redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (OVERFLOW)

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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Uh, no, it wasn't us. It was probably one of the others...

The others...? How many of you are there?

Six. Tiger, Swan, and Goat are the other three, but it was better if not all of us were here for this.

Huh? How come? [because the mods would die.] I don't mean to be rude, but why were we made to wait until today to meet only some of you?

... it was just better if it wasn't all of us. I don't want to be rude, but we um... might be considered an eccentric group.

[pauses.

looks at the other people here.

it may or may not be mostly at Some People, but.

leaning in, like she's about to lay down some hot gossip.]

Um... I don't think that would have been an issue.

[ they follow her gaze, and then politely looks back at her. ]

Well... it should be fine. Three people is enough to give out this information.

[She looks a little unconvinced, but she nods nonetheless.]

... Well, I guess you would be a better judge of that. Do you know when, exactly, the others will come out to meet us?

We're probably going to end up taking turns. But next week you're primarily going to be in contact with just your Leader.

[ they gesture at the three of them. ]

We'll be around the town, but unless we're your Leader, there will be certain things we'll be unable to help you with.

Leader...? [Other conversations are taking place, though, so. Scoots that along.] —Oh! The leader for my team. Right. Will I only learn who I've been assigned to once they reach out to me?

[But also—]

I'm sorry. But what kind of thing will everyone else be unable to help me with? Because I already, ah... have a little problem. N-Not that it's your fault, of course!

You'll be notified on your PHS in the morning.

[ they tilt their head. ]

Well... only your Leader knows what team you're on. So they would be the person you would go to before anyone else for most things. But, um, I can still try to help! What's your problem?

You see, I arrived wearing my contacts. But I had to remove them, and I didn't have anywhere to store them... [So they're, like, dead.] Is there any way I could obtain a replacement? Or prescription glasses?

[You would think the name issue would be her priority, and yet.]

Oh.

[ oh...

they reach into their cloak, and then pulls out a glasses case! inside are prescription glasses, a perfect fit. you can choose what they look like because i'm nice. ]

Are these okay?

[what if i give her funny glasses, tho.

Okay, no. She can have like cute little pink rimmed glasses or something. Give her a second to check them out, and then—]

Oh! [IMMEDIATELY DELIGHTED, CLAPPING HER HANDS TOGETHER.] These are perfect! Thank you so much! Please, is there anything I can do to repay you?

[ oh, yay... they smile. ]

No, don't worry about it. It's the least I can do.

Are you sure? Really, I can't thank you enough!

I'm just happy that I can be any sort of help.

[She huffs out a little breath.]

Then, if you ever need help with something, please allow me to lend you a hand. I owe you one.

[Let her help you, NPC-san!!]

By the way, Rabbit-san... I overheard that the information on that app came from the memories of our worlds. The, ah, nova. Is there no way to edit what's written there?

[ they shake their head. ]

No. There are certain features that are locked even to us on the PHS.

Oh... [bummer.] I guess it won't matter as long as we take care of things quickly, but...

[Oh, well. She shakes her head.]

Never mind that. I just realized, we've been talking all this time and I still haven't thanked you for the welcome gift! I heard you picked out the teas, and Fox and Tiger the pill and— ah... condom... Is that right? [she has so many questions for tiger.] Who should I thank for the other items once we meet them?

I'm glad you liked them!

[ they seem to. twitch slightly at 'condom' but it's fine. everything is fine. ]

Goat sent the rock, Swan sent the pillows, and the drinks are from Wolf.

[Can't believe all the NPCs except Tiger have rights.]

I see. Were the headbands and sparklers a gift from all of you as a group, then?

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[ that's one way of putting it lmao ]

[ they're not here. it's fine. ]

[ is it. is it fine. ]