Welcome to the Program

[airlockedmods]

[Each Champion is awoken by an alarm ringing from a machine attached to their non-dominant arm. Whatever they were doing, whatever state they were in, they're in a bed now, in good health. And maybe a bit different since the last time they looked in a mirror.

There's a text note on the device attached to their arms.]

Good morning, Champions. In the interest of maintaining healthy sleep patterns, a day/night cycle is in effect. Your presence is expected in the food court in exactly one hour.

[Your surroundings look like your normal everyday space mall. But if you look at the functions of the device on your arm, there's Not-so-familiar profiles, some rules, and a mini-map that'll show you the layout of the mall.

You are free to explore at your leisure...For an hour, at least.]

Comments

[everylittlesecret]

Having someone, anyone, while growing up, is a good thing. Even if it's just a dad.

[cyan_maid]

...Well, I meant..family-wise in general, but...that's true.

[And now she doesn't have anyone. She's 17 16 and doesn't have anyone in the world. It doesn't make you special, Jane thinks to herself.]

[everylittlesecret]

... Same, Maple. I don't really have fam to go back to either. It happens, but that doesn't make you any less deserving of a happy place to live.