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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[canned]

[alphonse, on the other hand, has none trust of what this boy is describing was told to him and senses his Adults Lying to Kids detector going off but isn't going to say that]

Yeah, we made a promise a long time ago, and we're really close to making it happen, so we won't give up until we've done it. I know he's working hard, so I have to, too.

Let's both get out of here soon, so you can see you family and I can see my brother!

[exercisms]

[Listen. They may or may not have been lying, but he trusts them and that's that.]

That's good. [He means everything he just said about his brother, which makes him smile a little, even if he isn't sure what Al is talking about.] I have a brother, too. He's very dependable.

. . . What was the promise?

[canned]

Oh, [he stares out to the horizon for a moment and his voice comes back a little quieter] well, it was to undo a mistake we made. To be able to go back to living normal lives.

We've been traveling, and fighting, for a long time so that can happen.

[exercisms]

Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to ask something personal!

[canned]

[he shakes his head]

No, no, it's okay.

For a long time, me and my brother didn't talk about it to anyone, but talking about it makes it feel more real, and like other people are sharing that promise, too. I don't think it's bad.

Do you have anything like that with your family, Shigeo? Promises that you share?

[exercisms]

[He thinks about it, and then much more seriously.]

Yes. I promised that I would change.

[canned]

And did you?

[exercisms]

I don't know. Not yet, maybe. But I'm still trying to.