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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[dianxias]

The nova...

[ interesting. xie lian taps his chin, thoughtfully. ] So our goal is to find whatever's stealing it and defeat it? I see...

...So then, would it be safe to say, there's a possibility in being here, we could lose our memories as well?

[retellers]

[ they nod, and they sound apologetic when they speak next. ]

Yes. We're using our power to slow down the process as much as possible, but there is still a possibility that we won't be able to stop it from happening entirely.

[dianxias]

[ ah... xie lian waves a hand, giving rabbit a reassuring smile! ]

Don't fret, don't fret! I'm quite old, you see: things slip my mind all the time, there's nothing that you need to worry about for me. [ xl's memloss coping mechanism is being a grandpa.]

The faster we find it, the faster we can solve this all, then. Have you all any clues as to how we can do so, yet?

[retellers]

We know that we'll have an opportunity next week. Something like this has never happened before, so we don't quite yet know all the ways we can regain it. But... we'll immediately know once we discover them? If that makes sense.

[dianxias]

It does. It seems you all have had to do as much 'hurrying up and waiting' as we have - thank you, for your hard work.

[ see! benevolent! xie lian was right. ] I'm sure we'll be able to get through this together and right things soon.

[retellers]

[ they smile brightly. ]

Yes! I... I think so, too. Us being here won't be in vain.

[dianxias]

We won't let it be. [ reassuring!!!! ]

There has to be a reason it was all of us, no? Let's make it a successful one.

[retellers]

[ they ball up their fists for a determined pose. ganba, redacted...... ]

Right!

Um, is there anything else you want to ask?

[dianxias]

If you don't mind the questions.

[ xie lian clasps his hands together, grateful! ] You all have been here for a week or so, right? Have you begun to feel any effects of the lost 'nova'?

[retellers]

Hm... the fact that none of your powers work here is one. That's also probably why it couldn't bring you with all the belongings you had, as well.

[dianxias]

So, I suppose that means if we start to restore things, then those things could be restored to us as well...

[ that would be nice! he doesn't really have that many things, though, but san lang would surely appreciate it. maybe he could get fangxin back... ]

-- Would that include for you all, as well? Young rabbit, I don't think that's your actual name, right...? Did you forget what you may have been called before?