WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (OVERFLOW)

[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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Shiro Overflow

[lionson]

[Original toplevel over here, still open to new tag-ins.]

Sora

[lionson]

[from here]

Huh, that is strange. Is it wrong about anything else?

[reconnective]

Not really...the descriptions are a little funny but I guess they're sort of right. What about yours? Have you checked yet?

[lionson]

Yeah, it's all pretty accurate. They even got my measurements right, which I didn't expect.

[Guess who hasn't been on a scale in a while.]

Mob

[lionson]

[from here]

Yeah? You might've dropped them somewhere, let's look around the store.

Re: Mob

[exercisms]

[Nodding! Following him around the store, fairly uselessly - but at least grateful for the help?]

[lionson]

[The poor kid looks like he needs help, so.

But a cursory search will turn up no wallet or phone, so.]

Aaah, I guess you'll need to leave them an IOU note.

Kano

[lionson]

[from here]

Ahh, well, there's so much to know! These things they gave us, they have a lot of information. Here-

[He pulls his out and starts reading from one of the profiles.]

"Skills: strong lungs perfect for singing extended power ballads."

[suddenlybees]

[ 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.

[lionson]

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.

Ange

[lionson]

[From here]

Well sure! That's what airplanes are for, isn't it?

[Yeah he's being cheeky. But really, if she can't think of why a person might be able to fly, he won't correct her. Demon stuff is a secret for a reason.]

[lecarre]

[... ... ... She just sighs, pressing her hand to her forehead.]

That... is not untrue, sir, but somehow, I feel exhausted by that answer.

[that was a dad joke answer]

[lionson]

[He snickers and gives her a little wave.]

Just doing my job!

[The dad joke answer was absolutely intentional.]

Jeanne

[lionson]

[from here]

A girl who finds peace in prayer, huh? Well, that's a good thing to find peace in.

What's your name, then?

[discernments]

It's Jeanne. Or Ruler. I will answer to either.

[lionson]

Ruler? Not Queen, or Princess?

[Someone is using the wrong definition of 'ruler' here.]

Cater

[lionson]

[from here]

I'm gonna have to stop you there. The last 'war' I lived through was over a decade ago. It's been pretty peaceful since then.

We're probably from different regions.

[pulsecannon]

Huh. What kind of rock have you been living under? I didn't think there was a region left untouched by all of that mess.

[lionson]

Apparently a pretty big one, if I missed a region-destroying war.

Pikachu

[lionson]

[from here]

[He just. Stares at the cup.]

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

[pikaffeine]

[ pikachu has decided to pretend to be a moron if it gets him out of washing dishes

anyway he rolls around on the counter cutely ]

Pikaaaa?

Xie Lian

[lionson]

[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.]

[dianxias]

Ah, yes, I completely agree!!

[ shiro you're really preaching to the choir here. xie lian nods, enthusiastic. ] Rules are certainly important, but sometimes, rules need to be bent: there's no sense in following one if it's ultimately useless.

[maidforservice]

[Sharon doesn't seem to have her PHS pulled out, so perhaps she hasn't had the opportunity to view the profiles?? hm!! but she does overhear Shiro's mumbling, so she can't help but interject]

It is, is it not? Not everyone has the ability to be a good parent.

[lionson]

That's not wrong, but I never thought I would be considered a good parent.

[It's not for a lack of trying, it's just. Raising kids is Hard, ok? Especially as a single father.]