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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Comments

[discernments]

[ Maybe they'll find out where it goes someday.

After she tries a doorknob: ]

It would be very unlucky if the bathrooms were behind these locked doors, but we're not out of places to check yet.

[ Finally, the inn....! ]

[dawnblushed]

That would be almost cruel...

[But, okay. The inn. Here they are. It's their only hope.]

...oh, this looks promising! If people are supposed to stay here while traveling, there almost has to be somewhere for them to get cleaned up.

[discernments]

Yes!

[ A little more relief than Jeanne though she felt comes through her voice. ]

There has to be. If not, all of us.... will be in a dire state.

[dawnblushed]

Not necessarily. There's always that river we saw earlier, if we absolutely can't find one.

[Hot baths will be nice, though. Her mind will be blown when she realizes they'll have tubs and showers right there in their own rooms.]

[discernments]

You’re right. Some of us will be fine, but those used to other commodities might balk.

[ smashcut tonmonday when they learn swimming in the river is bad. ]

[dawnblushed]

Maybe at first, but it's not too hard to get used to.

[you mean smashcut to them befriending mermaids!!! or grievously offending them.]

[discernments]

It's not. It's closer to what I grew up with.

[ But the future changes people. Or the present?

smashcut to give me a location so i can drop something in the beautiful catchall you made ]

[dawnblushed]

[rng says penny arcade]

...it's very different from what I grew up with, but it's not so bad.

[discernments]

I think the most important thing is to be able to adapt and improve because of it. Isn't that what living is all about?

[ One of the many things living is all about. ]

[dawnblushed]

[Yona thinks about that for a moment, then nods.]

Yes... it is.