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]

[ hm. xie lian's mouth lifts into a small smile as she speaks about her precious shoujo sisters and special people. ]

Don't we all? [ though... well, that's not really important. ] It is a lonely life to live without them.

[heartablaze]

...I used to think everyone did, but... sometimes people feel they need to be alone. That it's their only option. [Her jaw tightens a bit, but she shakes it off.]

No one deserves that. No one. And no one deserves to be trapped somewhere far away, either.

So we'll find a way out of here. No matter what.

Right, Chijin-san?

[dianxias]

[ that's the spirit. we love the shoujou attitude.

xie lian nods!! really, hikaru's outlook on the world is so nice to see. kids these days... ] That's exactly right.

[heartablaze]

[yay kindred spirits

Xie Lian has covered a lot of ground with gash washing, considering they are all over, but he's gotten everything that's visible, Hikaru squinting her way through the cleaning of the ones against her face. It still doesn't look pleasant, but at least they're clean and the bleeding isn't too horrible.

She carefully rolls her uniform sleeves up.]

You're a scrap collector, right? Do you always look through the garbage with Ruoye like this at home?

What kind of stuff do you find?

[dianxias]

En. [ he does, that's correct! ruoye gives a little wriggle at being acknowledged, and xie lian gives it a pat on the top of its bandage as it goes back into his sleeve, winding around his wrist. ]

You'd be surprised how many useful things people throw away! It's usually food, or sometimes a broken pot or pan, ceiling tiles, old clothes,.. sometimes even armor or dulled knives! Really, you can find almost anything, depending on where you look. [ xie lian, professional recycling service. ] It's best not to waste things, in my experience.

[heartablaze]

That's really neat! It's kinda like the recycling programs in Tokyo, then, I guess.

Isn't doing that with food dangerous, though? I've heard you can get really sick sometimes if you eat food out of the trash.

[It's said more curiously than judgmentally, as though she's never really thought about it.]