redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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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What plastic thing?

[There goes Mr. Frog....bye Mr. Frog...Hansa just looks rather amused.]

Useful? If you need someone to hug and hold in these scary times, sure.

In the bag.

[ somewhere, big the cat is very upsetti ]

It's soft. You can sleep on it, if we need to camp out.

...

[He's just going to rifle through his own bag because...what plastic thing...]

Are you thinking we're going to lose our lodgings so soon?

[ find the condom. yeet it. ]

I think it's a little too convenient, considering the circumstances. Don't you?

I'm not that cynical, personally, but you might have a point.

[He shrugs.]

Ah, well, living outside isn't too rough for me. Circumstances could be much worse. [And he...pulls out the condom. He frowns.] You're...not talking about this, are you?

I've survived worse.

[ so dramatic zuko............... ]

Yeah, that. Whatever that thing is.

Have you?

[Giving Zuko a flat look.]

...It's a condom. You...don't know what a condom is, do you.

Yes. I have.

[ with the exact same serious and dramatic (tm) tone ]

No. Is it useful? It doesn't look like it.

Its only useful for certain occasions.

[He just. Puts it back in the bag. What, an explanation as to what those occasions are for? Heck no.]

Like what?

[ teach him safe sex ]

Oh, ask someone else. I'm a priest. I don't teach that sort of stuff. Sorry.

[NO HELP WHATSOEVER]

What does being a priest have to do with it?

[ ???? ]

Whatever. It doesn't seem important, anyway.

[Shrugs!]

Yep. I mean, keep it if you want. Honestly, if I were you, I'd make someone else explain it so you can decide if its worth it or not.

And why can't you just save me some time and explain it?

[ i'm glad this thread went from pillow carnage to condoms ]

[YOU STARTED IT]

Because it would be weird for a priest to do it. When you find out, you'll see.

[ kano's gonna take his condom so it won't matter anyway..... ]

I don't see what being a priest has to do with it....

... You don't even look like a priest, anyway.

[bye zuko's condom rights...]

I don't? Why not?

[he even has the cross necklace and everything :(]

You look like a pirate.

[ he is definitely stereotyping based on the eyepatch. ]

[ also christianity doesn't exist in atla ]

[Just. Splays a hand on his chest looking offended??]

You're judging me based on the fact that I'm wearing an eyepatch? [:(((((((] Goodness...coming from some teen with a scar on his face...

It's not the eyepatch!

[ it's definitely the eyepatch. ]

It's... your hair! It's piratey.

My hair?

[Just? Lifts some of his hair up?]

Are you saying I need a haircut?

Yes!

[ nice save, zuko. ] Do something with it! So it looks less.. pirate-y! Less unkempt!

...

I don't want to.

Then... you just have to deal with the fact that you look like a pirate more than a priest.

[ because of his hair. ]

[ zuko is trying so hard here ]

Okay. Do you think I should get a parrot, too?

[HANSA]

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