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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[suddenlybees]

[ His decency limits are full up, this is all he can muster for the rest of the weekend. ]

Baron von Sossenheimer. And what's your name, miss?

[lecarre]

[!!!!]

Y-you are a baron, sir? I mean--my lord...!

[Aaaaah!]

I'm--um, Ange!

[suddenlybees]

Sure am!

[ DOES HE HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT A BARON IS apparently it's on the same level as a lord, he'll take it ]

Nice to meet you, miss Ange~

[lecarre]

[oh no kano oh no]

Um--yes, it is nice to meet you too, my lord...!

[aaaa]

I cannot begin to imagine why you would wish to speak to the likes of me, but... I'm very grateful!

[suddenlybees]

[ He thought he had some idea what a baron is but now he has none, absolutely nothing, no clue ]

"The likes of me," huh? Wow. Huh.

[ He pats her on the head again /: ]

And why wouldn't I want to talk to the likes of you? I like the likes of you?

[lecarre]

[Patted.

She blinks at him blankly.]

O-oh... you do...?

[Don't sound so surprised!!]

I--I mean, I am grateful that you do...! I like you as well, my lord! It is just, um... barons do not usually have time for orphans like me, so this is a surprise. But! A pleasant surprise.

[sometimes u are from Victorian England and it be like that.]

[suddenlybees]

[ It's so hard not to make a face at "I like you as well," god. But the orphan life... it's a life that Kano knows. It sucks. Easily some of the worst times of his life. He still has no idea what a baron is or whether he would've been glad to meet one when he was younger. ]

Well, like, you know... Orphans got all sorts of stuff going on! Like sitting around in their rooms, or sitting around in the yard, or having secret meetings, or whatever. It's always a pleasant surprise when one has time for a baron!

[lecarre]

[Really testing the limits of Kano's kindness in not making faces here...

Still... something about that seems to get through to Ange, at least; she blinks at him, and then she giggles a little, covering it up with a hand.]

You are the strangest baron I have ever heard of. But... I am glad to have met you, too.

Perhaps I was the one being a little stiff in my thinking.

[suddenlybees]

[ "Too"... He can't even say anything about that, kindness is such a pain. ]

Sure were! So no more thinking that way, 'kay? Strange barons like me like spending time with cute little orphan girls like you and it's never a waste of time.

[lecarre]

[friendshipppp.

Or something like that.]

I'll do my best! If you really feel that way, then... well, I have to believe you! It would be too strange to be a lie.

[That a baron would really feel that way.]

So I hope we can spend more time together, too. Um--for as long as we are stuck here, I mean.

[suddenlybees]

[ Aren't the strangest things supposed to be the lies? Strangest thing in this conversation is Ange, and everything that she says. ]

As long as we're stuck here, sure, yeah. You can show me all the orphany things that you do!

[lecarre]

[o...ophan-y things...]

Um... I'm not really sure what that would be, but...

I'd be glad to show you some of the things I like to do. But...! You must return the favor, my lord.

[suddenlybees]

[ Orphany things... like sitting, and... existing. ]

Sure, sure! It's a promise~ Come find me sometime later and I'll teach you the worm!

[lecarre]

[she has no idea what this means, but assumes that since he's been so nice thus far, it must be a Nice Thing.

Rookie mistake.]

All right! It is a deal then--I will be looking forward to it!