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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Claude

[heartablaze]

[from here --]

[what in the world is he doing, that's not a key

With no other reason to question it, though, she simply watches, brow furrowing.]

...That has to mean that they were telling the truth, right? On the message everyone got.

I don't know a lot about kidnappers, but I always thought they were scary and didn't care what happened to who they took, you know? So...

Why would they have all this for us?

[riegan]

(He's trying to B&E, Hikaru.)

With nothing else to go off of, we can only assume.

(Every now and then, he stops talking to listen to the lock! Hmmm, he isn't hearing anything click in place. Is it the lock? Or is it him? He thought he was better than this!!)

Bu really, it depends on the kidnapper. We haven't seen their faces and we have no idea who's behind all of this so really, there's no reason to kill us. If anything, it's actually in their benefit to keep us alive, provided they want to collect something from us being here.

...

(Augh,)

Alright, I give up.

(Taking back his pin.)

Looks like I've been bested.

[heartablaze]

In their benefit...

[She falls quiet at that, turning the idea over in her head until he gives up in frustration.]

What were you trying to do to the door, anyway? Is your pin a skeleton key or something?

[riegan]

Nah, it's just a regular ol' pin. (And putting it back in place,) I thought I had an idea... but it didn't work.

Looks like we'll have to figure some other way inside.

[heartablaze]

It's so weird that there isn't a key... [Her lips purse in thought, plopping her chin in one hand as the other points to the card reader above the doorknob.]

That funny box on top looks like it would scan a card key, like for a hotel... but nobody got any cards, did they?