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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[retellers]

You can think of this world as a spot between all of your worlds, connected through nova--what makes up memories. Unfortunately, something's been affecting that nova lately, and so here we are.

[dawnblushed]

So you want us to fix the... nova?

[retellers]

Fix it, gather it, yes. [ they smile apologetically. probably? it's hard to tell with the mask. ] Once the nova has been properly collected and stabilized, everyone should be able to return home.

[dawnblushed]

If we're supposed to gather things, it might help if someone unlocked the buildings we can't get into. What if there's nova in there?

[retellers]

Can't help you there, I'm afraid! They're locked to us as well.

[dawnblushed]

How annoying.

[she'll just have to get creative with the breaking and entering, then.]

So... the Realm brought us here, because we need to gather nova to save our worlds. [...] The information about us on... this... [she holds up her phs] ...where did it come from?

[retellers]

The memories--nova--of your world, probably. You can think of this place as formed from them, to some extent.

[dawnblushed]

...I don't really get it, but okay.

[retellers]

It's all a bit much, isn't it?

[dawnblushed]

It's a lot to take in. It must be a lot for all of you, as well.

[yona pauses.]

...is there some way we can get in touch with you, if we have more questions after we've thought about what you've told us?

[retellers]

Oh, of course. We were busy the past few days, but it wouldn't be right for us to be beyond contact.

The three of us will be around town during the day, and while, like I said, most of the locked buildings aren't our doing... we're setting up that one.

[ they point to the planetarium. ]

There'll be a means of reaching us in there, if you can't find us.

[dawnblushed]

[oh, good. she and kano won't have to chainsaw that door after all.]

All right... I understand. I can't think of any more questions right now, but I'm sure we'll talk again.

[yona smiles.]

Thanks for coming to answer our questions.

[retellers]

[ a polite dip of their head. ]

No need for thanks. It's what we're here for.

[dawnblushed]

Is that so...

[eh, she'll thank the npcs anyway. they helped. but for now, she'll give fox a little wave and back off so the others can ask some questions!]