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.

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

[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.

[suddenlybees]

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.

[lionson]

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.]

[suddenlybees]

[ Shiro now has zero trust and he's the first person Kano's going to shank when murder proposals open. ]

Like, nothing? Picked up some trash off the ground, and the little thing went feral on me!

[lionson]

[RIP Shiro, the first victim.]

Why would you think you poisoned him if you just picked up trash? And what was the trash anyway?

[suddenlybees]

Like, condoms? Hey, can you believe that nobody here wants their condoms? ...Can I have your condom?

[ He's collecting them. Poisoning just happened, it's not important. ]

[lionson]

No way. Do you have any idea how much water can fit into those things? They make for the best water balloons.

[He is absolutely not giving a condom to a teenager he doesn't know, sorry. But just as Kano is avoiding the poisoning thing, Shiro will use an alternate explanation as to why he wants to keep his.]