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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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.

[cuedoves]

I bet she'd love these.

[ a little resentfully!!! it does seem like he's not mocking zuko, but he's still kind of grumpy. ]

Why do you have these, anyway?

[papasha]

I think she would, too.

[He shrugs ever so slightly.]

Why not? What's to lose having a bit of fun? It's like... a hat, or a hairpiece, or earrings. Gives you, ah... some flare.

[cuedoves]

I don't see how this is fun.

[ he also doesn't see the merits of fun most of the time so he is definitely the wrong audience for this. ]