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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[laid]

[He can see enough.]

Mm. It'd be best if we boil 'em first, so they're sterile.
[Now that that's squared away; he turns to Yona properly, hand on the plastic glasses.]

As fer these, d'ya think they make me look cool?
[They look ridiculous.]

[dawnblushed]

...they make you look kind of silly, actually.

[She says, bluntly. But it doesn't really sound like she's trying to be mean, either?]

[laid]

Alas! Old Raven's never gonna get a date at this rate.
[He puts them back, but he doesn't actually seem that put out.]

Guess we aughta get you sorted out then instead.
[Time to leave! without paying.]

[dawnblushed]

[be sure to log your thievery on the locations page. please don't make me do it i'm so lazy.]

You have a nice face, so I think you'll have an easier time getting one without them.

[Anyway, moving on! They've gotta find somewhere to boil them now...]

We can probably gather wood in the forest over there to make a fire...

[Someone tell her about the existence of modern stoves please.]

[laid]

[Oh I completely forgot we had to do that so thank you for reminding me, it has been logged.

A nice face.... no, he's sure Yona is just being nice. No need to correct her.]

We could, but I bet you there's a stove we could use in one of these buildings... That'll be a lot faster.

[dawnblushed]

[No, she means it. He looks similar to someone from her world who has a lot of admirers. Yona herself is not one of them, but there are definitely people who are attracted to that sort of face!]

Wouldn't you still need to bring wood for a cooking fire?

[laid]

[It's fine it's fine he's used to having no self esteem.]

Nah, that's the beauty of a stove, Yona darlin'. It uses a blastia to generate fire or heat without any sorta fuel source.
[Well, it'll be something like that, anyway.]

[dawnblushed]

..."blastia"?

[Am I just trying to get all the "what? what's all this stuff from another world?" stuff out of the way early? Maybe.]

[laid]

[Puts a hand to his chest.]

Hm? Right, I guess people are from all sorta 'a places here. Blastia's what we use ta do magic where I come from.

[dawnblushed]

Wait, magic is so common for you that you cook with it?

[laid]

Well, I wouldn't say all magic is. It depends on the blastia. Some're more common than others, and the rarer ones are more expensive. Ones that do simple things like generate heat or fire're pretty easy ta get, though.

[dawnblushed]

...how interesting. They sound almost more like tools than like magic, when you put it like that.

[laid]

Oh yeah, blastia are tools fer sure. If I had one on me I'd show ya, but it seems like we had all of our stuff taken from us.

[A sigh and a shrug. As he spots the inn and shuffles on inside.]

[dawnblushed]

I want my stuff back.

[give! her! her bow! and her sword!]

The bags they gave us don't really make up for it.

[laid]

Right!? I don't much care fer fightin' but it's not like I wanna be caught defenseless without so much as even my knife if things go south! Who's gonna protect old Raven? No one, that's who!

[He's so dramatic, why.]

[dawnblushed]

I'll protect you, if you're worried about it.

[Quoth Yona, a burnt sixteen-year-old girl.]

[laid]

I don't think I could maintain my pride as a man if I let ya do that.

[YONA PLEASE]

[dawnblushed]

Huh? Why? People should look out for each other, shouldn't they?

[laid]

Sure, but generally uninjured adults should be doin' more protecting than injured teenagers.

[dawnblushed]

Maybe the uninjured adults need to rest their old bones.

[laid]

[He laughs slightly.]

Well, when ya put it like that I suppose I don't have a choice but ta graciously accept your offer, Yona darling.

[But for now, here they are, having made their way to the kitchen in the inn.]

Perfect, just like I figured.
[Getting a pot full of water and putting it in the stove.... but, hm. He sure doesn't see a blastia here. So how does he turn this thing on?]

[dawnblushed]

[looks at the pot of water

looks at the lack of a flame on the stove



don't ask her man she's a ye olde.]

[laid]

[THINK, RAVEN. YOU CAN'T LOOK LIKE A FOOL IN FRONT OF THE NICE GIRL!!!

Uhhhh He fiddles with the knob a moment before finally managing to get the stove turned on. Behold! Fire! Has Yona seen flame hot enough that it's blue before? Raven gestures.]

See! Nice and easy!

[dawnblushed]

[SHE HAS NOT. So -]

Why is it blue?!

[laid]

[He's so used to magical effects he doesn't think to question these things. He hasn't seen blue fire either but ???

Anyway he holds his hand near the burner to confirm that yes, is fire, feels heat. So he turns back to Hikaru and just shrugs. He's got no fucking idea.]

Maybe fire's blue in this world?