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.

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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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[ah.]

From what...? What's the state of our worlds right now? Our friends? What's happening to them?

They should be fine right now. The Realm is both connected to all worlds, at the same time that it... exists in its own space, you could say? Time shouldn't be passing where you're from.

Like the heart of the worlds. If something happens to this place, all of our worlds, and yours, are in danger. Something like that? [great. but there seems to be some relief knowing time isn't passing. the others are safe for now.]

When you got here, were you by yourselves? Or was there someone waiting for you to explain what was happening?

Nope. We woke up with just each other's charming presences for company.

Did any of you know each other from your own worlds? [or are they truly just like them?]

[ they're quiet for a moment. ]

Well... the possibility could exist? Haha...

[likewise, he's also quiet for a moment and seems to stare at fox. what a funny answer. it brings to mind another question he has, and he seems to debate if he's going to ask it.

...but he stops and decides to withhold it for another time.]

Got it. [but the business at hand.] You said we're here to help save our worlds. How do we start? What are we supposed to do to next?

For now, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for just a bit longer. You'll receive your teams soon enough, however.

[teams? uh.]

Wait, so we're working together or we're competing against each other. Which is it?

Both. Consider it a friendly sense of competition to motivate you and to help nova gather. Or so it goes, apparently.

Right. [well. friendly competition's okay. they're all going to benefit in the end, so it should be fine. right?] Then I'll do my best to collect as much nova as I can to get everyone out of here!

Are we going to get to meet the others anytime soon? [he's eavesdropped enough on some other conversations to know there are three others missing here.] And what about you guys? Will we be able to talk to you more now that you have some time?

[ they nod. ]

We'll be around town all week. We'll probably take shifts with the others, so... the week after, to meet the rest in public?

[...?]

Does that mean we can also meet with you guys not in public?

Correct. Though for this week, you may want to stick with whichever one of us is assigned to you. Busy times, and all.

[he wants to meet them all now though? damn.]

Okay. We'll know which team we're on soon then? What else can we do right now while we're waiting?

Stop blowing up the microwave?

Okay that wasn't me. [wow?] But besides that. What else? Any advice?

Get to know each other? We're just here today to let you know what's going on before we have to head back and make sure the other three aren't blowing up the castle, to be honest.

Got it. [oh. that does bring up a question.] How come we can never actually reach the castle when we're trying to get there? And what's up with the station? Do you guys know?

The castle's just like that. Is there something unusual about the station?

I mean it's there but...it doesn't look like we can go anywhere. Should we be expecting a train or something anytime soon?

[ they hum. ]

Not as far as I'm aware.

[then why the heck. oh whatever. he's been listening to other conversations and the like, so he has one more question that's maybe a little more on point than the rest.]

Just one more thing. If we collect enough of this nova to stabilize everything, and stop our memories from being lost, are we going to be able to recover yours too, you think?

[ they smile sheepishly, as their finger taps their leg. ]

That would be ideal.

[sure would. but okay. that'll just be a new goal and he'll nod to himself.]

Alright. Then I'll wait until we can start collecting nova. [he has a lot of thoughts here, but it helps knowing he can talk to them later. so he bows his head a little.] Thanks for coming to see us today.

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