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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OVERFLOW - CLAUDE

[riegan]

(Original top level here. )

Raven

[riegan]

(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???)

[laid]

[Hmm. Yeah, there's definitely something interesting in that reaction, but he's just going to quietly take note of it for now.]

Seems that way. Guess you'll just have ta survive off your own wits and wiles like th' rest of us.
[Better sooner than later, if you ask him, to have an experience like this.]

[riegan]

( Flatly, )

Oh, no, whatever will I do.

( Yeah, he's definitely not worried. )

Lucky for me, I've got plenty of wit and wile.

Jeanne

[riegan]

(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.)

[discernments]

[ Joke's on you, Claude. Jeanne knows more than enough people who have no religious guilt.

She catches the towel and gets to work. Time to get the eggy mess out of the microwave. ]

I didn't think I'd be doing something so normal so soon. Do you think we should completely remove the door?

[ It's not like it's doing anyone any good just hanging there. ]

[riegan]

( Who knew an egg could make so much mess...

He's just going to get at some of the egg that's gotten on the counter/walls. )

Hmmmm... I dunno, does it still work? ( ... ) The box, that is.

( Because the door clearly doesnt )

Sora

[riegan]

(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.

[reconnective]

[there's a laugh before he throws some of the veggies into a pan. cooking time.]

It's no big deal. I'm sure you've done some pretty cool stuff, too. [please share, claude.]

[riegan]

Me?

(Li'l ol' Claude? He doesn't sound so sure,)

Nope. I was born and raised in Fodlan. I lived with my father for a while but duty called on my mother's side so I packed up and went to the capital. The next thing I knew, I was shipped off to school to learn all there was to know.

(Pretty boring.)

Chiron

[riegan]

(Cont.)

(But what if it's for the pursuit of knowledge.)

Got that right. I wouldn't say I've explored the whole perimeter by a reach but I wouldn't be surprised if it goes all around the place.

Even if it's a large cage, it's still a cage.

[antaressnipe]

Indeed. We'll be forced to wait if we cannot manage an escape on our own.

[Humming quietly]

Given that beds and access to food have been provided, I suspect we'll be here for a while longer.

[riegan]

... And some of us can't afford to stick around.

( Unfortunately! )

If I wanted an all expense paid getaway, I'd pick a better place, anyway.

Rufus

[riegan]

(Cont.)

Admittedly, not much.

(He's a little embarrassed to admit it, to be honest.)

We've been provided with lodging, food, and what appears to be free rein of the place and yet, there are buildings we can't access and if you walk far enough, you'll eventually run into a barrier. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes around the whole place. And then there are all of the other people...

[soulus]

It's much of the same on this end.

Our collective presence here must be by design.

Kano

[riegan]

(Cont.)

Sounds easy enough.

(This is why its important to ask for clarification! Anyway, he'll toss the rock up into the air? It goes up moderately high don't make me measure things I have no perception with numbers please I can barely captcha. It's not super high!! But it's a decent toss??? Is that as high as he can throw it? Who knows.

The important thing is that he catches it and then tosses it right back at Kano. )

There.

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano, who tosses everything underhand, thinks this is pretty high. ]

Wow! Amazing. Now we gotta test it against the barrier~ You can swim, right? Yeah! Let's go to the bridge~

[riegan]

Woah, there. (Slow down?) And what if I can't?

(You didn't even wait for him to answer?!)

Pikachu

[riegan]

(Cont.)

(You shouldn't give animals alcohol!)

That makes one of us, then. (AND NOT BECAUSE HE'S DUMB?? Anyway, while Pikachu is stuffing things back into his bag, Claude's just going to reach for that bottle.) Even you got one...

(And he just. Holds it. He's not giving it to Pikachu??)

Probably best if you don't have this.

Emet-Selch

[riegan]

(Cont.)

Is that so?

(Voice trailing a bit at the end,)

Care to share any that jumped out to you?

(... 'Cause a lot of them were pretty out there.)

[arkitect]

It seems we have more than one hero of various sorts, to begin with. The same with royalty. One in the form of a question, as well...

[a low, considering hum there, fingers tapping idly on one of his folded arms.]

Ah, yes. I do find being listed outright as a schemer to be interesting, as well.

[riegan]

Yeah? Might want to watch out for them.

( Streeeetching his arms behind his neck, )

The royals, that is.

Alex

[riegan]

(cont.)

Money, influence, unsavory favors...

(Yeah, there's quite a few reasons to kidnap someone but he's curious now,)

... Do you think you were chosen for a certain reason?

[chanteuser]

Again, none of them would apply.

[ absently, her fingers lace together and she squeezes her hands almost like a reflex. ]

And no, not really.

[riegan]

( Huh... he watches her for a moment. Sometimes it's the little things. )

Regardless, whatever the reason, here we are. I don't know about you but I can't really afford to stick around.