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]

[ I was going to wait for Crystal to delete but then Sipp tagged so I will too, it's too late to edit. ]

Hello! Hi! Yes! What's up?

[horologia]

[ i live with the shame of my typos ]

Well, first... have you had much chance to look around here yet?

[suddenlybees]

Hm, yeah, here and there? Ah, sightseeing recommendations? There's this toy shop over there--

[ Don't just sit here?? let's go let's go
I say as I stared out of the window when I realized why all of this ]

[horologia]

[ haha, when you realize why indeed. :) ]

N-no, I don't need any recommendations- um, not yet, anyway. I was just wondering if you've seen anything like a lost and found...?

Or if anyone else has lost anything that was on them before they got here.

[suddenlybees]

Lost and found... Huh. Hmm. There's probably one in the inn? Or the train station? You got a phone or wallet or something you're missing? 'cause, like, the kidnappers probably snatched those up!

[ His hoodie pockets are bulging but for Homura's benefit he turns out his pants pockets, which are empty. ]

[horologia]

No, just a ring. I didn't really have much on me before this, since it was just after school... It isn't really all that fancy either, so it's not like it'd be worth much.

You didn't lose anything, then?

[ kano your hoodie. ]

[suddenlybees]

Rings are pretty important, though? Shiny, potentially valuable, definitely something I'd pilfer if I kidnapped a bunch of people and dumped them somewhere.

[ He doesn't have anything important like that, though. Everything that's important to him is on him- the hoodie. That's all. ]

Kinda lost my phone and wallet, but, like, whatever? Make it too easy for somebody to come find me, right?

[horologia]

It's kind of strange, though? Usually people who want to steal things don't want to get noticed, right? If you just wanted to steal something, you'd mug them, or do it quietly and pickpocket them in the street... not on, um.

I think it was 43 people? And then kidnapping us all at the same time on top of that. I suppose stealing things might have just been an afterthought after kidnapping us, but still...

[suddenlybees]

43? Yikes. That's way too many.

[ Can't handle so many people at one time, nope. These kidnappers suck, they should've just mugged them and left them for dead, not all this nonsense. ]

Real nice about it, though? Like, did you get your welcome basket? What's inside? I wanna see~

[horologia]

[ i hate all of us ]