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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[pikaffeine]

[ oh. ]

Pikapika. [ yes that. that makes sense. he starts to tug and finally frees the pillow. yes. look at him. he is so manly. he attempts to triumphantly hold it above his head and fails to lift it more than a few inches because it is simply too cumbersome ] Pipipi!!!

[ HE DID IT ALL ON HIS OWN ]

[chanteuser]

[ look at him. he did it! even if he couldn't lift it, he's still the champion.

alex sets the bag down and holds up her hand to him. high paw five? ]

Good job.

[pikaffeine]

[ ooooh hell yeah he knows this. he can be cool. he high fives her enthusiastically. his paws are so tiny and soft. ]

Pipi, Pikachu!!

[chanteuser]

[ she has no idea what this little guy is but my god he's adorable. ]

Down low? [ one more for the road, pikachu. she lowers her hand down for him to smacketh from above. ]

What are you going to do with the pillow?

[pikaffeine]

[ yes. absolutely he will take that down low. hell yes. they are SO cool right now. ]

Pii.... [ well. he mostly wanted to see what was in the bag outside of that, so he goes to it and starts shaking it.

the rock falls on his head. Ow. ]

[chanteuser]

[ no!!!!!!!!!

alex quickly grabs the rock and sets it to one side. ]

Hey—- be careful, there’s a lot of loose items in there.

[pikaffeine]

[ he is rubbing his head. yes. thank you. he noticed. and yet he learns Nothing from his venture and tries to go look at what else could possibly be in the bag by practically crawling into it.




he is immediately stuck. ]

Pi-kaaa.

[ uh-oh. ]

[chanteuser]

[ ....

little guy, you're so cute but it seems like you're a real handful. ]

Here, I'll hold the end again. Can you wiggle yourself back?

[pikaffeine]

Piiii... [ his best quality: his wiggles. he is wiggling the fuck out of the bag.



and triumphantly holding the condom when he gets out ]

[chanteuser]

[




this was cute until he brandished the condom like a trophy. ]

I don't think you'll get much use out of that, little guy.

[pikaffeine]

Pikapika? [ pikachu brings the condom to his hand to squint at it. this seems... familiar... he opens his mouth as if to bite it ]

[chanteuser]

[ ah. ]

No---nononono--no, don't bite it.

[ she's grabbing the other end of the packaging!! ]

[pikaffeine]

[ well his grip on it is not that good, so she can have it, he guesses? wow she really wants the package. ]

Pipipi? [ he gestures to his mouth and then the wrapper and then her. does SHE want to eat it? ]

[chanteuser]

No - it's not edible. You might choke on it, if you ate it.

[ nooooo choking. ]

[pikaffeine]

Chuu?

[ he makes a ripping motion with his hands. what's in it. open it. open it!!! ]

[chanteuser]

[ she does not open it. ]

It'll just end up as trash if you open it. Don't worry about it.

[pikaffeine]

Pi.

[ he looks so offended at that? he points at her and makes the ripping motion again. WHAT IS ... IN... THE THING ]

[chanteuser]

[ please... have mercy,,, ]

... You can't eat it. I promise.

[pikaffeine]

[ throws his arms up in the air. THAT'S FINE HE JUST WANTS TO KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE ]

Pikapi!!!

[chanteuser]

...

[ fine.

she just tears open the condom packet


and lets it drop to the ground with as much of a slightly slimy, slight plastic-y smack as a condom can make. ]