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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BLANCA

[papasha]

[an overflow]

zuko

[papasha]

[from here]

Me? Not at all. Very well. [He takes the glasses back, but! He turns to the display to look it over.] I see you are a man of integrity.

How about these then?

[He holds up these.]

[cuedoves]

[ this plan is working very well, zuko's interest is piqued ]

They look less ridiculous than the other ones.

[ flames... ]

How well can you even see in those?

[papasha]

They are sunglasses. They protect your eyes from the sun. Well... some of them are just for fun.

[He holds them up in front of his face at Zuko without putting them on. He smiles.]

If your eyesight is good, you can see. Want to try? [He offers them out.] Be careful...

...you'll be "hot."

[cuedoves]

Why would putting on glasses that protect me from the sun make me hot?

[ he is a little skeptical still, but eclipse glasses are a thing in avatar so whatever. ]

It still seems ridiculous to me.

[ but he takes it and puts them on!! success. ]

[papasha]

The flames on the glasses will make you exceedingly fiery.

[Pffft. Zuko doesn't look bad, just fashionably silly. Teenagers are so funny sometimes.] Oh... I... [He turns away from Zuko, only slightly dramatically.]

It's true, I'm not able to look. You are... too hot.

[He has to turn away so he doesn't bust out laughing. It's easier to pinch his lips between his teeth this way.]

[cuedoves]

[ zuko is just wearing this dumb glasses with the sourest look on his face. his expression really completes the look. ]

This is ridiculous.

[ clearly if he could see how hot he looks, he'd feel otherwise!!! but he's taking off the glasses and shoving them back ]

Wear them yourself, if they're so hot.

[papasha]

[Turning back, he laughs, but it doesn't sound like it's at Zuko's expense. He waves his hand dismissively at the glasses. Noooo, he isn't taking them back.]

They're more fitting on you. I don't think I have the style to pull them off. Keep them, even if you don't wear them. You might change your mind.

You should show them to Miss Taako when you have the chance.

ange

[papasha]

[from here]

I believe you're an intelligent enough girl to know the advice I gave already, is all.

[lecarre]

Thank you, sir--that is very kind of you to say.

[But then she drags in a deep breath, straightening.]

Well! I do feel a little relieved. At first it was quite alarming, but the more people I meet here, the more I feel reassured. Everyone seems quite kind, you included, Mister Blanca.

dorothy

[papasha]

[from here

What he does not say is one Ash is Enough.]

Oh? [He could never corral young girls looking like he does. He would be the Hot New Guy Teacher stereotype, and they would get nothing done.] It's good they are enthusiastic, at least.

[misstrust]

[ It's true, girls can get easily distracted by a pretty face. ]

Perhaps I ought to consider this as something like a vacation.

[papasha]

Surely they give you some vacation back home. It would be a shame if they didn't.

I don't know if I would call supposed kidnapping a vacation...

[misstrust]

It's more that I'm usually on call... but I was thinking of traveling somewhere warmer for a bit.

... This isn't quite what I had in mind, of course. I was thinking more along the lines of a sunny beach.

[papasha]

[He smiles understandingly at this.]

I retired to the Carribean for this reason. It's very nice, I must say.

sora

[papasha]

[from here

Lord. This boy is too pure. He does not want this boy here under any kidnapping pretenses.]

That's very optimistic. Being optimistic isn't a bad thing.

[He smiles and offers his hand out.]

Blanca.

[reconnective]

[his only response is a smile because no, being optimistic isn't always a bad thing. it's the right thing. but he doesn't say so and instead he reaches forward to shake hands. formal...]

I'm Sora. It's nice to meet you. Have you ever been to a place like this?

[papasha]

[He shakes Sora's hand with a firm, but not painful grip. Sora should meet Eiji, he thinks.]

A pleasure, Sora. [He shakes his head.] I can't say I have. There aren't very many places left that look quite like this. Not in the present time.

[reconnective]

[he beams a little because it's always nice to meet and get along with people easily, but what blanca says piques his curiosity then.]

I haven't really seen many places like this either. [or any. it's complicated.] What was your world like before you came here?

[papasha]

[Sora, pls.]

I would say normal, but after meeting others here... I'm not sure what "normal" would be anymore. It was Earth. I was in a city called New York, traveling back to the Caribbean.

We had technology--computers, phones, subways, all of those things.

[reconnective]

[the caribbean? sir do you know captain jack sparrow?? but he's listening to blanca describe it and yeah, he's never been to new york but the way he describes it is really familiar to somewhere else he's traveled.]

Our island didn't have stuff like that, but it sort of sounds like San Fransokyo. With lots of tall buildings and neon lights and stuff?

[papasha]

[I hate that Blanca's anime canon is updated to the present, so he does, in fact, know Captain Jack Sparrow from the movie. Awful.

Also, he sort of blinks in bewilderment.]

San... Fransokyo... [It's not a question, but he's confused.] Yes, there are tall buildings and lights. Did you mean San Francisco?

kano

[papasha]

[from here]

I think I'll have to pass. I'm not as young as I use to be.

[Don't stop in front of DDR...]

I will spin you if you'd like, though.

[suddenlybees]

[ He does not!! ]

And you're not getting any younger, right? Now's the time to do it, mister!! Like, if you're worried about falling, don't worry about it!

[ "I'll catch you"? no... just don't worry about it... ]

[papasha]

[He is very aware of the lack of "I'll catch you," okay. He peers at Kano, but seems amused despite his rejection.]

I really must insist on passing. I have bad knees. [He smiles.] You're supposed to dance on it, aren't you?

Someone your age, don't tell me you've never tried.