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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[bisouled]

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

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

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

[pikaffeine]

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.

[bisouled]

[ 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.

[pikaffeine]

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.

[bisouled]

[ 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.

[pikaffeine]

Like I said! It's all about hearing what your hearts are saying. Also the whole "pikapi" thing is totally words for me.

[ so is it the heart or not. ]

[bisouled]

I'll have to work on that.

[ understanding hearts isn't always easy!! if it was, then shulk wouldn't be so stupid. In any case, there's something more important here: ]

Now I can actually learn your name. I'm Fiora, by the way.