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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Oh! It worked.

[ they smile! ]

It's nice to properly meet you, Pikachu. I'm sorry that I didn't give you a better color.

The color is not the problem here--

[ wait. ]

Wait, you can understand me??

Mmhm! And so should everyone else now. Sorry about that.

Wait, everyone? Like, everyone everyone? How? Are you psychic?

No?

[ ... ]

I don't... think so...?

Well that's a concerning answer. [ he waddles over closer to rabbit ] Don't most people know if they're psychic? Like a title. Then you introduce yourself to people like that. Psychic Blabla wants to battle! You know, that sort of thing.

Why would I want to battle?

Everyone battles outside of Rhyme City. And... we're outside of Rhyme City. I think. Boy I hope this hasn't been in Rhyme City this entire time or I will be really embarrassed.

Don't worry, it's not Rhyme City.

Great! And... you're sure you're not psychic?

I'm probably not!

(no subject)

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Oh, you're suddenly a lot less cute.

Oh, that's. That's hurtful, kid. And rude. Who raised you?

[ ryan reynolds did nothing to deserve this ]

I am 27 years old.

That's nice for you. Doesn't answer my question at all, but it's nice.

It means I'm not a kid.

Besides, I never said you weren't cute at all. You're still very high up there! There's just some... how do I say this... vocal dissonance.

I'm very old and wise. Everyone is a kid to me.

[ he has no idea how old he is. ]

Is this a thing where you don't hear it unless you've recorded yourself speaking? Because I sound exactly the same as I did earlier. Except now you guys can understand me! Which is new. And a little freaky.

[ mumbled: ] Well, mice have an average lifespan of two to five years in captivity...

[ AHEM. ANYWAY ]

It must have something to do with that accessory that Rabbit gave you. Do you mind if I took a look at it real quick?

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[ GASP

wait why is his voice so manly now. oh well. She claps a little for him, anyway. ]

Yay! That's great!

[ she supports pikachu ]

[ a mystery. pikachu preens a little. ]

It is great, isn't it! Wow I am not used to this many people understanding me. Like a whole army of Tims. About the same level of angrily freaked out, too. [ he pauses and tilts his head ] Though less at me and more at the situation...

[ what is he talking about................... ]

Er... People couldn't understand you at home, either?

[ that sounds... tragic. but also, how. ]

Well, yeah, humans don't understand Pokemon. That's just the way things are. Obviously we understand each other, but that does not help me. I can't go around finding wild Aipoms every time I want to open a jam jar. It's embarrassing.

[ what..... is he talking about. At least she knows that humans=Homs, thanks to Alphinaud. ]

So -- Pokemon? That's what you are? Sorry, this is all new to me. [ Fiora taps her chin. ] That sounds inconvenient if you're all living together. All the more reason to be glad we're speaking the same language now.

Well, I'm a Pikachu. As far as Pokemon go, there's at least a hundred and fifty or more to see. [ a beat ] Way, way more. I think last count was upwards of a thousand, actually. And that's just species!

[ right, distraction aside ]

Pokemon can understand humans for the most part. It's all about what their heart is saying. Or very specific moveset call outs, we understand that part perfectly.

[ Fiora has absolutely no analogue for this. Thousands of species that are all part of one intelligent race? She blinks. ]

Your world must be a riot, [ she says with a slight laugh. ] All those different kinds of people... I'm amazed you can all understand one another even without language.

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