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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[robopriest]

[pls yona coffee shop au pls]

Certain amounts of coffee and milk for some, and for mocha, some cocoa powder is added as well. I'm not a big expert myself since I drink it black, but the rest are quite tasty if made right.

[dawnblushed]

I see... how interesting.

[So it's not like tea where the difference in flavor is because of using different types of leaves... well, it is, because different types of beans, but Yona doesn't know that yet.]

Thank you for teaching me about it. Oh - I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Yona... what's your name?

[robopriest]

[hansa: idk that much about coffee i just have an unlimited starbucks membership]

Oh, a pleasure, Yona. [He nods in her direction.] I'm Hansa Cervantes. This all is rather dizzying, right? Our situation, I mean.

[dawnblushed]

[me as hansa]

It is. It's... definitely not what I was expecting to wake up to.

[robopriest]

Hm? And what were you expecting to wake up to?

[dawnblushed]

[Yona looks down at the burns on her hands

and then looks back up. Hm.]

Well, I wasn't anywhere near a town like this, for one thing. So the fact that I woke up here at all is pretty strange.

[robopriest]

[Also just. Glancing at her burns.]

Where were you, then?

[dawnblushed]

...a building that caught fire during a battle.

[Whoops.]

[robopriest]

...

[He gestures at her hands.]

Do you need bandages for that, or something?

[dawnblushed]

...no, I think it's okay. It doesn't hurt much, and this way I can keep an eye on them.

[robopriest]

[...hm]

I don't think "keeping an eye on them" will make your chances of infection decrease, you know...

[dawnblushed]

But I can watch them to make sure they don't get infected.

[This isn't how medicine works. Back in canon, her castmates are screaming, probably.]

[robopriest]

[He just kind of. Looks up at the ceiling for a moment.]

[He's Tired.]

Well, I mean, if you want me to amputate your hands when you notice your infection too late down the line, I'm not going to be the one to to do it.

[dawnblushed]

[urk]

No way! I don't want that!

[robopriest]

[His eyebrows raise.]

Ohhh? But I thought you said you just wanted to watch it? Sounds like a proper way to take care of wounds to me, hm?

[dawnblushed]

...point taken. I'll go look for bandages later.

[robopriest]

Good to know you have some common sense.

[Just going to smirk into his mug as he takes another drink.]

So, a battle, huh? What was that about?

[dawnblushed]

An army from Kai Empire attacked at the Fire Tribe's border...

[But... hm. Given some of the other conversations she's had...]

I guess you aren't from Kouka? Since... you didn't know about it already.

[Another country attacking is big news!]

[robopriest]

Nope.

[He just says it matter-of-factly.]

I'm currently situated in a place called Snowfield, Nevada. I'll bet ten bucks you have no idea where that is.