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]

[ It's blood. ]

[dawnblushed]

[This is so cursed.

Anyway, Yona is oblivious, just waiting for the tea to be ready to drink.]

[suddenlybees]

[ claps my hands in delight, thank you for taking one for the team and drinking the blood tea

Kano also brings back a small bowl of cream and one of sugar on the side to eat separately or together, live your life. ]

Alright, here we go~ Finish the whole cup, alright?

1/2

[dawnblushed]

Alright.

[Down the hatch!]

2/2

[dawnblushed]

[Haha just kidding. When the taste of blood hits her tongue she spits out everything she's drinking, which is a lot, because she was trying to drink the whole cup. Hope you've got fast reflexes, Kano!]

What is this supposed to be?!

[suddenlybees]

[ He does not have fast reflexed. What is he supposed to do, reach out and catch a mouthful of tea????? no, it gets spewed out all across the table. ]

It's, uh. Green? [ red ] The little sachets we got in our gift baskets!

[dawnblushed]

[Good thing the table is wide enough for him to not get it spewed in his face.]

...drink yours. The whole cup.

[suddenlybees]

My throat is fine.

[ He's not the one here who needs blood tea. ]

[dawnblushed]

Just drink it already!

[suddenlybees]

[ stares at my hands as Kano drinks the blood tea. The whole cup. He swallows. ]

[dawnblushed]

Well? What do you think?

[suddenlybees]

Hmm... A little salty. Milk probably would've helped?

[ Tastes iron fortified. ]

[dawnblushed]

...it tastes like blood.

[suddenlybees]

Huh. Yeah. Now that you mention it, it does, huh? Wow. Are you going to finish yours?

[ It's perfectly normal tea, don't waste it ]

[dawnblushed]

[Slides her cup over to him.]

It's all yours.

[suddenlybees]

Thank ya~

[ He takes the rest of the tea and plops inside some dry tea bags so he can soak the tea up like sandbags, but also slides over the cream and sugar to Yona. ]

There's still some hot water left in the kettle. Hot milk isn't too bad, right?

[dawnblushed]

That can be relaxing.

[Time to mix some hot water, cream, and sugar together then... Gotta get the taste of blood out of her mouth...]

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano will have to find some cilantro or something later to chew on and get rid of the taste in his mouth, but for the time being he can sit around and wait for Yona to finish her drink, leaning back and just sort of... staring at her... ]

[dawnblushed]

[She just sips at her drink for a while, but... eventually gets a little uncomfortable with the staring.]

...is there something on my face?

[suddenlybees]

Mm...

[ He pulls the sleeves of his shirt down to cover his wrists, fiddling. ]

Sorta, like, everywhere? Did somebody try to hurt you, or are you gonna tell me you, like, tripped into a fireplace?

[dawnblushed]

I didn't trip into a fireplace.

[...]

But the building I was in was on fire. The next thing I knew, I was here.

[suddenlybees]

[ Ohh, hm. He wants to be relieved that it wasn't a person, but burning buildings? Yeah. ]

Was there anybody else with you? Like, trapped inside the building?

[dawnblushed]

...there was someone, but I think they made it out.

[She sounds. A little bitter? Hm.]

[suddenlybees]

Oh.

[ Kano also makes a face at that /:

... ]

But you're here now, right? If anything, that's kinda pretty lucky? Compared to, like, dying.

[dawnblushed]

[unless this is the afterlife!!]

Yes, that's true.