WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL PT 2

[gatonina]

ARRIVAL PT. 2

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POPULATION: 41 The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round, the wheels on the bus go round and round…until they suddenly stop. Just as quickly as the bus ride started, the sudden jolt of the bus hitting the brakes may disrupt you from your current activities (whatever those may be.) It’s hard to determine just how long you’ve been on this road trip, but some of you may be able to tell it’s been nearly forty-eight hours. Where could you have possibly been traveling? Worry not, dear travelers! Why, if you’ll wait one moment, the doors of the bus will gently open… …and the floors of the bus will tilt, spitting every single one of you out onto the ground with little warning before the doors slam closed and the bus begins to drive away. As you gather your wits and regain your bearings, the first thing you may notice is the very distinct scent of pine and the lingering scent of rain in the air. Beneath your feet, the words BUP STOP have been spray painted into the dirt and above you a large wooden sign proudly declares that you’ve arrived at your destination. Welcome to CAMP GATONINA. Well-maintained greenery surrounds the area with trees as far as the eye can see, and a dirt path seems to lead straight into camp. Fog looms in the distance, though perhaps that’s from the rainy weather. Come along, don't be shy. You’re welcomed here, after all! As you make your way forward, you’ll soon be greeted with the sound of a bright and almost cheerful voice that seems to be amplified somehow, gathering the attention of all. "Right this way, ladies and gentlemen. Your lovely hosts await!" A cloud of fog parts, and in the center of the path sits a three-tiered platform. Three figures stand on the platform before you, two of whom hold a white basket with depictions of the sun. Despite looking directly at them, it’s hard to make out the features of these three outside of their very unusual outfits. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the camp later, but for now it seems that the figure in the top hat has a megaphone in hand and an announcement to make. "That should be all of you. Let's not waste time, shall we? You'll need these sooner than later, I imagine." The figure with the top hat begins to call out names as the other two figures hold onto the basket, using their free hands to distribute small keys with different wooden keychains shaped like animals. When the final key is distributed, the megaphone is lifted once more as the figure without the basket gestures to the space around you. "Welcome to Camp Gatonina. We look forward to your stay." [ooc: for the sake of your mods, please choose only one NPC to speak to for now! Should we feel confident with our tagload, we may open this up to more tags later, but don't worry! There will be more opportunities to speak with them in the future... Please be sure to read all of the new information provided to you! In addition, please keep in mind that this is not the week zero mingle! A new mingle will go up tomorrow to officially begin the game, so please do not use this post to toplevel regarding the new locations! You may, however, PC to your hearts' content ♥]

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BLACK SHADOWS

[gatonina]

[standing atop the lowest platform, the figure in the black cloak seems content to stay quieter. rather than having indistinct features, this one just doesn't appear to have a face at all in the black void of their hood, and their hands appear to be made of solid, non-reflective void.

they keep the empty basket held in their hands, and anyone who approaches will get a slight nod in acknowledgement. once they're closer, it might be easier to spot the bunny ears of a gray scrunchie poking out from under one of their sleeves.]

Black Shadows. [their voice is also much less distinct than the others', more distorted.] Camp grounds not to be damaged. Thank you.

[it might be asking a lot for people to behave, in this moment, but-- please behave.

should you look like you have something else to say, the hood then tilts to the side.]

Yes?

[vigilantics]

Can you define 'damaged'?

[gatonina]

[hm. they seem to be thinking.]

Broken? Harmed? Grounds to be left intact, please.

[coastal]

[this seemed like the npc least likely to waste words so:]

Explain the secrecy.

[gatonina]

[lili gets another headtilt of the hood.]

Secrecy?

[more specific questions, maybe, they look a little confused. after a moment, though, they lift the wrist that has their bunny scrunchie, silently indicating it-- is she talking about the team thing?]

[successives]

You want to tell us exactly why we're here this time?

[gatonina]

Incident with portals. Unsure why.

[their hood bows slightly.]

Will try to get you home.

[daifukus]

[ henlo ]

Is there a reason for all of this?

[gatonina]

Reason?

[they shake their head.]

Stuck for now. Apologies. Trying to fix.

[givethemhell]

[Wow, sparse of words and keen on rules and orderliness? The grim reaper reminds him of someone. ANYWAY everyone else has asked the important questions, so:]

You should give your bus a raise, assuming that was Jack. They're very good company! Thanks for the extra toilets, too. Do we have anywhere to bury our dead, though? An area sectioned off from the rest, just in case the bodies don't disappear? Or are we just meant to- [gestures] -dig anywhere. That wouldn't count as property damage, yes?

[WHEN THEY INEVITABLY START DYING BECAUSE HE TRUSTS NO ONE.]

[gatonina]

Your dead-?

[they sound worried at that, pausing to look around.]

Casualties on trip?

[recrypt]

[ well, glances at other overheard conversations, but. ]

You all seem pretty well prepared for something that was apparently an accident.

[gatonina]

Had some warning. Not much. Enough.

[they shrug slightly. they have done their best, at least.]

[disreguarded]

I wanted to be in the T-Rex cabin. Why am I a deer.

[ huff. ] Uh, hey. What's up. You're way less cute than the last hosts I had. I'm assuming that's what you guys are, right, like our mysterious hosts?

[swordflash]

[he jumps. he should've hightailed it out of there after receiving his key.]

H-how much time are we supposed to kill?

[baori]

[ well giyuu is wandering in late after hearing everything about dysfunctional portals and all of that. hosting them until they can leave? giyuu has serious doubts about it. he doesn't like the idea of anything telling him any kind of assurances.

had enough of that from his own mind, thanks!!! ]

The places that we left from—are they gone?

[ look, he really wants to know if that wretched island has been nuked into oblivion. ]

Re: BLACK SHADOWS

[survivaltricks]

[glancing at the scrunchie, then at Black Shadows]

You're the groundskeeper, then?

[wowcool]

Hello!

[He walks up with a friendly smile.]

Aren't you hot in that getup?

[okitactless]

[Don't mind Yasusada, he's just being nosy and trying to peer into the hood]

[fishingforcompliments]

[Well... best to be polite! She's had some time to calm down and has changed her clothes, so.]

Hello, Black Shadows! My name is Flayn. It is nice to meet you.

[axilium]

You say not to damage the grounds but I guarantee people are going to.

[shixiong]

[ this is by far the most familiar of the three figures to talk to it. voidlike and all, it's like looking at black water sinking ships, and the way that he talks is much of the same. plus, honestly, strange people in black cloaks are something you gotta vibe with in the ghost city.

pressing his hands together, he gives a slight bow. ] My apologies, sir. Do the borders of the camp extend beyond the fog?

[wisterin]

Hello there. Is the fog normal for this place?

[muragas]

I'll do my best not to break anything!

[ can't guarantee anything about the other "campers" though ]

Could you tell me more about where we are?

[slobjection]

I can't promise no property damage.... these kids are all so rowdy.

Mind if I ask you some questions?