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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Comments

[suddenlybees]

Huh. Well! What a weight off my shoulder that it's not my fault~ It's not yours either, though? You don't need to smile and laugh just to get along with everybody, and the atmosphere is just, like, what it is?

[ Does Kano care about atmosphere? No. He creates atmosphere. ]

[exercisms]

Mm.

[He will give just a very small smile at that.]

I agree - it's okay, right?

[suddenlybees]

[ OOOOOOOOOOHH!!! HE SEES THAT SMILE but he will not call it out, because he knows the exact thing would make any real smile of his own disappear right off his face. ]

Yep, it's okay! It's all okay to just, like, do whatever!

[exercisms]

[What a nice fellow! A pure, nice guy.]

It's important to get along with others, though. . . but it's good when people understand.

[suddenlybees]

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Heh... Is is that important to get along? Like, not going out of your way to be mean or anything, but people not getting along is okay too, isn't it?

[exercisms]

[He takes a very long moment to think about that. It's hard to read him, but the wheels are turning in his head. Are there people he doesn't want to get along with? He's met a few he can't say he liked, but. . . ]

I'd rather be able to get along. But you're right, it's okay.

[suddenlybees]

Hmm, yep! Life'd be so much easier if we could all get along!

[ Unfortunately! That's not how it happens!! ]

You'll be okay, though. You're kinda, like, the opposite of me? Super inoffensive! So you'll get along just fine~

[exercisms]

I don't think you're offensive.

[He's extremely friendly and nice???]

[suddenlybees]

Give me like ten more minutes.

[ Most people can't stand Kano for more than two. Maybe Mob has a high bullshit tolerance but surely it can't last more than half an hour ]

[exercisms]

Okay.

[Staring at him. Like he's planning to wait ten minutes.]

[suddenlybees]

[ ...oh my god. Alright. We're going to have a 10 minute staring contest. ]

[exercisms]

[We sure are. We sure are. Just staring.]

. . . Has it been ten minutes?

[It has not been.]

[suddenlybees]

[ It's been like one and a half. The longest one and a half of his life. ]

Yeah, sure has! Am I offensive yet?

[exercisms]

[Shaking his head. With a small smile.]

[suddenlybees]

Oh. Hm. Guess I'll have to work a lot harder to be offensive!