible force, sparkles being seen around where it hit - and hey, it looks like its coming back at you! Be prepared for full pillow collision!! (Or not).]

[Meanwhile Hansa is just standing here, letting out a pleasant remark of:]

Oh, so that's what it does.

[Can't believe its been less than 5 hours or so and Hansa has committed PILLOW CARNAGE.]

C: BLACK LIKE MY SOUL

[There are priorities, and there are priorities. Wander into the kitchen, and you might smell...wait, is that coffee? It is! In the far corner, with an electric coffee maker sitting on the counter, is this shady-looking priest. He's already got a mug filled with black coffee in hand, and he looks over at whoever approaches, smiling as he gestures to the coffeemaker with his free hand.]

Want some?

D: WILDCARD

[Whatever you want with this guy I WILL provide! Anyways he's just going around being his questionable self - hit me up @ vampirize on plurk or on discord!!]

B

[dianxias]

[ the pillow hits xie lian directly in the face. ]

--Oof!

[ down he goes! ]

[robopriest]

[Xie Lian has died.]

[..............Okay no, Hansa just lets out a short laugh, coming right over to this poor man.]

You really need to get better reaction times. [He reaches down to pluck the pillow off of the other man, smirking.] I'm sure this pillow didn't damage your dignity that much, did it?

a.

[frostythehitman]

[ Bucky snorts, arms crossed. ]

I've never been kidnapped quite like this before. And trust me, I've been kidnapped plenty of times. Usually there's a lot more restraint and supervision involved.

[robopriest]

Oh, so waking up in a fantasy theme-park village isn't like, a thing in kidnapping? Could've fooled me.

[He shakes his head lightly.]

What do they even kidnap you so many times for, anyways?

a.

[uhhhmagic]

Oh, yeah, all the time—- my favorite tip is if you’re really, really fucking annoying, sometimes they decide to just let you go because it’s not worth the effort to keep stopping for bathroom breaks.

[That one isn’t gonna work here?]

[robopriest]

Annoying? Ah, I guess even a priest like me has to find the heart to be someone completely aggravating...

[The way he says though makes it clear that it's SUPER easy for him to get on someone's nerves.]

Anything else, Kidnapping Expert? Do I need to make bargains if being annoying doesn't work?

b

[chanteuser]

[ amazingly

she catches it. ]

[robopriest]

[NICE CATCH!]

Oh! [He's momentarily surprised, but his expression eases into a grin.] Hey, have you thought about getting a career in baseball? That isn't half bad.

c

[dawnblushed]

[Yona's wandered in here looking for something to drink, so. You know what? This may as well just happen. She glances from Hansa to the coffeemaker.]

...what is it?

[Her voice sounds raspy as fuck but don't worry about it. Yona sure isn't worrying about it.]

[robopriest]

Coffee. Have you ever had it?

[Coffee is WONDERFUL and he recommends it to everyone ever. Though the way she sounds...he gives her a Look.]

It might help with that frog in your throat, actually.

b.

[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.

a

[yamantaka]

Well, the comics always to stay in one spot and wait for the heroes to come and rescue us!

[ a beat ]

A pity this isn't the comics though.

[robopriest]

Are you sure about that?

[He looks over at him with a smirk.]

You seem like the "plucky comic relief who dies first in a horror series" type, but maybe that's just me.

1

[heartablaze]

I don't think that's it.

[thank god hajime taught her how to use that thing so she isn't begging him to ask what it says

She's been cleaned up a bit, but this little bundle of a girl who doesn't even reach Hansa's shoulder has slowed her pace as she walks back through the town square, looking a little lost.]

The words... they sound like they feel bad about whatever they had to do. Why would they do that if they wanted to take people away?

a

[reconnective]

Not really kidnapped, but...[...you know what, never mind.] What do you want to know? It might not be a bad idea to start looking around for anyone who's familiar with where we are.

C

[recrowns]

[easily as he walks in:]

Sure! I hope it's not poisoned.

B

[bisouled]

[ the frog pillow hits Fiora like a brick wall - as in, Fiora's the brick wall and the frog is an unfortunate bird. She barely stumbles back, catching it as best she can. ]

-- Woah! Hey! Don't just throw things around like that! You'll take someone's eye out.

[ she's frowning at him over the top of the frog plush even as she holds it back out to him, safely clutched in her metallic fingers. ]

c!

[siblingless]

[She actually wanted to eat but, you know what? Coffee is good and she will happily accept the offer. In the most earnest of tones, like there's nothing shady about this priest:]

Oh, is that alright? Thank you very much!

c!

[axecessory]

[ The smell of coffee is nice to draw her into the kitchen, but bean juice is really not to her tastes. She refrains from making a face, instead looking a little forelorn. ]

Oh, thanks, but I can't handle how bitter it is... [ She sighs. ] Though a hot drink does sound really good right now.

[ ya girl's just been kidnapped and is mad about it, she wants some tea ]

A

[lionson]

[Unlikes Hansa, Shiro actually is wearing a cassock, so he's even more obviously a priest. Though he does pick up on Hansa's collar, and he seems to find the situation amusing.]

They must really be getting into trouble if they need two men of the cloth here.

ribbits

[moondumplings]

[ something smacks her in the back of the head and usagi's immediately face down for the count. rip in rabbits ]

Ouch-!

a

[suddenlybees]

Kidnapped? Yeah! You gotta, like, stay real still and quiet and be real obedient! I think it helps to get in the mood if you have your hands tied behind your back— here, I can do that for you...

[ Kidnapping tips, let's go. Kano flaps his hands at Hansa's hands, put them behind your back ]

b

[cuedoves]

[ as much as i want him to get hit by a pillow, zuko expertly dodges as froggy goes sailing past him... crash. ]

At least throw the plastic thing. [ he means the condom. ]

The pillow might look ridiculous, but at least it's useful.