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

[lionson]

Maybe they read our IDs.

Or maybe they measured us while we were knocked out.

[reconnective]

I don't have an ID. [and the other option's just as creepy, bad.] We must have been knocked out for a while. Do you remember where you were before this?

[lionson]

At my church, running the confessional booth. What about you?

[reconnective]

I was waiting for someone. [vague, but alright.] But it wasn't like this place. This is new to me, too.

[lionson]

Yeah, this place is somewhere new too. It's nothing like Japan.

[reconnective]

[can't believe he has to ask, but:]

So what's it like? How different is it?

[lionson]

Where I'm from, it's way more crowded. Buildings on top of buildings, narrow streets that wind this way and that, you get the idea. Something that's as spread out and isolated as this place isn't common.

[reconnective]

It sounds crowded. [yikes.] How does anyone even move around somewhere like that? Wouldn't you get stuck after a while?

[lionson]

The buildings are very tall, to fit all the people in them.

[reconnective]

[it sounds similar to a place he's been before, but weird.]

I don't know how you wouldn't get lost in all that, but hopefully this place isn't too bad for you.

[lionson]

Eeh, it's not so bad. Just different. Quieter, for sure.

[reconnective]

Have you looked around much yet? Or have you just been reading the data and following people around? [he did not forget :|]

[lionson]

[Busted.]

Mostly just reading. I had to see what kinda people are here, you know?

[reconnective]

You could just talk to them. I don't think anybody would mind, and it'd probably be a little less weird.

[lionson]

Ahh, well, I guess I could give it a try. Hopefully nobody gives an old man like me too hard of a time.

[reconnective]

I'm sure they won't. [unless it's for a good reason of some kind but he can't imagine what. instead, he grins.]

I know you've probably already read it, but my name's Sora.

[lionson]

[Maybe if they hate old men.]

Nice to meet you, kid. I'm Shiro. Or 'Father Fujimoto', if you want my official title. But that only matters if you're the religious type.

[reconnective]

[...well. he just sort of blinks so it's hard to say if religion is actually a thing he has any sort of awareness about, but he doesn't let his smile waver regardless.]

Nice to meet you, too. Guess that makes sense if you came here from a church.