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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I don't think our service reaches that far...?

Ah. . .

[Well, he doesn't know enough about cell phones to question that? He just doesn't know what to do, though.]

I really need to go home.

Sorry, but it's... impossible to send you back now, at least not until we finish restoring the nova of this Realm.

Oh. . .

[Well, that's inconvenient, but oh well! If there's no avoiding it.]

How long will that take?

[ uh ]

... hopefully not that long! Ah... haha...

[Well, it sounds like they're working hard. Far be it for him to criticize them.]

Is there anything I can do to help. . . ?

[ they nod! ]

Yes. We need you to help collect this substance called nova. It's... memories, and it makes up this Realm. But there's something that's taking nova from it, which is destabilizing the Realm to the point where it may soon collapsed.

Collect. . . memories? All right. How can we do that?

Well... we'll let you know!

[ a beat ]

We haven't really had a lot of time to prepare for all of this. We know there will be an opportunity next week though.

Next week.

[That sort of deflates him.]

Everyone is going to be really worried. And I have school. . .

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[ they shake their head. ]

That should be fine. No one is passing by in your world, I believe. The Realm did try to accommodate you all, even if it meant that it didn't have the power to do other things here...

Ah! You did that? Or the realm?

[At least, he thinks he understands.]

Well, if that's the case, I don't mind. Did you come here from someplace else, too?

The Realm.

[ there's a pause ]

We did, I think. Normally, nothing can live inside here. The Realm isn't really a place for people to reside, and instead somewhere that connects.

You think?

[That's sort of strange way to put that, right? But he's not sure if it's rude to ask, or if he understands any of this.]

[ they sound a little embarrassed ]

I'm not entirely sure.

Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to ask something weird.

[It doesn't seem like there's anything further to press there or anything!]

. . . What's your name?

No, um, you're fine.

My name is Rabbit.

Ah, like your mask. You must like rabbits a lot.

[That's so nice!]

I'm Kageyama Shigeo.

[ they do not confirm nor deny that. ]

It's good to meet you. I am sorry about the wait.

It's okay, it wasn't your fault. It's nice to meet you, too.

Thank you...

Ah, do you have any other questions?

[Shaking his head no, because lol. Useless.]

If I think of some later, can I talk to you again?

[. . .]

Oh, wait. I wanted a keychain earlier, but I didn't have any money, so I left a note saying I'd pay when I found my money. Is that okay?

[ ... PURE... ]

That's okay. Thank you for the note. And yes, you'll be able to talk to us all later.

All right.

[. . . ]

Um. That cat that was in my room. . . do you know where it came from? Does it belong to one of you?

[ they shake their head. ]

No... that cat should have some sort of connection to you.

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