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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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[ Kano shifts so he can't see the screen, listening and trying to figure out who's who from the people he's met. ]

Hmm, yeah! The fwooooosh! girl! Super strong lungs, can attest.

(cont.)

(Is he disappointed? Claude is disappointed. Brows furrowed and frowning just slightly,)

Anyone who's anyone would recognize the name, at least, where I'm from. (And crossing his arms,) It would appear titles won't be much help here.

(And yet, he doesn't sound too bummed at the idea. Is this sad face just an act???)

[from here]

[He just. Stares at the cup.]

Don't give me that bullshit, I know you're smarter than that.

[ a wry smile - a little sad. for someone who's been struggling with feeling isolated for a while, this feels extra isolating. ]

Yeah, I thought so. Homs are just the name for people like you and me - walks on two legs, no wings, all that. I think I heard someone else say you call us "humans" here?

[ elves are now included as homs. ]

( cont. )

Well, I would hate for you to get even more experience in that particular field... [ another peek at his profile ] Emet-Selch.

[ she says "selch" like it rhymes with "squelch." ]

[from here--]

[...]

It's sort of complicated, but...

We were both pulled away from what we knew to... um, take a test. A really important one. But we both had people we cared for, waiting for us to win and come back. And he...

[Her jaw snaps shut, fist tightening. No, that wasn't her place to say.]

...I just know he deserves a chance to keep going, with his friends and loved ones. Just like me.

[from here]

See, that's the attitude more people need to have. Too many people get caught up in 'that's not proper' or 'that's not how we do things' and they lose sight of what's important.

[Which is. Usually human lives, in his experience.]

[from here]

...the short version is I was stuck in a building that caught fire. The next thing I know, here I am.

What other preparations are there to be made, beyond remaining aware? There are no arms to be found, nor defenses to be established.

[it is, as things stand, as good a course of action as prodding repeatedly at everything, with much less effort required.]

[Well, Shiro is nothing if not helpful, especially to the younger people. So!]

Ah? Sure, what's on your mind?

[ a nod. ]

Got it. Don't worry - if anything's fishy, I'll take care of it.

[ she would have gone in first, anyway, since he looks pretty young! Gotta protect the kids. Of course, there's nothing particularly threatening in the immediate vicinity, flashing lights aside, and her attention is drawn first by the crane game filled to the brim with stuffed ponies and minions. ]

Oh! Look at this.

Thank you much~

[ The tea packet gets spat out and shoved back into his pocket and he takes Laine's tea before answering. ]

A name, yeah, alright. You can call me Baron von Sossenheimer.

Oh, I don't know. He's a real weirdo - picking out things for him is always the worst.

[ a smile. yes, her friends are probably worried, too - but she's hoping they're moving forward even without her. ]

Don't worry. I'm sure we'll find a way back soon.

(Cont.)

(Jokes on you, Jeanne, Claude's has no religious guilt. )

There has to be one around here somewhere...

(It's a kitchen. There has to be? Give him a sec and he'll poke around some drawers or whatever and produce a dish towel or something.)

Here.

(And he'll toss one to her while grabbing one for himself.)

I haven't met her yet, so I'll trust you.

[He'll flip over to Pikachu's profile next.]

Pikachu, huh? And it's a detective? Now that's interesting.

[from here]

It sounds like I have a lot to learn. Don't worry, I learn fast!

[she'll even remember to use the sink in the future! it's a miracle.]

[from here]

Of course. Don't worry - if he's here, I'll find him.

[don't underestimate how stubborn she is! anyway, off she goes to search. she'll be back later.

man she's going to feel pretty stupid when she realizes they could have just checked the profiles on the phs to see if virid's twin is here.]

[ Hilda curtsies right back in perfect form, skirt fabric delicately pinched between her fingers. ]

That's so kind of you, Ange.

[ She can provide the tea bags, at least. She's not a monster, theoretically. ]

You should really let yourself take a break even if I'm not around, though. Everyone has their own limits, right?

Emet-Selch.

[which he says properly, with the hard 'ch'. dear anyone reading: it sounds like emet-selk, you're welcome.]

[from here]

No... by the time I got here, the room was already empty.

[...]

Whoever did it must be very sneaky.

Huh? Which one's that?

[ Game's over, Kano leans in to peer at the screen, eyebrows furrowing when he sees the pictures. ]

Oh. Hm. That thing's a detective? I might've, like, accidentally poisoned it. But you didn't hear that from me.

(Cont.)

Other worlds, giant whales...

(Look he's just... gonna chop some vegetables for a sec to focus his mind on something else.)

And I thought I got around. Looks like I got nothing on you.

[ hilariously that could totally tell him something in Fiora's world. She looks shocked. ]

You don't know what the Bionis is?! But we live on it!

I guess so. I'll have to ask him about it, if you didn't poison him. What did you even do to him anyway?

[Also because I keep forgetting to mention it, Shiro's eyes are red. Because I know that means things in Kagepro.]

Yeah, of course! Let's hurry.

[ it's not that far away! she starts running back where she came from. ]

-- I'm Fiora, by the way! Thanks for helping me.

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