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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[frostythehitman]

...yeah, technically, I have.

[exercisms]

Ah. I'm sorry for asking.

[That seems bad???]

[frostythehitman]

It's fine. Occupational hazard.

...not for you though. You're just a schoolkid, right?

[exercisms]

I'm a second year middle school student.

[No further explanation given?]

[frostythehitman]

Okay, good. Kidnapping definitely isn't an occupational hazard for you, then.

[ because Bucky genuinely worries that he doesn't know that. ]

So... Keep it that way.

[exercisms]

Mm. Well, my brother is also in middle school, and he's been kidnapped twice so far.

[frostythehitman]

[ DOES THIS KID'S ENTIRE BLOODLINE LACK SELF-PRESERVATION INSTINCTS ]

Why.

[exercisms]

I don't know.

[He frowns a little, because he doesn't exactly like that his brother was kidnapped? Bucky?]

I don't know why something like that has to keep happening.

[frostythehitman]

It doesn't. It shouldn't.

Is there any reason you and your brother got targeted?

[exercisms]

The only time I was kidnapped, it was some kids at another school. . .

[So it wasn't anything serious. But.]

Both times with Ritsu, though, I think we were being targeted due to our psychic abilities.

[frostythehitman]

[ Well at least being targeted for having psychic powers makes sense. ]

Listen, the whole point of those fancy abilities is to use 'em if someone tries to take you somewhere you don't wanna go.

[ ...then again, he thinks, if they were being targeted for being psychic, then surely the kidnappers would have taken precautions against that. If they had any brains at all. ]

Or at least make them work for it.

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head? That's not true?]

You aren't supposed to point them at other people.

[But. There is a reason Ritsu has been kidnapped twice by those people and he has not.]

[frostythehitman]

[ I'm so sorry Mob, he just comes from a universe with a drastically different philosophy about powers. ]

Of course you are, if you need to! What else would they be for?

[exercisms]

[No, his universe has the philosophy about powers of your typical shonen anime. He just happens to have his own philosophy.]

Psychic powers are like knives. They can be a tool, but they can also be dangerous if you use them on others.

[frostythehitman]

Yeah, that's the point. If someone's trying to kidnap or harm you, you should put them in danger for it!

[ KID, THIS IS SO BASIC. he can't believe he's lecturing a child to be more violent.

...actually, thinking back on what he was like as a kid, yes he can. ]

[exercisms]

[He considers this, because Bucky finally phrased it right.]

Justified self-defense. That's allowed.

[frostythehitman]

Yes. Exactly.

[ He doesn't say "FINALLY." but like. you can hear it in his voice. ]