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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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Normally, I would require money . . . Here, I will take information and items that are to my satisfaction.

I'll remember that. [it's good to know, he guesses. but right, uh...a glance at his profile.] Rufus, right? I'm Sora.

I know. The Junior Hero.

[a hand reaches up to rub the back of his head.]

I haven't been a junior hero for a while. It's just "hero" now. [he's going to die on this hill.]

[He'd better find a real hill to match that metaphorical one in the next two months.]

I'm unaware of the difference.

[stop no bully.]

One's a hero in training and one's a real hero. Pretty big difference isn't it?

[No.]

Is it? What do you do?

Our job is to go to worlds that need our help to eliminate the Darkness threatening to destroy them. [in laymans terms. he is not explaining everything else right now thank you.]

I see.

[He does not ask for an explanation.]

I suppose some would call that heroic.

What would you consider heroic then? [since the implication is that rufus does not see it as useful.]

[Sora is correct to wonder.]

I have no interest in such things.

[...time to flat-out ask.]

Do you have any interest in anything?

I may be interested in money.

...that's it?

Yes. Is there a problem?

No, but what's so great about it...?

I wonder. Anything is possible with money.

[...]

What if that isn't true?

I know it to be true.

So what if the answer to this place isn't about money?

Do you suppose it's about the Darkness, then?

I don't know yet. It could be. [...] I get it though.

[there's nothing saying money won't fix it, just like there's nothing saying light won't fix it.]

[Very diplomatic, this one.]

. . . Of course, it could be neither. We won't know until our hosts enlighten us.

Right. [it's just one more thing to really consider.] And even then we'll have to make our own decision about what to do to leave. That's why I want to hear them out as much as possible in case the answer is something we never would have thought of.

You've given this a lot of thought.

In any case, we won't be able to make an informed decision without hearing what they have to say.

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