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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RAVEN OVERFLOW

[laid]

[Please]

Clementine

[laid]

[from here]

[Listen, he's used to a 15 year old threatening to murder him with fireballs all the time, this doesn't phase him.]

I'm sure ya can, but that doesn't mean you should have to... ah, remind me what yer name was?
[She didn't say before but, you know, it's fine.]

[stillnot]

[ that actually gives her pause, just because - it's kind of been a long time since anyone wanted to take care of her? people pretty much see you as a liability if you can't take care of yourself by now, where she's from. 'you shouldn't have to' is definitely not the dominant attitude. ]

... Clementine.

[laid]

[Frankly, it's not the dominant attitude where Raven's from either, and he often has to employ it himself. But with the small population here, he can afford to be a little more conscientious than normal.]

Clementine. Pretty name.
[Here we are at the Emporium.]

Well, this looks like a store. Wanna try in here?

[stillnot]

[ she ignores the compliment, because she's rude, and just nods.

... before going into the store, she gives the area a quick once over. looks in through the windows. knocks on the pane and waits for a moment. you know, normal stuff.

oh - and: ]

Aren't you supposed to give me your name?

Sora

[laid]

[from here]

[You know, it's starting to dawn on Raven that perhaps he is very far away from home. Anyway, hm, his face darkens a little, though there's a tightness about it, something restrained.]

One of ours made a mistake that caused the leader of another guild to be killed. To settle the score, the Don paid with his own life.
[It was a bad time for everyone involved.]

[reconnective]

[well that sucks. surprise, raven, you are in fact very far away from home but sora seems to be weighing those words for a moment as he frowns softly.]

Sorry. [that sure does sound like a bad time for everyone.] So what's going to happen to your guild now without the Don? Just how many guilds are there anyway?

[laid]

[It's fine! It's been repressed and he's not upset about it any more!!]

Well, we gotta pick a new Don. But it's tough, since they're not just leadin' our guild Altosk, but the entire Union of all th' other guilds in Dahngrest.
[So, not a decision to be made lightly. That said;]

The Don's grandson Harry is a logical choice, but th' kids still young, probably about your age. So if he's gonna take over, he's gonna need someone who knows a lot about how the Don ran things ta help him.
[Thus; his position.]

[reconnective]

Like an advisor. [he doesn't say much about the age because at this point sora's aware age doesn't really make a huge difference (usually), but he can understand the problem here.] So why can't you just be the new Don if you know how things used to work?

Kano

[laid]

[from here]

[Well, he's already setting off in the direction of the inn, but honestly he can't be surprised to hear this kid say another inexplicable thing.]

Y'know, somehow I feel like even if I knew what "microwaveable" meant, I'd still have ta disagree with you. I was thinkin' stir fry.

[suddenlybees]

You don't know what a microwave is?

[ All the ye oldes are killing him ]

It's a box that goes zappy zap! and your food comes out piping hot! With, like, some frozen solid pockets.

[laid]

[At least Vesperia has some level of technology so that he has some grasp of the basic concepts. The PHS he can handle.]

How can it be piping hot an frozen solid at the same time? Doesn't sound like a good way ta cook food.

[suddenlybees]

It's really not. But, like, you can mix it all up in the end and the result is lukewarm!

Rufus

[laid]

[from here]

[SIGHS. Well, fine, he can keep this up a bit longer.]

Well, if ya really want to make money fast, you'd wanna go somewhere like Nordopolica.
[Come on, simmer back down and take the bait.]

[soulus]

[He does simmer down. He doesn't say anything, but he doesn't move, either, like he's waiting for Raven to continue without asking silly questions.]

[laid]

[What a weird guy. Kinda reminds Raven of a cat.]

Beautiful old city, right on the water. But the reason people go there's for the coliseum. People travel from all corners of the world to test their mettle there. Winning fighters get gald, but here's old Raven's secret; the real moneys in the betting. If you can pick out who th' good fighters are, ya can really win big.

Al

[laid]

[from here]

[You know, he saw the age in the profile, but he figured after seeing the kid around that he'd just hit his growth spurt early. So the voice is definitely a surprise, and he can't help but startle a bit.]

Well, we old folks do enjoy a good nap, but nah, you ain't botherin' me. Why don't you take that armor off and relax a bit, kiddo?

[canned]

[he jolts and nervously waves his hands]

N-no, it's okay! I don't mind sitting in the armor. Thank you.

[he gently sits down next to Raven and looks him over; he doesn't really seem that old...]

You're not worried about being here?

[laid]

[Weird! But who is he to judge.]

Course I'm worried. That's why I'm lyin' down in this field.
[What sort of backwards logic is this.]

Alex

[laid]

[from here]

You ain't wrong, as much as it feels like that's rarer than it oughta be.
[Kids should get to be kids and not have to worry about things like stopping wars and saving the world.]

[chanteuser]

Sometimes life throws more curveballs at some than others. Still... if the reason we're here turns out to be something bad...

[ how does one yeet a child to safety? ]

[laid]

Then th' adults in this group have a lot work ahead of us, huh?

[Not that he expects half these kids to just stand aside and do nothing.]

Dorothy

[laid]

[from here]

Obvious? Nah, you're carryin' yerself quite well. I've just got a sixth sense for ladies in distress.

[misstrust]

That's quite a skill.

... But no, there's just someone here I feel responsible for. If anything were to happen to her, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

[laid]

Oh? Here I was thinking we were all complete strangers, but did ya come here with someone you already knew?