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

[canned]

Hmm, I guess different people handle stress in different ways.

[he looks out to where the barrier waits]

And I don't think we're going anywhere soon, until whoever brought us here shows up.

[he decides to lay down for a moment, too, looking up at the sky]

Has anything like this happened to you before?

[laid]

Like this? Nah, not at all. All the more reason why it's better ta just look up at the sky and try not ta think too much. Until we get some more information. y'know?

[Just watch the clouds go by and all.]

[canned]

[he does just that for a few minutes, but then a shimmer of light against the upper surface of the dome catches his eye

he sits back up, somewhat reluctantly]

I'd really like to just sit and wait, but I can't—not when my brother and friends are out there fighting! We're so close to our goal! I have to find a way out of here so I can help them.

[he stands up, now with gusto, fists clenched]

Thanks for inviting me to sit with you, Mister. I was starting to feel a little hopeless.

This is such classic Al I'm in tears

[laid]

[Oh. Man he was just making an excuse to lie around but it seems like it actually seemed to have worked on this kid???]

That's nice enthusiasm, kiddo, but if you just blindly run at the wall with no information you're just gonna tire yerself out before you actually get the tools ya need to solve the problem.

inspired by the lazy uncle

[canned]

You don't need to worry about me getting tired out.

[there's a seriousness to this, different to all the nervous young energy, that carries the weight of experience behind it

after a moment, it passes, and the polite boy is back]

Oh, by the way, my name is Alphonse. Alphonse Elric. It's nice to meet you!

[laid]

[Hm that sure is a weird thing to say! Filing it away for later.

For now he actually gets up.]

Well, you'll put old Raven ta shame if I just let you kids do all the work. So maybe I'll come with ya fer a bit, Alphonse.