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]

Hahaha! I'm just messing with you.

[A light shrug.]

Sure. Silver ring it is. Does it have anything on it? Like any inscriptions or gems or something?

[horologia]

Right...

[ social... is hard, sometimes. ]

It's a silver band, but... there should be a small purple crystal inlaid, and there are some, um, abstract engravings on it. In a darker color.

[robopriest]

[Nods!]

Alright. I got it. Let's look around...you think you lost it here?

[horologia]

I was wearing it right before... all this, so I don't see how else I would have lost it. Maybe while we were being moved...

[ she doesn't have much to steal, there's nothing really of value on her, but. ]

Unless someone took our belongings and put them somewhere?

[robopriest]

Well, we do have lodgings...have you checked your room, yet?

[YOU...DO KNOW YOU HAVE A ROOM, RIGHT HOMURA]

[horologia]

... Have people been finding things in them?

[ how the hell would she know that she has assigned rooming when she hasn't left the plaza crystal, that's why she's asking around to get a better feel of things- ]

[robopriest]

[He shrugs.]

I'm not sure. But its like when you go to a hotel - they bring all your things in your room to wait for you. It's worth checking out.

[horologia]

... Just in case, I'd rather not go far. Not yet, anyway.

Do you know if someone else can check in them for me?

[robopriest]

Well, I'm the only one around. I guess I could check. But!

[There's always a "but".]

You have to give me something in exchange.

[horologia]

I guess... doesn't sound very confident. Are we assigned certain rooms...? Are we not allowed to go into others?

It doesn't look like everything's open yet, after all.

[robopriest]

We are. I've seen them. And you can probably go into other people's rooms. I mean, all you need is someone's device for their room. Mine opened up my room.

[He stretches out a hand.]

If you want me to go check, you have to give me your device. I'll return it back to you.

[horologia]

... Give me your device too, then. Um. So I know you'll come back. I know I'm placing my trust in you by asking for you to check the room at all, but...

[ like, there's nothing really stopping him to going to the room, grabbing the ring, then flouncing off and leaving a small girl high and dry, and even asking for his phs doesn't actually mean anything in the end since it's hardly a loss if he has her own device to substitute, but still, it's the principle of the thing. ]

You know my name then, right?

[robopriest]

Sure thing.

[No questions here - he just pulls out his own device and holds it for her to take. Just like that. His other hand is outstretched, though, asking for exchange.]

Your name? [He makes a "hmmm".] Maybe. Maybe not. But I've never been one to memorize stuff like that from profiles. I like introductions face to face. So, what's your name?

[horologia]

... Akemi Homura.

[ i'm using eastern order even though by the magic of autotranslate i don't know if that'd render in western order to the. western ear. ANYWAY ]

It's, ah, it's nice to meet you.

[robopriest]

Homura...alright. Nice to meet you too, little lady. The name's Hansa Cervantes.

[And with that curt little introduction, he's off. Sure would be bad if he left this girl forever and just stole her phone and left her to suffer, huh!!!!]

[...................Okay no, it takes some time, but he's back, alright. And look at what he's holding! Its a silver ring!]

Wasn't too hard to find, actually. Lucky you.

[horologia]

[ i hate us all why are we on overflow ]