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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RABBIT

[retellers]

[ the figure in the rabbit mask rubs one of their elbows after that embarrassing fall. when they notice people looking at them, though, they immediately stop and instead timidly wave. ]

Hello... sorry about the wait. Um, we're here now, so please ask us any questions that you probably have. We'll do our best to help!

[ they bow, and straighten back up quickly after. ]

[siblingless]

[Oh my god.

She has so many questions, but first thing is first— She offers Rabbit a quick, polite bow.]

Thank you for meeting with us. But, um... Are you alright?

[retellers]

Oh, I'm fine... I was just a little startled. I didn't know those were there.

[dianxias]

[ SCURRYING OVER IMMEDIATELY!!!! ]

Are you alright, young friend? That was quite the fall.

[retellers]

[ oh! they give another bow. ]

It's fine. I should have been more careful.

[infreefall]

Ah - are you okay?

[retellers]

Y-yes! Please don't worry.

It's good to meet you.

[recrowns]

Fireworks can be rather surprising, even if you planned them, right?

[COMMISERATING]

Thank you for taking the time to greet us.

[retellers]

Well, we thought this would be happening when it was dark...

[ anyway ]

But I apologize for the wait.

[misstrust]

... Shall I begin with who, what, when, where and why and let you decide what to answer first, in the manner of fairness?

[ Dorothy doesn't look too endeared, but. You know. It's still kidnapping, no matter what the message said!! ]

[retellers]

[ who...? ]

Oh. I'm Rabbit. That's Wolf and that's Fox.

[frostythehitman]

If you want to help, you could get us out of here instead of sending crappy useless messages.

[retellers]

[ there's another bow. ]

You'll all get to leave, but um, it won't be until we finish everything here. It's impossible to leave any earlier than that.

[exercisms]

[Oh. This one seems nice?]

Hello. Do you work here?

[retellers]

Work...? Yes, I guess! That's sort of what we do.

[lionson]

[This person tho.

He's going to assume rabbit mask is alright, since others are checking on them. So!]

Is this one of those "forest animals taking on a form so they can communicate with humans" kind of thing? Or do you all just like wearing those masks?

[retellers]

It's part of our uniform, so we can't take them off. Sorry.

[assistance]

If you didn't know it was there, then who set all of this up?

[retellers]

We knew there was going to be something to welcome us, just... not... like that...

[pikaffeine]

Pikapika?

[ what is up you funky mask wearers. what is happening. ]

[retellers]

[ oh.

hm.

they see a problem here. ]

Oh no...

[discernments]

[ Jeanne knows what it's like to be bombarded with questions, so she waits and listens to a few questions first before she approaches with a smile. ]

I've heard we're participants in a competition. What are the winning conditions?

[retellers]

Whichever team collects the most nova will be rewarded any wish they want.

[papasha]

[Rabbit did their best probably.]

Hello there. You all have answered so many questions. I just have a request. [A pause.] Also, are you alright?

[moondumplings]

[ cause i gotta

Usagi immediately pops over to pat rabbit on the head, brushing off any dirt and confetti from the fall ]

That sure was loud! I thought my heart was gonna jump out of my chest.