redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (OVERFLOW)

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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.

NAVIGATION

locations ₓ˚. statuses *+:｡ ic profiles :ₓo ic rules ･ﾟﾟ･｡ audience requests
murder proposals ｡✧o private conversations ･ﾟo｡ curfew ･ﾟ✧ memories

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I— hey! Heyheyhey!! Is this how you treat your old friend Lust?!

[ All the threats in the world didn't make Kano kick and yell like he is now, trying to twist away from Al's hand or bring a knee up to kick him away. There is no tattoo on his torso, just scrawny sassy high schooler, covered in the old scars and more recent bruises of somebody who is not a fighter but just gets beat to hell sometimes, for a long time. ]

[the scars are what give it away, and also instantly make him feel bad

he sets Kano down more gently than he'd picked him up, and with a loud thud sits back down]

You're not a homunculus, and you don't know anything about what's happening either, do you? You were taken like me and the others.

I'm....I'm sorry if I scared you. Are you alright?

[if Edward were here he'd be laughing at him for getting so riled up over nothing, he lets out a small sigh, no closer to understanding what's happening here with only embarrassment to show for his outburst]

Edited 2020-09-29 05:15 (UTC)

[ Kano doesn't even pick himself up from where he's deposited on the floor, but he does make a face, because the only context he has for a homunculus is this thing from wikipedia that you should not open in public I'm giving you fair warning right now ]

Heh... You sure backed off quick. How're you so sure I don't know anything about what's happening?

[ besides him... bullshitting a whole bunch of nothing... ]

[he'd been collecting his spread-out items back into the bag, and looks up at him, his tone now sounding a lot younger and somewhat sassy from the embarrassment]

You're just a normal human kid, and a lot weaker than the people I've been fighting.

I don't know why you'd want to pretend, though. Except to be mean. [he huffs a little, but the fire in his eyes, seemingly glowing red before, is out]

Wow, how dare you call me a normal human kid.

[ He objects to like two thirds of that accusation. ]

And, like, 'course I'm super slow and stupid and weak? We're not super soldiers here, y'know? With swords and axes or whatever you were squaring up against.

[ The armor is overkill much? But he doesn't blame Al for keeping it on; if he had impenetrable armor, Kano would wear it everywhere too. ]

Hey, I didn't say you were stupid! I'm not the mean one here.

[he stands up, bag in hand]

Anyway, I'm not going to find out anything about why we're here or how to get out from you. I'm sure you want to go home, too, so I'm gonna do everything I can.

[he turns to walk away, but the boppers, which were dropped and slid away when he was menacing Kano, are still sitting on the platform floor]

[ Kano swoops those boppers into his goodie bag, his now.

also, slides this over for tuesday ]

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lol I studied neurology in college so I knew exactly what it was going to be; terrifying, right??

me, seeing this in high school psych and closing my eyes

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