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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OVERFLOW - HIKARU

[heartablaze]

[i hate us all]

ALPHONSE OVERFLOW

[canned]

[original here, new replies welcome!]

I. At the barrier

["I'm sorry! I'll be back! ........Just hang in there a little longer! ........I'll come back, no matter what! No matter what!! I promise!!"

"I promise..."

The previously empty eyes on a massive suit of steel armor suddenly alight as Alphonse sits up with a gasp, looking around. He stands, taking in the unfamiliar town square, frantically looking for someone.]

Big brother??

[Apparently not seeing him, but spotting the bridge at the end of the road, he bolts with surprising quickness towards the river, heavy metal footfalls clanging down the road. He makes it halfway across before, inevitably, rebounding hard off the invisible barrier.

Confused, but undaunted, Al begins to pound his fists against whatever has stopped him. When that results in nothing more than colorful little sparks, he claps his hands together and places them on it. Nothing. Again he claps, this time touching the ground after. Nothing.

Eventually, he'll probably become aware of someone watching him, but for now he's staring out past the bridge, mind racing and fists clenched.

II. Later, at the train station

[Having given up on the barrier for now, Al is taking time to collect his thoughts and go through his goodie bag as he sits waiting for a train at a station with no tracks.

Sitting on the ground, he's spread the contents of the bag out in front of him in a neat little arrangement. The rock, the tea, the condom. He picks up the headband, with its two yellow stars bobbing on top, and looks around to see if anyone's watching him.

Not seeing anyone, he puts it on and is looking at his reflection in the darkened screen of the powered off handheld.]

III. Baby's first arcade

[Drawn in by the cacophony of digital music and blaring artificial voices, Al walks into the penny arcade and immediately stops in his tracks, transfixed by the wonderland of color and flashing lights.

He's, uh...he's blocking the doorway completely.]

ange.

[lecarre]

[ Toplevel here, new replies welcome if anyone wishes and also wildcard anything is welcome.

Mostly this is to avoid captcha tho. ]

hilda

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

Oh, yes, of course. I'm Ange.

[She shuffles in place for a moment, before she dips into a small curtsey.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Hilda. I'm very relieved you are up to taking a break with me. I'd be quite happy to make the tea...!

[Everyone is bustling about so much, Ange would've felt self-conscious taking a break alone......]

HUA CHENG 🦋 OVERFLOW

[supremity]

( og toplevel, down 2 clown for more tag-ins tho )

🦋 yona

[supremity]

That, Yona, would require gaining access to places we're barred from.

[ This sounds very much like an elder about to lecture a youth.





PSYCH. ]

My guess would be the castle, and I know that might be giving them too much credit for how idiotic they sounded in their message... but I've met more idiotic gods, so, really. Anyone can call a castle home.

kano

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

Is that so bad? I thought that your viewpoint just now was quite optimistic.

Almost impressively so, honestly.

🦋 sora

[supremity]

[ y'all hear sumn? it sounds like a duck screaming about WoRlD oRdEr ]

Hindsight, and all that. I'm sure you'll be fine since you've, ah, wound up in this world largely intact.

🦋 raven

[supremity]

[ He rolls his, well, eye. ]

There's always the option of drawing them out sooner, if we really wanted, but I'm not about to volunteer when there's just not enough information to safely formulate a plan. Light a fire to smoke them out in a bubble, and we'll just risk suffocating in the process.

🦋 claude

[supremity]

Maybe so. Can't say that I've been looking all too hard, most nobles that meet me do so for a reason.

[ Calmly moving on, casual as can be. ]

There's older in this list, if I recall. [ A hum. ] Technically most of that time wasn't spent alive, so you've got me there.

[ This explains nothing. ]

laine overflow

[tensecondsahead]

[toplevel here]

🦋 emet-selch

[supremity]

"We'll see you soon," "try not to be so ominous," "you haven't been kidnapped." To say we've been offered anything would be a dire overstatement. Nevermind their in-fighting, if you could call it that with how messy it was.

[ Honestly, unprofessional. ]

yoshizawa

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

[shhh don't curse us with this forbidden knowledge]

I... most certainly agree. It isn't the sort of thing young ladies like us should have to handle.

[ange don't be a prude.]

But I suppose we can dispose of them without too much trouble, in the end...

🦋 hansa

[supremity]

Alas, my cane was not brought here with me. Would've been useful to have, considering, but at least between the two of us we have a working set of eyes.

[ Hua Cheng? But, no matter, the grip gets his attention but doesn't particularly faze him. Instead, he cocks his head, laughing. ]

Last I checked I didn't actually have any copies of myself running loose still, but I don't know about you.

kano

[tensecondsahead]

[from here]

Do you think it's really tea? [He asks, pulling one of those packets out of the bag and considering it.]

🦋 hikaru

[supremity]

[ That... makes him laugh, a quick, low one. ]

I guess that explains why it's "heroic" arson.

🦋 kano

[supremity]

[ You know who doesn't know what a green light is?

This motherfucker.

So he puts on his most innocent face, tilting his head with his eye wide. ]

sharon

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

[Aaah?

Once Ange realizes, she jumps up.]

Oh--um, please let me help while I do!

[Just sitting here and letting Sharon take care of it all feels super rude...]

🦋 rufus

[supremity]

[ A quick golf clap for Rufus. ]

Then I suspect your reputation would precede you? With a mindset like that, I can only imagine you've left your clientele satisfied.

sora

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

Oh, I see... I suppose it would be a bit much for us to know offhand.

I just keep trying to think of clues for... well, for anything. I haven't come up with anything particularly useful, though.

alphonse

[lecarre]

[ orig thread ]

[Oh... well. His voice is nice, and even though he's an intimidating suit of armor, he seems to really want to help everyone...

So at his apologetic hand waving, she can't help but smile a little, dipping her head.]

Admittedly... no, that is still a little frightening to think about.

But I find your spirited determination to keep everyone here safe very reassuring, sir! I can't help but believe in you.

[robopriest]

That's true. Maybe you'll have to use me so we can both see where we're going.

[It's funny how well he feels he gets along with this guy, right off the bat. Maybe they are clones, of a kind.]

Ah, maybe I'm just the one who got away? And became a Spaniard for some reason.

[heartablaze]

I guess.

[The choice of wording leaves her stomach a little sour... she puts her cup down, mouth thinning.]

I wouldn't say I was a hero.

sora

[tensecondsahead]

[from here]

I did. Did you read the message from our... "not kidnappers"? [It's concerning, for sure. An incompetent kidnapping doesn't bode well for any of them.]

[maidforservice]

[heehee]

As you'd like.

[steps aside at the sink to make room for Ange]